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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from White Lake, MI
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Pontiac Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | American Cycle and Fitness | | Strengths: | Climbs like a goat
Great handling
Stock tires work well
Rock Shock Pilot is very adjustable | | Weaknesses: | Hearing a creaking noise somewhere near the stem on the rough stuff
| | Bike Setup: | Stock, and I chose to skip the disc brakes | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike. I ride a stock 19.5, which replaced a 10 year old Trek Single Track that had no front shock. I considered getting a full suspension bike but could not justify the price. I also skipped the disc brakes since I don't ride in the muck. Got a great end of year deal on this bike and I have been very happy with it. It's fast and handles great. The shock is very adjustable and the bike climbs really well. I recommend this bike for beginners or veterans that have a budget. It's a very competitive bike for the price. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC, NY
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | west side | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Metro BIke | | Strengths: | light weight, sturdy, good gear, over powered brake | | Weaknesses: | bar handle | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | shimano 464 pedals, some good bar handle, bontrige seat | | Bottom Line: | i only use it in the city. it is little bit too good for tarmac. It is hard to upgrade, since even just to match the stock setup is already a big chunk of money. if you are going to upgrate soon, go for the 6000. but if you are a same kind of person like me,want a cool bike, no plan to touch the stock setting in near future, 6700 gives you verything you paid for. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Franc Weggeman
a Weekend Warrior
from Netherlands
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Parts | | Strengths: | Great handling, good shifting. Just a great ride. | | Weaknesses: | even after a year, i can't really name one. | | Similar Products Used: | none. former bike was a less complete Giant, very old one. | | Bike Setup: | standard, factory setup. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, glad I choose this one and didn't settle for less. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nigel
a Weekend Warrior
from Trinidad
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Northern Range | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Geronimos | | Strengths: | Great climber, light, looks the part, easy shifts, tough as old boots, similar paint scheme as my Trek road bike | | Weaknesses: | Seat post shifted until I cleaned off the lube. Easy to accidentaly shift gears on rough terrain as the shifters were originally set too close to the grips. Some fasteners showed signs of rust after first wet outing, Same as my Trek road bike. | | Similar Products Used: | None, my first real Mountain Bike. Use a TREK 1000 on the road though. | | Bike Setup: | Out of the box 2006 version with Hayes disks | | Bottom Line: | This is my first real mountain bike and I bought it specifically to enter and compete in local adventure races. These are run on a mixture of country road, loose gravel trail and straight off road bush. Did a few miles on road then moved to the loose stuff and hills. The bike performs flawlessly. My first race was last Saturday and I came 2nd. 20 miles of the 4 hour race was on the TREK, it never missed a beat, steep climbs, fast rough descents, difficult technical sections all taken in its stride.
Confidence building with the bike on a daily basis, but love it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Feargal Ó Conaráin
a Weekend Warrior
from Dublin, Ireland
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | too many | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | climbs well, low ride height | | Weaknesses: | prices dropped after bike was bought, fork wasn't great | | Similar Products Used: | klein mantra, azonic xtension propulsion | | Bike Setup: | xtr shifters and derailleurs, icon graphite series cranks, deore discs, deore hubs mavic xm321 rims | | Bottom Line: | a good bike to get into mtbing on if not a bit expensive | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott
a Cross Country Rider
from road town tortola
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | sage mtn | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1050.00 | | Purchased At: | last stop sports, tortola | | Strengths: | Excellent frame, nice component spec, disc brakes feel nice, tires grip very well on the broken hardpack, bike is very light weight, climbs extremely well, forks feel ok too, seem quite adjustable, good frame geometry as well, nice reach to the handlebars, paintwork good and looks nice. | | Weaknesses: | Hate the standard handlebar grips, like clutching a turd, seat is a bit hard, will get used to that one though, discs were rubbing on pads, easily adjusted with a 0.2mm feeler gauge on the affected side, found that the lever travel isnt always the same on downhills, caught me out that one, would have been nice to have some named hubs in there and obviously stainless steel eyelets on the wheels too, also the bontrager components have the nastiest mild steel bolts which rust up after 2 seconds outside, will be changing those for stainless soon. Have never liked presta valves and looks like the rims wont fit schrader valves in there?? | | Similar Products Used: | trek 4300 with discs | | Bike Setup: | have paid attention to disc brake set up, forks at 20 psi for 190 lb rider, rest standard. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, very impressed, seems made for the sort of xc riding i do with quite a bit of uphill and downhill road, hoping everything holds up as parts are hard to find in the caribbean, would have scored 5 chili's if it werent for tiny complaints about rusty bolts/presta valves. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil H
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$950.00 | | Strengths: | Looks quite cool, handles well in most situations, Hayes disc brakes have been great. No major problems or break downs | | Weaknesses: | The RockShox Pilot SL is not the best thing around and has an unnerving "squish" sound to it, stock seat is uncomfortable, front deraileur has been hard to fine tune and the chain kept falling off inner ring, tires wore out fast | | Bike Setup: | Mainly stock except for Selle San Marco seat, Thudbuster, Panaracer tires, Wipperman teflon chain, Hayes HFX-9 discs (included at purchase) | | Bottom Line: | I have actually really liked riding this bike. It was my first "real" mountian bike, and it is still serving me well. It seems to be a great entry level ride for people who plan on riding a lot and getting better. I plan to upgrade to SRAM rd and shifters, and probably a new crank in the next few months as things start to wear. So far, a great value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Levi
a Cross Country Rider
from Aspen, CO
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1050.00 | | Purchased At: | The Hub of Aspen | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Polar computer and Nokian Extreme studded tires. Will be on Snowcats soon. | | Bottom Line: | I got the '05 w/ hydraulic discs (thus the price), and am glad I did. They don't ice up like others tend to... Bike is light, fast, and feels to be freaking solid. Fork lock-out is nice for the climb. Handles well on ice and snow, as well as anything, I suppose. Paint scheme is actually nice - I guess Trek got the hint that their flashy paint and decal schemes have really sucked throughout the years. I might not even get this one repainted!
