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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: |
Submitted by
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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Submitted by
Eric Henderson
a cross-country rider
from Louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This was my second mountain bike and I believe a great starter bike if you have the money. Was riding a Schwinn and when I got on the 7000, I felt like there wasn't even a bike under me. Have been riding it for 1.5 years and last summer I bent the frame right where the seatpost goes into (non-wreck related). My shop told me it wouldn't be fixed under warranty, but I had also messed up my back dropouts (wreck related) and asked them to send it back anyway to get an opinion. The bike came back ($50 later) with a brand new frame. Since then I have been upgrading the components with the frame as a great starting base. I am impressed with Trek and I am planning on buying a new Trek 7000 for my girlfriend this Spring. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Queto
a cross-country rider
from Mexican desert (Monterrey)
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
4 years with the same bike and works like new after mountain and desert use, great frame. Bought it almost new for 450 USD to a friend who felt the 16.5 bike small, and it fits me great (he is 6' while I'm 5'5.5). Just changed the Tioga Psycho to specialized kevlar tires and the trek seat to Vetta (from my old bike). Even though the matrix rims stink (4 repairs per year) , I'll give my 7000zx 5 flames.
¡ESTA BICICLETA ES CABRONA! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garrett
a downhiller
from Burlington, Vermont
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
When I orginally bought my '96 Trek 7000 SHX it had all STX on it and a fairly laim shock on it, a Quadra 21. Since my original purchace I have since upgraded the bike with a SXTi shock (which I LOVE), V-Brakes, Sun Rims, and a Sachs crank and deraileurs. The Trek has only gotten better over the years. It is a great bike off the showroom, but has certainly has grown up to be a very agile and quick bike. I am 6'-3, 190 and the geometry of the bike is great...a good fit!! I would certainly buy another Trek....probably an 8000 this time, but that will be a long time from now, since my 7000 is bomb proof and I feel comfident that is will outlast most if not all of the overpriced Coors cans....(Cannondales). During the summer I ride at Stowe, Jay, Mt. Snow, etc. and I beat the hell out of the bike all day long, and it never complains. A very solid bike at the least. I don't really have any bad comments for the 7000.....the prices are great too....and made in the U.S. too!! Cheers!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
billr
a cross-country rider
from philadelphia p.a.
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i've had a 1997 trek 7000zx for almost a year and a half. climbing has never been easier. tons of abuse and not one problem. even after several beatings in the rain & mud it's still going strong. one small complaint w e i g h t but i think this can be solved by upgrading the front suspension(there goes the savings) highly recommended | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TOMMY MARTINEZ
a cross-country rider
from ORANGE COUNTY
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THIS IS A GREAT BIKE FOR ANY ONE STARTING TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT RIDING OR JUST MESSING AROUND ON HARD PACKED TERRAIN OR RIDING ON STREET. I LIKE ITS ABILITY TO CLIMB AS WELL AS SOME WHAT DOWNHILLING. I HAVE A DIMONDBACK AND IT DOSEN'T EVEN COMPARE TO IT THE COMPONENTS AND GEAR RATIO AND OVERALL FELL IS GREAT. IT'S JUST A COMFORTABLE, RESPONSIVE MTN. BIKE | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Gangi
a weekend warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding my Trek 7000 for 8 months now, and I am constantly impressed by it. It's a 1996 ZX model that I purchased used in December 1997. It had barely been ridden when I bought it so it was still in great shape. The previous owner bought only the frame and built it up with some great components -- Kooka cranks, Mavic 217 rims, all XT components, Nuke Proof hubs, Answer Rocker seatpost, King headset, and the list goes on. The only part that is so-so is the Indy SL fork, but so far I'm not too unhappy with it. Nice thing is that it's light -- in fact, the entire bike is just over 23 lbs.The frame is very light and stiff. I used to ride a 1993 bike with a chrome-moly frame, and I noticed an immediate improvement in handling and uphill climbing. However, the stiffness does take it's toll on the downhill slopes -- the old chrome-moly frame would flex somewhat and keep the rear tire planted, whereas the aluminum frame doesn't give at all and the rear tire hops around like mad. Overall, I must give this bike 4 chilis. I'm too pessimistic of a person to give any product a 5 star (100%) rating, so a 4 is damn good. I really like the weight and performance of the frame. It also looks way cool (I get lots of compliments on the bike). The only negative is that the derailler hanger is not replaceable (the 1998 models do have a replaceable rear hanger). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRANDON YOSHIDA
a weekend warrior
from clovis
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike overall is a great bike for the price. The only thing I hate is the piece of @%$# shocks. I have upgaded the cog set to XTR steel and shifters to XT the brakes are also upgraded to the LX V BRAKES. hfgy y y y t,m.ykmt.nm .yk.tn ytntm h,m ym,m yt.,m ,tm. m | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Wallingford, CT
