Submitted by
HoundDog
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Strengths:
PINK! Head turner - not everyone can ride a PINK bike!
Bottom Line:
I love the colour, and for the price of this bike it suits my needs perfectly. I have had this bike for over a year, and I am still happy with it. It shifts beautifully, and no problems to date.
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Submitted by
Jen
a Cross Country Rider
from Illinois Date Reviewed: July 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Don't know yet - just starting
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
The blue color is awesome! My husband says the components are good.
Weaknesses:
I've taken the bike out on the trails once and the Bontrager Jones AC tires weren't the best - the tires couldn't shed the mud very well. Other than that, I haven't found anything wrong but I've only had the bike for one week.
Similar Products Used:
Diamondback - steel frame
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Will post again soon.....
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Submitted by
lindsay
a Cross Country Rider
from plymouth, mi, usa Date Reviewed: October 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
highland
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
two wheel tango
Strengths:
this is a great bike for someone who is ready to line up for their first xc race! the geometry is fantastic and the components are competitive. the hayes hydraulic disc brakes are a great value-added component...and the color, well, i've finally accepted the fact that i ride a pink bike.
Weaknesses:
the rockshox 318 tora is a pig, weighing in at nearly 4.5 lbs. , but does perform well for the money. the saddle is also extremely uncomfortable for me. even with the short reach brake levers i still have a hard time reaching them - even after multiple adjustments.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
mostly stock right now - although this bike has much potential to be a serious race machine if you are willing to upgrade wheels and the fork. i did change over to a much lighter tire and the made a significant difference in weight and handling.
Bottom Line:
for the money, this bike is kickin'! but i'll be much more happy with it come spring when it has new wheels and a new fork.
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Submitted by
Shari Crowley
a Weekend Warrior
from Stonington, CT, USA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Bluff Point
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Mystic Cycle Centre
Strengths:
Good geometry and components. The short reach of the WSD breaks are great for a woman's smaller hands. I love the paint job.
Weaknesses:
The seat isn't the most comfortable. I may swap it out for a Terry Butterfly in pink.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Merada Sport, Kona Blast
Bike Setup:
Stock except I swapped out the pedals for Shimano PD-M324 ATBs so I can clip out on the scary parts.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. The color is the initial reason for buying the bike, but the ride is awesome. I am glad to see Trek paint a bike something other than red, blue, or silver. The pink is fun. I would recommend this bike to both beginners and experienced riders. Also, get the matching helmet from Bell--Pink and gray with little flowers. Who cares if no one takes you seriously, the goal is to have fun.
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Submitted by
Stephanie Warkotsch
a Weekend Warrior
from Newhaven, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: February 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Churchill Island
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At:
Croydon Cycleworks Victoria
Strengths:
Solid well built frame and well matched components. Great brakes and seat/handle bar position for me. Fantastic color!!
Weaknesses:
Painted frame not anodised. I love the color but it will get stone chips.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoos somthing or other dad got me?
Bike Setup:
As it came from Trek. No mods yet.
Bottom Line:
Well built and spec'd. A "real" mountain bike designed for girls with specific geometry that suits week end bike pathers to serious XC race gals. Good running gear that will last and still has the BLING factor!!
$ 1100.00
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