I can't think of anything that I dislike about her yet. Felt a bit spendy, but for the component group you couldn't build a better value. Nicer saddle would be appreciated - but everybody has their own opinion of what a nice saddle is. A fella can expect to swap that - no big deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Miller
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlottesville VA
Date Reviewed: November 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Wall NUT creek / O Hill | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike factory | | Strengths: | Light strong frame, Good components for price range | | Weaknesses: | rim brakes suck, have experienced seat post slide durring a race, that sucked!! | | Bike Setup: | Avid Disk brakes, Rino Lite Wheels, panna racer tires, Oury girps, Avid T7 brake levers | | Bottom Line: | I have FU&#ing abused this bike and it hasnt failed me yet. I use to always ride trails lots of light downhill trails, But now am at school and do light urban assualt with 3-4 foot drops onto flat concret riding up stairs. I am looking into going to bigger tires but am afraid they will rub on the frame, if you have heard anything about what sizes will fit let me know please. Good X country racer, and if your body can take it good for anything you can come up with. Most peoeple are going to a full suspension bike which are nice and cushy but who goes biking to have an easy time and a cushy ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross Country Rider
from Wawa, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | The Outside Store, Sudbury, Ontario | | Strengths: | Good strong frame, works well for stong beginners and even more advanced riders, disks that come with it are amazing deal Hayes HFX-9. | | Weaknesses: | Lots of flex in the Bontrager stem and handlebars, Shimano crankset and bottom bracket are lead weights and arms flex terribly. The shimano peddals pack in the mud/snow fast. | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis Dakar, Cove Stiffy, Rocky Mountain Slayer, Miele. | | Bike Setup: | Fox Talas RLC front fork, Race Face Evolve XC crankset and new BB, Easton EA 70 Stem and Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon Composite. | | Bottom Line: | My bike has taken many hits and still is there, after 3 months of hard XC riding and a few races I blew the seals on the Pilot SL and it would no longer hold air and im only 150 lbs and 5"11, so I went up to top notch with a Fox TALAS RLC, then a mounth later the crank set broke on me and the BB was grinding. I upgraded the Bontrager stem and handlebars the give too much flex when riding. The bike is a good bike the componetry could be better but lasts the harsh elements out there. Also I have experienced the seat post slip. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from louisville, Ky, Usa
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort D | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | clarksville schwinn | | Strengths: | All around great bike. Perfect for a beginer. the frame can take a beating. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes,seat,headset | | Bike Setup: | avid 7 brakes/levers, X0 der x9 shifters, xt front der, xt hollowtect crank, chris king headset, wtb rocket v ti seat, panaracer fire xc 2.1 tires, xt cassett, what ever is left is stock for the moment | | Bottom Line: | this is my first bike, so i started easy on the bike. It lasted for my first season of riding until i got better. that is when all the upgrades came on. I wore out the tires, went through 3 seats. lx der was shot, headset was grinding. crankset was ready to retire.