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had the opportunity to ride a Trek 7000ZX or whatever this past weekend. I think its a pretty nice frame (light and very, very stiff), but is in need of some serious upgrades. The stock fork on this one was a Quadra 21 (not Q21R),
and it started out with serious stiction and ended up being totally rigid after one muddy ride. The STX parts work OK, but not great. The frame is very stiff and handles great, but plan on getting beat up on longer rides, unless you put on a decent fork, decent grips (the stock TREK grips are too thin for me), and a suspension seat post. Bottom line: An OK frame in need of some serious upgrades. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brent irvin
a cross-country rider
from dallas, tx
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Boy, what can you say? I bought my pony in the spring of 94, and boy how she's grown. Now is on the Manitou sx ti, Titec Berserker saddle, Titec hellbent bars, grip shift, new brakeset, and Conti rubber, which are a far cry from the Big Kahona's that came with it. The ship has been refitted for 4 more years of service. Kinda like an old Battlship. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a weekend warrior
from Maine
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought this (97 Trek 7000 SHX) bike and it kicks a$$. It's light weight, the indy c shox are great, and i put some shimano clipless pedals. My bike is awesome. I want to make it even better by upgrading with a better seat and some other small upgrades. I give it more than an five chilles. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Mutchler
a cross-country rider
from Gaithersburg, MD USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike for the under $1000 bracket! I purchased this bike last summer and serverly thrashed it. I did a couple of races, and rode in general at least 4 times a week. The V-brakes are excellent, and the drive train can't be complained about. The only downside that I have was the fact that it did not come with a better shock. The Rock Shox INDY C just doesn't cut it in the long run. Overall this bike is excellent for any rider looking to have some fun! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabriel
a cross-country rider
from Surabaya - INDONESIA
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I buy '95 7000 series last week at LBS sale for US$180!!!!!!! This is not a typo. Upgarded with Ti BB set, '95 XT grouppo, XT v-brake, '97 Manitou FS Ti, King headset, Control Tech stem, seatpost, Answer bar, X-lite bar-end, skewer and seat bolt (all X-lite are Ti), wellgo clipless pedal, SDG Ventura comp Ti, Araya 395-Team XC, Velociraptor kevlar, it cost about US$900, the weight:22lbs!!!!! Great bike even old!!!!!
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Submitted by
Canuck in California
a cross-country rider
from Valencia, CA
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 6000 in 1989 for $1100 CDN and I am still riding it !!! It has gone up and down hills, on and off road, through snow, sleet, rain, rivers, mud..e i e i o ! Awesome all around bike. Of course I have upgraded it over the years: Rock Shox Judy, Syncros stem, seat post and clipless pedals. The wheels, brakes, cranks, derailers (Shimano XT) and Al. frame are original equipment. I have gone through two drive trains, two seats and tons of tires. I have no idea how many thousands miles it has logged. It's still ticking with no signs of stopping. I have ridden some of the best trails in Vancouver and Whistler and now I'm riding Southern California. I am thinking about replacing it with an 8500 later this year. Of course it will be another Trek! 5 peppers for sure! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
newfie biker
a cross-country rider
from st.john's,nfld.,canada
Date Reviewed: March 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
after months of threatening to do it,I bought my first true mountain bik last week.I begged,borrowed,and (sort of)stole many other bikes from friends, and rented many others,and decided I was hooked.Like Patrick in Knoxville,I thought I could get a good bike with upgrading cababilities for approx.$500 Canadian.I then realized,with the assistance of my LBS(thanks,Don),that it is cheeper to buy what I want now,and enjoy the ride, than to buy cheper at first,and pay dearly to enjoy it later.I looked at Rocky Mountain,C-dale,Specialized, and Schwinn.After comparing components, price,service and looks,I narrowed it down to either the Schwinn Moab 2,or 3 and the Trek 7000.The ride decided. Schwinn rode nice($850 for Moab 2,$1050 for 3),but the Trek rode buitifully!!!My LBS let me borrow it for a ride on some local trails,and,as the say,the rest is history.$950 for a cool paint job,Indy XC front,STX-RC,LX drive,and Avid V-brake,what more could you want?I rode it heavy for a day,then it snowed,but if asked,the Trek 7000 really is great bang for the buck.Any one looking for great riding,in a beautiful environment,try Newfoundland.The weather is temperate,no heat waves,and mild winters.Look on the Trek home page soon for a photo of our coast. P.S. Canary Cycles rule!(the store,not the color).They also deserve 5 peppers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sotereas
a weekend warrior
from Maryland, USA!!!!
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am writing about my 97 6500ZX. I love it. It is a great bike, no matter what anyone else says. For it's price and all it is a great deal. i got mine for $600 plus a %10 discount because i am a fireman.
I have had it for close to a year and enjoy riding it. It is light, very versitile and is just plain fun to ride.
My only complaint is that the derailleur system SUCKS. And this will effect my overall rating. The second day i had the bike out I the chain poppes. Even though i have the rapid fire system, they aren't very rapid. Sometimes the think won't even shift.
