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Submitted by
Michael Murphy
a Cross Country Rider
from Asheville, NC
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Bent Creek, Asheville, NC | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Ansley Schwinn, Atlanta | | Strengths: | Great entry level XC ride (at the time it was made). | | Weaknesses: | Front forks (Judy) were a poor choice. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant, Santa Cruz, Kona | | Bike Setup: | XT/XTR, Avid brakes, Bontrager wheels | | Bottom Line: | Fast aluminum hardtail, fairly light; has served me well for eight years. The ride is a bit jarring compared to the plush rides available in 2005. With an upgraded fork, this is a good value.
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Submitted by
Joe Blow DJ Jones
a Downhiller
from Kick Ass
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cawwar DH | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1354.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles Man | | Strengths: | Mongoose Pro NX 7.1 Size small good for slalom, jumpin with manitou x-vert R Triples on it it is cool. | | Weaknesses: | The frame is notvery strong at the back end But it is a good bike don't treat it hard. | | Similar Products Used: | Cool | | Bike Setup: | Cool | | Bottom Line: | Cool | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny
a Racer
from Hicksville, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | the Swamps | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1.00 | | Purchased At: | garage sale | | Strengths: | Pink and purple streamers flap in the wind | | Weaknesses: | i dont know what it is. People look at me as if i'm a damn fool, whats the problem? | | Similar Products Used: | unicycle, 9 person tandem (fits the whole family), ride on mower, ford model T, canoe w/ alloy wheels and monster truck tires, various roller skates, scooters, big wheels battery powered trucks, tonka sand scooper, and i ride donkeys | | Bike Setup: | huffy python cast iron frame, trek 7000 tube caps, rockmachine fork, superwolf and rocky fighter tires, top tube pads ,couch cushion seat, no handlebars (joystick), 19 reflectors, honky horn, ringy bell, purple & pink streamers, orange flag, chain guard, 18" subwoofer on back, gatorade water cooler, disco ball, mast and sail, Pikachu hood ornament, 99 red balloons, kite
Free sunglasses from the optomotrist, bell bottoms, cant fit my afro under a helmet, but i wear a large sombraro, headgear, ear muffs, diaper, shin guards, muzzle, elbow pads, knee pads, latex gloves, roller skates, cant afford socks, hand knit grandmother made loin cloth, cup and jock strap complete with red suspenders, | | Bottom Line: | GUH HUCK! This bike is a swamp master. The only problem is the sunglasses make me constantly run into trees. This almost caused a problem the other day when a gator almost got my left arm... anyway, go out and buy one these limited edition swamp rovers! But make sure not to forget the pink and purple streamers (they are essential to the bikes geometry)
Disclaimer: This review was written solely to amuse fellow mountain bikers everywhere. In no way did we mean to offend, and/or discriminate against certain groups of people and/or individuals.
PS: Mountain biking kicks ass!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Hartman
a Weekend Warrior
from Portage, MI
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort Custer | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Breakaway Bicicles | | Strengths: | Very nice frame...stiff and pretty responsive. Rear derailure is awesome..its so smooth i cant tell if it actually shifted sometimes. I like the Black/Red/Silver combination. Clipless pedals are great (once you learn to use them)! Good price! I think I paid about $700 and my bike shop had put on a few upgrades with the bar/stem area to cut down weight. | | Weaknesses: | The fork is kind of disappointing. It compresses a little too easily and likes to endo. The rear gearset jams in extremely muddy conditions (but I suppose they all would). Front derailure likes to lock up the chain and has a hard time getting into the large gear sometimes. Bar ends are too short and seem to make riding harder. Ive also noticed that no matter how much I tune the front brake, it rubs the rim when going around turns. Its not enough to slow you down much, but it is pretty noticible. The stock back tire has little to no traction in muddy/loose dirt conditions. The other thing I have noticed (due to a dislocated shoulder) is that the bike flys bad in the air. It is very sensitive to any movement that you make while in the air and likes to turn sideways no matter what. Maybe its a balance issue but if you know of a way to stop this, let me know before my arms fall off from being ripped out of their sockets from landing sideways. | | Similar Products Used: | Klein Pulse Comp, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Specialized Rockhopper/Stumpjumper. | | Bike Setup: | Most components are stock. Lighter stem and handle bars. Pyramid Front Fender (works great but mounting bracket takes some major modification to get it to fit on the fork without rubbing wheel and shock arc). Specialized wireless computer (highly reccomended). Rear rack that mounts to seatpost with quick release (works great as rear fender/mud guard). Also lights to replace reflectors. | | Bottom Line: | This is a good bike. The frame is awesome! with a few upgrades to the front fork/brakes/front derailure...you'd have the perfect bike for thousands less than what you would expect to pay. I highly reccomend it to all skill levels! Beginners get a good set up..and racers get to have the most fun of biking...the upgrading!!!
