Submitted by
EdJax
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville, FL Date Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Hanna Pk, Fort Clinch
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Frame. For almost 10 years of riding nothing broke - still original drivetrain.
Weaknesses:
450 for a new bike - nothing.
Similar Products Used:
Moto Fly
Bike Setup:
Duke SL fork, Sun Ringle handle bar, Avid SD 7, LX levers, Titec seat post, Terry saddle, Kenda Climax Lite tires.
Bottom Line:
The bike was riden on XC trails, now used for pavement mostly (pulling the kids trailer, even somitems as a road bike).
It weights 26.5 lbs. Is it too much for a steel bike...? Thinking about making it singlespeed, fully-rigid and lighter wheels.
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Submitted by
Yost
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, MI USA Date Reviewed: April 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
streets of downtown ann arbor
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
craigslist
Strengths:
indestructible. bomb-proof. i've thrown it over fences, down hills, and into the sides of minivans and this bit of steel just blows me a kiss and asks for more.
Weaknesses:
my god, is it ever heavy
Similar Products Used:
my first serious (read: non department-store) bike
Bike Setup:
Redline fork, Mavic wheelset with Bontrager half-slick tires, fi:zi'k flat bar, Shimano Sltus shifters, WTB Race V saddle, GT headjoint, i've basically frankensteined this sucker
Bottom Line:
seventy-five bucks for the most venerable frame in steel mountain bikes? I'll take it. I've ridden this thing over 2800 miles in the last year, through the snowiest winter ever in Michigan, through ninety degrees and nine degrees below. It is the consummate commuter, but it's so tempting to throw it at any trail, hill, or spandex-clad weekend warrior on a seven-thousand dollar Madone (who I just absolutely SMOKED, by the way). Yeah, it's heavy, but it's forgiving and extremely durable. Don't know about the stock components, I got it used and the previous owner obviously had great taste in aftermarket goods.
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Submitted by
Blake Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Gadsden, AL, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Blood Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Given to me for a weekend job
Strengths:
The strength of the frame completely makes up for the weight of the bike.
Weaknesses:
The gears don't shift as smooth as I would like, but they do just fine
Similar Products Used:
I have used a few older model Trek bicycles
Bike Setup:
Given to me stock. I upgraded simple thing like a new saddle, new tires, and so on.
Bottom Line:
Great bicycle for the everyday person. I am using mine for commuting in college and weekend trips. Good investment
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Submitted by
zak
a
from westport ny Date Reviewed: October 22, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
bike swap
Strengths:
frame is awsome haddiling
Weaknesses:
brakes grip shifts
Bottom Line:
great hardtail reliable fun handles great forgiving great for a weekend warrior if your riding at a place like whitface youd want more suspension but i made it down fine.
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Submitted by
zak
a
from westport ny Date Reviewed: October 22, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
bike swap
Strengths:
frame is awsome haddiling
Weaknesses:
brakes grip shifts
Bottom Line:
great hardtail reliable fun handles great forgiving great for a weekend warrior if your riding at a place like whitface youd want more suspension but i made it down fine.
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Submitted by
Samuel St. Louis
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, SC USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any that I can get on
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Eagleeye Sports and Athletics
Strengths:
I loved the frame and the components easy of changing and adjustment. I road on the same chain and drive train for 4 years and only replaced them as the broke. The price of the bike was great and easily upgradeable for a beginner as they advanced in skill level.
Weaknesses:
I would say the only weeknessrd wer the fork (RS Jett TT), not enough travel and the heavy rims( Bontrager).
Similar Products Used:
Tired all different kinds of Treks, and Giants
Bike Setup:
The bike was stock except for a WTB Speed V saddle, Mavic 221 rims, Serfas bar ends, WTB grips, Road slick tires. The stock components work like champs until they just wore out from use.
Bottom Line:
Botttom line I used this bike on all kinds of trails, raods, and everything in between. I used in college to commute to class, froiends rode it on trails and then as a road trainer. The frame was so strong and held up to anything I threw at it. I then put slicks on and changed the drive train and it worked great as a road trainer. I finally just sold the bike today to pay for my new road bike Giant OCR2 (2005)I hope I dont regret getting rid of that frame.
