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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Spring Lake Heights
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Allaire | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | New Haven Bike in 1995 (out of biz 2 months later) | | Strengths: | Bullet proof steel frame. After 13 years of some hard riding and some down time in the basement the bike is better than new with componet upgrades. | | Weaknesses: | Entry level componets, The Rockshox Quadra 5 was great in 1994, but not to good in 2007. The shock still works though. 27 lbs. is heavy for a hard tail. | | Similar Products Used: | Department store bikes | | Bike Setup: | Newer Spare Bike I picked up on Ebay for $250
Frame Size: Large 19.5"
Drivetrain: Full XT, with STX cranks, and grip shift 8 speed shifters.
Brakes: XT V-Brakes with matching levers
Wheelset: Mavic X22 laced with nice period LX hubs (gold lable)
Front Fork: Manitou FS Ti Bulge fork
Accessories: Kore Stem, . Veluta Saddle , IRC Mythos XC tires, and Wellgo pedals, Onza Bar ends, ThudBuster seatpost w/3" travel. Polar CS200 w/cad cycle computer.
| | Bottom Line: | The Thudbuster Seatpost turns this hardtail into a short rear travel full suspension bike with better traction than most rear suspention bikes. I'll be riding these bikes for another 13 years and then some. If you can find these bikes on Ebay cheap they are a great deal. Trek stopped making the 930 steel frame a few years ago. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tr0s
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus, OH, United States
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | any and every | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Quick Service Bike Shop | | Strengths: | quick, agile, excellent geometry, great for climbs, aggressive, very durable, and highly dependable. weight was never a big factor, so i took the hit on the weight and got the better ride since aluminum doesn't flex. | | Weaknesses: | for the price i can't really complain, i upgraded several of the stock components (indy c's suck.)but honestly the only problem i have is surface rust where the paint has been chipped. but trek warranties the frame for life so no biggie. | | Similar Products Used: | trek 830shx, hoo koo e koo, various cannondales, gt's, and gary fishers. | | Bike Setup: | 800 xray shifters, azonic bars and pedals, easton stem, LX rear der, palmer fs-ti fork, sun rims. | | Bottom Line: | i prefer an agile and quick bike so my frame is really small. even though it's a smaller size the geometry is awesome! i haven't had any major problems with it yet (don't forsee any either) and i'd take that thing anywhere. i LOVE my bike and i've had it for 8 years now, and even after this long i don't even want to consider buying a new frame. treks kick ass. 5 flaming turds all around. though i should dock points since trek doesn't make that many chro-mo bikes anymore. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Robinson
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago, IL USA
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | South Carolina | | Strengths: | This has been a very durable bike from day one. The only type of maintenance I have had is a couple of flat tires. I regularly have it for tune ups to make sure. This bike handles all terrain easily, it did make my trip from SC to Chicago a bit longer and harder with the big tires but not having a flat tire or any other problems during that trip definitely paid off. | | Weaknesses: | The bike really doesn't have weaknesses for when I bought it, even with the steel frame it was still lighter than other bikes I browsed. | | Bike Setup: | I have paniers in the back and carry a sleeping bag/tent whenever I travel, the few extra pounds for a steel frame doesn't make a difference. | | Bottom Line: | I am preparing for a 2000 mile ride and will definitely be taking this bike (930 shx series)for the trip. Its too bad they no longer sell the model. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler Leonsteiner
a Cross Country Rider
from Watertown, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything that is fun to ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Trek of Waterloo, Wisconsin | | Strengths: | This bike last very long so you can enjoy it for a long time. It is light weight and very strong. | | Weaknesses: | I have had this bike for six years now and have enjoyed every bit of it, no matter if the chain snapped or when the tail cracked it was all small things that could be fixed very easily. | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh M600 | | Bike Setup: | Custom | | Bottom Line: | This bike plays out very well no matter what the conditions are. It can take a pretty good beating, and all I really can say is that I plain love it. My Trek is not in the best shape that it first came in well of course not, but yet I continue and love to ride it yet. This bike truely lasts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry D
a Weekend Warrior
from Silverdale, Washington, USA
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Green Mountain Beaver ponds | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | The Mountain Shoppe | | Strengths: | Incredibly strong frame, extreme weatherability, superior Paint. | | Weaknesses: | Chain rattle, high pressure rims/tubes leak more than normal, weight is now its downfall | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I have owned this bike since February of 1992. I have done everything with it in every type of weather. I am a heavy rider (230lbs) so the bike I use needs to be durable (I have broke many lesser bikes) and this one is awesome. I love the geometry of the 930 is handles well and takes what ever I dish out to it. I have jumped it over ravines, crashed it through rough log strewn trails and sloshed it through deep mud holes and it still performs as well as when I purchased it. It does not have any shock absorbtion though and is heavier than the new technology bikes out today by about 3lbs so I am considering a new first place bike and retiring my 930 to second place backup. I have never broke any piece on the bike except tires and I did mangle the deraileur alignment once but the shoppe fixed her right up. All I added to the bike is a quick detatch kickstand for easy riding trips and a gel seat cushion to the stock seat. Overall I figured this bike cost me about $80 per year for the purchase and maintenance over the 10 years I have owned it.
If you find one of these bikes grab it -- it can be upgraded with current technology brakes and front suspension and is an extreme value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert Turner
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt lake City
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Shop in Los Gatos CA | | Strengths: | I've had my Trek 930 Singletrack now for 5 years and it has performed very well. I've loved the grip shifters, and the bar ends it came with. | | Weaknesses: | It is a bit heavy, and my cantelever brakes are now out of date. | | Similar Products Used: | Stumpjumper from Specialized | | Bottom Line: | My 930 has been a great bike that has served me perfectly well and has been tns of fun on the trails of California and now Utah. I've had to pay for lots of tune ups for chain skipping problems. I attribute this more to my lack of skill doing repairs than to a problem with the components. They are going now but they were good for many years.
I do agree with the criticism that this bike is heavy. It weighs more than all of my friends alluminum bikes. The weight has never stoped me from being the first up the hill, but it has limited my jumps, and bunny hops some.
Some people complain about the front fork being sub par, but to be honest mine has been perfect. I don't lead the pack downhill, but I always feel in control and pleased with the travel it provides. I've never really had to adjust it much either which is a plus for those of us mechanically challenged.
My 930 is on it's way to being the backup bike soon, and it should have many more adventures in that role (after another tune up). As much as I like it my 930 just isn't in the league that it deserves to be upgraded, but it certainly has paid for itself with all the fun I've had on the trails.