Besides that, with a few upgrades I am making this season, I love this bike, the frame is excellent, the shocks the feeling, IT'S ALL GOOD | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a weekend warrior
from San Jose,CA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm actually writing about the '98 6500zx, which doesn't have it's own page and the new products submit thingee was broken... Anyhoo: After looking closely at the Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, Trek 930, Schwinn Moab and one of the many close out Bontrager's, I went with the 6500. It's light for $660 (I weighed mine: 26 lbs). Seems solid, feels great, less filling :) I had the LBS swap out the Indy for an Answer Manitou Spyder. Hopefully El Nino will soon take a nap so that trails around here will dry up -- it's been driving me crazy. I'm not excited about *all* the components, but I can upgrade as the need arises -- I think the frame will carry me for many years to come. The 6500 is significantly different then last years and significantly better. Get one and see for yourself! Though I've only had it for less than a month, I'd say it's a solid Four Star Bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frank
a cross-country rider
from Up-State N.Y.
Date Reviewed: February 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 95' 7000SHX and all I have to say is this bike is bomb proof. I've ridden this bike hard since the day I bought it, from local XC trails to DH at Mt. Snow & Killington Vt.. All of the stock STX-RC parts have replaced w/XT,Kooka,Avid & Control Tech. This bike has been well worth up grading. I'd definately recomend this bike for anybody looking for a bike to up-grade in the future.p.s. At 190lbs. I'm no light weight either. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '97 7000 SHX, the last of the bonded frames. I've had it since June '97, and I can't ride this bike enough. The Al frame is simply the best I've been on, and it beats the hell out of Klein's Pulse Comp frame, which Trek is now using for their Al-frame bikes. I'm going to keep this thing till it breaks. I haven't upgraded anything yet since I'm frsh out of college and money till I start work next week. THe first thing I'll do is throw on some clipless pedals and an XT rear derailleur...the STX-RC OEM rear is a turd and is forever out of tune. Gotta give it a 4 only since the components need some upgrading for this bike to be the forkin' BOMB. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stewart
a weekend warrior
from Portland, Oregon
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Okay, fellas first of all let me thank everyone who has written a review on this site. I read lots and lots of reviews and found them a valuable research tool. I do find that there are very few bad reviews and I feel like the number of peppers given is generally too high, leaving little room for improvement. I really did my homework before buying my new mountain bike. I read everything and rode everything in the $500 to $750 price range. My overall impressions are that this is a great year to buy a bike. Money in this range buys a whole lot of bike from any of the quality manufacturers.I do feel like there are good bike shops and poor bike shops and used that as one of my criteria for which shop to by from. Some of the shops I dealt with were really unhelpful. One in particular, which I had driven across town to visit would not let me test ride their bikes because it was raining! Now, this is Oregon. The chance of a sunny, non-work day between now and June is slim. Besides, I was willing to ride in the rain what’s their problem. Anyway, I eliminated their shop from contention on the spot. Other shops I found went out of their way to make a sale. Me: I am 6’1, ~195# and this would be the second mountain bike that I have owned. I was upgrading from on older Nishiki steel bike that has seen better days but has always performed admirably. Fortunately (?) that bike was stolen at the end of summer and thus the shopping began. I was looking for a deal on a ’98 or close-out ’97 with either steel or aluminum frame, front shox, decent component group, rapid fire, v-brakes, but most of all racey, nimble geometry that felt fun every time I rode it, light weight and the ability to climb. Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo: My LBS sold a ton of these last year. The reviews on mtbr.com were generally favorable from a feel and component level but none of them ever said much about whether or not the bike is fun to ride. I rode one and found it to be sluggish and long. It felt exactly like my old Nishiki steel stud. Smile factor: low, blah blah blah. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.Trek 6500zx: I rode a close out ’97 one of these that the bike store guy was going to make a smokin deal on ($499 with LX v-brakes). I really wanted to like this bike but just couldn’t. The ride was nothing exciting. That coupled with the non-replacable rear derailer hanger and the less than exciting components and I was able to pass on this without regrets. Smile factor: low. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.Trek 7000zx: I rode a used ’96 Trek 7000zx with about 100 miles on it and was really impressed. This thing was feather light and really nimble. It desparately needed a tune up and the guy simply wanted too much money for it. Plus it had grip shift (ugh!!) and cantilever brakes that could not stop the bike. I did the math and could not justify buying used when new bikes were available for the same money with all the things I wanted. Smile factor: High. Conclusion: buy new, Eliminated from contentionSchwinn Moab: I rode the Schwinn bikes along with Specialized at the same LBS. I rode a top of the line Schwinn as that what they had on the floor and compared that to a Rockhopper FS by Specialized. The Schwinn frames felt fun but just did not feel comfortable to me or my 5’8 friend. They seem to have value at this price point but I could not like the geometry. Smile factor: Medium. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.I had narrowed the field down to two bikes that were both excellent as far as I was concerned. The Specialized Rockhopper FS versus the Kona Lava Dome. Kona Lava Dome: This bike is fun, fun, fun and loaded with great components for the price (’98 ~ $550 at LBS). I immediately like the ride and new that this would be a front runner. Nimble, light, quick, climbs like a cat. Shifted and stopped perfectly and literally shot out from under me with a push on the pedals. Smile factor: Ear to Ear. Conclusion: Great Bike. I recommend it highly. Best buy in this price range.Specialized Rockhopper FS: This bike was in contention for first place. Great frame, flawless construction, super feel and response. Components were less than exciting and the bike was being sold heavily on frame and upgradability. Despite the lackluster compo group I almost bought this bike (’98 ~ $550 at LBS). Smile factor: High. Conclusion: Great bike but make them upgrade the front derailer. Best buy in this price range.In the end: There it was; time to decide between the two. But, what’s that in the back of the rack? A ’97 VooDoo with LX rear, LX shifters, LX v-brakes, STX-RC fd, WTB saddle, more. Rode it, rode the Kona again, haggled awhile, bought the VooDoo. Super feel, steel bike, light, agile, cat-like, precise, and on and on. Smile factor: Off the charts. Conclusion: What can I say, I bought it. Price? $575. Happy? You cannot know. JSteel bikes still rule. I rode everything in aluminum and everything in steel. Give me steel.