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Submitted by
mahtain loopez
a Racer
from kernersville nc seattle wa Date Reviewed: July 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
salem lake
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
star pawn
Strengths:
like they all say...frame, which has strong but slightly supple steel...i think mines the last year..anyone help? its forest green metallic with sram stuff...8spd...
Weaknesses:
for this price, not a bitty thing, if i paid retail, all the components except shifters..brakes are OK..but just ok
Similar Products Used:
name it, kona, brodie, special ed, haro, raleigh, fat city...and on...
Bike Setup:
flat stock except new seat (kona)
Bottom Line:
the parts get thrashed, the frame rocks on...just about had it with the stx crank performance, i can smash'em for breakfast! looking for an older 8spd setup if anyone has one in very good condition (gruppo)....the best thing about this bike is the way it eats up twisty speed trails with obstacles...very much like my old kona...which is very surprising to me considering the different angles in the bike,,,but nevertheless this bike feels similar, almost like mini-transparent-suspension....anyway, one of the best deals ever
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Submitted by
james
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
rockwood park is pretty good
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
alternatives
Strengths:
Super Frame Looks great I liked the sram(7)shifter
Weaknesses:
Shocks are entry level Indy s
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6000
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I ride heavy 3+ times a week and except for the occasional worn out component - it still works great. I have had the bike since 97. Lately I have been riding my brothers Trek 7000 - I really like that bike. The punishment is taking it's toll on me though - I'm thinking about buying a dual suspension...any suggestions
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Submitted by
Harry
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashua, NH Date Reviewed: February 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Fireball
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Goodales
Strengths:
Rock solid, Unbreakable, Good beginners ride.
Weaknesses:
Crappy componant group, If you keep it more than a year you will be making upgrades.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 820
Bike Setup:
Jett Fork, lx nine speed bontrager rims and hubs.
Bottom Line:
Good entry level rig. low $$$. but it will allow you to get hungry for more.
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Submitted by
Zion Rasta
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, IN Marion County Date Reviewed: December 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Black Mountain Asheville, NC
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$430.00
Purchased At:
Some Bike shop in Nebraska
Strengths:
Super strong and light True Temper OXIII 4.1 lb Frame 19.5" Price Frame quality, weight, welds, and paint
Weaknesses:
Trek should have never gotten rid off this frame. At least they should've had one steel race bike on their line. But, I know, Fuel liquid (imitation Ellsworth) and the other ZR9000 hard tails sell better. If people could test ride bikes on the trail, it would be a different story.....
Similar Products Used:
Litespeed, seven, trek 8500, Cannondale F2000, Salsa Ala carte frame, Bianchi Grizzly,and a ton others
Bike Setup:
New 1999 Trek True Temper OXIII frame, Mavic 517 XT Wheels, Race Face Turbine LP crank, Race face rings and BB, XT cassette, XT Derailleurs and Shifters, Crank Bros Egg Beater Pedals, Avid SD7 levers and breaks, Duke XC 80mm, Michelin Wildgripper lite tires, Azonic orc stem, Azonic flat bar, FSA XLII headset, Tompson seatpost, serfas vado saddle, Sram 69 chain - ~23.5lbs I got lighter parts, but the bike is set up for aggresive XC ridding.
Bottom Line:
I have tried bikes from $700 to $4500. This frame is better that any Titanium, Aluminum, or Carbon Fiber I've tried. If you can get this bike/frame you will understand how misleading the marketing hype is. If you want the best frame for your money, this is it. Granted the bike comes with 8spd crappy components, but the frame is what you want. I owned a Cannondale F2000 Caad 4 frame and everyone knows they ride like sh!t even with the stupid lefty. Of course no one will accept it after spending $2000 on a harsh-out of control-oversteering bike. Get this frame and chant down Babylon!!!!!
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Submitted by
Ryan Vitek
a Weekend Warrior
from Wauconda Date Reviewed: June 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Spokes Cyclery, Wheaton
Strengths:
The frame's the strongest one out there. Comes with very decent de-railers and great grip-shifters. I think when this bike needs an upgrade, I'll go with rapidfires. Swap on some street tires and this bike is a great street rider to get some good speed.
On the trails, I love it. Fast uphill and controlled downhill. Can't say much more than that.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 820.
Bike Setup:
Stock + on-road tires.
Bottom Line:
If you can find a decent one still around, get it and clean it. It'll last you forever!