What to buy next? Now I've got some product reviews to read. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Schulwitz
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairfax, VA
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Spokes & Wheels (Rochester, NY) | | Strengths: | 1996 model: Handling, fit, stability, much more comfortable than many aluminum hardtails I test rode. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap pedals. Rock Shox fork could be upgraded. | | Similar Products Used: | Similarly priced hardtails. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. New pedals when right stock pedal broke under very light riding conditions... Stiffer elastomers installed in Rock Shox. The elastomer retainer on the top of one side of the shocks shot out like a champaigne cork and nailed me in the chest when I jumped down from a curb. I had a nice welt and bruise... can't they make those things out of metal instead of the cheesy plastic? Just replaced the original seat last year to a nice... anatomically friendly saddle... aaaahhhh. Original hand grips are starting to tear... Need to replace them. | | Bottom Line: | I love my '96 TREK 930 SHX. It's a nice sturdy and most of all, comfortable bike and the metallic blue paint is beautiful. I look back and think that the $700 that I paid for it was a little steep, but bikes simply cost more back then. I will probably keep it unless I start riding a lot more this year. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Wheat Ridge CO USA
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | value, frame | | Weaknesses: | weight | | Bike Setup: | this bike is NOT stock...Manitou SX-r fork, Avid 1.9 brakes and levers, Icon pedals, post, and stem, Bonty Race bar and ends, rear rim, and anatomical saddle | | Bottom Line: | The remaining stock parts on my bike are: frame, drivetrain, and front wheel/hub. Anyhooo, this bike has been very, very good. The major shortcoming is weight, although I still seem to climb well. It does get a little straight going down at good speeds and could definitely be more responsive there. It can be a drag on epic 3-4 hour mountain rides where you're grannying up a hill and but feel like you're turning over your big ring, but I think that's a symptom of the ride, not necessarily the bike. My opinion of this bike stock is not favorable unless you are just a recreational rider mainly on paved and semi-paved park trails. However, it becomes highly serviceable if you make a few choice upgrades (brakes, shock, controls). I have abused this bike to great length and I have never done anything beyond throwing my rear wheel out of true. Which brings me to the front wheel/hub: awesome. This has never been trued or adjusted at all in 5 years.
I have taken this bike down gnarly stuff in Fruita, Telluride, Steamboat, Moab, the Colorado Trail, and all over the front range (Rockies) countless times. The only equipment failure I have encountered has been cleat problems - you know - where the bike takes you for a ride!
I am going to buy a Sugar 2 this season and am not sure if I will sell my bike. It has been a trusty steed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grego
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, NE
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Solid performer, Heavy duty frame, nice components | | Weaknesses: | the weight | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Timberline | | Bike Setup: | stock 1993 with solid fork, toeclips, bar ends, shimano 400LX components, shimano canti brakes, rapidfires | | Bottom Line: | This has been a great bike for the last 5 years. It was heavier than most at the time but was very solid. I've beat this bike on many types of trails and long distance road work and it always performed perfectly. I was disappointed to find they discontinued it this year when I went to upgrade. This is not a racing bike but is excellent for anyone who wants to do some technical work in a single track environment. Jumping is limited as well due to the weight. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris shlong Long
a Weekend Warrior
from Clovis, New Mexico
Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Palo Duro Canyon GSL | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Lighter than some
Very, very, very durable
Purty colors (white on royal blue)
Dependable components
Awesome V-brakes | | Weaknesses: |
Slept many nights in the dog house because I played with it too much (the bike, you perverts!) | | Similar Products Used: |
None- not disappointed but reduced to having only a Trek dealer in town. | | Bike Setup: |
Shimano STX-RC components
Indy C
Cygolight
Scott twincam clipless | | Bottom Line: | In junior high school (1986) I bought a Nishiki Colorado and that was my life. I thought it was the greatest bike on the planet. I used my paper route bond money to buy it. It cost me $420 and over time I ended up dumping another $400 into it. I sold it to a neighbor 3 years later regretfully. I went without a real bike for another seven years. Then I purchased my Trek 930 for $625. I wasn't real thrilled and liked my Nishiki better, that is, until I put it to the test! At first I wasn't comfortable on it, but after many good wrecks and a year later, I couldn't stop talking about my new bike. I'm a jumper and I live for speed. The second year went even better. I recruited a bunch (up to 16 riders once) of bike buddies and we would all head out at least twice a month on big rides. Not to mention the commuting to and from work and the off and on workout rides with my nieghbor. The bike has never let me down. However, on many of our rides I saw other bikes let their respective rider down. The only thing I've had to change is the stem. Only because it was too long. I've wiped out real bad on this bike so many times I can't count and everythings held up. The frame is covered by a lifetime warranty anyway- how many bike manufacterers can say that? The bad ratings are probably from little rich kids who get everything from mommy and daddy and want the best, didn't get it so they slam the bike (can't ride worth a sh*t anyway) or people who don't know the first thing about tuning a bike. Now I have two bikes. My Trek 930 and my new 2000 Trek 9.9 XC Pro that I got on one helluva deal. Can you say $2080? I'm letting one go. The ad for my 930 is in the local paper and I have all the same feelings about getting this new bike as I did when I first received my 930. Hopefully in a year or so I'll be writing a good review on my 9.9. Five Flaming poops from the shlongster. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
soban
a Cross-Country Rider
from Yellowknife NWT Can.
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
dirt fling hill | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
bike is great all round,
has an amazing frame which is lighter than some aluminum frames (excluding CCM) | | Weaknesses: |
the components on the stock bikes could be better. the stx derailers suck! please don't mix grip shifts with this product again! It may give the company a bad name! | | Bike Setup: |
Rock shoks indi c | | Bottom Line: | This bike was great but I am willing to upgrade! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Urban
a Weekend Warrior
from Louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: September 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
One that I don't have to drive to | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Strength, Geometry, Price | | Weaknesses: |
Weight | | Similar Products Used: |
GT Karakoram | | Bike Setup: |
Stock except for an Indy C and a longer Zoom stem | | Bottom Line: | I have been completely satisfied with my 1994 930. I never thought that any bike would replace my 91 Karakoram (that was stolen) in my heart. But Trek's 94 geometry suited me better than GT's and the two were otherwise comparable. The STX groupo has worked well and is still original - save tires, cables, brake pades etc.. A little maintenance goes a long way! I recently added a lightly used Indy C and I am underwhelmed. The bike has a solid neutral feel and is suitable for single track as well as urban assault. I have wrecked it several times - once so hard it rang like a tuning fork - and it is still straight and quiet-running. I will retire this bike soon to guest-bike status. I don't want to polish a turd by dumping a lot of money on high-end components. So a Trek 2000 7000-8000 is in my near future. A great bike for the money. A great bike for the enthusiast who isn't concerned about how the racers do it. But it doesn't get the fifth pepper 'cause it ain't that kinda bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross-Country Rider
from Worcester,MA
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything ridable | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
__TOUGH FRAME__
A-10 componentry
good braking | | Weaknesses: |
no shocks... | | Similar Products Used: |
GT timberline
Trek 820 | | Bike Setup: |
'93 model, onza bar ends, yeti grips, specialized more extreme/s tire ('94, rear, road toad head light, avocet 15 comp., advent mirror, twin bottle cages... | | Bottom Line: | a great bike, last year that I know of that trek did the extra-heavy duty joints on the frame (vertical tube and front tube have protrusions to allow more room for welds and spread out the stresses), I'd have prefered something with suspension, but that really wasn't option when I bought it, and ever since I've done alot without it... besides, sometimes no fork is better than a cheasy one... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Braiden
a Weekend Warrior
from Powys UK
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Still the Elan valley (see below) | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
A very good all round bike for cross country, up hills and down. The brakes are stunning and the frame is rigid. (You can feel the rigidity when you 'kick' the pedals.) | | Weaknesses: |
OK...... I got the chain fixed... (See review below) and I have convinced myself that it was a weak link and the strength of the frame (and my leg muscles?) that made it snap. I went back to the same uphill forest trail and the bike was great, in fact it got steeper! Going down the other side was 'interesting'in the rain, but the bike was great. | | Similar Products Used: |
Raleigh
Marin
GT | | Bike Setup: |
Standard Rock Shox Indy S | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is......... The Raleigh won't get too much use in the future, a broken chain is a broken chain... and I will re-rate the bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Braiden
a Weekend Warrior
from Powys UK
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Elan valley | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
It accelerates!
