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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Orig. NY, living in Germany now..
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Carl Hart Bicycles(LI, NY) | | Strengths: | Good frame, light, and strong. | | Weaknesses: | no replaceable dropout(but hey, it's 13 yrs old) | | Similar Products Used: | none, my first MTB | | Bike Setup: | LX cranks, dryrotted Tioga Psycho-K tires | | Bottom Line: | Bought it in August of 1995 I believe. Went to get a 930, but there was a shortage so they said, 'Take the 7000(orig $800) for the 930's price'. It was my first MTB in High school, rode it pretty heavily then and in College. So for the 5 years I consistently rode it, it performed well and never really complained about anything, besides an occasional creaking from the bottom bracket/frame area.
I soon replaced the stock cranks which were Exage 48/38/28 I believe, with a set of LX cranks 42/32/22 & bottom bracket. With them a set of SPD's and I threw on the Psycho-k's. Between the pedals and the cranks, it was a different bike. Though I've barely ridden it in about 8 yrs, since getting married,kids, and moving, I had considered buying a newer Specialized stumpjumper or Gary Fisher Sugar. But I have this 7000 and don't want to part with it. So I may just refresh it, new tires, brakes, front suspension. Germany has an abundance of places to ride, and i'd like to take advantage of it this season. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesus Amador
a Weekend Warrior
from Naples FL USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt Charelston LasVegas NV | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Trek Bike Store Miami FL | | Strengths: | Strong frame, extremely reliable components even for a mid range bike stable easy to handle and light considering the size and xtras on bike | | Weaknesses: | It is a bit harsh on rough terrain with no suspension, factory gel seat came with a warning label that it cannot get submerged in water or it would get damaged, c'mon its a mountain bike.( this is only on pre 90 mountain bikes that i recall.) | | Similar Products Used: | honestly forgot, rode a few models but only the trek survived. | | Bike Setup: | Matrix wheels, shimano lx 21spd components 7000 frame. | | Bottom Line: | Bought bike new in 88-89 for under 1k though there where a lot of bikes to choose from i immediately fell in love with this bike. it is the black/white etching with green stickers. i have rode this bike at least 15,000 miles since i have owned it i used to ride about 10 miles a day to and from work. in all the time i owned it i replaced the wheel bearings, tires, gears adjusted and did brake pads, and that was about 9 years ago. so do i recommend this bike. I shure as hell do, in almost 20years of riding road and trail i only had to bring it in once for service. this is by far one of the most reliable and sturdy bikes i can ever own, granted a hard core biker would want to have some of the higher end components but since i do not do cross country riding i did not see the value in upgrading. besides its worked well for me. Only thing i might need to do soon is replace tires again. If you find a trek 7000 in decent shape BUY IT! you wont need another bike for a looong time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
yuenglingrider
a Racer
from pa
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | the toughest | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | your mom | | Strengths: | everything except shock | | Weaknesses: | front shock | | Similar Products Used: | univega,giant,cannondale | | Bike Setup: | 1997 trek 7000,now xt/xtr components,manitou mach 4 fork. | | Bottom Line: | I bought the bike when I was 20 and rode/jumped the balls off it,this bike is well built and balanced.I am 31 now and back in the saddle again(after 5 years:( I am happy to be riding again and will not stop until I am unable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kirk
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh NC
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Post | | Strengths: | Frame; Frame; and Frame | | Weaknesses: | STX components | | Similar Products Used: | First Mountain Bike and the only one I have needed since '93 | | Bike Setup: | LX crank and RD, XTR shifters, Rock Shox Mag 21 SL, STX FD and Brakes. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike in 1993 when I was 14. This has been the only bike I have ever needed. I have raced it a few times, and I have riden this bike very hard. It has been off numerous jumps and I have wrecked many many times. This frame is light and very rigid. I have replaced all the components except the bottom bracket, rear wheel and hub. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants a bike that can be riden hard and last more than 10 years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hiro
a Racer
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Nagoya, Japan | | Strengths: | Awesome Frame. That's it. | | Weaknesses: | no weaknesses. just old. | | Similar Products Used: | MONGOOSE, BRIDGESTONE. | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded to 1st generation of XT components except cranks,BB and rear
brakes(sun tour XC pro).ACERBIS hand gards!
| | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike in 1989 when I was a student.
so it's pretty much a classic bike (17 years old)
but it still goes well!! I really love this bike.