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Submitted by
Marco
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, Canada Date Reviewed: August 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Burnaby Mountain, Whistler
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Super strong frame, could be lighter, but it's not too bad for being a steel frame. Very stable in technical stuff and drops. Many of the OEM components will break, but not the frame.
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
Devinci, Gary Fisher from friends. These are more expensive bikes and I don't feel them better than the 930.
Bottom Line:
This bike is worth upgrading. I had replaced so far: The stock rims with rhyno lites, deore hubs. Riser bars and downhill stem. Flat pedals. The original Rock Shox Indi C (crap) for a Rock shox SID xc.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, Vt Date Reviewed: August 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
NYC
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Brands
Strengths:
The frame held up to trips down flights of stairs in Central Park and around NYC as well as many hard falls in the woods and racing. Althought the stock post was stuck in the frame it held up, I bent and Onza post in a crash.
Weaknesses:
BB( put in wrong by the shop), seatpost frozen in the frame, wheels gave up after 2 years.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
1993 930 frame (Purple/Green), Manitou SX, XT rear, Club Roost bar, RPP Stage 2 stem, Kooka rings, 747's and Triple traps, Race Face H-set, XT shifters and V-brakes
Bottom Line:
The bike is gone, it was stolen. It was a great frame to build up on for a beginning racer. If you see it you should know what to do...
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Submitted by
brendan mold
a Cross Country Rider
from east burke, VT, USA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
kingdom trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
East Burke Sports
Strengths:
Frame is awesome! I bent the steel frame on my old bike and this one has held up just great for 3 years of riding and also jumping!
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy I guess compared to todays 20 pounders and the components aren't exactly the hot setup
Bike Setup:
I've had to replace a lot of stuff: 2 wheels, handlebars, drivetrain and crankset
Bottom Line:
Great bike, wicked strong frame, probably a bit heavy, but you can use it for just about anything. By the way, mine's a 1998 and it has Rock Shox Indy S shocks which have 48 mm of travel! I was pretty hard on it though and once I get everything fixed up on it and the snow goes away, I'll be out riding. The frame is definitely the best part.
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Submitted by
Clint
a Weekend Warrior
from Mechanicsville Va. Date Reviewed: March 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any and All
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Frame is SOOOOO solid. Has held up for 2 years now and not one complaint with the frame.
Weaknesses:
Stock brakes and stock stem were really really weak.
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
XT front and rear dr. Avid 2.0, Sram, Arch Rivals, Kore.
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike! The frams has held up to 2 years of me abusing it and it has performed wonderfully. The stock equipment are a bit weak. The breaks should be switched out if you buy one with stock still on em. Also, the cheapy stem flexed A LOT, and I'm only 175!!! Anyway, I love steel frames, they have a bit of give in em, so my rump is not as sore as my friends who ride hardtail alums. The only thing I would warn about is if you are a very heavy rider 230+. The frame will go from giving to flexing a lot, and ya don't want that!
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: March 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ewok (all gone :( ...)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
Awesome frame!!! Stock components are O.K.
Weaknesses:
Stock components are O.K. Shock is a bit weak, although it's held up well for a beginner shock.
Similar Products Used:
Trek Mountain Track
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I rode this bike hard for a couple of years (It's a 1998) and now it's been relegated to commuter after uprgrading to f/s moko moko... but I can honestly say that I've never seen a frame hold up so well!!! I still ride around and do stair drops and other small stunts and I never get a creak out of the frame... the stock parts will melt off and break if you go big but the frame never complains. I'm thinking about throwing a rigid fork, riser bar, and bash ring on it to make it a nice little trials bike cause I know I can depend on the frame for the drops.
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Submitted by
Ed Makarov
a
from Jax, Fl Date Reviewed: March 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood Pk, NJ (since I moved to Fl this is only thing I miss in NJ)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Strengths:
Cro-Moly frame triple-butted (I don't know what is it but believe this is goood (reason I bought this bike)), rear der-r,good rims(Bontr-Maverick),tires not so bad, price (it was leftover, of course)
Weaknesses:
Front der-r, crank (both Alivio), a little bit heavy,brakes could be better
Similar Products Used:
Giant Boulder(no comments), Tassajara, 6000
Bike Setup:
Shimano clipless, coda steem and bar ends, Triko saddle (I have no words to say how good it is), R-Shox Jett T2 changed on Magnum(I believe this one a little better)
Bottom Line:
I going to spend some money on this bike because it worth it. Really nice frame (which is not in production anymore:-( This bike deserves to lose some weight. I'm not a professional but I believe if I'll change derailleurs, crank, seatpost, fork, cassette(8 to 9),brake set it will be very decent bike.