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Submitted by
Jim
a weekend warrior
from Houston, Tx
Date Reviewed: January 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The TREK 7000 ZX is the BOMB!!! For the money, there is no better bike on this planet. When I bought it, I had the LBS switch out the front derailleur for an XT (easy/cheap upgrade). I rode the bike for 30 miles, then decided (based on my crotch discomfort) to buy a new seat. I bought a Serfas ARC(the most comfortable seat in the free world!!!!!!!!). Now the bike is AWESOME!!!! I would suggest this work of art to anyone! The color is incredible also!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have just just recently purchased my 98 trek 7000 model, this bike is trully
outstanding. Lightweight, responsive, incredibly agile, fast, this bike just
flies over roots, bumps, or anything that comes your way. It even climbs like a
4x4 truck, no kidding, the frame is so stiff that no power is lost in the frame,
everything goes straight to the wheel. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick
a racer
from Knoxville TN
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had mine now for over four months now. I'm still impressed. I can do anything I want to to it and it still rides. I've been doing some upgrades here lately. A set of Spins, a Judy SL, some XTR stuff. Man, this bike is just plain beautiful and a killer ride too! Love that blue! Five smakkers! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hev
a cross-country rider
from md
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '95 7000 and love it. It still looks almost brand new and has held up excellently. I've added a judy xc and barends. The bike was well worth the money. I reccomend buying one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Edwin Woud
a cross-country rider
from Netherlands
Date Reviewed: November 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my TREK 7000 in '93. Four years and 635 cross-country miles later the bike still looks like I have bin riding it for only a week...... no thats not entirely true. Some upgrades were made over the years ( XT rear-derailleur, bottem bracket, ACOR pedals )Also the paint is coming loose at the frame-joints, but my LBS and TREK EUROPE agreed to repaint the bike, new '98-transfers and all, in any color I want.
Most of my friends ride on newer front- or full suspension bikes, but the first one beating me has yet to come. This bike is HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT !!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hank Smith
a cross-country rider
from Cleveland Tn
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a 94 7000shx and I just bought a 98 a few months ago. The new bike kicks but, so does the paint,and what really klcks ass is that I got it so early that it came with an LX crankset for no extra charge. The 98 is so much lighter than the 94.Two weeks ago I had my dealer put a 97 Judy SL on it, can we say butter! right now my bike is at home geting some XTR V-brakes slapped on, and I have many other upgrades planed. You just can't beat this bike great components and its under a grand, not to mention that it just totally kicks some serious ass | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Wagon Master
a cross-country rider
from Emory, VA
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got the '98 7000 ZX and I love it. This bike, it's like a big ole bowl a
butta!!! This is my first aluminum bike and i can tell a big difference between the Trek and the '95 GT Tequesta I used to ride (which I am selling if anyone is interested). This bike is light, very responsive, and it just looks cool! Would highly recomend buying one!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
F Perez
a weekend warrior
from miami, florida
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought a used'97 ZX-7000 ($400) like new. Incredible bike! I feel like a kid with his first bike. The way it handles is absolutedly fun - fun - fun. Great construction and components. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick
a racer
from Knoxville, TN
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
At first, I thought that my buget for a mountain bike was oh, say $300 to $350 max. After shopping around, test riding, I find that my particular taste in bikes was 2 to 3 times more expensive. This is a good thing. I had a freind turn me on to a Trek years ago and I couldn't believe it! I was riding a tank comared to that bike! So, after the years go by, I decide to quit upgrading ym computers and be part of the bike scene I see going on on campus at UTK. I price shopped and value shopped. I test rode, and test wrecked. I'm not sure if Cannondale can even come close to Trek and GT's are for losers. Klien holds a light in the same realm as Trek but, not much else. I thought that I was going to buy a 6500 but my LBS made a mistake about the price so, for the money I stepped up considering my newly found more expensive taste! ;-) I don't regret it for a minute! If I had it to over again I'd spend more money! This bike in just stock mode rocks hard! I'v wrecked a couple times and smashed high curbs trying to bunny hop at high speeds with the rear wheel, no variance in performance or the trueness of the rim. I'm riding down stairs on campus and dodging tree stumps in the middle of a trail in the woods. Killer! I used to build BMX bikes as a kid. There's nothing like this! Trek definitely has the most sturdyest and inavative designs out there. I've noticed that most of the reveiws here are on Trek bikes. Right now, I'm trying to get up enough money for a Y. I've been test riding these too along with the Cannondale V's and the Kliens. I want a Y with Spinn's. I fell that if you want high end, spend money on all of the bike. Performance, design, looks, complete satisfaction. I am completely satisfied and excited about this reborn love of mine! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Lauzon
a weekend warrior