Nice ride. | | Weaknesses: |
The chain snapped on the second clime of it's life!!!!!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Raleigh
Marin
GT | | Bike Setup: |
Standard. (Indy S) | | Bottom Line: | Nice bike......... BUT I got a big shock when the chain snapped this morning (8/15/99) on a forest uphill track. The bike was on it's second outing from new, (set it up yesterday) and the hill was not the steepest. (My Raleigh can cope on it). | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian B
a Downhiller
from Bainbridge Is, WA
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Grand Forest | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
I love my Trek 930. It is very good for the type of rider I am. I haven't had to upgrade and don't plan on it. | | Bottom Line: | It is a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Mathers
a Cross-Country Rider
from Waterloo, Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
The Cut | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Reasonable Price, good frame, good components,overall quality bike | | Weaknesses: |
Lack of deraliuer hanger,came with clips | | Bike Setup: |
Department Store | | Bottom Line: | I have had this bike for two years down and it is still running well. I've switched to clipless pedals and that is about all I've changed. I'm thinking of changing from the Stx-Rc rear to an ESP to be more compatible with the gripshift shifters. In that year I did alot of research and it was one of the years best buys. I was kind of upset when next years model came with a rear deraliur hanger. It has been overall a good bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex van der Schalk
a Cross-Country Rider
from Den Haag, Netherlands
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Houffalize/Vielsalm Belgium | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | I've been riding my 930 for nearly 4 years now and it's still a great ride ! Don't try this bike on steep downhills though cause at 30+ mph it just wants to go straight on and isn't very responsive anymore. I've replaced several components, Avocet saddle (comfy !), Mavic rims, Vredestein tires. Because of the condition of the tracks i ride in The Ardennes (mostly muddy trails and small singletracks) the brakes and rear drivetrain got stuck pretty quick so i replaced those with XT V-brakes and ESP 9.0 (killer brakes and a dead-accurate drivetrain under all circumstances). I'm thinking of replacing the shox as well cause the elastomeres got a bit stiff during the years. Overall, a great bike that has never let me down. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wade L
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chicago,IL
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good geometry, Good tires, good price | | Weaknesses: |
Crappy fork, lots of rear end flex from pulling brakes, grip shift, cage pedals, bad brake levers. | | Bottom Line: | Good starter bike, I had to upgrade a lot to get a good ride | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jacob Yarnell
a Weekend Warrior
from Longmont, CO
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Great quality frame for the money, excellent feel/finesse, great shock, nice extra touches. | | Weaknesses: |
Came standard with Grip Shift and low-end v-brakes. Could always be lighter. | | Bike Setup: |
'97 model; came w/ STX-RC rear, STX front, low-end V-Brakes, GripShift, Indy C fork, Mavic Rims. Had Shop swapped GripShift for LX RapidFire, V-Brakes were not compatable, went with STX-RC cantilevers. | | Bottom Line: | Couldn't be happier with this bike. '97 model, still love it after two years. Was very, very pleased with addition of LX rapidfire shifters and STX-RC cantilever brakes...bike is smooth and fast. Indy C shock better than expected. Chose bike over others based on ride and frame...did not make a bad decision. Not sure of market now, but after much (I mean much!) research in '97, this was the best steel MB for the money. Period! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabi
a Weekend Warrior
from Loebl
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Nice bike for relatively low cost. The bike are not too haevy, good medium level components, and nice to ride. | | Bottom Line: | In this package Trek offered a good combination of frameand components at the time I bought them-Oct-96. It had the V-brakes, full 8SPD STX-RC drive train, Indy-C shox. and I paid $650 for It. I immidiatly felt the difference when switched from my old bikes.
I only upgraded them with clipless pedals shimano 747, and have riden about 1500KM with only minor problems, like wheel trim, and derailler trim. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Vitek
a Weekend Warrior
from Des Plains, IL
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Unknown River Haven | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great bike for the money! I paid $500 for it and sweet-talked the shop for throwing in a few extras. So far, I have had no problems (knock on wood) with the Judy S shock (coming from a 6'+ 225lb man). It's great for the simple trail and not to bad on the mid sized ones. Planning on taking it to DC this summer for a nice East Cost tour. Best part about it, is the weight for the money ratio. It dosen't weigh but a fraction for what it costs. That helps controlling it cross trails, and on the roof rack. Great bike! | | Weaknesses: |
So far, nothing. | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 820. Other similiar fork suspension bikes. | | Bottom Line: | No complaints, very easy to upgrade, everyone knows Trek, and it didn't cost but a dime! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John D.
a Racer
from Columbia, Maryland
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | I broke my 930 frame at the top tube/head tube junction. I brought it back to the LBS 7 weeks ago for warranty replacement. The Trek representative handling this case claimed that a new frame was shipped via UPS on Monday of last week and guaranteed that the frame would arrive by Friday of last week. His story this week is that it really was not shipped at all and that it will be another 2 weeks before I see a replacement. I have now been without a bike for 7 weeks with no signs of this nightmare ending. The bottom line is that Trek customer/warranty service is the worst I have ever dealt with from ANY company. I will never buy a Trek product again. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross-Country Rider
from Las Cruces
Date Reviewed: March 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Tough little bike.
Climbs good,handles great. | | Weaknesses: |
A little heavy.
Mine came with gripshits instead of rapidfires.