I give it 4 Salsa emblems!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A.J.
a Racer
from N.J.
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mahalon Dickerson | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
This mother is the fastest thing your going to get your hands on for 3000 dollars plus. Stx rxc front derrailer shifts well with upgrades. Whole bike is ripping fast. | | Weaknesses: |
The only weekness is the shifter pods, spend 160, get xtr. | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 6500
Gary Fisher Marlin
Gary Fisher Mt.Tam
Trek vrx 300
Cannondale caad 3 | | Bike Setup: |
I am a cross country racer, sponsored by the trek devo team. I have the bike with xtr front and rear derrailers, xtr crank, bb, shifters, and levers. Xt brakes, hubs, casset, and chain. Ibis stem, monkey lite riser bar. Rolf pro competition rims, on panacer pro xc tires. Time atac carbon pedals, and Icon bar ends. White bros S sc72ul fork. Over 2650 dollars invested. This bike is worth it. Also moxey suspention seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | I race almost every single week, and really beat the hell out ofd this bike. But then again, it is quite impossible to beat the hell out of this xc dream machine. Superman is faster then a speeding bullit, but not this thing. It climbs like it has a motor, and decends like the elavators on the Empire state building. The parts sure helped, but I am a serious xc racer. Even with the crapiest parts, this bike will still rock. The white bros S sc72ul fork is better then the sid race lights, and more expensive two (730 dollars). That is the biggest upgrade you can make on this bike. A new shock. Get a sid xc for 300, or a superfly. Something light. I have the bike weighted in at 22.1 lbs. It is so fast I can barely hold on to the handle bars when out of the saddle. On desends it also seems to absorb more then usual because of the frame geometry. I have a moxey suspention seatpost, so it really feels comfortable. I think thats the best thing you can do for racing. For xc you want a hardtail right? But you hate the bumps. Get a suspention seatpost! Its like a full suspention bike, that actually climbs. I race this thing in expert class, and I have 14 wins under my belt. Except for two times, I've always made the podium. With a big smile on my face. So, next time your out with your buddies, or strangers. Pull up to them, pop a wheelie, and let them kiss your ass the next mile and a half. THIS BIKE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'd give this thing five chillis for every time i've ridden it. So it adds up to about 9500 chillis. RIDE HARD- RIDE ON | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darren Miffitt
a Cross-Country Rider
from athens, ga
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Value, Climbing, Weight, Tires | | Weaknesses: |
My frame just cracked. The Indy isn't too good either, but at least it's not broken. | | Bike Setup: |
Thomson Elite seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | I've reviewed this bike before, and I love it, but the frame just cracked. I hope Trek doesn't screw around with this. I hear horror stories about people not getting their frame back for months. On a positive not, the bike shop, Dixon's has been great about it. They gave me a loaner for my upcoming race. That's class. www.gobike1.com | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from Grand Rapids, MI
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Stiff Alpha alum. frame,
handling,
REALLY fast!
The way it looks.
