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Submitted by
miguel
a Cross Country Rider
from chicago, Il USA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | village cycle sport | | Strengths: | lights weight, durable | | Weaknesses: | original pedals I | | Similar Products Used: | trek 4500, | | Bike Setup: | stock except pedals | | Bottom Line: | this bike rocks I still ride it till this day. the frame is super strong and is still considered a top end frame. I am a big guy and this bike can take a beating. it is super light even with some of the weaker stock components. I definately recommend picking one up. two thumbs up | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dirk
a Cross Country Rider
from Gallup, NM
Date Reviewed: October 6, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | High Desert Trails | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Northkent Cyclery | | Strengths: | Strong frame, lifetime warranty, light wheels. | | Weaknesses: | Average (at best) components, awful pedals. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Paramount, Diamond Back | | Bike Setup: | I built this up as a signle speed after I got my FSR and what a sweet ride. Coupled with a rigid fork, this bike climbs like a road bike out on the trails. Descending is certainly a challenge, but careful line selection helps. | | Bottom Line: | This is a fantastic bike for the money (especially what I paid-having a brother in law as a manager helps). Riding it as a single speed has breathed new life into this bike and my riding. It has pushed me to pick good lines, conserve momentum, and read trails earlier for maximum speed. I highly recommend this bike to anyone interested in a high end hardtail with a moderate price tag. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dave
a Racer
from ludington mi
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | north country trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | trailheadbike shop | | Strengths: | great bike for price good overall componets | | Weaknesses: | pedals that came on it suck | | Similar Products Used: | stumpjumper, trek 4900, klein attitude | | Bike Setup: | sid xc fork deore disc breaks, avid sd ultimate levers, sram x9 shifters with x0 derailure, thomson post and stem, xt hollow tech crankset, crank bros twin ti pedals, | | Bottom Line: | I have raced the 8000 for three seasons now and plan on getting at least two more out of it. It climbs like crazy and handles great in the tight stuff out here in the midwest. With the original componets it was a tad on the heavy side but that was the fault of cheap bontreger parts not the frame. Great bike for the price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Shryock
a Racer
from Whitefish, MT U.S.A
Date Reviewed: December 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Spooky Petes | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheatons | | Strengths: | Light, Fast, and amazingly durable frame and wheels | | Weaknesses: | Avid v-brakes are weak, Rock Shox Judy SL is weak and not at all plush | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Elevation, specilized stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | Judy SL, Avid V-Brakes, Rolf wheels, Raceface carbon/aluminum crank(awsomely stiff and light) | | Bottom Line: | This has been a great bike over the past three years. It is very fast, light and handles like a dream. I race it XC and the only complaint is the Judy SL. I have blown it three times, the first only two days after buying it. The Avid V-Brakes seem weak, but this is probably because I am used to the hayes discs on my freeride sled. I am also amazed at how well the frame has held up. Before I purchased my freeride bike, I used to take the 8000 out and do all the stuff my friends were doing. It even managed an 8ft drop without drama. The Rolf wheels seem to have too few spokes and are wicked light but never seem to go out of true. The only real problem besides the fork was when I smashed the crank against a boulder I thought I would clear. It ruined the crank and I purshace a new top of the line Rceface carbon/aluminum crank. It was very pricey but what a difference. It is increadiby stiff, very light, pedals great and looks very good. Overall, the Trek 8000 comes highly recommended. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rafael Curquejo
a
from Miami, Florida, USA
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1150.00 | | Purchased At: | Mack Cyckle | | Strengths: | Super light, easy to climb up hills | | Weaknesses: | Spokes broke off during ride, but was fixed under warranty.... | | Bike Setup: | Shimano XT components. Rolf Satellite reems | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for South Florida conditions were you don't really need a back shock. I recommend this bike to anyone serious about Mt. Biking, former BMX'ers who are in there 30's or 40's....
Don't buy it if you are not planning to hit the trails. (unless you catch a good deal on one second hand one)....
Rides very smooth and comfortable | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from McMinnville, OR
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light Weight Frame and Plush front shock--Climbs extremely well--a nimble handler in tight single track with rocks and roots. | | Weaknesses: | Basically None. A minor isssue was that the front shock initially squeaked but that was fixed by popping out XXX seals and filling with 5wt fork oil as decribed at angryasian.com. Fork has not squeaked since. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn Moab, Trek 4500, Trek 4900 | | Bike Setup: | 9 degree crowbar riser bars, Shimano 515 clipless, Shimano XT disc hubs and Mavic 317 rims, Hays hyraulic disc brakes front and rear; I upgraded to disc brakes as I do a lot of riding in the wet weather in mud and rain (this is your only choice if you want to keep riding all year long when you are near the Oregon coast). However, I have to admit that the stock V-brakes were extremly powerful. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! This is hands down the best bike that I have ever owned. Since upgrading to this bike I climb easier and also seem to have more control on the downhill descents. The frame is rigid and light and the front shock soaks up the bumpy roots, rocks and ruts with ease. Also, the transmission shifting is crisp and clean--comfortable spacing betweem gears with 27 speeds.