from MD
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have had this bike for over a year now and it still rocks! Light, manueverable, and fairly stiff. Will be upgrading the pedals and front fork this fall... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Gurganus
a weekend warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got the '98 7000zx about a month ago. It rules. This is my first aluminum frame and first front suspension (Indy XC). I've been told that the components on the '98 were an upgrade from the '97; so far, they have performed very well. I've run it through the trails and it's great. Light and very controllable. Before I got it, I test rode the 950 and hated it. So far I'd have to give it a 5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad Rockovits
a weekend warrior
from Northampton, PA
Date Reviewed: September 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my trek about 2 months ago. So far I love this bike it has all the basic needs and then some. I have yet to find any complaints. I just had one huge bail where I went right over the handlebars and beat my body up pretty good but the bike didn't even get a scratch on it. So I think this is one of the best investments I ever made. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
vinnie criscuola
a cross-country rider
from nashua, nh, usa
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
love the bike, very adaptable to on road and off road. I have replaced the pedals, rear derailuer, and shofters to an 8 spd system, and the bike rides beautifuylly. very agile and quick. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roy Shroyer
a cross-country rider
from Baton Rouge,LA
Date Reviewed: September 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 95 7000 in Oct 94 nad have been very happy with it. I've made some upgrades (Mavic 217/XTR hubset, XT bottom bracket' USE seatpost, Judy XC /speed springs, Shimano 535) that have paid huge divivdends on the trail. The bike climbs like achamp, and I find it to be very responsive. My only complaints are: seatpost, bottom bracket and stcok rim/tire combo. The stock seatpost went south within 200 miles, and the bottom bracket went with it. The lbs said that creaking noise means your frame is bad, Those bonded frames are no good I thought 'You sold it to me!' But, after some careful work I discovered that the new BB had been installed incorrectly. I've since fixed that and now have a creaking sound coming from the head tube. Again your frame's bad, dude. I guess i'll fix that too. Overall though the 7000 is an excellent value that's survived some serious thrashing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roy Shroyer
a cross-country rider
from Baton Rouge,LA
Date Reviewed: September 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 95 7000 in Oct 94 nad have been very happy with it. I've made some upgrades (Mavic 217/XTR hubset, XT bottom bracket' USE seatpost, Judy XC /speed springs, Shimano 535) that have paid huge divivdends on the trail. The bike climbs like achamp, and I find it to be very responsive. My only complaints are: seatpost, bottom bracket and stcok rim/tire combo. The stock seatpost went south within 200 miles, and the bottom bracket went with it. The lbs said that creaking noise means your frame is bad, Those bonded frames are no good I thought 'You sold it to me!' But, after some careful work I discovered that the new BB had been installed incorrectly. I've since fixed that and now have a creaking sound coming from the head tube. Again your frame's bad, dude. I guess i'll fix that too. Overall though the 7000 is an excellent value that's survived some serious thrashing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kabby Hong
a weekend warrior
from Englewood, CO USA
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My first purchase when I moved to Colorado was a 96 7000 SHX. I'd have to agree with the other reviewers. It's a great bike at its price point but the components need to be upgraded if you're going to be doing some serious riding. The handling of the bike in XC though is superb. It's quick and easy to manuever . If you plan on doing any downhill riding though I suggest you save up and buy a full suspension bike. After a season of hitting the ski resort trails my Trek is badly banged up. The stock wheels are adequate at best and the Alivio brakes should be one of the first things replaced. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
greg
a cross-country rider
from MA
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i've had this bike for over a year and so far i've had no problems at all, except for a bent derailleur hanger which was fortunately fixed. after adding xt/lx, clipless pedals and a judy xc, i'm running out of things to upgrade. although stock parts aren't great, what more can i want for $640? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy Tod Wallace
a cross-country rider
from Dublin, Texas
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The frame on this bike is built to last. I have put this thing through the ringer from Amarillo to Moab. I fell off and launched it off a 75 ft drop off at SlickRock, my paint got chiped but that was it. The only complaint I have as far as the components are concerned is that they are made for park riding and not X-Country romping. In the year that I have had this bike my STX RC crankset bent, my bottom bracket is tweaked and the reason my crank arms bent. The brakes are shot and the cables frayed, and both derailers are in serious need of replacing. The standard wheels and Pirana Pro tires that came with it have stood up remarkably. The front wheel is in need of a good truing, and the tires are worn almost slick, but what can you expect after a year. The standard Quad 21R is a good first shock, but it is also worn out. I am going to install speed springs or Englunds Air Cartridges ( New model only ). The handle bars and neck are fine the Dia-Compe brake levers are O.K., but I am fixing