RDR rear wheel, tires. | | Weaknesses: |
Front derailer,
Front v-brake broke | | Similar Products Used: |
95 Fisher Marlin, 95 Schwinn s[95].3 | | Bike Setup: |
Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is the BEST bike ever made for the price!! At $800 it is a great deal, but I got mine for $750. I have no regret at all for buying my 7000, it should last me (as long as it doesn't get stolen--everybody wants it!). Trek made this bike gorgeous-I love the way the orange paint looks with the black, red and silver components. Had the bike at Lake Michigan at sunset and it glowed-the frame looked like glowing coals. Riding in the ghetto once, I stopped at a light--A girl looked out her window and told me she loved my bike. I have to pry the neighbor kids fingers off it everytime I want to ride. Even my 80 yr old Grandpa complemented it! Thank God this bike has the ballz to back up it's looks. No matter how hard I pedal, the bike shoots straight ahead, no wasted energy in flex. The Indy XC isn't bad for me (140 lbs.) Also love the strong v-brakes and light wheels. This bike just hauls. The adjuster screw on the left front Avid brake stripped out, and it lost tension on that side so the brake wouldn't center and dragged. Put a bigger thread screw in, works like new. Also, the front STX derailer sucks buttcheeks! Who came up with this thing? I'm going to throw it away. Nothing else broke. Overall I love my 7000 and after one year, haven't gown tired of it yet. The '00's are almost out now, but I'll stick to my '98 Trek 7000 thank you very much!! She's been too good to me. Get one if you can | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
B
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryland
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
great bike especially since i got it for seven hundred dollars
lite
components for price | | Weaknesses: |
Indy XC is too bouncy | | Similar Products Used: |
cannondale f400 | | Bike Setup: |
stock | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the price and with some adjustments and just a few upgrades it is perfect | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Harris a Cross-Country Rider
a
from Central england
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
apocalypse | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Fantastic allround bike especially good for xc racing | | Weaknesses: |
The forks | | Bottom Line: | An exellent value bike which only needs a couple of upgrades to give you brillient results | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
paasche
a Cross-Country Rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Paint
Gear Set
Frame
Feel (everything) | | Weaknesses: |
Indy fork
Cranks | | Similar Products Used: |
Cannondale Killer V3000
GT | | Bottom Line: | I have replaced the shifters with plasma and upgraded the fork guts and a few other upgrades. This bike is great . 5 flaming fresh doo doo's on a stick. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rogers
a Weekend Warrior
from Michael
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Belleview | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
great ride, strong component package | | Weaknesses: |
squeak in seatpost that bike shop couldnt correct, frame cracked and had to be replaced by trek. Still waiting for bike to be returned | | Similar Products Used: |
none, knew I wanted a Trek | | Bike Setup: |
All stock components, but will upgrade fork | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money, but I think Trek has a recurring problem with frame weakness in the seat post area. Hope to be riding mine again soon | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Jensen
a Racer
from Edmonds, WA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Snoqualmie Pass #12 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
I won't have an excuse to buy another bike for years because this frame is so dang light and durable (so far). Great value, much more comfy ride than my friend's Rockhopper (hope he doesn't read this), and nice steering and brakes. Clipless pedals are a huge help! | | Weaknesses: |
Shocks are a little soft, even for my 135-lb. frame. Although this is probably true for all new XC bikes, the big chainring is too small - I can barely hit 30mph. | | Similar Products Used: |
Owned 830SHX for two years, ridden '98 Rockhopper A1 Comp FS. | | Bike Setup: |
Stock | | Bottom Line: | A great value for the money with a frame good enough to upgrade around for years. 'Nuff said | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Mcmonigle
a Weekend Warrior
from Linwood, PA
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Valley Forge State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light, great handling, plenty of bike for the money. | | Weaknesses: |
Judy XC tough in winter | | Similar Products Used: |
Performance P3 | | Bike Setup: |
Changed shock innerds to Englund Total Air. Great for winter riding. Added dampening and extension. | | Bottom Line: | Haven't beat the crap out of it yet. But I keep trying. Added new brake pads and seat in the year I've had it. Covered some scratches with free stickers and its been a great performer. Trek has impressed me. I'd buy another. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary T. Kieser
a Cross-Country Rider