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Submitted by
First
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern Va. USA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$558.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
1)Frame, 2)drive train, and 3)rims have taken a lot of abuse over the past 1600 miles and held up without having any problems.
Weaknesses:
1)Front shock (Rock Shox Indy C): is a basic front shock but does not provide any damping and very little shock absorption over large bumps. I have recently upgraded to the 2000 Judy XC. Next year I will submit a review for the Judy XC. 2) The bike came equiped with clip and strap type pedals. I have recently upgraded to Time Atac clipless pedals which are one of the best upgrades I have made. 3) Saddle. I do use this bike for 30 mile road workouts now and then. I have recently upgraded the saddle which has eleviated a "discomfort" problem.
Similar Products Used:
This (1998 Trek 930) is my first mountain bike.
Bike Setup:
Time Atac Aluminum pedals, Judy XC, Panaracer Fire XC Pro front and rear, Specialized Body Geometry Comp, SRAM ESP 7.0 front and rear, Avocet 45tt.
Bottom Line:
1)This review is for the 1998 Trek 930 2)Upgrades were done as a result of component breakage from various spectacular crashes. 3)After riding the 930 for 1600 miles, through mud, sand, streams, and on fire roads, steep climbs, crazy downhill runs and on paved roads I can still say I love this bike. It is not the most expensive bike nor does it have the most expensive components. But as a bike it takes abuse without breakdowns, enables technical riding, it is comfortable to ride, and has a reasonable price tag. 4)The type of person who should buy this bike would be a beginner. However, when the beginner develops into an intermediate level rider, just a few components need to be upgraded to have a real nice bike.
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Submitted by
Johan
a Weekend Warrior
from Durham, NC Date Reviewed: October 31, 2000
Favorite Trail:
New Light Trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
The Bike Pedlar(Nashville)
Strengths:
Great frame for the money! Steel gives you a great ride.
Weaknesses:
The increased chain angles caused by the 9-speed drivetrain seem to cause a problem or two - e.g. the chain sometimes rubs the front derailleur. (Of course, many other bikes besides the 930 now have 9-speed drivetrains.) I'm starting to wonder if 9-speed stuff is kinda like disc brakes: overkill.
Similar Products Used:
Independent Fabrication
Bike Setup:
I bought the 930 frame only and put on a mix of LX/XT components, a used Bontrager seatpost, used Avocet saddle, Hellbent riser handlebar (need to cut it down a little, it's a little too wide), Bontrager wheels, IRC Mythos tires, old Judy SL, Control Tech stem, WTB headset, Shimano 535 pedals
Bottom Line:
Like I said, the 930 frame is a great frame for the money. Unfortunately, Trek no longer makes it (but the tubing was made by True Temper, who still makes steel). I didn't like some of the stuff that came on the stock bike (but it's still a great bike for $650) so I put different stuff on it(see above). I've been very happy with it. It's pretty lightweight for steel - the way mine's set up it weighs just over 26 lbs.(19.5" frame). I wanted steel and thought about getting an Independent Fabrication - they're great frames but way expensive. I don't race (yet!) so it didn't seem worth it to me to get an IF. (You IF riders are saying "WHAT?!" Were you asleep when you rode that IF?!) Just one man's humble opinion.
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Submitted by
Mario Benedict
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney,NSW,Australia Date Reviewed: June 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Fairfield City Farm (Olympic Trail)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
The super-strong frame. I had a bad downhill crash, and the frame was not bent, only a few scratches. I fell in love with chro-moly frame.. they're the best.
Weaknesses:
The brakes,and the brake levers. They're to lousy for the price range.
Similar Products Used:
Klein attitude Comp, Marin 1998 Indian Fire Trail
Bike Setup:
Original Set up except for the tektro brake levers.
Bottom Line:
This is my first mountain bike. It's quite a good value for money. You get good shifters, and deraillers, and a rock shox suspension.
