Submitted by
duleonar
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Cruces, NM, USA Date Reviewed: November 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anything in the DA's or A-mtn
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
looks great, very durable
Weaknesses:
bit heavy, but its a 6000 not a 9.9
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
This is my 'Muter. Continental Travel Contact tires, rear rack, custom "tire fender", diore LX rear derailleur, Acera from derailleur, Jett T2 Rock Shox, its definately not a bling bike.
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike. It was my very first mtn bike ~10 yrs ago. I have since then replaced it with a Trek 8000, and converted the 6000 to a daily commuter. Other than typical drivetrain wear n tear, I have only had 1 issue with this bike. My right shift lost a screw out of the bottom, which release the guts of my shifter like the bay doors of a bomber. Lets just say I was in for a surprise the next time I went to shift, and my thumb just dry fired due to the missing pieces.
I've got skinnier tire, a rear rack, and a fender I made from an old tire mounted on it now for commuting. It is a great commuter, if your route is rough. Its strength gives me the option to hit some dirt if needed.
I give this bike 4 chilis for value, because it is a great bike that is very versitle. This bike is essentially my car. We have 1 car for our family of 5. This bike has a high value to me, and for me to trust it that much should say a little about its value on its own.
I give it a 4 chili overall rating, because it certainly isn't the lightest, most responsive, or made of steel or TI mtb/commuter out there. The shock dates itself just by the diameter of the tubes. They are super skinny!!!
If you're researching for your next race bike, look elsewhere.
If you're at a garage sale and come across one, grab it and rejoice in your excellent find.
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Submitted by
angel4finance
a Weekend Warrior
from Manteca, CA Date Reviewed: October 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Any Down Hill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Cheapest way to get nice Frame. Great for a beginner who can upgrade components has his skills get better. Frame is lightwieght and looks great too.
Light wieght. Lockout shocks are nice.
Weaknesses:
Have had problems shifting up Hill. Broke 2 teeth on my cassette, and 2 chains in 3 months. Also Front derailer always needs adjusting.
Similar Products Used:
My First Real MTB.
Bike Setup:
2009 Trek 6000, avid bb7 brakes, Otherwise stock.
Bottom Line:
First let me say I am 6'0" 275Lbs. So some of my problems are probably due to my size. I have thrashed the stock Sram cassette shifting on uphill climbs. But I was expecting to have to upgrade some components to more heavy duty anyways. So I am replacing with a Shimano Deore XT Cassette. I think I might be upgrading the front derailer also becouse I am always having to adjust it and I have had problems shifting into the smallest, and Highest gears. I like the Lockout feature on the Rock shox dart 3's, makes it alot easier to climb. Overall I love this bike becouse it has a great Frame that will allow the bike to grow with you!
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Submitted by
drhit1007
a Weekend Warrior
from Bolingbrook, IL Date Reviewed: October 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Town Run
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great bike. The Sram X5 through out has worked awesome. For what I do, this is perfect! The BB5 brakes are awesome. My friend has Juicy 7s on his bike and he's thinking about downgrading because of the leaks he's had.
Weaknesses:
My rear derailleur was ghost shifting about 2 weeks after I got it, but I must have smacked it on something because after I fixed it, I haven't had any problems since.
Similar Products Used:
2000 Raleigh M30
Bike Setup:
Stock w/ egg beaters
Bottom Line:
This bike is perfect for those with a budget such as a college student like me. Unfortunately, I don't have much money to take me through this semester :(. This bike has substance beyond the good looks.
This bike has awesome components, but eventually I might upgrade to X7s or even X9s if I continue to have problems with the rear derailleur.
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Submitted by
david
a Weekend Warrior
from shenzhen Date Reviewed: September 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
stan's in Farmington AR
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
trek store in Nan Sh
Strengths:
I bought only the frame. good geometry. light. sweet paint job. responsive
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
2001 trek 4300. Cannondale cadd 3
Bike Setup:
XT Group set. XT pedals. Mavic and zac 2000 rims. Thompson seat post, Epicon fork.
Bottom Line:
Great frame. I love it. perfect fit.