It's very rigid and easy to control.
no suspensions...no worries!
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Submitted by
Dennis Barberic
a Weekend Warrior
from Hudson, OH
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Club in Broadview Hts | | Bottom Line: | I last reviewed this bike in 1999. The bike is a 1994 Trek 7000 which is more than 10 years old! Everything has been replaced but the frame. This frame rocks! I don't think it will ever break. The only downside is the non-replacable derailer hanger. But in 10 years and many crashes I have never bent it.
I don't know if the 2005 Trek quality is the same as a decade ago, but if it is, I'd recommend a Trek anyday. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josep Viñolas
a Cross Country Rider
from Barcelona, Spain
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Mountains | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | 1990 | | Strengths: | Frame, strong enough to be intact after so many crashes. So easy to controll downhill (specially if you go so quick!!). | | Weaknesses: | Leak of front suspension (after so many years now I'm planning and upgrade) | | Similar Products Used: | Other Trek bikes. I love them all!!! | | Bike Setup: | Original one. Minor changes due to crashes (seat, wheel, chain, etc..) | | Bottom Line: | This is the best bike I've ever ride. You can change anything but the frame: there is the strenght of this bike. Front suspension is a must have if you use it downhill: then it is one of the best trek bikes I've ever ridden. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Wun
a Weekend Warrior
from San Gabriel, CA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Brown Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Doctor | | Strengths: | Light, strong, functional components, and reasonable price for the money. Strong rims that stay true ride after ride. | | Weaknesses: | Needs better shock, shifters, and brakes than what comes with it. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 9000 full suspension. | | Bike Setup: | Scott 3T handlebar, upgraded to Manitou SX shocks w/ upgraded springs & elastomer. Tektro brake bar end lever extenders(modified). Rollamjig, carumba pulleys, and Post Modern shock seatpost w/ stiffest spring kit. Avids 1.0, LX shifter ft der, and XT rr der. Bontrager Corvair rims. | | Bottom Line: | This should be the last bike I will ever buy. It's light, stiff, and handles like a dream. Good mid-range
bike. But the components could be upgraded to full XT or better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Middle Run | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Ski Den Sports, Johnstown PA | | Strengths: | Frame, Frame and Frame!!!! I still have all the original components on the bike and it is still going strong!!! | | Weaknesses: | No Replaceable Der. hanger- but this is a 1992 bike when replaceables weren't even a mind shot. Chromo front fork is heavy, along with chromo handlebars and stem. Threaded steerer. | | Similar Products Used: | Ross POS | | Bike Setup: | dx front, lx rear, all other DX components. I am updating this bike to use as an XC racer so here goes the new setup:
XT front, XT rear, RaceFace Prodigy XC crankset and Evolve XC BB, Wellgo 801 Clipless pedals, Dia Compe AHeadset- threadless, Kore Elite bar and Stem, Rock Shox Duke Race Fork (3.3 lbs!!!), LX brakes, Bontrager seat with Kevlar sides, Mavic X-517 wheels with LX hubs, IRC Mythos XC tires with ultralight tubes, and a Thomson Elite seatpost. Should be a 21 lb hill killer!!! | | Bottom Line: | This bike is 10 years old and the frame is still as straight and strong as the day I bought it!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Alan Davis | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Next door neighbor in dorms | | Strengths: | The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable. | | Weaknesses: | Not much at all | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 350, Cannondale F500 | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F500 | | Bottom Line: | I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Alan Davis | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Next door neighbor in dorms | | Strengths: | The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable. | | Weaknesses: | Not much at all | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 350, Cannondale F500 | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F500 | | Bottom Line: | I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Alan Davis | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Next door neighbor in dorms | | Strengths: | The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable. | | Weaknesses: | Not much at all | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 350, Cannondale F500 | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F500 | | Bottom Line: | I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JuJu Berry