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Submitted by
Steve M
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston,TX Date Reviewed: June 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
HO-Chi-Minh
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Frame is Awsome ,simply bullet proof, worthy of upgrading. Mine is a '94 model with Tripple Butted Chromolly tubing. Massive and stiff chain stays (for chromolly) really transmit power well. Nice component package. Great climber that is reasonably light. Great Value.
Weaknesses:
Rigid forks were too rigid. Shord wheelbase transmitted many hard hits. A tad heavy for racing compared to today's bikes.
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh M350, Specialized Hard Rock, Specialized Rockhopper, GT Zasker, Marin Eldridge Grain, Ross Mt. Hood
Bike Setup:
Full LX 8-speed, Richie Ti Clipless, Race Face "Low Riser" Bar, Bontrager FS + 10 Saddle
Bottom Line:
When I bought the bike back in '94 it was only $450.00! It was a GREAT ENTRY LEVEL Mt. Bike. Had a great frame that was worth upgrading. It came with STX 7-speed and looks that could kill (Ice Violet fade to Green). The forks back then weren't much so I baught it with a rigid fork. I have since upgraded to full LX - 8-speed, added risers, clipless pedals, and a Judy XC. This bike has stood the test of time! It's simply a great package, so great that I still have it even though I recently bought a new Y2K Trek 7000. If I can get half the life out of my new ride, I'll be happy. I'll never sell my old 930, it's simply too good a bike! Too bad that Trek dropped it from their line this year. I'd strongly recommend this bike to any cross country rider. If you can get your hands on one, go for it!
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Submitted by
Wood Hippie
a Cross Country Rider
from Springdale, AR U.S.A. Date Reviewed: May 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
double butted steel frame with OX tubing, nicer frame than the average buyer at this price point can understand, most 930 buyers don't get it
Weaknesses:
Too bad the average $500 bike buyer wants to complain about the fork and brakes included on a bike that has a frame that could be marketed by a boutique manufacturer for $600. Ever heard of Bontrager?
Similar Products Used:
old-school 930, DBR Apex steel, old school stumpjumper
Bike Setup:
scrapped all components and sold with an old used up frame, Retro'd my old stuff onto the frame...race face, XT, Ritchey, Hand built WTB/White Ind. wheels, Manitou.
Bottom Line:
I like it. Interestingly, I can afford any bike I want. I would really like to have an IF or DEKERF, but the 930 just wont break or get stolen.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Bridgeman, MI Date Reviewed: March 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
indestructable Cro-Mo frame with decent components for the money
Weaknesses:
crummy elastomer Rock Shox fork, not so durable components
Similar Products Used:
Moab
Bike Setup:
930 frame, XT components, Judy T2 fork
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that this bike is great for upgrading. The original shifters, brakes, derailures, etc. gave out a long time ago, but I replaced it all with XT stuff. The fork also blew out long ago which I replaced with a Judy T2. Basically, the only original stuff is the frame, and bars. Now that all the weak links have been replaced, I've got a great set of components on an even greater frame. I've dropped off ledges, hit trees, ran over boulders and the frame is still in perfect condition besides all the little dings from pebbles.
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Submitted by
Connal
a Downhiller
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: December 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mountain Creek
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Cheap, solid frame. Decent components. Chainstays wide enough to take 2.35 tire with room.
Bike Setup:
Upgrade to Marzocchi Z1 & Mammoth rim on back.
Bottom Line:
I bought a 930 a couple of years ago for trialing, when it was a rigid frame. Took it to Plattekill (downhilling) rigid and pounded the crap out of the bike and myself. I ended up snapping the frame at the head/downtube juncture while trialing, but Trek replaced with the next year's model. I upgraded to a Marzocchi Z1 with 5 and that has made all the difference in the world. Last season I took it to Mountain Creek (downhilling) almost every weekend. I have yet to find a crack (though it can't last forever). I paid $500 for the bike and have only switched to shorter cranks. Bikes are overrated - rider ability is underrated. This is a solid bike. I'm amazed at the abuse it has taken. If you feel the need to buy something expensive and flashy, look elsewhere. If you
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Submitted by
Marc Lagesse
a Downhiller
from Cape Town, SA Date Reviewed: December 7, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Single track, rocky.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Very strong and confortable to ride. Light for cro-mo. Great value for money.
Weaknesses:
none really...Maybe needs and alu fram.