bottom line is this is a great beginner bike if you have the money to spend on it, and really good if your just a weekend warrior. my dad has the same bike bought at the same time his is fine and still stock . if you looking for a bike to upgrade to you might want look at something a little better or spend a 1000 on upgrades like i did | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shant
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, CA
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Helens Cycles | | Strengths: | -strong frame
-good fork (depends on what kind of riding you do)
-good components for the money
| | Weaknesses: | I no longer ride this bike. I got a 2004 liquid 30. I bought the 6700 because I used to not go on fire roads/ single track ect. So for where I used to ride, mostly uphill pavement, this bike was awsome. But once I went to some real trails in the mountains where the terrain is much different, my bike couldnt keep up. So dont get this bike if you do some serious XC/freeriding. | | Bike Setup: | STock except I changed the tires to some Michelin Hot S 2.2's. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is an awsome bike for light cross country riding. The Pilot sl isnt the best fork for freeriding so dont do that. But if you are a somewhat begginer and you want a good bike, this bike is for you. WARNING! DONT GET SCREWED. YOU SHOULDNT HAVE TO PAY MORE THAN 650 BUCKS FOR THIS BIKE IN 2004. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DOMINIC ZANINOVICH
a Cross Country Rider
from SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | SAN LUIS MTN. ESP. THE LEMON GROVE SECTION | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | ARTS CYCLERY | | Strengths: | This is actually a review for the 2004 model. The frame seems strong semilight. Great value for the price, lx, deore. The maverick wheelset isnice as well. The bike climbs extremely well, the front wheel stays glued to the ground =, yet is easy to pop the wheel up over obstacles. Descenting is a blast as well.Nice fork, bars. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy cranks. Promax brakes blow. The frame has no discbrake mount, yet trek offers the same model number equipped with brakes. (trek does sell a seperate bolton mount) | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale 97 F500. TREK OCLV ROAD BIKE | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded to XT disc hubs with rhyno rims, avid mech discbrakes, 185 front 160 rear(to save weight.)Sigma wireless BC1200. | | Bottom Line: | I was out of the a mtn bkng game for a while. I wanted to get back into it affordably so the 6700 seemed like a great solution. And it was. I have no regrets about buuying a more affordable bike with a great frame. I know I can upgrade as needed and always have a great frame to build upon. Not that the coponents aren't up to par. I was actually very surprised at how well the bike operates, with the exception of the brakes, but thats no problem with the avids.Buy it you are low on bucks and desire a good bike, dont if your expecting top dollar specs. FIVE FLAMIN CHILIS FOR THE ABSOLUTELY SUPERB VALUE, AND 3 CHILIS OVERALL ONLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE FRAME HAS NO DISC MOUNT, AND ITS BRAKES SUCK. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
robin lindroos
a Weekend Warrior
from finland
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Finnish forrests | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1250.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop in Kerava, Finland | | Strengths: | I have the 6700 with Hayes HFX-9 hydraulic disk brakes. Trek bikes are expensive in Finland, so for the price I paid the frame and brakes are awesome | | Weaknesses: | No weeknesses found so far. The seatpost problem haven't materialized. No problems with the rims. Saddle ok. | | Similar Products Used: | Tunturi Kayapo Trail, Merida Matts Race | | Bike Setup: | Stock + Hayes hydraulic disc brakes | | Bottom Line: | Very responsive, fast bike. So fast the rider has to shape up. Light but can still handle rough bits and downhill in a decent manner. The Pilot SL is not the plushest of forks, but it´s very XC. The bike is fun to ride everywhere, even on paved roads. The Finnish winter is too rough for cyclocross, but the 6700 will (I hope) inspire me to ride through the winter. Buy it if you want an allround light terrain machine that's fun to ride. Don't if you mostly ride technical stuff or downhill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | $650 | | Strengths: | Excellent Frame/front shock, so far! Brakes hold up on steep downhills nicely. | | Weaknesses: | Seatpost, ofcourse. Mine used to slip until it BENT, if you can believe that! Sloppy shifting on the crank side. Rear wheel. Seat. Fairly heavy in the middle. Tires. | | Bottom Line: | OK, from all the weaknesses listed above it would seem that this bike pretty much sucks. But I am actually happy with it. I bought the thing with the idea that I would sooner or later update most of the components, but I didn't realize just how much sooner I would be forking out more of my cold hard cash for better parts!
Lets start with the front end. The shock is absolutely perfect for me. Not alot of worry about setup and all that nonsense. I have it set a little bit softer than the recommendation for my weight, but not too much. The "rabbit/turtle" adjustment is nice too. I really like a quick return when going downhill, and a little slower on the flats, so its nice to know I have this option.
The seatpost sucks. Mine bent (and I'm not that fat, am I?). I actually weigh in at 210lbs, and I ride pretty hard. So I replaced it with a thompson, and have yet to see how it holds up. The crankset is pretty cheap, so I replaced it with an XT setup. I think the bike shed about 3-5 lbs remarkably. I also had to replace the seat already, but I do spend alot of time glud to it, so I really cant complain there.
The rear wheel fell apart on me, and that wasnt a happy experience, let me tell you. The thing bent about 3 months after I bought it, they "fixed" it, but not long after spokes started breaking. I tried a repair, but just kept loosing spokes, so I broke down and upgraded.
I am extremely happy now with all the upgrades to this bike. The frame is awesome, and I have a tendancy to beat it to death. If I could go back and do it again I would get this frame with better components from the beginning.
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Submitted by
Pete
a
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Strengths: | this bike is very stiff in the frame and can handle whatever you throw at it. i like the fork and the bike is a good quality for the price | | Weaknesses: | i had bent a few rear spokes, but this is just because of the way i ride. i had the seat post slip, but its easy to just clean it off a few times and get that problem fixed. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Caldera | | Bike Setup: | Kore stem, panaracer fire pro's, bell air seat, | | Bottom Line: | This bike i feel is a very "peppy" bike and does very well on climbs. I do a lot of riding in the rain and in real wet conditions and it has worked very well. This bike also has a very nice geometry for a taller person, i am 6'2' and around 150 lbs. does well on rocks and if this bike is properly maintained, it can be a great bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Wright
a Weekend Warrior
from S.Wales UK
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | The Wall, Afon Argoed | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$749.00 | | Purchased At: | Reg braddick, Cardiff | | Strengths: | Follow up review.