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Powell Butte | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good geometry, durable, good Rock Shox. | | Weaknesses: |
Middle chainring. Shift ramps caused chainsuck. | | Similar Products Used: |
Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo | | Bike Setup: |
Stock, except new chainring and fenders/lights. | | Bottom Line: | The 7000 has survived all the punishment I have dished out. The bike has put on over 1500 miles commuting and off-raod riding. Oregon winters are hard on bikes, but this one has survived, requiring only 1 rear hub overhaul. The bike has been covered in mud, seawater, submerjed while riding, and pounded under my 250-lb. weight. It's not the smoothest or most responsive, but it's more than enough to ride hard on. I amd going to be riding my inaugural racing season on this baby, and it's reliablity is reassuring in the heat of battle. I give it a 5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Similar Products Used: |
Fisher Big Sur | | Bottom Line: | I decided to get a new bike to replace my old '90 Trek 930. I was looking for a good all around bike with shocks, v-brakes, etc ... all the things that didn't exist or were too expensive for me at the time. After a lot of shopping it came down to a Fisher Big Sur or the 7000. The new Genesis design on the Fisher was great but the front end seemed a bit light and twitchy. Besides, Trek seems to have a geometry very similar to Genesis (at least closer than most other bikes) which I really liked. I also heard the '97 Big Surs had a few problems with the crank. In the end it came down to the fact that that old 930 survived many hard years. My new Trek has been great with the exception of an indeterminable squeek that began 2 months after purchase. Come to find out it was the seatpost. After several trips to the LBS, they fixed the problem by dropping in some lock-tite into the shim located the top of the seatpost. Since then it hasn't been a problem. Its a great bike overall and unlike alot of folks I don't feel there is much of a need to upgrade anything substantial on the bike. Of course, if your are one of those folks who needs the best, Trek has done some upgrades for you already on the 99s for about the same price as the 98s. By the way, I ended up buying a Big Sur for my wife three months later and she loves it. Considering she bent the stem on her last bike I am pleased with the Fisher's durabilty so far. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darren Miffitt
a cross-country rider
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I got this bike two weeks ago for $550. Wow. I've been riding road for about eight months and thought I'd get into mtb, do i started shopping around and looked at 99 marin's, 99 fisher's and 99 trek's. i figured i'd have about 650 to spend. i now know the key to buying a bike. buy last years bikes. this is a $800+ bike, and they practically gave it to me. I got twice the bike for less money than i thought i'd spend.
I love this thing. It climbs like a dream. stiff as hell, so it's real responsive. descends better than i do. light enough to race. $550. amazing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a racer
from Canada
Date Reviewed: March 3, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This product is great for the person who want's to start in the ever popular sport of mountain biking. The price is great for the quality and name it holds TREK is known for thier outstanding quality and reasonable prices. The 7000 is a great bike but I dont recomend it for the very serious racer or the high end gram counting geek. The frame material is so strong you can drop a bomb on it ant it won't break. Garry Klien realy helped TREK with thier aluminum frame building know how. All in all this bike is great for the buck and if you wan't a no-brainer on a great hard tail the 7000 is for you | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tank
a weekend warrior
from London UK
Date Reviewed: February 9, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had this bike for 18 months now and i'm still completely in love with it. I've just come back from a month in NZ where i took it up and down several volcanoes with not even a flat F@cking tyre (couldnt believe that one!) All my upgrades have been motivated by credit-cards rather than components breaking, so i've now got XTR V's and rear derailleur, and a Judy XC on the front. My frame started to creak after about 2 months - i couldnt track it down, and presumably Trek couldnt either because they promptly replaced it when i contacted them.
My one 'moan' is this - my paint is peeling! Where the rear triangle meets the seatpost its coming away like its contracted leprosy!So its a grand total of 4 stars - it would have been five except the dodgy paint job lets it down (nice color tho') | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Woody
a cross-country rider
from Spruce Pine NC
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had this bike for a year now and I must say it is a good buy for the money. Since I've had it I have upgraded alot of components and got the weight down to 23.5 lbs. I've found the Rock Shox XC to be a little too soft and toped out easily,so I upgraded with englunds and I love em. I also upgraded to spinergy spox and now this baby rocks!