Similar Products Used:
Bridgestone MB5 Gaint Warp DS1
Bike Setup:
RST mozo pro 3.5, RST seat post, differant brakes (can't remember name)
Bottom Line:
AN excellant bike for what it was designed. I will happly recommend this bike to anyone wanting surperb value for money and a strong bike. I use mine for big downhills too, with no problems todate.
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Submitted by
alex
a Racer
from jericho, vermont Date Reviewed: November 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
eastern cup
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
comfort, good first front suspension bike, and good first racing bike
Weaknesses:
heavy, derailer will not suite a competative racers needs,
Similar Products Used:
gary fisher tassajara
Bike Setup:
rock shok indy s
Bottom Line:
a recreational racing bike, a comfortable machine, a good step up once you hit roots and rocks
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Submitted by
ricky
a Cross-Country Rider
from fort worth Date Reviewed: November 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
cleburne state park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong rims rapid fire shifters great shock for the money
Weaknesses:
some of the componets suck but for 500.00 it was a great buy..not to much weakness in my opinion.
Similar Products Used:
trek 7000, 4500, 6000 spec. rock hopper, stumpjumper
Bike Setup:
rock shox t2 jett alero front der. lx in the rear
Bottom Line:
I think this is a great bike for the money. a couple of componet up grades and you have a great bike. Theres nothing quiet better than the feeling of blowing past people riding 1,500+ dollar bikes on a trek 930, it always makes me like this bike a little more each time it happens. Oh yes about a 2 weeks ago I left my front tire behind my friends truck after a ride, well it was run over..all thatt was damaged was the quick release stem it was completely ruined but the wheel stayed true I was amazed. As far as the brakes go I've had no trouble with them and I've gone threw water many times. No its not the greatest bike but its a hell of a bike for the price and great for someone new to the sport
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Submitted by
richard s
a Cross-Country Rider
from Wellington, New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
rotorua
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
frame, frame geometry, components, looks
Weaknesses:
front fork,
Similar Products Used:
Very bad £100 bikes
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I bought my 930shx in 1997 when it was worth £650 and I paid £500. Sinxce then Trek has lowered the componentry some what and the price has come down to under £400 in some shops. My bike came with LX rear mech and shifters and STX cranks and front deraileur and brakes. It is a shame that Trek has downclassed these components to Alivio/STX RC mix. The bike is fast, comfortable and strong, it has survived innumerable prangs and a 30mph strike into the side of a van. It looks bloody good too, as I got a dark blue model with a smart cream and blue Rock Shox Indy C fork which matched well, but went from being really stiff to offering no real benefit when it did eventually dampen out. I have left my bike back in Blighty (the UK) and Am looking for a new bike in New Zealand. I am looking at a Specialised FSR XC or maybe a Kona Pahoehoe. Any recommendations? E-mail me please.As for the Trek, great starter, and now even cheaper, but upgrade the fork fast and see if the components can be upgraded in teh shop.
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James D
a Cross-Country Rider
from Annapolis MD Date Reviewed: September 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Train Track Trail at Frostburg :)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good Price Good Handling Comfy Steel Frame
Weaknesses:
Some poor components weak rims overall weight
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
comes with Jett T2
Bottom Line:
This is my first mountain bike and I have been happy with it so far. My main complaints are these: The Alivio crank is awful (got an LX), the Bontrager Maverick Rims bend all the time, toe clips (got Ritchey cliplesses), brakes are awful when wet. Other than these everything is solid.
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Eric Johnson
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Antonio, TX Date Reviewed: August 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Opschelgal
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Great stock STX package and quality CRO-moly frame.
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Rock Hopper
Bike Setup:
Judy XC
Bottom Line:
I added a front and rear XTR derailer. The bike came with Matrix rims which have help up great. Still True after 2 years of heavy thrasin including some 5'-8' drop ins. I would very much reccomend this bike if you like a great handling, quick, and affordable bike. With some upgrades you will be amazed. Mine is a 96, but I have looked at the new 930's and the frame appears to be exact. They also included rapidfire shifters and I received the grip shift which I still use and enjoy.