a Cross Country Rider
from Rowland Heights, CA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Schabarum above City Industry | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | San Dimas Cycle | | Strengths: | Light Strong Frame (6061 T6 Alcoa Aluminum) that Lasts and Lasts... Strong Climber, very fast. The bike wants to go! Quiet too. | | Weaknesses: | Handling in Low Speeds - Twitches left and right at low speeds making very steep climbs a little more difficult. Not that it'll keep you from climbing them though. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn MTB (forgot brand - Moab probably at around same time '94)- Ugh, Ugly and Heavy! | | Bike Setup: | 1989 Trek 7000 LX Front/Rear and Brakes (21 speed) - No suspension of any kind (hard tail and fork) Chro Mo Fork - Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame. Vetta Gel Seats | | Bottom Line: | 1989 Trek 7000 Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame - Very light frame that makes you want to go faster. Over 13 years and it's still going strong. I pass people on fancy Specialized suspension bikes climbing the switchbacks easily.
I've replaced most components Except frame, handlebar, fork, cranks, pedals, Brakes and Pads(!!!), Rear wheel / Casette. The casette is however grinding as I write this (but over 13 years later).
In case you doubt it, Yes, I do ride hard. I've crashed into a curb trying to make a left turn going downhill full speed on asphalt. The force bent the Seat stay (the seat was lopsided to the left) but frame and everything else was solid as a rock. I've ridden trails such as the Goleta Bluffs/ and on the beach of Santa Barbara (salt water / wet sand and all), every part of Schabarum Trail tons of times, Loma Linda's Jedi Trail, Big Bear's Downhill, Marshal Canyon in La Verne, Turnbull in Hacienda/Whittier, the San Gabriel River from Northern end of Azusa Ave to Seal Beach (River's End restaruant) and back (6 hour ride), and Rocky Peak in Simi Valley (killer climb/descents) all the way to the Marrland Gate and back.
Bike has been ridden through Dusty So Cal trails almost exclusivey and it's lasted this Long. I'm starting to look for another ride but this thing is still incredible. I'll probably keep it as a backup. Made my first 1988 Trek 850 look pathetic (got stolen). Climbs great but as mentioned steering gets twitchy at slow speeds/steep climbs. Obviously handles bumps at high speed very harshly since no suspension of any kind. After some adjustments No Brake Jacking and no Squealing (although short lived on squealing). All in All I love this bike. See how many people buying bikes now will be saying that 13 years from now AND Still riding em hard. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lo_dee
a Cross Country Rider
from Southern Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Paradise Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Bert & Mac's | | Strengths: | XT Rear,LX Front, Manitou SX (good suspension for average build), Avid cantilevers have great stopping action, but this bike is also disc-ready for all-weather riding. Lots of flash with the cool yellow and blue paint job. | | Weaknesses: | Bontrager seat needs some getting used to. A riser bar may be a good upgrade since the stock one has a poor angle particularily for mounting lights. | | Similar Products Used: | Test rode Kona and Stumpjumper full suspension. The Kona felt really sloppy and committed me to a hard-tail. The Stumpjumper felt more stiff but still didn't fit as good as this Trek. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great entry-level bike that gives good value for your dollar. The components are solid and the frame is awesome. I took it to a Ski-hill in August and held my own with the downhill bikes (for the most part). I have had a few nasty spills and the bike has needed only minimal adjustments and nothing has broken yet. Ride hard or go home! When you buy it, get your shop to check for grease in the pedals. My shop has found that some leave shipping with a poor grade of grease, if any, which caused one of my pedals to start to stiffen. I can't praise this bike enough! It is a great XC bike for climbing but is solid enough for the occasional challenging descent. Handbuilt, good components, great frame, great price!