Suspension fork sucks. | | Similar Products Used: |
GT Timberline FS
Giant 870 | | Bike Setup: |
stock except for
XT deraillers and rapidfire shiftersMavic wheels | | Bottom Line: | A great bike that don't cost too much that will last a long time | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
AJ
a Cross-Country Rider
from Danville
Date Reviewed: March 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
a very good, fairly light bike with a great price | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
trek 820, trek 7000, specalized rockhopper, stumpjumper, gt zaskar, avalanche | | Bike Setup: |
manatou SXTI, clipless, new wheels, crank, so on | | Bottom Line: | a GREAT bike, ive ridden bikes from huffy to a gt zaskar le, and this is better than a GT zaskar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chase
a cross-country rider
from Friday Harbor
Date Reviewed: March 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I like my 98' 930s its a good beginers bike but why do you people upgrade it so much? I bought mine for 500$ and have spent about 100$ on other stuff (tools, barends, 636 pedals and some new grips) anyone that has spent 1000 dollers to keep one of these bikes running is a jackass. I have spent about 25$ on maintnence over almost two years and i ride consently. The frame is nice but the bike is too heavy for a hard tail. I have had one problem with the bike though, right after I bought it I was adjusting the seatpost and the bolt striped I went back to the bike shop and requested a replacement seatpost and they tryed to get the bolt and coulden't so they offerd me a seatpost that weighed about 750 grams because it was the olny one in that size (25.4). it took them about two weeks after the seat post broke to get a new one in. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sniper
a downhiller
from Newcastle Australia
Date Reviewed: March 9, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 97 Trek 930SHX in July 97 and have never had any problems. I changed the Psyco's to IRC missile on the front and Huchison on the rocks II on the back and a set of Answer Alumulite riser and it transformed into a Dual Slalom machine. I also race downhill on it and the geometry is perfect for my style of riding. My only grumble is the gripshift shifters. They shift suddenly with the slightest rontation of the hand and it can be annoying, so my next upgrade is a rapid fire shifter. The Indy C is amazing for an entry level XC fork. With a little preload they track beutifly though even the ruffest terrain. Overall this is a top bike for the entry level XC racer, Dual Slalom, or even Downhiller with just a few niggles. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Sweeney
a weekend warrior
from Brampton, Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I found my '97 930 under the 98 Christmas tree. I like the handling and the first thong I did was loose the grip shift and put on XT rapid fire shifters. (personal preference). I mainly ride off road and have logged about 1,800 km on this bike. I've tried several other bikes and also ride a Rocky Road Fusion, I like the 930 over everything that is in my price range. The frame is plenty stiff and the geometry makes the bike perfect for my style of riding. It has been crashed a few times and ha faired out well, usually better than me). Most of the original components have been upgraded and are now all XT and XTR components. I'll keep this bike for a long while! Forks are my next upgrade. If you are looking for a good steel bike that can take some abuse, this one is for you. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich B
a cross-country rider
from Washington State
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding my 930SHX for the last 4 years and am very happy with it's performance. It has about 2500 x-ctry miles on it and is still going strong, although every component has been replaced except the RS Quadra-5 shock and the STX canti-brakes over the years. I usually ride tight and technical single-track with steep climbs and lots of juiciness (it rains constantly in the Northwest, fair weather bikers-stay in California please), this bike can take a hard beating and always comes back for more. I have, on numerous occasions, embarassed people with much more expensive rides such as Kliens, Yetis and Litespeeds on the technical stuff-I am either in great shape or this bike is really a performance enhancer like ginsing or something. It took some ride-and-tweak time, but when I got the bike set up correctly, it felt like an extension of my body and inspired great confidence.
The first thing I did was to upgrade the drivetrain to XT with a 32/11 cassette and 8-speed Grip-shifts, I also replaced the STX crank and BB to lighter and stronger components. Put a RollamaJig on, it works. The wheel sets had to go also and where replaced with Mavic/XT wheels. I instantly noticed a definate ease in climbing performance due to the lower range in gear ratios. Change the tires suited to your style or terrain, the Psycos suck. I have stuck with the Specialized Control series tires for some time and they perform well.
The next thing was the cheesy brake-levers had to go. I replaced those with Avid SD 2.0s and kept the cantis. I have no brake problems as fast descents and hard braking is not this bikes forte or purpose. With Eagle-Claw pads, the brakes are more than adequate for technical riding at slow and moderate speeds, especially with the extra power and adjustability gained from the Avid levers. The seat and post had to go also, replaced with WTB SST saddle and Control Tech post. The SST droop nose is a nice addition, especially when ramming the thing up your butt on technical climbs-seeing as how my butt is exit only, the uncomfortable level is much closer to tolerable with this saddle compared to others with pointy noses.
I bent the stock handlebar in a painful yet pleasurable crash (read no injuries) and had to replace it. I used a Bontrager Race Lite 5 deg. bar and like it, I also replaced the heavy Trek barends with lighter Bonti units.
Overall this bike is well suited to anyone who rides on any type terrain for fun and fitness, except fast technical downhill (read scary). You cannot get a better all around single-track bike for the money. With some smart upgrades and riding skill, it becomes a good sleeper to tear up the trail and others egos on group rides.
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Submitted by
TonyR
a weekend warrior
from San Jose, CA
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 1995 930 (no shock). It's a really great bike. I commute 20 miles a day with it and take it on hardpack and mud. It's tough yet agile. I upgraded the tires to Continentals(the original Psychos are very suseptable to punctures) and added a Roll-a-ma-jig to the rear derailer. HUGE, AWESOME difference. It makes the stock Grip shifters ROCK! 4 chilis, as the stock tires and brakes are leave a bit to be desired. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from Columbia, MO
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased my Trek 920 in August 1998. As a beginning mountain biker I couldn't justify dropping alot of cash without some miles under my belt. It was really worth the $500 I paid.
Since my purchase I have dropped cash on a Rock Shox Judy XC, SPDs, a new more rigid crank, XT front and rear deraileurs, specialized male seat, and specialized kevlar tires. I am very happy with the frame and will purchase new wheels and hubs in the near future.At some point I will strip all of my upgrades off the Trek frame and look for something lighter for racing but for a beginner, I highly recommend Trek's entry level bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Porter
a weekend warrior
from Va Bch, Va
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought my 930 in February 95 with my tax return. I had an 820 that I beat the crap out of and wanted a trail worthy, bike. I have since made several upgrades, mainly replacing things as they break. Some of the upgrades include: Manitou SX (tpc), lx v-brakes, mavic rims, several sets of tires, post modern suspension seat post, 737 pedals, xt rear and front deraillers. I'm still cranking away on the stock rings and cranks, although they will need a changing soon. This bike has been all over the blue ridge mts, WV and St. Martin, no major problems! I intend on switching my fork and parts over to a aluminum frame sometime, but if it aint broke, why fix it. I highly recommend this bike to any beginner. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allen Overturf
a racer
from Joplin, MO
Date Reviewed: January 17, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 930 in 1994 before the shocks. I've ridden that thing across Missouri 3 years running and raced beginner in Missouri in 1998. If I didn't get Stupid Industrial Size frame (21), I couldn't have asked more from this bike. In retrospect, I would have gone for better components, as I have had to replace all of them at least once, but for a beginner not knowing where the sport will take you, it's a great bike. I'd recommend it for anyone! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 930 just a year ago as my first mountain bike--and since my lovely wife gave me a Trek 8000 for Christmas (love that lady!), I thought I'd post a review.
The 930 is a GREAT beginner's bike--a really solid value. I hadn't mountain biked at all until my roadie wife suggested we try it--and my experience with the 930 made me a MTB fool! A terrific frame with good geometry is the highlight. I really liked the IRC Mythos tires--and for cheap vee-brake knockoffs, they worked pretty good! The SRAM ESP 7.0 shifters/rear derailleurs were really the only disappointment. I and the bike shop never got them dialed in to my satisfaction; clunky shifts were the rule--although my wife's 930 shifts more smoothly. I had a few hard crashes and the bike never flinched. It handled fine at speed on fire roads and--once I learned how to handle the tricky stuff--was fine on singletrack.
I see that Trek upgraded many of the components for 99--including Shimano shifters and derailleurs, so that might solve my major gripe. But they don't offer that cool green color any more.
I'm surprised so many folks upgraded components on their 930s; it seems to me more economical to trade it in while it's still relatively new and move up to a better overall bike. To each his own.
In short, a great beginner's bike that I can unequivocally recommend. But if you're beyond the beginner stage, you might want to dig deeper in the wallet and move up to a lighter bike with better components. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Denise
a weekend warrior
from Orlando
Date Reviewed: December 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 930 in 1996 with a rigid fork. Just a beginner, this bike was awesome compared to my dept store tank. As I became more experienced, I made a few changes. I have since added an Indy XC shock (poor choice), STX rapid fire shifters, LX wheeels, & XT v-brakes. Although I am satisfied with the performance of the bike, I've spent about $1000 on parts to build a bike that would have cost $700 or so off the shelf. Don't get me wrong, for a comparable bike, I would not part with my Trek. Although I would love to see a new 8000 under the Christmas tree, I would feel guilty for parting with my 930...it's a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert Cawsey
a weekend warrior
from Great Britain
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have not had this bike long but it rocks! The paint job is sooo smart!