to go V in the back at least. The seat that came on mine was a Buttrammer or excuse me Bonetrager good for some, but not me. I switched it for my old Wahoo seat. The overall recommendation I can make is good frame, a little hard in the back triangle, good ride around town components, and the grip shifters will work for now. You must be ready in a year or so to replace basically everything besides the frame, handlebars, neck, and seatpost. The bike is definitely worth the money and with some work mine will be a screamer. If you are racing the Texas Championship Series next year look out I'll be the blue-purple streak in front. The overall rating is a 4.5 for the frame and a 2.5 for the STX-RC components, but since the heart of the bike is the frame and it has not bent like my last one (Gary Fisher Wahoo and Fisher was a pecker and would not replace it. Keep this in mind if you are looking at their stuff, no customer support) I gotta give it a 5 for the crap it has taken and gotten me out of. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JT
a cross-country rider
from Gainesville,FL
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had this frame about a year now and the ride is amazing. as time progressed I've gotten rid of the lower end componentry, and upgraded everything ie. crosslands wheelset, syncros post, magura brakes, raceface crank,etc. trek made a incredible bike with low end comps to get your feet wet, but as your riding gets better you then start to trick your bike up!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff
a cross-country rider
from france
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding a Trek 7000 for 4 years now, yeah I know about time to update. Still she's still riding well, I like the climbing response of the aluminium frame. It's not as rigid as some of the more expensive welded ally bikes, so it doesn't shake the teeth out on downhills. Biggest problem for me is shit paint work. Great colour, shame it doesn't stay on the bike. We're talking NO paint on the chainstay here.
It's light though, for the price probably the best intro to ally riding available. All you steel riders out there, you want to climb a 7000, it'll kick arse out of your bendy frames................. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think your right, geoff. I does climb good. Problem, doesn't come with clipless pedals, buy some. The paint on mine if coming off also. Buy a lizardskin chainstay guard, jumbo. It'll stop the clatter and protect the paint. The bike, in itself is one of the best for $800. Specialized usually have a little better components, but feel not quite so sweet and you can always upgrade. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Mansuy
a weekend warrior
from Marysville, CA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked up a 96 Trek 7000SHX for $500 a few months ago.
I think it's the best $500 I've ever spent. This is my first MTB
and out of the box, my friends were jealous as hell. It's light,
it's got a fair component set on it, and it's built like a tank.
I put clipless pedals on it and Dia-Compe V-brakes and now
the bicycle head hunters at work are dang near killing me with
buy offers.Give me FIVE chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
trekee
a cross-country rider
from Pocatello, id
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 96 7000shx just over a year ago because I got a good deal and I wanted to buy a frame that would last. I have upgraded to XT V brakes, XT rear derail., scott handlebar, 800 xray gripshift, judy xc, clipless, saddle, and the wheelset. The rims and tires sucked and so did the brakes. I just upgraded to lx crankset so I have pretty much kept the frame but everything else is gone. The Wheelset and the brakes must go. This is a great frame but I am thinking about trading off for a Marin Chromoly because I only weigh 140 and the aluminum kicks my butt sometimes. Overall the bike has ruled and with the upgrades, this bike rocks. Climbs like a madman and the frame is worth the upgrades. Spend a little cash on some upgrades and you will never be dissapointed. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trekky
a cross-country rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got my bike for almost 4 months now, supered handling, luv the way the frame reponse to me, a little bit heavy for a hard-tail, but its a great value for money bike. I give it five peppers | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Albert C. Lee
a weekend warrior
from Radnor, PA
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got my 7000shx last week, and haven't stopped riding it (my rear is a little
sore from riding so much though!). Fantastic bike. As said by others,
upgrade the rear derailleurs to the Shimano XT. It's a cheap but very
effective way to improve your bike. The Indy C shocks are the first
suspension I've ever had on a bike, so I can't compare, but they've been
great. For the first bike I've bought in 4 years, my 97 7000shx is a real
winner. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Fowler
a weekend warrior
from Kansas City, MO
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a review of the Trek 6000 shx front-shock model.I purchased my new Trek earlier this spring. I have been riding a 11-12 year old Trek 830 for years, it was a bulletproof, steel beast and I was very ready to upgrade. The 6000 handles nicely, the aluminum frame is definitely stiffer and has a harsher ride than the chro-mo 830. But this is not a problem as the front shock compensates well in the front for the increased vibration. As for the back end it is a good reminder to get out of the saddle over very rough stuff. I have had no problem with the cheesy front shocks (it took me one ride to get them dialed in to my weight (170lbs) and riding style. The gripshifts have worked great, though they did have to be adjusted a few times as the cables stretched out. The bike was comfortable and rode well over a 200 mile trail ride I took this spring.