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Stefan
a Weekend Warrior
from San Rafael, CA Date Reviewed: August 12, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light Wieght Great Breaks Suprisingly good shock
Weaknesses:
the saddle isn't great but who cares
Similar Products Used:
99 RockHopper
Bike Setup:
Standard Set up added barends and panaracer tires
Bottom Line:
I researched the hell out of bikes before I bought this one. I looked at everything from costco bikes to way more than i could afford (or than my wife would let me spend). I read the MTB reviews and I would have to agree with most of them. This is a really good bike! It's so much easier up the hills than my old Hard Rock and is much more staple down the hills. The Shock has performed great and I wieght about 200 lbs. The bike handles really well, perhaps to well I am pushing myself more and more. Even though some of the components are not the best shimano offers they have performed really really well. And I am pretty hard on the derailuers. The only problem that I have had is 2 links on the chain bound up. (so what?) I was ready to get a rockhopper for $550.00 and I am glad I got the 930. It was only $459.00 and the store gave me $46.00 in store credit. I am really happy with my purchase and for intermediate riders I think this bike rocks. So 5 Flaming Poo Poo's for the 930.
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Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from NY Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Handles well. Light Bike. Great Value for the money. Trek Name. Good Brakes except for wet conditions. Cro Moly frame is more forgiving in rough conditions
Weaknesses:
Brakes loose power when wet, and then leave a black stain on the wheels and sidewalls of tires. Stock tires are terrible. I am currently upgrading to Specialized Team Master/Control, and i'm adding shimano clipless pedals. Front derailer Does not always alingn correctly.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6500
Bike Setup:
I bought the bike w/o a shock and added a Rock Shox Indy SL. I also added a t-less headset.
Bottom Line:
This is a very good bike. With a few modifications it can be made into a serious off road bike. This bike really likes to fly on the downhills. I am always braking to give my friends who spent $1000 plus on bikes room. They are amazed at how easily i keep up with this bike, and more amazed at the price it cost me.
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Pete
a Cross-Country Rider
from Manchester, CT Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
This bike is great!!! the LX components(althought not the best) were a big plus for a bike in that price range. strong, triplebutted cro-mo frame is strong and only weighs 1 oz more than the aluminum. the rims are unstoppable! I would like to see anybody (besides a pro) bend these bad enough for repair. brakes are very nice. although they are generic and are slippery in wet weather, they still work exceptionaly well.
Weaknesses:
the brakes. and the forks are definetly lower class.
Similar Products Used:
trek 6000, fisher tassajara
Bike Setup:
lx rear. alivio front. 24 speed cassette. S8 rapidfire. alivio cranks. icon stem, bars, and post. maverick A-SYM rims, bontrager jones tires. Rock shox jett T2 forks (63 mm)
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is that the 930 is an excellent bike for handling, ascent, descent, traction, control, strength, price, and everything else. im getting a $50 longtravel kit for the forks. throw soft springs on the forks and you have well damped 80 mm of travel. also throw on a brake booster and you've got yourself a really nice bike to make you friends jealous.
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thecool533
a Cross-Country Rider
from millersville,MD Date Reviewed: August 4, 1999
Favorite Trail:
shaffer farms
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The bike is strong, light and has great components.It also has good handaling.
Weaknesses:
The stock brakes lose power in wet conditions.It also could use bar ends.
Similar Products Used:
Pacific rockstomper and Trek 800 Sport.
Bike Setup:
trek 930 with a jett t2 fork.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money and not to many problems.
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Iccabus
a Racer
from Lunenburg Date Reviewed: May 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
SKI MARTOCK
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Got me theird place at the last race.
Weaknesses:
NO REPLACABLE DERAILLER HANGER
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race Lite
Bike Setup:
TOMSON ELITE SEAT POST STX/STX RC/LX PARTS ROCK SHOK INDY C DIA-COMP ROLLER BARRING HEAD SET
Bottom Line:
This bike is super fast, some what light, fast turning, geat climber and fast decending. STEEL IS REAL
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Sam Armstrong
a Cross-Country Rider
from Southampton, England Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
A very good bike, whith Hi-Tech Shimano Shifters, It gives me great pleasure every time I ride the bike. It is responsive, the brakes are extremely powerful.
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
I have owned many bikes, and ridden many friends bikes, but nothing can beat the 930 for Riding Pleasure
Bike Setup:
The 930 has Rock Shox suspension at the front, but when you are jumping the cro-moly frame has as much shock as the average dual-suspension bike.
Bottom Line:
The Bottom Line is the Trek 930 is a brilliant bike, and It rides like it cost twice as much as it did.