For the money it comes with excellent spec and is a bargain. I have not needed to change anything on it yet and will in the future only upgrading things that break. It is a fairly light bike for the money and deffinately one to consider if you are looking for a new bike in this price bracket. Thumbs up! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding the 1998 version for three months, and I love it. It is a great bike for the money. I suggest any beginner/intermediate who wants a good mountain bike for a reasonable price to take a good look at the 930. The parts on the bike are not the best, but they are decent, especially considering the relatively low cost. The only component that I plan to replace is the suspension fork. The Indy S is not the best, but then again, it is better than a rigid fork. The rest of the components I will upgrade as they wear out. The frame has a great geometry, and it is pretty light. Overall, I am extremely happy with this bike. I try to ride everything I can, but tend to ride PA single track mostly. I have asked a lot out of the bike, and it has responded wonderfully. Right now, I can give it a 5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrice Denis
a cross-country rider
from Longueuil,Quebec
Date Reviewed: November 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride this bike 3 seasons and I'm very happy about his quality. After the first season I changed all the parts to up grade it. The frame was very durable but doesn't has a outstanding handling. The bike is at his best in high speed singletrack where it's very stable.The handling is too slow for low speed singletrack and the long chainstay give it a low fell in the climb.But during out of the saddle climb, this long chainstay give it a lot of traction.For the price it's a excelent frame to up grade. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Opher Kahn
a cross-country rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: October 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have my 1997 930 for about 1.5 years. Great bike for the buck!!! Handling
is great, the geometry is right for me. I have upgraded to 535 pedals, WTB
SST.K seat, and Bont. Jones kevlar tires (after I wore out the originals). For
the price it has it all - 24 gears, nice V-brakes, decent shock (for the price),
and Gripshift. I have had no problems with the STX-RC and STX, so the higher
end stuff may be nice to have but wouldn't really make a difference in performance. I may be upgrading soon to a FS bike, but only because I ride on nasty rocky
stuff and want the comfort. I hope I can afford to keep the 930 as a backup
bike, its great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck A
a weekend warrior
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned this bike for a year now. After an extensive leave, due to a blown Knee cap, I have started riding on a regular basis. I ride alot of double track, and even more single track.... in simple words, this bike is awsome. the handling characteristics. It is tight and fast. As far as bein a steel frame.....its got all the goodies on it. I love the grip shift... I have upgraded to a shimano rear derailer, clipless pedals. I recomend this bike highly, due to the low price, handling characteristics...... Its awsome | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norman
a weekend warrior
from Texas
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've finally worn out my '91 Trek 950 after abusing it weekly on the roughest and rockiest trails I could find. All I've had to do was replace seat post, grips, and the most minimal replacement of the usual stuff that wears out a lot. I've never event had to true the rims. It still has the original front tire, small and large chainrings, and brake pads. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eug Hsieh
a weekend warrior
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well, at first I loved this bike, but now I wished
I had gone higher-end. Don't get me wrong, it's an
excellent bike for the money. I paid only CDN$700
for the 1998 Trek 930, and for those who can't spend
any more, this is the bike to get. However, now that
I know I really like singletrack, I've spent a
fortune in upgrades (especially the fork and
pedals).But first you should really think about what you
really want... For a city bike I'd downgrade to
an 820 or a rigid. For the occasional off-roader,
this is the bike for you. But for a pure trail
bike I'd save up and get a Trek 7000.Why the upgrade to 7000? Slightly different and
lighter aluminum frame, clipless pedals, better
components, better seat. The shock on the 7000
still ain't that great though.The bike is a 4.5 star value for the price
overall, and it's an excellent intro bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ronaldo Ferreras
a weekend warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a rigid '95 model and took it to Moab in June of '95. The bike took the abuse that the Porcupine Rim and Slickrock trails could dish out!! Since then I've made a few changes: Manitou 4 shock, 535's, LX Brake/Rapidfire combo, Marin Lite canti's, XT hubs w/ Sun CR17 rims, Zoom 0 degree stem, Yeti grips, XT rear derailler, Panaracer Duster Pros, Coda 700 seat, and some COOL stickers. I went back to Moab in June '98 and rode the same trails.....the bike still handled like a charm!!! I love this bike!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gimpy
a weekend warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After about 6 weeks of ownership, I'm very pleased with the $449 plus CA sales tax that I've invested on a '98 930 SHX!
After nearly 10 years of riding a Raliegh Assault tank, I am extrmely pleased with the light weight, the modern V-brakes and especially the Sram 7.0 shifters (especially the rear shifter!).
Only problem is: I have somehow managed to ride above my ability and have crashed twice, the second time injuring my right knee to the point that I wasn't able to ride for 8 days.
Happy to be back on the trail now though!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Startin Out
a weekend warrior
from Melb. Australia
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am in the market for a mtb, I have narrowed down my choices to a Trek 930 and a Giant ATX 860 (both with standard components,'98 models, vee-breaks).
Aside from some minor component differences, the main diff. between them is the frame, the ATX being aluminium and the 930 being cro-moly.
What do you guys think about the bikes? At this stage i am leaning towards the 860. Most of my ridng is done one really bad road surfaces and cobblestones (i am an urban road warrior who terrorises my local neighbourhood).
thanks for your input.
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Submitted by
Justin
a weekend warrior
from Fairbanks, AK
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 930 singletrack about 5 weeks ago, and I love it. It's my baby. The only problem I have had is that there is some clicking going on in the rear cassette/hub area. I need to have it looked at. Anyway this bike changed the way I ride completely. I used to ride my 40 pound department store bike really hard, and wore it out to the point of no return. Best $520 I ever spent. Love this bike! Count those chili's! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride a '96. I read some of the reviews here and have to agree
this is a good quality bike. I have upgraded my shifting cables
to Ride-on Gore cables and the STX brakes with V-brakes, The STX
derailers(front & rear) have be upgraded to XT, The STX crankset
LX. I still have the Rockshox Quad 5. I am thinking about upgrading
my wheels to LX from STX and going with an 8 spd. cassette. I love
the Grip shift so will keep that, just upgrade to better compontetry.