What can I say, brilliiant, have done 800 miles in 3 months, about 150 on trails.Ace on climbs. | | Weaknesses: | Slipping saddle post, getting better as lub wears off. | | Similar Products Used: | Claud Butler Alpina , Gary Fisher Marlin, Kona mokomoko? | | Bike Setup: | Had to fit XT rear mech, bent the Deore fitted as new. My fault.Also fitted Panaracer XC pro tyres, the Bontragers wore out.Avid brake pads, the spec ones wore out. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is the 'Dogs Bollacks' can't complain about anything. The tyres wore out because off the use i give my bike,I train hard both commuting and on the trails, i bought the bike based on spec, cost and the reviews from big guys in these reviews, i am 6foot 4 inch and now 205lbs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Utah
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario Canada.
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Award Cycles, Ottawa. | | Strengths: | Frame is strong and light. Geometry is excellent. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'! | | Weaknesses: | Brakes, Seat Post. | | Similar Products Used: | Oryx T-Line 250, and a few others. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for switching pedals, and seat for a Speed V. | | Bottom Line: | Ok, this is the 1000 kilometre update from my post at the end of June. I've ridden the bike hard, putting on 20-30km pretty well every day, with a few longer rides of 40km plus.
The bike has held up great. Shock is still working great, and I have started to dial it in better. Initially, I was using the recommended Air Pressure settings for my weight, but I have backed off that a bit, and run less Air Pressure now. This gives the shock a more supple feel I find....without it bottoming out.
The seat post slip is gone, thanks to many wipes of the seat post to remove grease. All components still feel tight, with no problems yet. It still shifts nice and smooth, with no problems in that area.
I have ridden in a lot of rain this year. It has been a wet summer. Because of that, I have spent less time on XC trails, and more time on the many many kilometres of paved bike trail in the city I live in. The stock tires, have been fine for that....but, picked up some glass I guess on the weekend, and rear tire went flat. Fixed it up, but it left a rather large hole in the tire. So, I am trying a Panaracer FireXC Pro on the rear. It's a bit noisy on pavement, but...It should be an improvement on XC trails over the stock tire.
My biggest complaint with the bike is the rear brake. It drags, and despite plenty of dicking around with it...it still drags slightly. So, I will probably swap the brakes out for something else.
But, on the plus side....everything else has been great. It's a very comfortable bike to ride and so far, has lived up to it's reputation for being solidly built. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Goonsquad
a Weekend Warrior
from Fredneck, MD
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | Frame, Gound Drive Train Components, Brakes, | | Weaknesses: | Tires, Saddle, | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Big Sur, Giant Iguana | | Bike Setup: | Stock at first. Tires came off for Panaracer Fire XC Pro's, Saddle blew up. | | Bottom Line: | Knobs on tire were coming off fast. Saddle is okay for about a week but change that out fast before it blows up and starts ripping your shorts!! THe plastic piece on retaining the rails on the saddle was pushed out due to rail deformation.
I am not a small guy, i am 6' and 250 lbs. The Frame of the bike is great, plus the drivetrain are good enough for the price you pay. As long as you take care of the bike, the biek will take care of you. Good value overall. Some components I feel they skimped on, i.e. saddle that ripped my shorts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris evans
a Weekend Warrior
from pa.
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | the burma | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$890.00 | | Purchased At: | spokes bike shop | | Strengths: | relatively light,nice components,decent tires,decent front fork,sharp paint scheme,nice price.. | | Weaknesses: | none so far.. | | Similar Products Used: | older raliegh m50.. | | Bike Setup: | stock,cept for serfas ti seat,and hayes hydraulic disc brake package | | Bottom Line: | This bike makes a average rider,like myself, look like a good one.Right out of the box this thing does it all and seems to be very upgradeable.it climbs like a ram and it has taken me places i never thought i was capable of pedaling to.I will eventually upgrade the front fork,due to the fact that im going to need a fork that has wider range of tuning possibilities.If you want a good entry level high end bike that you can ride during the week then take racing on the weekends..buy this bike... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | BIKE USA, Birmingham MI | | Strengths: | Excellent frame and components for the price, plus the usual quality one would expect from Trek. | | Weaknesses: | The stock promax brakes are junk. Get your LBS to put new brakes on before you buy. I upgraded to Avid Arch Rivals and the difference is well worth the extra money. | | Bike Setup: | Avid Arch Rivals, Speed Dial 7 levers, Flak Jacket Cables, Thudbuster seatpost...everything else is stock for now. | | Bottom Line: | If you're a poor college kid, like me, looking for a quality bike to hit the trails with on the weekend, or even somebody looking to just get into the sport the 6700 is hard to beat. Five flamin' chilis across the board. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Bowden
a Weekend Warrior
from London, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Kolapore Highlands | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$949.00 | | Purchased At: | Reynolds Cycle | | Strengths: | Great frame, lightweight, handles like smaller frames i tried, absolute best deal for the buck. Guys at reynolds will match and then beat any deal you get. | | Weaknesses: | Had to take the reflectors off myself | | Similar Products Used: | Kona cinder cone, Rocky Mountain Elevation | | Bike Setup: | Stock, right out of the box | | Bottom Line: | I love my bike. The only thin that makes me mad is that I cant find Trek stickers for my car..... Any help will be usefull. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Londerry VT USA
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | The one by the cemetry in ST. Marys PA | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | bike stor in Maryland | | Strengths: | Awsome bike! stiff frame!..built very well! | | Weaknesses: | frame scratches very easily ..but I dont really care that much. | | Similar Products Used: | Gt palomar ok not that similiar | | Bike Setup: | Stock sep for toe strap pedals....Rock shox Duke SL front fork...Easton monky lite Sl handle bars. | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike Ive put a hundred miles on it in the past month ...it holdes up very well..my shock was switched from a pilot sl...cause of a tiny scratch apon purchase( more scratches now though!)....the bike handles great..no problems w/ any thing.. over all an excelent bike.
any body thinkin to get a good mountain bike for the money ahould get this bike...it great for moderate to higher skilled riders.