I changed the stock bars to riser bars because I have short arms and the race geometry of the frame has a long top-tube. I like this longer top tube but the bars were just a tad too low. With the riser bars though my position is perfect.
The Rolf Wheelset was actually very good although I was sceptical at first. I found the bearings to offer very low rolling resistance, they were light, and stayed true (180 lb rider). I changed the wheelset only so that I could add disc brakes. The Avid V-brakes were excellent but when wet the power decreased slightly. All the guys I ride with have Hayes hydraulic brakes and eventaully I have in and upgraded. I love the hydraulic brakes as they modulate well and are extremly powerful. My only complaint was that they squealed during the first 60-100 miles of the break in period.
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Submitted by
Pink Rocket
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Strengths: | Really love the frame. This bike is a real upgrade from my old Schwinn Cimeron I purchased in 1985. The frame geometry really makes this hardtail a good climbing bike. | | Weaknesses: | The pedals are difficult to release out of at times. This very well could be solved by an adjustment. | | Similar Products Used: | Tried friends Trek 9.8 (nice bike) | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, well worth the money. I purchased the bike on a closeout. Ride it every weekend and love it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nicholas Olsson
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockholm, Sweden
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | your mamma! (hahaha, old joke....) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Everything; Frame, wheels, gear setup...
(I have had no tubble with the pedals what so ever!, My opinion is that they're great)
Looks! :) | | Weaknesses: | It depends on how high your demands are...buy here are some weaknesses that is suitable if you gonna use it for everyday-training as a cross country bike:
The Bontrager Jones tires have great grip, but they weigh a bit to much...
I hade a little trouble with the up-rigt position, so I changed the stem to a Profile, witch is longer and has less angle, BUT is much heavier (180g vs 260g :( )
The Rock Shox Judy is really heavy-duty - too heavy.
The total weight of the bike is a little bit to high.
Tip!:
Change the tires and saddle to lighter ones and the bike will loose alot of weight without you loosing alot of money. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Y3 | | Bike Setup: | Custom, exept stem (changed to a Profile) and tires (got Michelin Sprint S now) | | Bottom Line: | Don't worry about the brakes because they are not Shimano, the work exellent.
Potent bike at a good price. A bike who fits everyone from a weekend warrior to a compettitor.
With the competition-style frame you can keep the bike for a long while and just upgrade it, and it will still be a compettitive cross country bike.
You won't be disapionted, when you feel the stiffness and precision of the bike.
Have fun! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenny Adams
a Cross Country Rider
from Coronado, CA
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Strengths: | Climbs like a mountain goat, light for a stock bike, brakes stop like disc if you dial 'em really good, inspires confidence in all skill level riders. | | Weaknesses: | I can't say I cared mmuch for the RE-1's that came with the bike, that's why I have the ATAC's now. I snapped the factory handlebars, but that was my fault for confusing the SLR with a dirt jumping BMX. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6000, Specialized A1 | | Bike Setup: | Klein Stratum 90 carbon bars, Time ATAC pedals, Bontrager FS+10 Race saddle, Conti Explorer/Escape Pro Kevlars. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! I know everything about bikes is basically a matter of opinion, but if you want a bike that feels rock solid regardless of how hard you ride it or what you ride it on....here's your winner. I plan to replace a few things, but it's just for weight reasons. Yes, I am a gram gremlin. I'm replacing the fork with a SID Race for a loss of 1.3lbs, and replacing the wheels with Rolf Propels for a loss of about 1.2lbs. Anyway, the bike stock weighs somewhere around 26lbs +/- a pound. If you don't mind it, stock will work fine. If you have any questions feel free to write. Now go ride! FIVE Flamin' Terds! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tate Hobdy
a Weekend Warrior
from Natchez, MS 39120
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali - Bryson City, NC | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Natchez Bicycle Center | | Strengths: | Frame is very stong. 2001 model offers Rolf Satelite wheels they seem to be stong and light, nice combination. Almost race ready at a great price.
| | Weaknesses: | Pedals should be a little nicer maybe ATAC, and it should have come with bar ends | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Y-3 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | All in all a great bike at a great price. Very strong and it comes with a great setup. Climbs like a champ and hauls ass on the trails. A great deal! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a
from DC Suburbs
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Still looking for it... | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | Light, agile and supple. I absolutely love this thing! I know it's from a mass producer, but I think Trek got it right when they designed the 8000 SLR. | | Weaknesses: | Minor issue with the Bonty Jones tires in mud. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn Mesa GS | | Bike Setup: | bone stock except for Onyx bar ends, RockShox Susp. Seat post & Wellgo clipless pedals. (I got it with clips and then switched) | | Bottom Line: | I know I got a smokin' deal on this bike at $750. I was prepared to spend up to a K, but since I had some kayshe left over, I bought the suspension seatpost. If you're not set on FS, I would look hard at this ride.