The bike handles real well and gave me the confidence to push myself
into trying things that I never would have with my old bike. I would
recommend it highly to anyone starting in this sport And have serious
misgivings about the idea of replacing it. That is why I keep upgrading. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Goode
a cross-country rider
from Crawley, UK
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought this bike in '96 without the front suspension fork for £500. Has been some of the best money I ever spent. I got the Gripshifts changed in the shop for STX-RC rapidfires (free of charge!), since the Gripshift's were really sloppy and crap ! I have had no problems otherwise, all components are good for the price, and the only thing that has broken was the rear rim which the brakes wore through - after over 3500 miles though. Upgraded it with M545's, Judy XC's, STX RC mech's and chainring. Chuck the saddle though, it's one of the most uncomfortable ever made - Selle Italia Flite is much better ! Starting to get a few bad bits of rust now in some places which is a shame since the frame is excellent. Brilliant first time proper mountain bike. Buy it ! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Sixpak
a downhiller
from USA
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have ridden this bike anywhere and everywhere. I used it in the snow last winter and I have been racing with it ever week in the hardest terrains. To my surprise, the bike still works great. The shocks are a little f#$%*d but the bike is amazing! I'd add an extra perrer on there but my goddamn computer says I can only put on five. damn.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle Waitkunas
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike a year ago and it is still holding up like brand new. It's a very light and stiff bike which is perfect for cross country racing. I reccomend this bike to anyone who likes cross country mountain biking. I also race and it holds up perfectly, this bike is the bomb!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a cross-country rider
from Baltimore
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a '95 Trek 930 and it has been a pleasure to ride. It steers beautifully and was solid bombing down single track. I upgraded the cantilever brakes to V's, and the rear stx derailleur to lx and now it rides better than ever. A great, reliable bike.And if I ever catch the bastard who just stole it from me there will be hell to pay, and he's picking up the tab. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mickey
a weekend warrior
from Columbia, MO
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Purchased a 930 (rigid) in 1995 and have ridden the bejeeus out of it; everything from commuting to filling-loosening singletrack. First upgrade was to replace Grip Shift 400 shifters with X-Rays. This improved shifting by reducing the tendency to accidentally change gears (the X-Rays are approximately 1/4 narrower) but coupled with the STX rear derailleur, the bike sometimes has trouble making up its mind as to which gear she wants. Next upgrade was the addition of a Rock Shox Q21R fork, which was a great bargain. When I replaced the original Tioga Psycho K's with WTB Velociraptors, this bike was transformed into an offroad downhill demon. Had to replace the front rim (augered-in due to rider error) but other than this incident I have no complaints.Am planning to upgrade to a new bike in the very near future. My only complaints about the bike are its less than stellar performance on tight singletrack and a tendency for the frame to flex when subjected to hard pedalling loads. However, I have not noticed these until the last year or so, when my riding really began improve. While I was a beginner, the neutral handling gave added confidence when going downhill at speed and forced me to learn to steer by shifting my weight rather than rely solely upon steering input. I did not feel any frame flexing until I really began riding hard. I am also rather large (6'4 and 210 lbs)and ride a 22.5 frame, so some flexing is to be counted-upon for a steel bike. For a beginner wanting a REAL mountain bike, I cannot imagine a better bike. I am planning on purchasing a Stumpjumper M2 Comp in the VERY near future, but I am still holding onto my Trek (commuting, etc.) because after what we have been through, there is no way I could bear watching her with someone else.I am giving the bike 4 peppers. For a beginner's bike, I would give 5 peppers without hesitation. For an all-out gnarly singletrack machine ridden by an advanced rider, I would give it 3 peppers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Overall a great introductory bike. The frame is what makes it special, durable, & quick handling. The frame will last long after your components have worn out (as mine have). Looking for a new bike now, but I doubt I will find anything as durable. Frame gets 5 stars, the wheels with Alivio hubs get 2 (they were the 1st things to wear out) overall 4 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liam Hamilton
a downhiller
from California
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'd still trade it for a backrub from Demi Moore, but it faired well across the
Central Coasts major sloshpits. It was a tad sticky at times, but a change to wider tyres helped out alot. Going on the highway it was real fun, changing gears was breezy and the hills disappeared with no problems. Carrying it across
a sandbar wasn't too hard either. I'd still trade it for a massage from the kayaking redhead next door. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Horwitz
a weekend warrior
from Columbia,Missouri
Date Reviewed: April 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the 98 model of this bike and I must say I'm very pleased. I'm not an expert rider but I know whats good. And this is! I find it very manuerverable and its very fast. I'm only thirteen but I think this bike will suit my needs for a while. Also its so light weight that one day after school I found that the front wheel was stolen so I just carried it home. It was a full 3 miles! I am also pleased with the shifters (SRAM 7.0's) and the suspencion (Rockshox Indy S's)It's also so good that my friend with a full suspencion Cannondale wanted to trade bikes with me for the rest of the ride. I refused the offer. So in a few words to leave you with are by this bike. Great ride, great comfort, and just plane cool and good. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Seto
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A great bike that has lasted the test of time. The worst things about my '96 model are the forks, and the brakes, but I'm going to upgrade them to a '97 Manitou SX Ti, and LX Vee brakes, is this a good idea? ( I would like people's opinions on this one.)
I have ridden this thousands of miles and the only things that have had replacing are the derailleurs. The frame is very tough and its blue paint coat is still very shiny.
This is a very good bike that was a great deal for the money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Krout
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My uncle loves his 5-year-old Trek so much, I just may buy one. Also, after a few good cruises around his development, ripping through the untouched land, and flying off anything I could get up on, I was even more convinced. A USA-made frame, good quality and affordable bike; is there anything bad about buying?http://www.angelfire.com/nj/musiconline/ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Wood
a weekend warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I submitted my first review of this bike on January 10. What a difference three months make. While I still think the 930 SHX was a good buy, I wish I had made a smarter buy and gone with the Bontrager Privateer. The 930 is great for around-town riding and simple trails, but I've been a little disappointed in the woods.Echoing every other review on this page, the tires suck. So I'll need to upgrade them. The Rock Shox Indy C is not much better. Upgrade. The grip shift keeps getting out of adjustment. Upgrade to rapid fire. I'll probably avoid the upgrades, sell the bike and pick up a Bontrager. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Krueger
a weekend warrior
from Ft Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bent the frame I've heard many people declare indestructible. The bike was a
1995 930 with no suspension. I bent the fork, and both frame tubes as they
enter the head tube. I'm a big guy (6ft 2in 210lbs), but the impact that caused
all this damage was truly minor. From a stop, I went down about three feet into
a creekbed and hit a rock that was concealed in less than a foot of water. The
rock brought me to a stop, but I didn't even fall off the bike. The front tire
and wheel were completely undamaged. The Trek dealer I bought the bike from a
year earlier was completely uninterested in helping me. The second Trek dealer
I went to got me a replacement frame for about $280(including rebuilding the
bike and replacing hardware incompatible with the 1997 frame), but there was
absolutely no one willing to stand behind the lifetime warranty. This is truely
a shame because I like the bike otherwise(I gave it three peppers despite the
problems). I'll think long and hard before buying another Trek. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Hayes
a cross-country rider
from Hoffman Estates, IL
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1996 model and for the most part it's a great bike.
Pros: Reasonable price for a bike with a front suspension
Strong frame
STX components are reliableCons: Tires (I upgraded to Ritchey Speed Max on rear, Alpha Bite up front)
Bottom bracket (crapped out on me in a month)I have put on Araya rims with XT hubs I'm planning to upgraded the shock to a Judy XC and change the breaks over to v-brakes (the originals are cantilever)A good bang for the buck!