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Submitted by
RAMSES MARTINEZ
a Weekend Warrior
from MONTERREY, MEXICO
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | POWER SPORTS | | Strengths: | FRAME GEOMETRY IS EXCELLENT | | Weaknesses: | SEAT SUCKS | | Bike Setup: | STOCK, JUST CHANGED SEAT (SAN MARCO) AND SEAT POST (SALSA SHAFT) FOR BETTER SET BACK POSITION | | Bottom Line: | I AM A 6´3" 220 LBS GUY (NOT VERY COMMON IN MEXICO, BY THE WAY). THIS BIKE IS THE ONE YOU HAVE TO HAVE IF YOU WANT TO TAKE IT TO HELL AND FEEL LIKE IN HAVEN, JUST CHANGE THE DAMN SEAT AND GO ...
BIG GUYS OUT THERE: DO NOT LOOK FURTHER IN THE $1000 USD RANGE, I DID IT FOR LONG HOURS (AS SOME OTHERS REVIEWERS) AND I CAN TELL YOU, BUY IT AND WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
utah
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$675.00 | | Purchased At: | Award Cycles Ottawa | | Strengths: | All the ride charactoristics are excellent. Shifts smoothly, Shock works well. Frame geometry seems to work well for me. I'm 6 ft, and also a big guy at 220lbs. The frame and bike were recommended for me by the retailer. It was nice to see others who are bigger guys using the bike, and liking it. So...it seems to be a good choice for big guys. I'm riding a 19.5 frame. Larger than my last frame, but I wanted more ride comfort with this bike purchase. This bike manouvers well, and handles nicely on a variety of dry and dirt conditions. Climbs nicely. | | Weaknesses: | So far..I have the slipping seatpost as well. Not to worried as others have described the fix. There are a few small quirks, that should get sorted out when I bring it in for it's post-sale tune up. I did swap out the seat because I found the stock one uncomfortable. Also switched pedals to toe-clip style which I prefer. But, I would not call that a weakness. I just prefer that style of pedal being a bit old-school. | | Similar Products Used: | Previous bike was a BRC Columbus hardtail. Tange Infinity Steel 16.5" frame with no front shock. Rode it for 15 years. In shopping around I rode Oryx, Marin, Kona and others. There were lots of great bikes to choose from, but this Trek suited my size and riding style. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for seat and pedal switch. Award Cycles did a complete teardown of the bike, and then reassemble/tune prior to letting me take it. That was pretty cool, considering It was assembled in the shop already when I bought it. So...it left the store (next day) when I picked it up, in perfect setup. | | Bottom Line: | So far, so good. I'm paying attention to a few things to see if I might make changes down the road. Maybe tires...but, I'll give the stock tires some more riding before I decide whether to switch. But, all in all...I'm very happy. Purchasing a new bike is fun...but, it can be a headache as well. So many choices, it makes you spin sometimes. So....if you want to cut to the chase when shopping, and you are a big guy...maybe consider this bike. AS well, make sure that you purchase an airpump for the front shock, so that you can have it properly setup for your riding conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Bachman
a Weekend Warrior
from Manistee Michigan
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | North Country Trail Udell Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$799.00 | | Purchased At: | Brick Wheels | | Strengths: | Air adjustable front forks and the solid frame. Gear changes are smooth under a heavy load. | | Weaknesses: | Handle bars are to wide for th trails I use and had to cut them down a bit. The seat stem does collapse while riding I haven't taken the extra lube off yet. I believe this is easily corrected as mentioned in the other reviews. My trail riding takes in a lot of climbing, the high front handlebars make it a bit difficult to keep the front tire on the ground while I climb long and steep. I may switch the front stem to a straight one to get the front end lower. The long travel in the shocks also add to the height. They however are worth it. The price does not include the pump necessary to adjust the front forks. This pump is essential to a good ride | | Similar Products Used: | Specialty Rock Hopper Comp | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. First let me say that I weigh in at 220 and the other reviews from the large guys really influenced my purchase. This is my first real mountain bike and I couldn't be happier for the price I paid.. I ride hard at least twice a week and have come to appreciate the pedals and the long travel front shock. Once I figured out the right shock adjustment things got better. Keeping the right amount of air in the shocks eliminates the noise from them
The frame is solid, the gears change very smoothly under a heavy load and overall this is a great bike and value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clint
a Cross Country Rider
from Honolulu
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | All around Diamond Head | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1029.00 | | Purchased At: | BikeFactory | | Strengths: | Great for what Trek claims, "...works all week and races on the weekend." This bike performs what it's built up to be. | | Weaknesses: | The RockShox Pilot SL have no problem performing, but I have some squeaking from them at times. I'll find out about it, when I take it to the shop for the 30-day follow up tuning. Excess grease on the seat stem will cause sliding. Clean it up, and it will be fine. | | Similar Products Used: | Test rode: Gary Fisher Big Sur, Trek 4900 | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/disc option | | Bottom Line: | I'm 6', 170 lbs. on a 21.5" frame. This bike works well for me. I gave this bike a quick initiation. After a few weeks, I put it through a cross country duathlon. It did it's part through the 20K leg of varied terrain: jeep road, single track, sand, grass, bumps and climbs. It took a good pounding and held up better than I did, since I was a bit out of practice. During the week, dodging the streets of Honolulu is a breeze. It handles well through tight spots, and can accelerate, when I need to put it through the paces of traffic. The disc brakes are a worth having for added performance, on and off the road. It's a bike I can appreciate after being on a Diamondback Ascent EX for twelve plus years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Oregon Beerman