Complaints:
*Bottom Bracket. The bottom bracket was apparently defective and went out after 400-500 miles of moderate riding. It was replaced under warranty (my LBS upgraded the unit for no cost when they replaced it)
*Cables. The shift and brake cables running across the top tube have only a few small plastic doughnuts separating them from the frame. The paint and aluminum have already been scratched several times by the cables rubbing or being knocked against the frame.I am pleased with the bike, I would buy it or another Trek again, it's just not perfect. I have made some minor changes, upgrades and add-ons - more to suit the bike to my riding needs (lights, toe clips, rear rack, Conti T&C tires, bar ends, so on) than to make up for shortcomings. Hopefully Trek can fix the few flaws of the model and not raise the price.Overall, I'm pleased with the bike and my LBS and I look forward to racking up a lot of good miles in the next few years on this bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kiel
a weekend warrior
from Freeport IL USA
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had a trek 7000 for about 1 year and I am very pleased. The only problem I am having is the paint keeps chipping. I have tried to contact trek to give me some other paint but they wont give it to me. Well that is all that I have to say about that. I am going to upgrade the components soon because the ones I have suck. The brakes I am going to upgrade first to V brakes. Otherwise this is a good bike for the money I paid. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Kertianis
a cross-country rider
from Vacaville, CA
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike! Nothing at this price even comes close,
it's a lot of bike for the money. I bought mine for $500. It has a great frame to build on, andwil take well to upgrades, which is no problem with the $$$ I saved. I like the bonded aluminum frame. It climbs like a mountain goat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Perkins
a weekend warrior
from Durango Colorado
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Love this bike best on the market for the price Kept the tires and must say that I have not had any real trouble with the traction, traction is a function of bike control as well as tread design good riding will win out ever time | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a weekend warrior
from Albuquerque, NM
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought the 7000shx about two months ago and love it!! Upgraded shock to Manitou 5 and front and rear deraillers to XT. Also switched out the shifters to Grip Shift 600. Next upgrades will be to the tires (Tioga Psychos are worthless), wheelset, and crank. If anyone knows where I can get a good price on XT wheelsets or cranks let me know. Overall great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from Lancaster Pa
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have a nice 96 I been driving around I sure feel this bike is a winner in anyones trials | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a cross-country rider
from Benton Mills New Jersey
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Hey Dudes Great Bikes Will do it all | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Harris
a weekend warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: July 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
A 97 model was my upgrade from an 800 series and it's money well spent!
The frame is the bikes strong point and so far my upgrades have included a new seat: WTB SST, Shimano clipless, Club Roost downhill bars and WTB Velocoraptor Tyres (Tiogas are crap!). Next upgrade, a better set of shox! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a racer
from Minooka, IL USA
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have a 97' 7000shx. Loved it! Since i purchased it i've upgraded EVERYTHING
except the shifters. I got PAUL's derailleurs, Judy SL's, WTB SST seat, USE Shockpost, Cook Bros E cranks, SRP ti rings and cassette basically all the best stuff now this thing rocks!! only complaint is the need of a replacable derailleur hanger. I'm going to be pissed if the thing brakes and i have to buy a new one! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Hamilton
a weekend warrior
from Midland Texas
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just upgraded from a 830shx ( I still think this bike is very underrated)
and I really love the 7000zx Just a super value and a great bike, gotta give it a five | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
STEVE H
a cross-country rider
from Woodland Hills, Ca.
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have a '94 7000SHX, with the Trek Mogel fork. I really like the aluminum frame. Have upgraded the components over the past 2 years. Strongarm cranks, XT components all around, except XTR V brakes. The MOgel fork has served me well. Like air/oil over the elastomer stuff. Great bike overall | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris white
a weekend warrior
from oklahoma Usa
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 94 trek 7000 with a mag21. I know it's a dinosaur, but this bike is still churning. The component group is stx s.e. The bike weighs just over 25lbs. I can't lie I love it. The only problem i have had is with the aluminum frame; the thread spot for the anti-suck device has stripped out and the derailer has been ripped out once. With these being the only problems I cant complain. I give it 5 peppers | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
neil chambers
a weekend warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is actually about the 6500 (there is no separate section for it!) Which has the same Easton frame and the same/cheaper mech's. I reckon they are very good bikes with a few reservations. They are light, fast, stiff and make an excellent base to build on a great frame. However they do rattle yer gonads a lot more than most frames and they do need a breakaway bolt and chainstay quard 'cos if you prang your rear mech you may need a new frame/bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler
a weekend warrior
from Milwaukee, WI....USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have an older 6500shx which for some reason came with the same set up as the
7000shx except mine had alivio brakes and a better stem,i picked it up for $599....which I thought was a steal I replaced the elastomers w/ Englund air cartridges. It made a world of difference. I definetly recomend this bike, (stiff & fast) but get rid of the psycho tires and get v brakes... all in all it is still better than Bill's hoo koo e koo! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Marcy
a cross-country rider
from Mt. Airy, NC
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The 7000 is an excellent poor man's bike. I made the commitment to myself and my debt to only upgrade as parts broke. To this day (two years from purchase) I have only replaced the rear derailleur, saddle, cables, and brake shoes. Even the Matrix wheels have held together without problem. It would be great to have a lighter bike but why mess with a good thing?
P.S. A breakaway rear derailleur bolt is a must as my 7000 does not have a removable drop-out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eddie oLeary
a racer
from Usa
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i got a 97 trek 7000 and it kicks ass | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn McCafferty
a weekend warrior
from Amherst, M.A.