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Submitted by
bubba
a weekend warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got a 95 model of this bike. Had some problems at first. I have a small frame (the bike and me) and it came set up for a woman (Terry seat, short stem). I have since changed these to a Crossbow and a Specialized Ti stem. I had the same problems most report, the forks and the tires. I put Speed Springs in and put on some Specialized tires (both mods very cheap thanks to mail order) and the bike handles like a dream now. I got rid of the Grip Shift for Rapidfire (only $30 ) also. I just recently made the most expensive mod yet--$80 for a Thudbuster. A great neutral handing steel bike for a good price, needing only a few very cheap upgrades. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a weekend warrior
from Sterling, VA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The 930shx is a great bike for the weekend warrior. The STX-RC components hold up well, but its hard to shift w/ the gripshifts when your hands are wet on the trail. One more thing to change on this bike, THE TIRES CAUSE THEY SUCK!!! My 97 has psycho tires, which are no good at all. I even lost traction on a wet paved surface!! Get rid of those piece of craps, and this is a killer machine. 4 chills for this monster. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Mayer
a racer
from Plover, WI
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The 930 is a very well build and solid bike. The only complaint I have is the fork. It sucks. But 4000 miles and 2 years later it still works like a dream. I've upgraded to an Answer-Manitou fork, V-brakes, and clipless pedals, which are some upgrades that I would recommend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark
a cross-country rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ive owned a 930 for about 4 years. I can't say anything but good about this bike. The only things I have changed have been the saddle and rear wheel. I can honestly say that i have put my bike through hell and it has not let me down yet. I would like to upgrade but i'm not going to fix something that is not broke. I would highly recommend this bike to anyone. I would also like to add that i do ride around 50 miles a week. my bike has been in the shop one time, and the rest of the time i service it myself. the components have held up tremendously. I would definitely have to give it 5 chilis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Manninen
a cross-country rider
from Houghton MI
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Last summer I put 750 HARD single track miles on a 97 930shx. The only reason I bought it that I got it for $400 new. It was very durable bike, and I would say it's a fairly decent entry level bike, except the grip shift was useless w/ the shimano stx delraileur. From day one I had minor difficulties with it. The indy C shock was nothing really to write home about, but you pay for what you get. It's a decent bike if the price is right. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a cross-country rider
from Bowling Green KY
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The trek 930shx, is pretty standard. I personally find it to be i bit unstable in the frame, and the components that it comes with are not the best bargin for the price range, I would suggest a GT triple triangle frame over the trek due to its better stability lighter weight, and more agressive capabilites. However by upgrading the front sus. to indy and changing the braking to avid rather than shimano, it will serve as a great beginers bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Wood
a weekend warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked up a '97 leftover for $499 Christmas Eve. I've ridden about 150 miles or so (too dark to go out after work). So far, I really like the bike. I rode a Bontrager Privateer, a Klein Pulse, a Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, and several other more expensive bikes, but this felt the best. Front suspension is a bit soggy for a 205 lb. rider. Grip shifter has not been a problem. There have been a few funny noises when shifting, however. Overall, a good introductory bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve-n-sweden
a cross-country rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: December 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
As an affordable begining bike I think that the 97' 930 is very good. I bought it for it's double butted cro-moly frame, M600 (LX) V-brakes and lack of any parts that were Alivio or Acera. From the time it rolled out of the store I had already replaced the seat with a titec beserker XC and the shifters to a STX rapid fire. Soon after I got ahold of light bar-ends and changed the tires to a Richey Z-max (front) and a Conti Cross country (rear). These changes alone have dramaticly improved the cornering I have found. Since then I have moved to a threadless headset (king) stem (kore elite) and a 98'Marzocchi Z2 bam. I test rode the 930SHX with the rock shock indy C and found it too bouncy and springy and decided to get the 930. The ride with my new fork is quite nice. I ride the bike year round for commuting in snow and ice and light training in winter and for heavier training in summer (XC). The Matrix Swami rims have taken some hits but have remained quite true (not completely). I'm definately wishing I had some lighter wheels. I have changed the wheels in the winter to 44 mm wide snow cat rims which track very well but add a lot of weight. For the price I think it's a good durable bike. I can see some simple replacement upgrades in the future like a new crankset but that's about it realy. With constant use and abuse which this thing can definately take I can see moving my fork, headset, stem, seat and bar ends to a new and lighter frameset in about 2 years. While the bike was still rigid I could keep up with friends on way more expensive bikes through technical and fire roads (my ego ?). I took a lot more pounding so I learned how to ride with more finèsse. They were loosing me on the fast gravelly downhills as I did not feel confident with my front tracking. With the new fork I hope that will change soon. .... Now with the 98' I believe that the 930 is NOT what it was in 97' (better frame, worse parts selection). To get an equivelant bike or something slightly better would probably go with the 950. ... So that's my take on my current bike. Any questions just mail me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Bisogna
a
from Staten Isl. NY
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I commute 14 miles daily on my Trek 930. It rolls as easily as my road bike, which was hard for me to believe. It steers beautifully, as if anticipating my intention to turn. After several thousand miles without a breakdown (except a flat tire), it has become my commuting companion; I love it. Chromoly steel frame a bit heavy, but tough as nails. Trek wheels have remained true despite some head on impacts. An American classic that is easily upgradable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cary Fridrich
a racer
from Wesford, MA
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Trek 930 is an excellent value and a great recreational bike. I have the '96 Model in Ice Inkwell blue. Since teh original purchase I've upgraded to a Manitou Mach 5 SX and clipless pedals. That really improved teh performance. The bike is pretty heavy, at least for racer, otherwise it's not bad. The handling is decent, it's weight does hold it back from flying on singletrack though. Usually you don't notice the weight except on fast, tight sections, and steep climbs. I think the 16.9 chainstays are kind of long, but I like to get out of the saddle and jam on some climbs. The frame is bombproof (and you can quote me on that), I've had many hard crashes, but there has been no problem. Unfortunately, the paint does chip easily. The bike works fabulously for most recreational riding, but for everyday hard-training, and racing it doesn't fit the bill. I'm looking to upgrade to most likely a Klein. Any suggestions on something you like? Mine 930 is for sale $500/bo. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kashmir
a weekend warrior
from CT
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
the 930 was my first bike and i must say it was indestructable. I hit anything and everything and it just kept on going. The performance was laging, however. I swear I could feel that bike just soak up all that energy while riding up hills (way to much flex), sometimes it felt like I was riding rubber. I had that bike for 4 years until I felt my skills were more than my bike could handle. So all in all, if you are new to the MTB world and want a bike that will let you make all those spills which I'm sure you'll due, get this bike. Its a great trainer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
carl
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: November 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
had a 830 now I ride a 930 off road every day. It handles like a dream. I have upgraded the wheels and the forks to try and make it lighter. Does anyone know the weight of the frame? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin E.
a cross-country rider
from Reading PA
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is nothing short of amazing. I've been beating it for a year and a half. With the true temper frame (which is virtually bombproof) that makes this one a keeper. I got a Manitou SX Ti spring, and am slowly upgrading to XT. Pile on the chilis for this one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a cross-country rider
from BE
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love my trek, something about a big piece of steel between my legs. anyways great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richy Tullis
a cross-country rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: November 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a good mid-range bike for semi beginners. I'm taller and heavier than the average
rider but I haven't had any real problems. My free wheel did need to be replaced but I think
it had a Shimano factory defect. The Indy shock does have a lot of torsional flex to it
but most of time it does great. I am ready to upgrade though! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven Townes
a weekend warrior
from NC
Date Reviewed: November 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Over all I would say this bike is worth the 450 (on sale bucks) I bought it for. The frame is strong, and the Indy shock is just fine for the kind of riding I do. The comoponets are reliable, but the bike is a lightweight. The only other problem I have with the bike is that the front tire doesn't always hook up.