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton, Oregon
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Gallery | | Strengths: | Strong Bike, takes the abuse! The seat fits well, no complaints from the bum. I like the air assist fork. | | Weaknesses: | I should have bought the disc brakes. Deraileurs need almost immediate adjustment. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Tassajara | | Bike Setup: | Stock... | | Bottom Line: | This bike is perfect for big people. I am a big, fat rugby player; so agility, finesse and gentleness are not in my vocabulary. I give this bike hell, and it takes it. Since the biking world seems to cater to the skinny people, I suggest you fatties (like me) out there check this bike out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ted
a
from wellesley, mass
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | International bike | | Strengths: | Nice light bike. Good for anrond twn riding and intermedit trile riding. | | Weaknesses: | Weak front shocks. Other then that, a real fun ride | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for riders a few years in. Ok on trials. Good for the priec I payed. Smoothe ride, good rear Derailleur, light, fast, shocks make loud sond when close to bottoming out. Can stand lots of riding. All around fun! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Henri
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | 750.00 | | Strengths: | Great frame, nice paint job, light overall, agile | | Weaknesses: | Saddle. | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis Dakar | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Serfas RX gel saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This is a fantastic bike for the price. In the mid level range of bikes, I'd rate it way up there. As other reviewers have said the seatpost does drift down at first, but once grease is removed and post is cranked down, it's fine. But get rid of that saddle. For the casual street rider who also likes to offroad it a bit, this bike is perfect. It's tough, agile, and turns heads. I've had at least ten people ask me about the bike since I bought it a month ago. I haven't had any brake problems yet, nor experienced any shock problems. If you're a serious off roader though you may want a higher end full suspension bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andy Wright
a Cross Country Rider
from Barry. Wales UK
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | 9 feet.com Afon Argoed | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Reg Braddock Cardiff S Wales | | Strengths: | Upto now every thing. good ride, absorbs the shocks, especially in the lumbar region. | | Weaknesses: | notfound any yet, May change crankset for new FSA I have in a box. | | Similar Products Used: | Clud Butler Alpina | | Bike Setup: | As standard, only added bike pump and cycle computer. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, great looks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andy Wright
a Cross Country Rider
from Barry. Wales UK
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Afon Argoed | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Reg Braddock Cardiff S Wales | | Strengths: | Great bike, Components good spec. Like the ride, not to sharp,easy on the back. | | Weaknesses: | Trying to reduce travel in the fork, have been unable to access rockshox page, will try again. don,t want to fiddle until I see the service instructions. | | Similar Products Used: | Claud Butler | | Bike Setup: | Standard, as purchased. | | Bottom Line: | Good stiff frame, light for the price, love the ride over bumpy stuff. Fork setting as supplied great for off road, would like to try 80mm setting for commuting. Would like to upgrade to external adjust fork, just to try. But hey will find out how to adjust ravel of the pilot sl eventually. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Melissa Beckson
a Weekend Warrior
from West Chester, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | French Creek SP | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Beacon Cycling | | Strengths: | My technical ability has greatly improved with this bike. Has fantastic recovery/reaction. Great bike for smaller females - is light and easy to handle. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't had any problems with the saddle or a noisy fork. The bike has been great. | | Similar Products Used: | specialized rockhoper, rigid cannondale, which beat the crap out of me. | | Bike Setup: | stock. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line, the bike is fantastic. It's a great price for a decent set up. I ride on a daily basis and tend to beat my bikes up a bit - this bike is completely taking it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Down to Harbor Cafe | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Family Cycling | | Strengths: | Lots of value, solid selection of componets, GREAT frame. Upgraded to the disc's. They work for me. | | Weaknesses: | Seat; replaced it immediately with a Brooks. Rattle from the front, sounds like the shock. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | Azonic bars, S'mano pedals, Brooks B-17, now I need a seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | I'm a big guy also. Not once have I felt uncomfortable on this bike. Did need to bring it in for the 60 day tune up to dial in the derailers. Basic components are great, but I've added some others to tailor it. Beats the hell out of my 10 year Schwinn. Buy it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Savo
a Cross Country Rider
from Slovenia, EUROPE
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | BESS-PRO Market d.o.o. | | Strengths: | Great geometry and good over-all performance | | Weaknesses: | weight, saddle, noisy fork | | Similar Products Used: | KHS Descent | | Bike Setup: | Stock with XT Derailleur | | Bottom Line: | The bike performs well - it's impulsive, solid built and reliable. I spent a lot of time searching for the best cross-country bike and have decided to give it a shot with TREK 6700. It's certainly worth of money, however has some disadvantages. The bike's weight is apprx. 13kg (29lbs) - despite the SLR superlight aluminium frame, I find the bike a bit too heavy for its class. Secondly, the saddle is quite uncomfortable, especially if you take a longer ride. And finaly, the fork rattles and makes a thunk sound when it compresses.