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Can you say HALL OF FAME!!!? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Schultheis
a weekend warrior
from St. Mary's City, MD
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had this bike since late in '95 and I just love it. I'm the President of the Mountain Bike Club at St. Mary's College and a couple of members have ZX series Treks. They are very versatile and light and I would highly reccomend it to anyone that wants to ride hard but do it on a budget. This bike is awesome! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a weekend warrior
from S.E. MASS. U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recenty got a 95 7000zx and I must say it's worth every penny! It's
equiped with STX-RC equipment from top to bottom and the Phsyco K tires
it came with are ok, but more traction is defifnitely needed. I like the
feel of a light, ridgid bike so I intend to keep it hard all the way
around! I will add Vee-brakes and a better rear derailleur soon,
it needs em! Overall.....if you like light and stiff this bike is
excellent for the price! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Dibdin
a
from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
How much are these in Australia, I also want prices for GT Pantera and Mongoose Rockadile SX | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a cross-country rider
from Arlington, TX
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '94 7000 SHX which I've been pounding for a couple of years. It's fairly light for the $$ and the STX-RC components work fine...I added Conti's which help too. The Vetta seat was comfortable, but fell apart. All in all, quite pleased. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Richey
a cross-country rider
from CollegeStation, TX
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a '96 7000 last spring on a whim,and I liked the bike a lot! Went all summer with the bike mostly original wasn't all that bad. As soon as I started riding a bit more seriously I found that the components weren't quite what they should be! The first thing I bought was a set of swami rims after I had the rear one trued a few times. Bought a used 21R last Sept. and I can't believe I waited that long, if I had only known(and this shock isn't even nice)! I liked it a little better! I bought XT hubs, frnt/8spd cass/rear drl, V-brakes, crank(pretty much replaced everything); got a serfas kevlar/titanium saddle and some ritchey Z-max's and now the bike is damn nice to say the least. Now I really like it! I think this bike will be around a while because, honestly, I can't afford to get another one. I hope to get a new fork sometime this spring, but I am undecided on what I am willing to spend and besides, I'm not sure how much longer my car is going to last! It's a great bike for a while, but there are a few things you'll want to change eventually! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kris Spaur
a cross-country rider
from Longview, Wa
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 6500 shx on clearance , because it was the cheapest bike i could find made of ALUMINUM* with a suspensoin fork and stx componentry. As far as Trek is concerned....they can lick my crack. That clunker almost shook every joint in my body apart. I sold it to some freak, and now i'm riding a scrap bike made of parts off of my friends garage floor. The gary fisher chro-mo frame with a rigid fork I'm riding now is like sitting on one of those donut pillows, compared to that EASTON 6061. Who thought that one up? Yeah lets build a bike that instills fear into the heart of the owner whenever he sees it. Also, the geometry wasn't even close. I'm 6 ft tall, i had plenty of clearance over this mud boat, but it stretched me out across the frame like a beaver pelt on the wall of a cabin. My friends rode it two at a time without a problem, and it still handled the same, like a jacked up '79 lincoln continental, with no suspension. WARNING!!! DO NOT PURCHASE A BIKE WITH AN EASTON FRAME IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING CHILDREN!!!! I dont know how many times i was leaning back over the seat on a steep downhill and that seat of death bludeoned me in the nutz. I'd rather have a rusty razor blade enema than ride another EASTON made frame again. I'm going to go buy a Judy XC equipped full xt/xtr Specialized StumpJumper M2 PRO for $1200 now. BA-BYE
* Aluminum is good, as long as it doesn't say EASTON on it. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Courtney Rau
a cross-country rider
from Gladwin MI
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my trek 7000 for about 8 months and I think that it is
great.There are only a few things that I think should be different.
One is that I wish that it had a threadless head set.Another is that
I wish it came with a better rear shifter, the stock stx cant shift under
power worth crap.The last complaint is that I wish it came with better
rims. In the first 3 months that I had it had to get the rims trued about
5 times.Some great points are that the frame is super light, stiff, and has
a nifty paint job.This is a great a bike for the money, better than some bikes
costing 100's more.BUY ONE!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joshua Davis
a racer
from Saxtons river, Vt, United States
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a trek 7000 shx. I ride about twice every day and I ride in races ounce every weekend. This bike is great for unexperianced rideers or biginer racers. I feel you need to have better componets thought if you want to proform better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a cross-country rider
from Memphis,TN
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the '96 7000 SHX-love it. I am not all that aggro, but I do about 50 miles/week offroad and being a 6', 180lb guy, I dig the unforgiving nature of the frame-I can always trust it. No fatigue problems at all. Componentry, however, was another matter. I've replaced the rear der with an XT (great!), that Bontrager Plus 10 saddle (a.k.a. family prevention device) with a flite Ti rail (LIGHT), the crappy Psychos with Smoke/Dart K's, the lead bar/stem, etc, etc.Overall, however, especially considering the price, a killer entry level Al bike. Five stars without a second thought, especially for the frame. | | Overall Rating: |
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