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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Little Britain, Pa
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Coal Cracker-Jim Thorpe, Pa | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | BikeLine Exton, Pa | | Strengths: | Nice frame, and adjustability | | Weaknesses: | Would love to see a decent fork on a kids bike! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Cosmo | | Bike Setup: | Kenda Small Block Eight Tires, Shimano freehub with 34t megadrive cog | | Bottom Line: | Upgraded my son to this bike last year after riding a 20" wheeled Gary Fisher for a year. We swapped on some Kenda Small Block Eight tires for less resistance on hardpack and blacktop. He rode this bike in his first 15 mile charity road ride (Iron Tour) and put 30 miles on in one day in Jim Thorpe on the the Switchback and Lehigh Gorge trails. The upgraded freehub with a 34 tooth big cog gave him confidence on the hills, but he rarely uses it any more. I would reccomend that inexpensive upgrade to anyone who rides in hilly areas to help their kids learn to use their gears to their advantage. He used to hate hills but now sees them as a challenge and feels good when he tackles a tough one. The only other upgrade I would make to this bike would be a better fork, but I can't find one for a 24" wheel and threaded headset. I would highly reccomend this bike to anyone looking to start their child out on a quality montain bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh PA USA
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeline | | Strengths: | This is a nice product that has held up well. Many adjustable features on it (stem, pedals, etc). | | Weaknesses: | kinda heavy...but what do I expect for $250? | | Similar Products Used: | previous bike was a pink job purchased at a yard sale | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Overall this a nice ride that my daughter has enjoyed and now my sons will also get to ridse and grow with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Glen Rose, TX
Date Reviewed: January 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Dino Valley | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$289.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Rack, Granbury | | Strengths: | Trek quality. Was probably more bike than my eight year old needed, but I wanted her to have a sweet Trek ride like me. Designed to grow with the child. Put together well and looks great. | | Weaknesses: | For the price paid, I would have like to see quick connects all around. Can't take anything loose without tools. Shifters are a little stiff for my eight year old. Maybe triggers would have been easier for her. Cannot easily get on my carrier in truck. | | Similar Products Used: | Dept store bike was my daughter's previous ride. | | Bike Setup: | Standard Trek MT track 220. Purple and Silver paint. | | Bottom Line: | I feel like Trek has put a good bike out with this one. No harder than my kid rides, this bike is more than she needs. Looks good and rides good. With a couple of upgrades, I will be as happy as my daughter with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tony ochoa
a Weekend Warrior
from san antonio
Date Reviewed: January 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | comanche outlook | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$229.00 | | Purchased At: | bike world | | Strengths: | great durabilty. my son has beat this bike up severely and no problems yet other than proper maintenance. if properly maintained will last for years. | | Weaknesses: | tubes and tires are the cheapest in my opinion , but what should you expect. upgrade asap and they will do fine. | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | custom air horn (bell) mounted alerts cars strongly!! | | Bottom Line: | very good to best true mountain bike for kids at a great price. my son has really learned the fundamentals of biking and beyond in this bike . he enjoys it very much. i enjoy him riding with me in the trails . we go out and test our limits together. we have confidence in trek. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
paul rice
a Weekend Warrior
from daytona beach, florida, usa
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | grahm swamp | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$320.00 | | Purchased At: | the bike shop | | Strengths: | It is very strong and durable. | | Weaknesses: | The bike rattles a lot when going downhill fast. | | Bottom Line: | It is a very good bike for the beginner and / or the intermediate rider. I have had it for 3 or more years and I have had no major problems. The only problem I have had was the gears becoming sticky, but proper maintenance will solve that small inconvenience. My overall rating of this bike is great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Parker
a Cross Country Rider
from Manitoulin Island
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Outside Store | | Strengths: | Overall a great beginner bike. Small frame size with 24" wheels provides the best combination for a 10 y.o. 51" tall kid. Strong frame and highend components. | | Weaknesses: | Rear derailer mount is a bit weak. The rear derailer twisted back when a stump was run over. This was easily fixed but now twists back with ever increasing ease. SRAM grip shifters would be nice to upgrade. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Mekena | | Bottom Line: | Excellent choice for a kid looking for a quality bike but cannot handle a 26" wheel. Nice light bike with an excellent very low gear. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh,NC
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Flythe Cyclery | | Strengths: | Bulletproof, very fit specific, excellent stsrter bike | | Weaknesses: | A litle on the heavy side for kids | | Bike Setup: | All Stock | | Bottom Line: | MY kid has been stompin this bike since day 1 and not the first mechanical problem yet. Stands up well to his constant airing it out over anything he can find. This bike is burly and well built compared to the hotrock and some of the other starter bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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