However I am very pleased with the bike in general. It's great hill climber and it tracks well even in tough conditions. It's definitely the frame which makes this bike supurb. Upgrading some parts (saddle, fork, breaks) would make it a seriuos competitor, such as the 8000 model. Anyway for the most MTB enthusiasts it should do just fine! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Derek S
a Weekend Warrior
from Buckie, Scotland
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Glentress | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes of Inverness | | Strengths: | Solid build, quality brand. This bike can take a hammering and is a supurb hill climber. I'm pretty new to mountain biking but this machine inspires confidence and I will have a go at most things now knowing the bike won't let me down, just as long as my own nerve holds out!!!!. Disc brakes are excellent and will stop you quickly if you take on too much. | | Weaknesses: | Handlebars may be a little too narrow and the seat takes some breaking in. Make sure you get the SPD peddles set up correctly as they can be difficult to use at first. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Standard but plan to upgrade drive gear and forks over the next year. | | Bottom Line: | Quality hardtail with sound components, inspires confidence and therefore fun, which is what it is all about. If however you do take a tumble this bike will take it all in it's stride, I love mine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Paul, MN, USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | The Blast | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Penn Cycle | | Strengths: | STRONG FRAME, handle bars, front shocks, decent components. decent tires/rim set. | | Weaknesses: | Brake system! saddle. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper comp, Cannondale F600, Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, GF Tassajara. | | Bike Setup: | stock shift/gear system. avid sp5 break levers. Avid pro digi Ti front and rear brakes. SOON to be replaced saddle ;) and crane creek ergo bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | first off... if you don't read anything else I write KNOW THIS! I am 6'4" and 280 lbs! this is the only and I repeat ONLY bike that could withstand the kind of abuse BIG MEN can only dish out. The frame is OUTSTANDING! with an xl frameset and a slightly raised seat I have a very comfortable and agressive attack position when riding. also my biggest need was a STRONG shock with stiffness but sensitive enough so I don't bottom out every bump. The RockShox Pilot SL works wonders. Its not the greatest shock and will be replaced likely next year, but it provides the durability and reponse that I need when I ride. also the handlebars do NOT flex even with all my weight... and the problems with the seatpost... disregard them. I outweigh all of the previous posts and I bike just as hard... WITH NO PROBLEM.
Now with that being said... there are some things that need to be addressed, the stock brakes are crap. change em. I reckommend avids system with the speed dials and a higher end brake. this provided me with much more durability and stopping power, not to mention koolstops for pads... a must have... also take that seet and hand it back to the dealer, make them give you a better one or at least take it in on trade in because the seat does nothing but cause the rump and junk =O a bunch of hurt.
bottom line, this is by far the best bike that I rode for under 1000 or under... the rest were just lighter with the same components. i ride decent trails with nice uphills and fairly rugged downhill slopes and the 6700 holds true to the climb like a billy goat. even hauling 300 lbs up a steep trail is easy... Decent value for the money GREAT overall rating. nice to handle and as durable as they come. I give it 5 flaming for value, cuz its the best under 1000... and 5 flaming because I'm ... well HUGE and it hasn't had any problems. for all you BIG guys out there... take my advise... this is the bike you want. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul R
a Cross Country Rider
from Deltona, Florida
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Spruce Creek Reserve | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop - Ormond Beach | | Strengths: | Very happy with the bike so far. Much lighter and faster than my previous Iguana. Frame/components very sweet for the price. Love the black/red/silver color scheme! | | Weaknesses: | Blew a tube on the 2nd ride. Tires and tubes are light for racing. Front forks are alittle noisy when going over any type of roots...will have dealer check this out on next visit. No problem at all so far with the seat post and I weight about 215 lbs. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Iguana, Inguana Disk, Trek 490, Raleigh M80 Disk, Fisher Tassajara, Cannondale F300 | | Bike Setup: | Stock - RockShox Pilot SL, Bontrager Wheels, Deore/Deore LX Derailleurs | | Bottom Line: | Spent over 3 months researching on-line and test riding bikes in the Daytona/Orlando area. Although the Raliegh M80 and Giant Iguana were great deals, I felt that the 6700 had the best frame and components for the money... even though it cost a couple hundred dollars more. Great bike for the trail riding and intermediate technical riding the I enjoy. I would have purchased a full-suspension bike if I did more jumping and downhill riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jose campos
a Cross Country Rider
from sonoma CA usa
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | anadale Santa Rosa | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Sonoma Valley Cyclery | | Strengths: | Every bit of piece of equipment on this bike is great. | | Weaknesses: | I have not encountered the seat post problem yet, I believe the people complaining about it are just not torquing down enough. The disc become a bit squeeky after a hard day of xc and serious downhill. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for the hayes disc setup | | Bottom Line: | The point is that it is all in the rider, you dont have to spend large amounts of money to get top of the line parts and what not. I have rode with many long time hardcore xc hotshots with two to three thousand dollar bikes and get schooled. I this bike is killer all the way around. I love the lightness and stiffness of the frame and the large amount air to be you can get with clipless then using the disc save your ass! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from LA, CA USA