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Submitted by
Jim Smite
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: September 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Awesome frame geometry, good parts, strong and durable rims, looks hot
Weaknesses:
Seat
Similar Products Used:
1995 trek 930 singletrack
Bottom Line:
Had it for less than a year and ride x/c and put a big crack in the frame on the inside of the right chainstay just behind the kickstand mount.
I found it when I noticed the bike would flex sideways a little under pedaling pressure.
The 2010 frame may be the way to go if you have problems here!
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Submitted by
ben102
a Cross Country Rider
from hendersonville, NC Date Reviewed: August 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
my secret trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$495.00
Purchased At:
craigslist
Strengths:
light, simple, strong, good brakes
Weaknesses:
pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Ds3
Bike Setup:
trek 6000 almost stock
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike for someone like me who rides a good bit. the Avid BB5's work great once you get them broken in and adjusted properly. i love the Dart 3 shock, seat was as uncomfortable as heck so i fixed that as soon as i got my bike. the bearings on the pedals started grinding and cracking after about 3 months so i got crankbrothers candy c's and now i am happy. if you are looking for a new bike than this is a great bike to get once you get a new seat.
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Submitted by
pm1993
a Cross Country Rider
from oakville, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath, oakville
Strengths:
rigid frame, good derailleurs,solid parts, and most component work well for a beginner and wont let you down.
Weaknesses:
the mechanical discs on this bike are horrible, the worst part about the bike is the brakes,they constantly make noise! I don't recommend them to anyone, other than that the forks are a not as rigid as id like but then again there not the most expensive set.
Bike Setup:
stock, hoping to upgrade the brakes and forks
Bottom Line:
this bike is great for any beginner looking for a good bike to get started on the bike comes with the essentials but don't expect to get to serious with it, the frame has tons of potential if set up with some better components. In the end yes, i would recommend this bike
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Submitted by
corizone
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary Date Reviewed: July 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Earth
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$840.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
Quite rigid for what I need
Weaknesses:
Seat is barbaric
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
15.5
Bottom Line:
I've owned this bike for a week now and am more than happy. I rode motocross my whole life and road raced a Gardin in my youth. Now at 38 mountain biking interests me greatly. My biggest fear was looking like a poser so I chose the Trek 6000 disc hardtail after much research. Its a bike that'll keep me excited about riding and caters to my skill level nicely. Originally I was looking at a Kona Blast, Great bike too, but didn't mind spending the extra hun on the Trek.
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Submitted by
cproskie
a Weekend Warrior
from Regina, Sask, Canada Date Reviewed: July 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anything I can jump
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Western Cycle Source
Strengths:
Great all around bike, not too heavy. stiff but nimble. The stock set up is pretty nice. Mechanical discs front and back make it a little bit heavy but it actually, for me at least, makes the bike a nice weight
Weaknesses:
damn handle bar grips keep slipping alot, haven't got around to getting different ones but for anyone looking at this bike you really should invest the extra on new grips
Similar Products Used:
I've tried most of the trek like up to the 8000 and most of the Gary Fisher line as well.
Bike Setup:
Completely stock with the disc option
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for someone who is looking at getting into trail riding, I picked up mine second hand so I got a steal on it but its not that bad for a mid range hard tail.
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Submitted by
Adistar
a Weekend Warrior
from Warsaw, Poland Date Reviewed: May 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere/Anytime
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Sklep rowerowy Warsa
Strengths:
The frame - feels stiff and nimble, it is also not too heavy. Its my first serious bike so I don't have much to compare it to.
Weaknesses:
The grips!!
The grips supplied by Bontrager are absolute rubbish. I changed them out after the first week and they looked like they'd been used for years.
Similar Products Used:
Author Logic - Basic Series. (a very entry level mtb)
Trek 4400 (was stolen after not much use a few years back)
Bike Setup:
So far standard except the grips of course.
Noticed that the specs are a little different in comparison to the USA version. I have the european version which has Shimano Alivio front derailleur and crankset. In the rear there is Shimano Deore.
Also should mention the shocks I have on the front are XCR Suntours not Rock Shox.