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Submitted by
alexander
a Cross Country Rider
from Folsom, CA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Strengths: | Awesome Frame. Very Stiff and light. Cheap. I'm 6'3" and 215lbs and bike felt strong even at 40mph+ on a harsh downhill. | | Weaknesses: | Poor selection of main components. Terrible derraileurs, brakes. Absolutely horrible fork, not even shure what it was, i think original rokshox with elastemers. What idiot came up with "grip-shifters"??? Awful idea: you must move your entire wrist to shift - no time for that on a suddent uphill or technical trails. | | Similar Products Used: | Just bought 2000 Giant XTC SE 1, current best bike of the year. | | Bike Setup: | stock, exept clipless pedals - a must have. | | Bottom Line: | For a $700 it's one of the best buys, especially if you are tall and heavy. Frame is truly a piece of art, never let me down. If you buy this bike, excpect to replace brakes, shifters, and derraileurs soon. I've had it for 4 years now, and this is the bike that got me into riding. If your looking for a Trek bike that will last for over 5 years of recreational/occasional hardcore riding pay the extra douh and get 8000, I almost got 8500, but it's a bit overpriced. Once Bill Gates will send me his charity check I will definetly go back to Trek. 3 words: frame, frame, and... FRAME! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Digital Disruptor
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | XC | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Great Frame/Lightweight | | Weaknesses: | Components that came with it.....STX...etc...But overall it's still a great bike to ride | | Bike Setup: | Indy XC shocks | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. I've taken some nasty spills on it, ran it into a tree, and 'use too' carelessly jump it off the side of some very steep hills (that's when I still had the OEM fork on it too)...and it's still in one piece. I'm planning on upgrading the tired old components soon. This is one bike I'm gonna keep for awhile. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Raphael Quiazon
a Cross Country Rider
from Union City, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | T.K. Lawless (MI) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Exceptional Ride, great technical handling, nice on the climbs, lightweight, tons of value, nicely hand-welded (except for drop-outs, nice pearl-white paint job, ONLY 21 lbs!! | | Weaknesses: | The stays can get to be a little bit laterally flexy on a slalom or tight downhill turn. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, Litespeed Tsali | | Bike Setup: | LX cogs, XTR cranks and BB, SID SL Dual Air Fork, LX Front derailleur, XT rear Derailleur, Kore Elite handlebar, Icon Hinged Stem, XT shifters, Selle Italia Flite Titanium Saddle w/ Kevlar edges, Icon Onyx seatpost, Bontrager Superstock wheelset (26/28, f/r), Titec Shorty Bar-Ends, Bontrager RE-1 clipless pedals, 16.5" size | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike! Definitely one of the best bikes to own. It has an excelent ride thanks to Trek's experience with frame manipulation and design. I absolutely love it. It has come a long way from the stock version though. One of the best for Technical trails. Not bad on fireroads either. This bike loves to climb! Especially technical ones!
Extremely fun on slaloms and tricky downhills too! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jean paul
a Cross-Country Rider
from montreal , quebec
Date Reviewed: December 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
secret singletreacks | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
NICE FRAME !!!!!