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Moro Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$699.00 | | Purchased At: | Helen's Cycles @ Santa Monica | | Strengths: | Strong Frame, great geometry, handles well, good value. | | Weaknesses: | Sub-standard brakes, "Sliding" seatpost, shock is noisy | | Bike Setup: | Thompson seatpost and stem, Eggbeater pedals, Easton Monkey Bars, XT levers, LX brakes, IRC Mythos tires | | Bottom Line: | I really like the bike...with a few exceptions. Clean the post of the grease and crank down the collar to prevent the post from disappearing. I am having the shock examined right now. After the second ride, it rattles and makes a thunk sound when it compresses. The ProMax brakes and levers are junk. Look at the reviews on these brakes. After three rides, both front and rear were dragging. Rear brake provides very little stopping power. Bike tracks well and is pretty light for an AL frame. And it looks great!! Good color and decals make for a nice set-up and it looks even better with some dirt and mud on it! Shifters are great too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Stuart B
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Inspiration Point in Berkeley | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$715.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Sports in Oakland | | Strengths: | Light weight, solid front shocks, easy to control,shifts smoothly, tires provide secure/good traction on dirt roads. I think this is an excellent choice for a value conscious, relatively new mountain biker. | | Weaknesses: | Others have complained about the seat stem collapsing...I haven't experienced that problem yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4500, | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Excellent value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thom
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, Ga. USA
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | AG, Chippokee, Bull Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$790.00 | | Purchased At: | Atlanta Cycling | | Strengths: | Solid Bike. Tires grip the trail like a baby on a pacifier.
New Roxx Shoxx Pilot SL is sweeet. | | Weaknesses: | Seat Post | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale f1000 | | Bike Setup: | Stock. Plan to do some upgrades, but that'll be down the road. | | Bottom Line: | I've own two bikes in the past and this is by far the best one. It feels great, handles well and doesn't lose traction going around corners or uphill. I thought the seat post problem was a myth, that maybe it was probably because the riders were large people. This is not a myth. I'm light (175lbs) and the damn seat collapse on me. I had to adjust it 3 times and crank the lever down just to get it right.
I wrecked pretty bad and thought my bike was nothing but a big pile of mesh. To my surprise I got s tiny srcatch on my frame. Eveything else was working great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Cohen
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Pocohontas Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$729.00 | | Purchased At: | Agee's Bicycles | | Strengths: | Frame, Components, Rims, | | Weaknesses: | Tires slip bad | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6700, Wellgo DH Flat pedals | | Bottom Line: | My first real mountain bike and just started and went riding today amazing bike i love it. Only gripe is the seat post slips when i smacked down hard and the tires don't grip well in leaves, roots, or mud and doesn't shed mud or dirt.
Overall amazing bike love it so much. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Swanson
a Weekend Warrior
from Salina, Kansas, USA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Coronado Heights | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Tek of Salina | | Strengths: | Frame, Wheel, Tires, Shifters, Gears, clipless pedals, are all solid as a rock, climbs like a moutain goat, faster than all hell on the flats. | | Weaknesses: | The Air Pressure Shocks will not hold enough air, they bottom out quite a lot, the damn bontragger seat post still slips, the seat broke within the first 3 months. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Mamba, Trek 4500, Trek 6700 (2002 Model), Gary Fisher Tassajara | | Bike Setup: | All stock except for new tubes with slime, and replacement seat. | | Bottom Line: | First and Foremost let it be stated fr the record, I love this bike. I'm a big guy (6'1" 240 lbs.) and I put my bikes through some serious abuse when I ride. This bike with few exceptions will take everything I've thrown at it and then some. I ended buying the 2003 before even riding it, after using trek products in the past I knew I wouldn't be disapointed. I ride a lot of dirt hardtrails here in Kansas so when we find good technical stuff, we stretch our bikes to the max. I have yet to straighten the wheels once, or replace any of the gearing components.
My only beef with this bike is that the seatpost still slips like crazy at first (like the 2002 model did as well) you have to clean it about 12 times using turpentine or gasoline to get all the nasty grease they use on it off, only after that does it perform well. The stock saddle on the 6700 is crap, the simple art of riding around town on it bent it all out wack, and the rear supports totally broke after about 3 months of riding. The front suspension does not hold enough air for me either, it "says" it will hold up to 50psi but we can't cram much more than about 30 into it without it all leaking out when we disconnect. As I said, being a big guy, the shocks bottom out on a regular basis. After replacing the saddle with a racing model, and replacing the front suspension with something better (christmas time) I think this bike will be an unstoppable hardtrail racer, for not too bad of a price. All in all I think it's a great buy for a college kid who doesn't want to spend a fortune for a nice bike you can do some racing with, and still have some fun too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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