Submitted by
TrekJack13
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
From a friend.
Strengths:
This Bike is great, I love the frame, Light tough, and durable.
The Paint is great, and it barely chips.
I like the bars, and the stem is allright too.
Extremely Customizable.
Weaknesses:
I hate the crank, the left crank arm became stripped so I replaced it with a Shimano XT (which people say slips, however I have no issues with it.)
I also don't like the wheels or forks.
My wheels are warped and I am Getting new ones
The forks, are garbage, and I believe anything from RST is. THe preload is no longer adjustable, and the seals leak. (looking for used DJ3's if you got 'em.)
This bike is great for customizing, however I'd advise you not to rely on the stock parts, cranks are terrible, aswell as the forks. It's light, durable, and it looks sexy. I bought mine used, and plan on keeping it for a very long time. I definitely reccomend it for anyone who has the money to invest.
(Looking for used DJ3's) :)
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Submitted by
Barnes123
a Downhiller
from Lincolnshire Date Reviewed: August 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
Evans Cycles
Strengths:
Strong frame, wants to be ridden fast, good at cornering
Weaknesses:
gears get jammed and scrape the frame when muddy, needs to be constantly cleaned
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
all that came with the bike
Bottom Line:
a very good bike which is capable so long as it is looked after.
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Submitted by
bikerprorules123
a Downhiller
from brockville ontario canada Date Reviewed: June 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
black and decker (sci)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
cranks bike shope
Strengths:
great frame, strong bike
Weaknesses:
need bigger tires and better forks
Similar Products Used:
first trek i have had
Bike Setup:
jumping
Bottom Line:
i have totaled a gary fisher, a ccm from canadein tire, and more bikes until i got this trek it is industrucable can take the jumping and it just fun to ride.
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Submitted by
Joe Bond
a Weekend Warrior
from Junction City Ks Usa Date Reviewed: February 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
my friends pump track
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
pro bike
Strengths:
sweet frame!
Weaknesses:
components
Bottom Line:
Great frame... it feels good... I have had to replace nearly all of the components. the fork has been slowly bending over time. I had to replace the wheels pretty soon after getting the bike, and i put a bash guard and a single front ring on it. I love the frame though... and i did buy the jack 1 (the 2 or 3 have better components)
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Submitted by
toby mallender
a Downhiller
from derbyshire Date Reviewed: June 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
lownsly
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
evan cycles
Strengths:
everything its gret:p
Weaknesses:
nothing evrythings great
Similar Products Used:
trek bruiser
Bike Setup:
normal wht i got with it
Bottom Line:
it an great bike worth the money if i was u id get it a great allover bike:)
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Submitted by
Bob Letourneau
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Trek Jack 1
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
JH Lamontagne sport
Strengths:
Maga bomb good suspention, good v-brakes and very nice frame
Similar Products Used:
Giant stp 2
Bottom Line:
good bike buy it
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Submitted by
Jorden
a
from Lethbidge Date Reviewed: April 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$570.00
Purchased At:
Burt & Macs
Strengths:
ok I got this bike 2 months ago...Its fork lasted 2 months and still work fine unlike the bruiser 1 ....The forks are not the best soo if you are takin big jumps you should get Dj's comp or pro.great balance for manualing.mine didn't come with disc but I am going to upgrade them to discs after I get the new fork
Weaknesses:
Fork but it isn't bad.No discs.Tires seem smaller than other dirt jumpers You should buy Dirt Jam comp or pro (DJs)
Bottom Line:
Good frame,needs discs,and you should get getter forks if you are taking big jump that you have to flatland.I think you should have the sag a little more than 25%-30& I think 35-40$ unless you are taking big jsumps that will make them bottom out.It manuals very very good better than the bruiser 1. It seems to turn while you wheelie so be careful...only sometimes thou' Very good bike but it was kinda expesive for what you get but its a very good bike.Get this bike!Unless you are rich and getting a Trek jack 3
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