I'm getting it for 650$ can. with a mach 5 sx. | | Weaknesses: |
NONE ! Stxrc just looks cheap and doesn't seem as good as xt , but who cares ! | | Similar Products Used: |
1998 gary fisher kaitai , 1997 rocky mountain oxygen race , trek y5 , 1996 stumpjumper m2 , some giants. | | Bike Setup: |
mach 5 sx , lx hubs , cassete , brakes , levers , xt deraillers , stxrc shifters , wellgo 96a pedals ,onza cwa bar ends , mongoose saddle ( what ??? ) , specialized rockster tire , mavic 217 rims , xt cranset , thats it ! | | Bottom Line: | I drove this bike for about 200 km and I loved it !I'm now getting it for 650 $ canadian , no headset and a mach 5 sx fork. I HAVE THE 1997 7000 Zx MODEL . My friend swapped the selle san marco seat for some mongoose one , sold me the indy c ( it always bottoms out !) and put lx fd and a xt rd.Other then that it's pretty much normal.My friend used sucky ritchey pedals. THEY SUCK !!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lefty<==yeah right!
a Weekend Warrior
from London
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Kick-ass bike! its a 98 model trek 7000. im quite impressed with it. it has a really light feel to it, i think the judy xc's are gr8 on that bike. | | Weaknesses: |
problems:the icon stem(which fucked-out while i was cycling), i pitched up at the bike shop,and before i even said a word the bike machanic told me i have a trek 7000. he concluded that everything on the trek 7000's that he sells is standard except for the icon stem which he replaces with a speacialised stem cuz too many bust ones with stripped top screws were coming in. rear brakes started too mis-align and were not rectifiable. | | Bike Setup: |
standard | | Bottom Line: | schmoothe bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrell McMillan
a Racer
from Round Mountain, NV
Date Reviewed: September 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Thunder Mountain, AZ | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Super rigid and light frame. Bontrager Saddle. | | Weaknesses: |
The original Quadra 5 forks. | | Similar Products Used: |
Schwinn Moab 1, Haro DX2, Raleigh M800 | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Judy SL, Mavic Crosslink and Crossmax Wheels, IRC Mythos Tires, ESP 9.0 Shifters and rear derailleur, Race Face Turbine LP Cranks and chaingrings, Race Face sySTEM, USE SX Suspension Seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | What makes this bike so awesome is the frame. It is very rigid and very light weight. I've been slowly upgrading it over the years and the only thing that's original is the frame, handlebars, barends, bontrager saddle and STX front derailleur and bottom bracket. The bike now weights in at about 23lbs. It flies up hills and handles tight twisty singletrack with ease. It tracks straight as an arrow. I hope I never wear it out because there's no reason to ever want to upgrade this frame. The original RockShox Quadra 5 front forks were very lame. They might as well have been rigid. A very good bike for the price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Cross-Country Rider
from Caracas,Venezuela
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Limonera | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
well balanced,light weight,you could climb up a wall with this bike. | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
specialized Stumpjumper,proflex Animal,cannondale m400,etc.. | | Bike Setup: |
trek7000zx96, judy sl999,xtr. | | Bottom Line: | best bike i ever tried!!, and im giving it 5 hot spicy Tamales. :) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ERIC
a Racer
from lexington, ky
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
daniel boone forest | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
light, strong, beautiful bonded frame; no big visible welds | | Weaknesses: |
ugly ass dropouts, non-replaceable der.hanger, official 1983 forest green to 3D violet paint job doesn't match any currently available component | | Similar Products Used: |
pro flex, iron horse, giant | | Bike Setup: |
7000 zx frame, XT b.b.,kooka kranks w/QBP rings,XTR r.rise rear der.,XT front,judy DH fork, KORE elite stem,control tech v-brakes, avid 3.0L levers, 800 X-RAYs, kooka seatpost, SDG 2000ti seat, bontrager race lite bar,
ritchey pedals | | Bottom Line: | this is the first aluminum hardtail i have ever owned. and it kicks ass. my bike is ugly, but it is light,fast,strong, and has alot of really nice parts on it. this bike has got me to a current third place in the state points series. bottom line? if you are looking for any type of bike, buy a trek. everyone of them is just sooo sweet. even the ones that suck are good. if you have a chance to pick up a zx or sl frame for a bargain price by all means do it!! 5 count 'em 5 devil dicks for my little aluminum baby. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
E
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | My first and only bike for longer than I can remember-I believe it was purchased in 93. It came
with Deore LX thumbshifters.DURABLE,taken many spills over the years with only a minor scrape to