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Killer Bee
a cross-country rider
from New jersey Date Reviewed: January 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have ridden the 930shx at LEAST 3 times a week for over a year now on very rough terrain. Through streams, rocks, farms ,up and down mountains, ect. The bike held up well to a point, the more serious I got into the sport the less I liked the components. The frame is great for cro-molly but I got tired of upgrading things so now I have decided to get a high end bike. The 930 was a great introduction to the sport but if you plan to get real serious and spend alot of time on your bike look for something that can handle the constant bashing and crashing. If you ride only in nice weather and the ride is not through too rough terrain the 930 is a great ride for the money.
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Robert Cawsey
a weekend warrior
from Bristol, England Date Reviewed: January 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
I do in fact own a Trek 920, but I believe that in the US, no such bike is available, so this is as close as I can get. The 920 is very much a 930, but with no front fork. What can I say about it: It kicks ass, as far as I'm concerned. It is easily as light if not lighter than anything in it's class, and overwhelmes any competitive Marin or GT, just to name a few. It was pretty cheap for what it is, and has far better components than any competitor could offer for a similar price. For just £360 you cannot go wrong.
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E. van Hest
a weekend warrior
from Maastricht (Holland) Date Reviewed: January 12, 1999
Bottom Line:
I've bought the Trek 930 three months ago, and I must say it rides great! It's my second ATB (the one I had before was a Raleigh) and the first one with front suspension. The forefork is a Rockshox Jett T2, so it is the cheapest Rockshox there is (I believe). I'm thinking of replacing the fork with a better one without elastomers. Maybe a Manitou (Spyder)or a Marzzochi Bomber. A fork that has a larger travel than the one I have now. This is my product Review for so far, and I wish all bikers big fun!
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Stinky
a cross-country rider
from MI Date Reviewed: December 14, 1998
Bottom Line:
Well, time to review the Trek. I have had one of these for about 3 years. I bought a brand-new VW Jetta-Edition 930 at a consignment shop in Missoula MT, what a deal! for $425 with generic bar-ends thrown in. The graphics were really what sold the bike, man are they sharp! And the ride... I noticed a big improvement over my old Raleigh technium, which was pretty sweet itself. It was a little heavy, but I didn't mind, the geometry was tight and it was very lively compared to the Raleigh. That year I took it on a mountain bike course at the University of Montana, and that bike was just flawless. I was in the slow group, as we preferred enjoyment of the location--the Rockies!--over training for some non-existent race day, but I could climb well with it and hammer it downhill afterward. I could hit all the ruts I wanted, and this bike was bombproof! I only wished it had a suspension fork (notice I'm talking in the past tense). Well, I eventually moved to MI and took the bike apart for shipping, and when I got it here I had the LBS reassemble it with V-brakes, a Kore stem, and an Indy C fork. I was not real impressed with the fork. It flexes a lot and I'm not so confident cornering. Plus it made the front end too heavy. I was also not impressed with the Kore stem, but that's more the LBS's fault--I ordered the Elite, and they gave me the standard squeeze-clamp type (I don't know what you call it--you just tighten it down with the one allen bolt). Plus the sticker came right off, oh well. It's stilla cool stem. That's more a gig on the LBS. The weight of the fork, combined with (I think) the smallish frame, makes it hard for me to wheelie. But the frame still feels rock-solid! It's responsive as heck. Well, here I am in the UP, but my new home is in WI, which is kind of flat. I keep the Trek down there so when I go home I have something to ride. Because of the new terrain, I took off the rear brake, the inner chainrings, the front derailleur, and the shifters. This improves the weight a little of course, but it's still a rather heavy bike. It's got good weight for steel though. Mainly this is a value bike, and a very good one! The Trek I bought came with Matrix rims, a System suspension hub, a Shimano silent clutch rear hub, cool tires (Piranha Pros I think--??), System bar and stem, and the STX group. The wheelset was the best part--all this time, and they're still true! Plus they give a killer look to it. Well that's all for the Trek. I needed something for up here, and my dream bike has always been a Cannondale, AND I wanted something lighter, so I finally got one. I've mentioned it elsewhere in MTBR. Maybe someday I'll give a real review. It only took me 3 years to review the Trek =) If they are still making the 930, I recommend it for a steel bike!this little type-in box is too wide for the browser window. I wish they would fix this so I don't have to keep scrolling up and down and left and right just to see what I type! Ride on.
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