Bottom Line:
I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone. So far I am very satisfied as the bike is very responsive and accelerates very well and climbs superbly. The shifting has generally been spot on. Had to take it to the shop for a few adjustments after the first week but I suppose that normal.
The shocks in the front feel great to me, smooth over bumps and there is the lockout which DOES make a difference on the flats.
As a beginner getting more and more into biking this is a FANTASTIC bike. Don't think you could go wrong. 5 flamin' hot chillis it is then.
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Submitted by
adietz
a Cross Country Rider
from Overland Park, KS Date Reviewed: April 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Trek Store of KC
Strengths:
Please note that I am an experienced road rider, but a beginner when it comes to mountain bikes.
The fork is really great, not too soft and not too hard, it locks out. Shifting was really crisp on the back, and pretty good on the front, after some cable tension adjustment the front shifting improved. The stock saddle actually worked for me, a week of riding and no sore tush. The disc brakes had plenty of stopping power. I have the WSD model, and it was comfortable, no shoulder or back trouble. We took our mtn bikes on a week long vacation in Arkansas on the Womble trail, and it really handled and climbed well. The BB clearance was fine for me, but like most beginners, I didn't try to huck anything or climb over any tree trunks.
Also, I like the pretty light blue paint job.
Weaknesses:
None noted so far.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Sidewinder
Bike Setup:
stock, except I put SPD pedals on.
Bottom Line:
A beginner should feel fortunate to start with this much bike.
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Submitted by
MarkZahn
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, Colorado Date Reviewed: April 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Deer Creek Canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$649.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Village
Strengths:
Perfect geometry, I've tried Kona, Specialized, and neither of them had the perfect center of balance. This bike literally becomes part of your body, it is second nature to your senses and handles perfect. The durability is also premiere I've had no problems owning it for a year.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Kona Cindercone but nowhere near as good as this Trek
Bike Setup:
Stock, X5 SRAM, satin black, Dart3 and the rest
Bottom Line:
This bike is worth upgrading to a higher end MTB. It's the exact same frame as the 6700 that sells for over $1,000.00 and the difference in price is because of the fork and better derailleurs on the 6700.
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Submitted by
Travis
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft.Worth, TX, Unites States Date Reviewed: February 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
North Shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$920.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles Inc.
Strengths:
Great look, Satin black makes the bike mean looking.
Handles great very easy to control, light weight, very durable ive eaten dirt many times now and havent broken anything.
Weaknesses:
Like every bike tubes are expected to be replaced. I have had some trouble with the grips sliding off. Thinking of finding a good lock on grip.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock except for the pedals
Bottom Line:
Ive been very happy with trek my since i bought it. All my friends like it and it rides great. Worth the amount of money i spent for it. I recommend this bike to anyone interested in purchasing it.
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Submitted by
Kirby6000
a Downhiller
from SLO, CA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Hazard Canyon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Craigslist
Strengths:
Basically everything, climbs like a champ, descends smoothly and confidently, and jumps effortlessly.
Weaknesses:
Not much, maybe the stock tires.
Similar Products Used:
Kona cinder cone
Bike Setup:
Stock except for a Deity Stem
Bottom Line:
This bike is INCREDIBLE! I primarily use this bike for moderate downhilling and dirt jumping, even though it's an XC bike, and it hasn't skipped a beat. I've cleared a twenty-five foot gap with this puppy at roughly forty mph and nothing so much as twitched out of place. The deal I got was really put of the ordinary (I got it brand new!). I've just replaced the stock bontrager stem with a Deity model and the stiffness is greatly improved, and the geometry is WAY better for manualing and bunnyhopping. I highly recommend this bike to anyone that wants a great bike for basically anything! This baby's gettin' five chilies!
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Submitted by
sstudbiker12
a Cross Country Rider
from Campbell,CA Date Reviewed: December 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Any part of Lexington or Santa Cruz
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$760.00
Purchased At:
Summit Bicycles
Strengths:
Climbing, Descending, and jumps.
Weaknesses:
Lock out is very bad unless you change the quickness of the response which is located under the fork...very hard to reach while you are riding.