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Submitted by
Grant
a Cross Country Rider
from South OC, CA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$950.00 | | Purchased At: | JAX Bikes, Irvine | | Strengths: | This bike is light. The upgrade from the 7000 to 8000 is worth the extra cash. The frame on the 8000 is stronger, lighter and a better ride. Out of the box this bike rides like a dream. I was nervous about the Rolf Wheels but am now a fan after putting them through some rock gardens. Don't listen to the others who complain about the Bontrager pedals, if you adjust them they work great. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 7000
Klein Attitude Pulse Comp
A few Kona's
Schwinn Homegrown | | Bike Setup: | Judy Race forks (leave them tuned at 80mm if you ride XC), Bontrager pedals, Avid brakes, XT rear and LX front derailer, Icon cranks, bars and seat post. | | Bottom Line: | Buy this bike. When shopping for a bike I set a limit at the Klein APC. After riding a few bikes in a comparable range I settled on the 8000 and have been thrilled ever since. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew D. D.
a
from Racer in California
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Rockville road | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1160.00 | | Purchased At: | start to finish | | Strengths: | I'm in love with the Judy Race, although I had some creaking noise, before I sent it back to the bike shop to get it fixed. The Rolf wheelset is like butter. Far better than any Sun wheelsets I've ever ridden. | | Weaknesses: | Other than a small creaking noise in the shock, (which is already fixed) NOTHING! (but then again, I've only had the bike for 3 days.) | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized M4,
Gary Fisher Paragon,
Trek 7000,
Trek 8500. | | Bike Setup: | Changed front derauiller to XT. Added my own custom bar ends, and soon, I'll strap on a Race Face Next Crankset. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has SOOOOOO many good compenents on it, I'm not really sure where to start upgrading. Although this bad boy is expensive, (I stupidly paid full retail, $1170.00) it's worth every penny. Esspecially if your going into Cross Counrty racing. (This bike isn't too bad for beginner division!)
I think I'm falling in love with my Trek 8000 SLR, it spends the night in my bedroom for god's sake!
Later,
Andrew D | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phill
a Cross Country Rider
from VA Beach VA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Light and climbs well. Judy Race Shock works very well on roots and basic downhills. Smooth shifting while going uphill, over all nice ride. I did test ride the 7000, but got a pretty good deal on the 8000 so it was worth the move up. Got mine for 950, w/h bar ends and bottle cage. Think Trek is running a sale right now. | | Weaknesses: | have not run into any yet, have heard the pedals are not that great but I will try them out for a while. I have had no problems yet, but I have only put a couple hndred miles on them. | | Similar Products Used: | GT backwoods, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Specialized Stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | Out of box, put on some Bontrager bar ends and seat. Aside from that, will probably add a rock shox seat post. | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking at a 7000 or a Big Sur you should ride both of them and then get on the 8000. Smooth machine that will do everything you want it to. No bike is perfect but this one comes pretty close. Right out of the box it is ready to race. Spend the extra 60 bucks and get a major upgrade. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Ward
a Cross Country Rider
from Montgomery, AL
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Oak Mt. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The frame is light and very responsive. The Judy shock provides very good cushioning in the rough stuff. Good all around XC bike. | | Weaknesses: | Those damn pedals!!! They just don't want to let you go when you crash no matter how low you set the tension. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale F700
The 8000 SLR is a better bike by far. | | Bike Setup: | I ditched the factory treads and put on a pair of IRC Mythos. Good luck getting the factory tires off without a tire tool.
Profile carbon fiber riser bars, XTR brakes | | Bottom Line: | Great all around XC bike!! This a great starting platform for the weekend racer or the person who wants a race ready bike straight from the shop. However, the 8000 is lacking a little in the component department. Replace the pedals, front derailer, and the bars and you have yourself a very nice ride.
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Submitted by
Benjamin
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Light weight. Good buy for it's price. The RochShox Judy is great. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except ICON Riser bar and platform pedals. Soon will be tuning the fork to 100mm. | | Bottom Line: | I wanted to buy the TREK 7000, but with an extra $200 I got myself this bike with TREK's lightest Aluminium frame. I love this bike. This bike climbs very fast and the Judy works great on all kinds of terrain. Some advise, tune the Judy to 100mm. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from OOxford
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Fruit Loop ( Oxford, MS ) | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
This thing is a Dirt Monkey! It's extremely light weight has excellent breaks, and can take just about anything you throw at it! | | Weaknesses: |
The pedals than come with the bike suck! ( Bontrager RE-1 ) They break, and I hear people either get stuck in them or unclick during down hill runs.
The Kevin & Shane at Oxford Bicycle Company swapped them out for some nice Ritchey pedals. | | Similar Products Used: |
Mongoose | | Bike Setup: |
Stock, except for the pedals. | | Bottom Line: | If you're going to pay $1000 for the Trek 7000, or a similar bike, it's really worth it to plop down an extra $200 bucks for the 8000. The only thing that's keeping this bike from getting 5 flamers are the junkie RE-1 pedals. (Ask your BSG if you can swap them.) GREAT BIKE!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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