My advice would be to ge a '98 though. It comes with a ESP 7.0 system and IRC Mythos tires. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bob
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: October 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike is great. especially when you weight price vs. components. i like it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven Friedlander Furniture
a weekend warrior
from CT
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike can haul a desk across a field of rocks. It is awesome!!!!!!
http://home.earthlink.net/~woodbike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Gersib
a racer
from Lincoln, Nebraska
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Very nice bike. When you consider the spec vs. price, it's almost unbeatable. Who else is using a US-built, True Temper tubed frame for the price. Noone. 'Nuff said. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott MacLean
a cross-country rider
from bound brook NJ
Date Reviewed: October 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got mine one month ago a 1997 left over , i paid $450 it is thw same frame on Treks $900 steel steed. It works great I love the feel of steel I sold my old C-dale to have a new bike, I'll never go back to Aluminum. It climbs like a mountain goat. With a new suspension fork for X-mas I will own a pretty decent bike. I give it four stars for price , quality and performance.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jennifer
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
a little advice, ride it, then buy it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nap
a cross-country rider
from everywhere
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
great bike, love it. this is my baby, i beat on her all the time, everyonce in a while something breaks, but what do you expect. i snapped a chain, tore up the cassette, dinged the frame, stripped the original headset, and it took a little while for my rear wheel to wear (that was the local bike shop's fault, the rest was mine). five peppers for being a trooper. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gary dilbert
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought this bike a couple of months ago, and i fell in love with it. wife left me, but who needs her right? ride everyday now, the 930 i mean. she treats me all right, great bike with a price you couldn't shake a stick at. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from VA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i just bought a 930 on a closeout, great buy, great bike, what can i say. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jack
a racer
from AR
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike rocks, the frame is strong, i beat on it regularly. don't get the 98 though, it sucks, i got the 97, with the stiff fork, later i put a judy xc on it. the components are ok (stx-rc), i'll slowly upgrade as needed. great bike . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a cross-country rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I did a lot of shopping before laying down a measly $650 for this bike. It is exactly what one would hope for in a bike in this price range. The components have held up well after a summer of being thrashed around on the front range. The shock does it job over the washboards and water bars. I love the 24 gears and the tires are fine for most riding. My only comlaint was the seat which I changed after a month of numbness. I have upgraded to clipless and will never look back. I don't race and I havn't tried to emulate Shaun Palmer, so this bike should last me a long time. Give it the peppers baby. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan
a cross-country rider
from Pennsylvania, USA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Trek 930 shx about a year and a half ago and have been riding the hell out of it. Its a very good bike for someone who is just beging to get serious about mountain biking. It held up well the first summer I had it when I only put about 1,000 miles on it but once I started to get a little more serious it just couldn't hold up. This summer i've put close to 3,000 mile on it and the bikes components just can't hold up. I'm already on my 3rd rear cassette. So if you are thinking about becomeing a serious racer I would definately get more of a bike. I know I will be gettting a new one soon. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
First Knight
a weekend warrior
from Holland
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best bike I've ever tested. Gives confidence to any rider. Light, agressive,,a ture Trek, and not to be overstating. A classic. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Krines
a
from Green Bay / Platteville WI.
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike has impressed me from my first ride on it and still does. Quick sure handling, has a great feel over rough terrain.. no suprises. Hill climbing is a breeze compared to my old bike. Nothing but quick sure shifts and quick controlled stopping from the vbrakes. The Indy C fork has worked great for me, I just have the preload turned all the way up. No problems with anything on this bike, everything works great all the way around. Brake levers rattle a bit on rougher stuff but like thats really important. Best 579 bucks I've ever spent. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from GA
Date Reviewed: September 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Had this bike about a month now and have ridden it hard about 3-4 times a week. Mine is a 97 and came with a Manitou front shock. I rode one with the Indy C and the Manitou feels smoother. So far I love this bike. I upgraded from an older Diamond Back that actually had XT's. So far I like the STX RC's, but I will probably start putting XT's all the way around in stages. Sweet bike for $579. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith Patterson
a weekend warrior
from Laramie WY
Date Reviewed: August 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got My 930shx in March, and have rode the piss out of it ever since. Needless
to say, I love this bike! I researched the market extensivly, and found that this bike was the best deal for the money ($600). I upgraded to rapid-fire shifters (Because Grip-shift suck), and now my bike shifts like a dream!
I recomend this bike to anyone who needs a ride around town, but likes to drive
up to mountains on the weekends, and ride all day. That's exactly what I did
all summer!
The only gripe I have with this bike is that the Shock (INDY C) is a little Mushy but It's better than nothing... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Clymer
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
A great value. I haven't had any problems with my 930 with an indy c fork. I have ridden it pretty hard so far and it can take it all. Overall a great bike for everything | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Tracy
a weekend warrior
from Rochester NY
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Tried it and couldn't get off of it. A bargain even at a higher price. Got My 97
on sale for $499 and I love it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Minks
a cross-country rider
from Orlando, FL USA
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 930 hardtail.....havent had any problems yet. Do a lot of riding also on the street and bike handles well. Off-roding, done in FL sand seems to handle well, good balance. For $429 for '97, I'd ride this puppy again over the competition. At 6'2, 290 lbs I wanted to test the H2O as low-priced as I could and am VERY satisfied with the results from my TREK.Am adding a suspension seatpost (Thudbuster most likely) and a suspension stem for taking some of the abuse away from my hands and buttocks (forrest gump 1994)....Anyone recomend a full suspension bike for a BIG man UNDER $1500 ????? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler Nielsen
a weekend warrior
from Logan, Utah
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike, has upgraded shock well worth it! Leaves a little to be desired on steep downhill, but over all I love it got a 97' on a VERY sweet
close out deal! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Boyd
a cross-country rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am primarily a xc rider, but I do downhill on occasion. The Trek 930 shx is a great bike for the price (v-brakes, stx-rc rear, etc.) and performs well xc, but it can not handle really technical downhills very well. It rattles quite a bit, and the rims don't perform well (my buddy with a 930 just bent his on a downhill). It's a great entry level bike for someone who is only going to ride xc, and not too aggressively, but I suggested getting a bike with lx/xt components and at least an indy xc shock. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carlos Calderon
a weekend warrior
from Ft. Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I would like to have more information about the following bikes:
Trek 6000
Trek 930SHXI would like to know if that is the price or if you have a better because I already see the 930shx much cheaper, i'm interested in buy one of those.
Tell me how can i orderr it and how much would be from shipping to my adress the Z.P. is 80521
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen Barnes
a weekend warrior
from Albuquerque, NM
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Gotta love it! I could talk about the components and how this and that is nice, but the biggest thing for me is that it is just a thrill to ride. I have a feeling I'll have it forever. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a weekend warrior
from Manlius,NY
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a trek 930 it is a couple years old it is a pretty good bike. I haven't
added any thing to it or upgraded it any. The only major problem that I have
is that it has tererible rims. I get frequent flat tires and after a couple
falls the shifters don't work. This bike is a good bike other than that because
it has lasted so long. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Holben
a cross-country rider
from Mesa, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My brother's seat tube from his 1996 model of the 930 welded itself to the frame. Apparently he rode it a bunch in the winter - kept it greased up & all, but somehow was mysteriously stuck in the frame. Trek gave him a '97 SH-Whatever, and besides being forced to upgrade to V-brakes (due to frame geometry and mounts) he beats it to death and it still stands tall. I also ride a '96 930, but am paranoid of an identical problem. Keep your parts properly greased and oiled!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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