Bike Setup:
Very good balance!
Bottom Line:
This bike is worth the money and is a good start for racing, climbing, or downhill.
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Submitted by
sportster44
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Canada Date Reviewed: December 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Gatineau Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Rebec & Kroes
Strengths:
Great frame, colour - love the flat black, good value components.
Weaknesses:
Grips, Forks, Bontrager Jones tires
Similar Products Used:
My First
Bike Setup:
Michelin XC Dry tires, Crank Bros Eggbeaters.
Bottom Line:
This is my first mountain bike and I am thrilled with the bike. Great value for the money. Rides well, climbs well, and has great roll. I have to agree with other reviewers that the tires are horrible and the grips need to go. Would also consider replacing the Dart 3 fork... nothing really wrong with for a beginner but coming from dirt bikes years ago, I want a fork with better compression and rebound damping. Derailleurs and shifters have performed flawlessly my first season and the mechanical disc brakes have been a pleasant surprise, consistent braking and work well. Overall a great trail bike with alot of upside potential.
Looking forward to upgrading this winter!
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Submitted by
eastbayrider
a Cross Country Rider
from Bay Area in sunny Cali Date Reviewed: October 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any thing fast
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Bikes 4 Life
Strengths:
Frame,price,climbes easy, components are good for the money.
Weaknesses:
The dart3's are way too soft if you are 200+lbs,seat is realy uncomfortable,grips are hard and uncomfortable,Jones xr tires.
Similar Products Used:
Giant something or other(it's been so long I can't remember)
Bike Setup:
Rock Shox Revelation 426,jones acxb tires,ritchey grips, shimano deore hydraulics w/185r,203f rotors, Crank Bros. mallet c pedals.
Bottom Line:
I baught this bike to get back in to riding after not owning a bike for 8yrs. After owning it for about a month I am very pleased with it's performance. If you are going to ride it hard plan on upgrades. The dart3 is ok if you don't intend to jump it or take it off any drops, especialy if you are heavy. I weight 210 and the small 2 foot drop on my local trails caused the fork to bottom. No biggie I like to upgrade, it's half the fun anyways. I didn't realy need to change the brakes to hydraulic, they had great power after I changed the rotors but I just wanted the cool factor. Change the tires out before leaving the shop if you plan on hitting the hills. The Xr tires are good if you like street riding(I don't) or flat trail riding. If this bike had better tires,seat,and grips I would have given all 5 chillies.
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Submitted by
osistlk
a Cross Country Rider
from Oaktov, VA, United States of America Date Reviewed: September 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
West Virginia XC Champion Course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$875.00
Purchased At:
The Bikelane
Strengths:
Strong Frame, Good Geometry, Decent Brakes, Solid Handlebar Setup, Great Stock Tires (Bontrager JXRs), X-5 Derailleurs are smooth and responsive...
Weaknesses:
Handlebar Grips are like rocks (replaced them), Brakes could be better, The Dart 3 is decent but for my needs I would like something better. The X-5 shifters are good but look like they are made of the cheapest material.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 4900 Alpha
Specialized Rock Hopper
Bike Setup:
Replaced the rear derailleur from an X-5 to an X-7, new handlebar grips, etc...
Bottom Line:
A great bike for someone who wants to start some serious XC riding, works great for some downhilling too. Overall it will provide for all your biking needs...
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Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, OR, USA Date Reviewed: August 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
West Hills
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Strengths:
Climbs hills well. Very good looking. I like the Dart 3 shock with lockout -- it handles bumps well.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy. Seats hurts the butt until you get used to it.
Bottom Line:
This is a nice bike. I did hope for a little more considering the money I spent. However, this bike does everything I need it to do and is a lot of fun. I can climb very steep hills without breaking a sweat.
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Submitted by
jwallace378
a Weekend Warrior
from Bloomfield, NJ Date Reviewed: August 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mill's
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$875.00
Purchased At:
Allwood Cycle
Strengths:
2009 model. Great frame. Good components. Good bike for someone who has some experience looking to upgrade.
