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Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Andover, MA
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Too many to list | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Got from friend | | Strengths: | Very durable frame to hang replacment parts on. Rides really well. MUCH better than any department store bike. | | Weaknesses: | Slightly heavy, but it is a steal frame (perfectly normal and not a real issue). | | Similar Products Used: | Also have a 2004 Trek 4300.Lighter Aluminum frame.Very stout Higher end bike. | | Bike Setup: | Most parts replaced. | | Bottom Line: | My friend was throwing his Trek 820 out after "beating on it to death" (it was totally unridable). When I saw it, I figured that I could use the frame to throw together a "winter bike", so he gave it to me. I had to replace nearly everything on it. BUT, I got it free and it is my size. I got it up and running enough to ride it at several mountain bike events and I was not disappointed. In case you are wondering, I DID NOT put any high end XTR,XT, or Deore parts on it. I only used basic bottom end replacment parts.
This is a good mountain bike even if it is basic. If you need to replace parts on it (like I did) nasty surprises are next to non-existent. Can that same thing be said for a department store bike? I dought it. This Trek 820 was well worth the effort. If you have one of these, don't be afraid to keep it going. If you see one used, don't scoff at it and walk away even if it needs work done on it. The Trek 820 is good. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Any place you can haul. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$265.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Barn | | Strengths: | Nice fram. It has lasted me 3 years of beating it like a down hill. After its been used for that long if it has made it it runs smooth. | | Weaknesses: | The fork on my went before a year of riding it. It froze up and even before then the fork was sort pointless. Very easy to warp rims and every last gear in the drive train. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing it was my first bike. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except brake pads changed 1 time and a new rim in the rear. | | Bottom Line: | Don't take it off road it will die and be in the shop more then you ride it. You also need to be heavy in order to get the fork to react. Not sugguested for kids or jumping. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
L.-A. Labadie
a Cross Country Rider
from Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$175.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycles Duplain | | Strengths: | Good frame, all-around bike with high speed ratios as well as short ones. Goes everywhere. Confortable saddle even for long trips. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy frame, but it'll hold in one piece. The fork is awful, get another one, even at 30$ it'll be a better one. The rims are a bit weak. The brakes are still good enough to lift the rear or hop on the back wheel, but they tend to get buttery with time. Front derailleur doesn't like changing gear. | | Similar Products Used: | Minelli diablo w/ Mozo front suspension. | | Bike Setup: | Stock even after 3 years, wheels have been trued 4-5 times, but it's been a long time now since I had to do so. | | Bottom Line: | A great all-around bike with high capacities. Has no problem taking you from point A to B, even if you take a muddy, rock-filled shortcut. Just don't be too hard on its wheels. Anyway, if you want to abuse a trek you might find the 4500+ interesting. 5 flamin' chillis for the high bang, low buck ratio and 4 flamin' chillis for the very interesting performance. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jerome
a Downhiller
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Masse Draw | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | Littleton Cyclery | | Strengths: | Great Frame, componets aren't bad | | Weaknesses: | Fork is probally worse then riding a hard fork. Crank set is not the best, heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 830 hard fork, GT's Diamondbacks | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for fork which is a 2002 Rock Shox Judy C, cranks are new, new 2.3 tires | | Bottom Line: | This is overall a great bike. I use it for salom riding. It is a perfect race bike if u get a new fork and bigger tires. I've used it for 2 years and put over $200 bucks into new parts, dont get it if your on a tight budget. I'd recomend it for a cross country rider if your going stock. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marco Polo
a Cross Country Rider
from Dieppe
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Mine! | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$325.00 | | Purchased At: | Radical Edge | | Strengths: | Awsome Frame, good for any newbie biker that wants some fun good price. An over all good picker upper! | | Weaknesses: | Bad fork, Not so good for drops. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Marlin, Gary Fisher Wahoo, Trek 9.8 | | Bottom Line: | Good bike for the price...fun if you like replacing all the parts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Blackston
a Weekend Warrior
from Carrollton
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Book End Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Solid CroMoly frame, very shock absorbant. Very good riding bike for the weekend rider | | Weaknesses: | Components aren't as sharp as I'd like, but you can upgrade easy enough. Small ramps on the middle chain guard | | Bike Setup: | STOCK | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for entry level riders! Trek makes good stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a
from Milpitas, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | SUN BIKE SHOP, Milpitas | | Strengths: | Pretty good for the money and beginners | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | The shop took care of it for us the couple | | Bottom Line: | This is not going to be my LAST bike, but for now both of us are pretty happy. For the full last month we have been biking together several times a week, and my wife always looked forward to the ride.
Service at the the Sun Bike Shop is first rate. The offer a near perfect assembling, and an one time free tune-up, a $50 value.
Thanks for good reviews that really inpired us into buying this good product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles Kohl
a Weekend Warrior
from Farmingdale, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Greenbelt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | Brand's Cycle | | Strengths: | good steel/chromoly frame, comfortable geometry and ride, looks great, nice seat, decent brakes, shifters | | Weaknesses: | heavy, low-end components, shock is not adjustable. low quality front derailleur/pedals/crankset - I think Trek skimped a little too much in this area. stock grips transmit too much shock...replaced with Oury's for more comfort. | | Similar Products Used: | Huffy mtb | | Bike Setup: | stock + new grips | | Bottom Line: | For this price, you can't go wrong. True, it doesn't compare to f/s or more expensive hardtails on the trails but for the kind of recreational riding I do, it suits me fine. A nice step up from an old department store bike. Others will want to upgrade most of the components, but I am satisfied. If you have more money, I would also recommend looking at the Trek 4500 or the Specialized Hardrock. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Cox
a Cross Country Rider
from Frankfort, IL, Untied States
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | All of them (especially the dirt ones) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$290.00 | | Purchased At: | Schwinn Store of Orland Park | | Strengths: | Comfortable and very easily adjustable saddle (just open and turn the lever), instant-shifting Rapidfire shifters, strong Cro-moly frame, good front-suspension (what my friends consider too bumpy is not what I consider too bumpy). | | Bike Setup: | Stock (original product) with Trek water bottle holder and kickstand. Black version, not red/white/silver. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is great for anyone who seeks to find value and performance in one neat package. I would recommend this bike to you if this will be your first "serious" bike (not a department store or child's bike), or if you are a casual off-roader. If you only ride bikes on weekends or don't spend 5 hours on it a day, this is for you. If you take biking very seriously, you probably want to step up to the Trek 4500 or higher.
I do not recommend this bike to those that only ride on pavement or rarely venture off-road because this would be overkill. If this is your situation, try the Trek 800 Sport or a road bike of some sort (but remember that road bikes can NEVER, EVER go off-road, even gravel). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Downers Grove,Il
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$289.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Good first bike for those unsure of the MtBike plunge. Dozens of steps up from the department store bikes that come close to the price of the 820. Good ride overall and I've heard of many folks picking this bike up as a first bike and upgrading components after they understand what the needs of their riding style demand. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket came loose twice, causing the pedals to wobble. This took three trips to the shop or tightening and eventual replacement with a new and upgraded BB. Aside from that I've had no problems with the bike and it's components with a fairly good amount of riding and trail use. Trek was good about the warranty replacement and I have more confidence in the company/bike now than I did when I bought it. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, though that may change as I understand the sport and my riding style becomes more clear. | | Bottom Line: | Again, a good bike with decent features for the beginner. There are better things out there for the seasoned rider
and semipro but for a beginner who wants a quality ride with a strong name behind it for under $300 US this bike wins. If you're new to riding and looking for a good start don't pass up a test ride at your local store. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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