show for it. The finish on this bike is fantastic-
NO dents,cracks or structural damage at all.The colors on the Trek logos have faded a bit;from being left in the Arizona summer for 2 years, but even then, they still look good.Mine has been left to the elements more than it should have and it stills rides like new, I will never sell it. The frame is built like a tank, components come and go...Mine is a work in progress and I hope I never finish it.. Thank you Trek for many years of riding...5 flaming weiner dogs | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bobby mac Donald
a Racer
from Nova scotia
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
dont have one | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
This bike kicks ass Ive just started racing and loving it already th way she rides its so smooth i just planly love the bike!!!! | | Weaknesses: |
well it has a little flex in the frame abd the drop out kinda sucks but its still a awsome frame!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
XTR | | Bike Setup: |
well I have race face cranks and fully xt its cool I want to upgrade to XTR though you know what im sayin!!! | | Bottom Line: | THIS FRAME IS THE BEST ONE IVE RIDDEN
Im only 14 by the way. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curt Fox
a Weekend Warrior
from Audubon, NJ
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Wissahickon | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Rigid frame sends every ounce of torque from the pedals to the back wheel. XC's handle even a firplug like me. | | Weaknesses: |
Nothing I'd bother to try to find...it's just that fun! | | Similar Products Used: |
Schwinn Moab 2, Gary Fisher Big Sur | | Bottom Line: | For the price, with purt' near race-ready components, you can't beat this machine. It's a beast going up, and a sled coming down, and keeps your butt and arms from wearing out early. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant
a Cross-Country Rider
from Terre Haute
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
A cheap frame, good for starters. | | Weaknesses: |
I bought a 97 with out a replacable derailuar hanger. The hanger soon bent then broke. I will never buy another bike without a replacable hanger. | | Bottom Line: | Do not ever let DAVE ride your bike, if you do expect it to come back broken. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Crowther
a Cross-Country Rider
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: April 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | My Trek is a '93 model and I am still riding which shows how good she is. She has been riden hard through the worst Scottish winters which must be the muddiest wettest,coldest winters around. We've often had our tiffs like that chainsuck phase she went through or that time when she fell for a Specialised Stumpjumper and cast me aside into the ditch. However things always got better when I took her home and stripped her down in the garage late at night. Consequently, over the last 6 years we have fallen deeply in love. I've replaced most of her bits but the frame longivity is a testament to Trek's brilliance. Alas, I'm afraid my loved one will soon be comming to the end of her life as she is just too shagged and I need to find a new steed soon. We've been through much together but I've fallen for a younger model, a young specimen called a Klein Attitude Race. Gorgeous.If your reading this and thinking of buying a Trek, go out there and buy one as she will give you hours of pleasure. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis Barberic
a weekend warrior
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My first and only bike has been a 94 Trek 7000. Since that time I have upgraded everything except for the frame. This bike has proven to be a bomb-proof, trust worthy, ride. I tend to be weekend warrior, but have entered a number of races on it and its always proven to be a great bike. My only wish is that this bike come with a replacable rear delrailer hanger. I've bent it a few times and I wonder how much longer I can go before it snaps completely off. | | Overall Rating: |
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Josh
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I am a 15 year old from NJ. I got my Trek 7000 in '96 but didnt start mt. biking a lot until this fall. now i plan on taking a month long trip to Moab next summer. My bike is not perfect but has gotten me through some tough sections of trails and i have become attached to it over the past 2 years. I would recomend it to anyone in need of a high quality mt. bike that doesnt want to spend their an absolute fortune on it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
raffless
a downhiller
from malaysia
Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
my name is raffless tan.i have a specialized rockjumper with xtr full set.
i usualy ride at morning.i like downhill .Very interesting, extreme, exciting&........ My team name is mtb pro
i have fell down for several times but very exciting.
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$ 820.00