Weaknesses:
Saddle is horrible. The Rock Shox Dart 3 hasn't impressed me.
Similar Products Used:
1996 GT Timberline hardtail.
Bike Setup:
Stock. Except new saddle. May get Time Atac pedals later on.
Bottom Line:
Good bike all around. The Rock Shox Dart 3's bottom out way too easy. Recommended to people with some experience looking to upgrade (like myself). So far so good.
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Submitted by
Ripper
a Weekend Warrior
from New Brelin PA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Big Earls
Strengths:
Great looks,disc breaks,good handling,strong frame, and 27 gears is nice{not all of them work}.
Weaknesses:
Uncomfortanle seat,handlebar grips,front derailler grinds on some gears,
Similar Products Used:
None
Bottom Line:
Best your gonna get for under $1000. Big Step up from my old Haro v-24. Its very durable have ridden it pretty hard and so far soo good.There are a couple of cons such a the seat, grips, and front derailler but they are all things that can be fixed or replaced.I'm bot a serious rider so i wont be replacing anything.However i did get the seat reeplaced before i left the shop whitch was a big plus.Great nike get it!Won't have any regrets.
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Submitted by
Philip
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: August 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Barton Creek
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Bike Sport
Strengths:
Strong frame. Good design. Matte black looks good and easy to clean. Disc brakes provide adequate breaking in all conditions and seem easier to maintain than hydraulic.
Weaknesses:
Chain, seat, tires.
Chain: Broke within a few months (at a very inconvenient time). May have been my fault due to my poor gear shifting. Replaced with Dura Ace (on sale) and now have more confidence on long rides. Also invested in a chain tool (Crank Bros. 17 multi).
Seat: Bontrager seat matches the bike but was too hard for a full day of riding. Replaced it with a low end WTB (Speed V). No longer a problem.
Tires: Tires were not very good at climbing and did not give much confidence on turns. Also they wore pretty quickly and seemed prone to flats. Replaced with Mythos XC II ($10 clearance @ Performance) and noticed a difference all around. The Mythos also seem slightly lighter.
Similar Products Used:
GT Timberline, Trek 4300.
Bike Setup:
Stock except for the:
Chain which I replaced with a Shimano Dura Ace.
Seat, which I replaced with WTB Speed V. Cheap replacement but sufficient.
Tires, which I replaced with Mythos XC II
Also added:
Lizard Skin chain stay guard. Recommend getting a chain stay guard. Chain will eventually scratch the sticker on the chain stay and the chain stay itself.
Cat Eye Strada Wireless Cyclocomputer
Bottom Line:
Dispite the above mentioned issues I truely enjoy this bike. Has held up in very rough conditions and looks good. Have received many compliments. The bike is relatively light and handles well. Changing out the tires will make a significant difference.
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Submitted by
mkrip14
a Weekend Warrior
from nj Date Reviewed: July 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
fun run at plattekill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$675.00
Purchased At:
cycle craft
Strengths:
great fork (dart 3). the shifters and derailluers are great. is perfect for cross country riding and it also survived plattekill.
Weaknesses:
tires wear out fast seat hurts on long rides
Similar Products Used:
columbia trailhead disc
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
a real step up from my columbia. components are great and function well. does great on extremely rocky trails like at mills reservation in NJ. overall it suits me perfectly for the type of riding i do. (mostly cross country). aimed at the cross country rider.
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Submitted by
K-dub
a Cross Country Rider
from Coppell, Texas Date Reviewed: July 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Northshore Lake Grapevine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great Frame: its Trek's middle quality aluminum (alpha black). Sram X.5 shifiting is good. Good fork. I'm a fan of mechanical disc brakes because they are easy for maintenance and provide plenty of stopping power.
Weaknesses:
Grips, but is easily fixed by wearing a pair of gloves. Am considering upgrading to a better fork later.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hardrock Sport.
Bike Setup:
Stock.
Bottom Line:
Get it. My old specialized was stolen, so I figured I would upgrade. I looked between this and the Gary Fisher Marlin disc and was won over by Trek's geometry and the better fork. It handles great and is fairly light. A good bike that loves to be ridden hard and often; it's for sure a good buy for anyone who wants a capable hardtail and is looking in this price range.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, New York Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
BikeZone
Strengths:
Good geometry, sharp color (satin black), great climber
WTB Speed V saddle, Kona Wah Wah pedals, Cateye Micro Wireless computer, Bontrager semi-slicks
Bottom Line:
You get alot more bike for the money with Trek than you get with Specialized. Really nice geometry, great climber. I bought this as an upgrade from my 2004 Trek 4500 which was a great bike. This bike is even better. I can see upgrading components down the line but still a decent feature set for what I paid. Bike handles great on pavement, dirt and gravel trails. I changed out the Bontrager Jones ACX stock tires for Bontrager semi-slicks and they run great on all surfaces plus it's considerably less strenuous to pedal on harder surfaces and I picked up a few miles/hour. Fun bike, definately recommend!
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Submitted by
Omar Rostro
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA - Johnson City, TN Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Alum Rock,CA - Rock Creek,TN
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$630.00
Purchased At:
The BIKE SHOP
Strengths:
COLOR!- SATIN BLACK GREAT GEOMETRY! GOOD COMPONENTS! HANDLES EXTREMELY WELL!!!
Weaknesses:
THE SEAT! SLIGHTLY HEAVY
Similar Products Used:
GF-MARLIN DISK GIANT-YUKON, XTC3 GT- AVALANCHE EXPERT
Bike Setup:
STOCK
Bottom Line:
AWESOME BIKE FOR THE MONEY!!!
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Submitted by
Andrew Blakley
a Weekend Warrior
from winston-salem, nc Date Reviewed: May 22, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Ken's bike shop
Strengths:
Good deal for the price. I like the color too but i got the red and white one...
Weaknesses:
after the first 50 miles I learned that the seat sucks, grips are too small for my big hands, not sure about the fork yet or not
Similar Products Used:
Rocky Mount reaper, Gary fisher wahoo
Bike Setup:
stock with new seat and grips on the way
Bottom Line:
I like it and I would but another
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Submitted by
lindsey cantrell
a Weekend Warrior
from new river, nc, usa Date Reviewed: May 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
brig trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
the bike shop in jacksonville
Strengths:
Great for the price. Disc brakes, sram shifters, and a rockshox dart 3 fork.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, but im a big rider so i need it.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale, Marin, Diamondback
Bike Setup:
Changed tires(wider), got crankbro pedals, added bontrager fenders(muddy out here.
Bottom Line:
Well worth the money. Looks awesome in black, the fork is great for a inexpensive bike.
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Submitted by
Mike Lefner
a Weekend Warrior
from Flower Mound, Texas Date Reviewed: May 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Grapevine Rockledge park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Local bike store
Strengths:
Nice frame to start component upgrades, flat black paint also looks cool.
Weaknesses:
Try to get a new seat thrown in before you leave the bike shop. Components make the bike a little heavy. The brakes make some noise when they are wet.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale SM 800, Specialized Stumpjumper
Bike Setup:
Still original except for seat replaced with a Vetta.
Bottom Line:
Good bike if you are a weekend trail rider, no upgrades needed except for the seat. If you are a more serious rider I would buy this bike for the frame if you plan to upgrade the components later. I have abused this bike for three months and can say it has held up very well. When you get used to the shifters (it took me two rides) they work very well, I have actually grown to like them. I am pleased with this purchase and would recommend it.
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frank armstrong
a Cross Country Rider
from kingston, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Kingdom Trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
East Burke Sports
Strengths:
Decent bike more money
Weaknesses:
Dart One forks suck in cold weather
Similar Products Used:
Kona Blast
Bike Setup:
stock with Marzocchi XC 600
Bottom Line:
I got this bike a summer old in great shape. Not sure if the Dart One forks were screwed or just sucked in the first place. Buying a bike used is a good idea, as long as there are no hidden problems, then replace the crap forks with some good ones sold at JensonUSA.com, which rocks! I'm an intermediate rider who is just getting comfortable with jumps and drops and mainly ride on fast single track. This bike is perfect for me, although the new shocks were essential to my happiness.
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William
a Cross Country Rider
from Alaska Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shop
Strengths:
Sturdy frame that takes a beating. Great entry level bike for the money.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, Saddle is uncomfortable, takes awhile to get use to different shifting. Front forks are a little weak for this bike.
Bike Setup:
Stock bike for now (Metallic Orange/black paint). Plan to upgrade with misc. items when money is available.
Bottom Line:
This last summer I put over 3,000 trail/road miles (several crashes) on the bike with only minor problems. I haven't made any changes but plan on changing my tires, front forks and chain (Heavier duty)
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Ciaran Brown
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester Date Reviewed: March 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
dryer road
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Towpath
Strengths:
Looks good,Love the gemoetry turns great
Weaknesses:
x5 but what can u expect for the $
Similar Products Used:
giant yukon,felt rxc,felt q720
Bike Setup:
same accept i put a new saddle on
Bottom Line:
if you dont want to spend over 1000 on ure bike u should buy this bike. it is the best bike for its money if u are looking to do singletrack/xc and even some drops ive taken mine off 5 foot drops to flat and it is still fine.
To the guy who complained about the thumb triggers i actualy like them alot more then normal ones and ure jsut retarted if u cant figure out the shifting
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Colum
a Weekend Warrior
from Londonderry, NH Date Reviewed: March 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Back of schools
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Strengths:
Great colour. lightweight
Weaknesses:
Saddle gives you meaning to the word saddlesore. Gear shifters work differently on front and back. My previous Trek, a 6500 used the thumb to shift up and forefinger to shift down. This one uses thumb only and on the right it is small lever to shift up and large to shift down. On the left it is the opposite. this is very confusing and counter intuitive. They also get in the way when trying to hold the handlebars for a normal ride.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher. Trek 6500
Bike Setup:
Easy
Bottom Line:
For the money, it is disappointing
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EL
a Weekend Warrior
from Daytona, Fl., USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Several
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Bike One
Strengths:
Great price, disc brakes excellent, nice frame
Weaknesses:
SRAM X-5 barely adequate, some noise can detected on lower gears due to imperfect alignment of chain saddle not too comfortable
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh X-40
Bike Setup:
Black Aluminum, Factory Trek 6000 Disc Brakes setup, no upgrades
Bottom Line:
Very nice entry level Mountain bike for consumers looking for a sub-$1000 bike. Wished that this bike was just a little lighter in weight but its not a major complaint. Will probably need to upgrade derailer and saddle in the future.
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Aleksis Kincaid
a Weekend Warrior
from Duluth, Minnesota, USA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hartley Trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Scheels
Strengths:
Sturdy frame, takes a beating, brakes work great even when wet (though they will throw you an ear pitching scream at times if they're wet)
Weaknesses:
My chain broke very quickly, had to get a heavier chain, also after only one small fall my derailleur had to be re-adjusted, but otherwise the bike has held up well.
Similar Products Used:
This was my first true mountain bike, before this I had some old Huffy.
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
It's a good bike, it can take a beating and muscle through it, it's not the lightest but it's not the worst for weight either (I can do shoulder exercises with it). If you're getting into MTB like me, then it's a good start-up bike.
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Steven
a Weekend Warrior
from Seoul, Korea Date Reviewed: March 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Various: plenty to choose from in Seoul
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
Power MTB
Strengths:
light weight, handles very well, smooth and strong brakes, overall balance, looks great.
Weaknesses:
squeaky noise coming from disks, (shimano deore, unable to remedy after 2 return trips to shop), shifter/derailleur (shimano deore XT) not smooth in all gears, crank seems run-of-the-mill.
Similar Products Used:
merida 900 XC
Bike Setup:
see above
Bottom Line:
initial satisfaction a bit tempered due to the squeaky noise emitting from the disks, gear shifter and crank might warrant an upgrade. would have preferred the merida 900 XC, but i can live with this. good value, compared to what else i looked at in the same price range in korea (bikes are a bit pricier here). have enjoyed knocking about in it, and will be some time until i can afford an upgrade. still a good choice overall.
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