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Submitted by
Jeff Piturachsatit
a downhiller
from WA
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I tested this bike from a friend a love it right away. I then went shopping for one the next week because I was looking for a new bike. Sure enough, God presented me the 7000 which was not only on sale but was on sale again because it was the last one. It was not only cheaper than my last bike but 10 times better. Doesn't God provide? I have only ridden it a little bit but I love it. I just wish it had that gear showing device to tell you which gear you are in. Overall, it is awesome, a definite bike to purchase. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Emile Schrijver
a cross-country rider
from Haarlem, the Netherlands
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike some six months or so ago now and must say that I am generally more than content. The only part that I really hate are the Bontrager bar ends that are short and shapeless and hightly uncomfortable. I use the bike under all sorts of cicrcumstances, including beach tours, tours through the dunes, and uphill tracks in the Austrian alps. Another upgrade that I consider are downhill pedals, simply because I like the idea of being able to choose between spd and regular pedaling, but that's probably my meshuggas. Overall, I's highly content. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a cross-country rider
from Alma Michigan
Date Reviewed: January 17, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Trek 7000 just after it came out and I was happy with what i got for the price. It mostly has a Stx-rc combo on it except for the back derailleur which is a xt and a lx bottom bracket but is not common for every trek 7000 bike that i have seen. The wheelers are unique for a hard tail the front wheel is a radial laced wheel that works great for me because i am not a big guy. So far I have upgraded the front derailleur to a xt, replaced the step to a icon 95mm, a xt 4 arm crank (98), ti barends and ti scewers and seat post binder, and i have ordered an xt, maveric, combo wheel set. If you are a new rider it is a great bike to start out on, and if you are an experienced rider it is a great bike to have a fun time upgrading. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
edwardo the maniac
a downhiller
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: January 6, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Hi. I just bought a 7000 a few days ago and I already love it. Although it was costly (I'll probably have to beg for food for a few months), it was a great investment. I use it to take my whole family to the indoor flea market mall. I love to ride it through the ghettos because it's gold and makes everyone jealous. It would also be fun to ride off-road if the bike wasn't made entirely of plastic. It's still cool though and I have to generously give it two flaming turds. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Omar
a weekend warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: January 3, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
When I say weekend warrior I also go biking on holidays and almost everyday in the summer. I do trials riding and cross country. I've had this bike since about May 1998. I have an 18 frame and I think the frame geometry kicks arse. It's really good for trials and cross country and the frame is very strong, it doesn't shake or rattle on landings. I have absolutly no complaints. I haven't seen a better paint job anywhere. I only changed two things- the handle bars to Orange X-terminator II bars (because I wanted risers) and the brakes to '99 XTs (because I wanted the most powerful V-Brakes I could get my hands on without spending too much on XTRs. If I could, I'd rate it 15 stars. I think it's the best bike you can get for £800. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a weekend warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased this bike as a replacement to my last bike, that was stolen. I had had it less than a week and my friends took me to a good demanding course to try it out on. No matter what I threw at it, the bike responded awesomely and I came off the course with a huge grin on my face. Now, every time I get on my bike I find I am enjoying riding more and more. The only downside is that the front suspension isn't what I thought it might be - but that is just a minor moan. I would recommend this bike to anyone cause it ROCKS!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a weekend warrior
from Indianapolis, IN
Date Reviewed: December 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice. Just picked up my '98 for the small price of $609!! At this price, it doesn't even matter if this bike is average. But it's a great package at the price, and the components are better than other bikes I considered at a much higher price range anyway. But damn, $609!! I'm not so sure how I feel about the front derailer so far. Maybe I just read too many reviews below, but I swear it's hard to keep the thing adjusted well so it shifts smoothly. Maybe experience will get it better? But at this price I can afford to change it if I decide to later. I'm a bit concerned about how easily the rear chain rubs against the frame when pedaling over bumps and landings.. any suggestions with this problem?
I considered a 99, but I would have been crazy to pay $250 more for that bike over this one, plus this one was in stock and I liked the color better. I'll use the saved money to upgrade as I feel like it.
I need to get me some free time so I can ride this thing some more!
5 for the price and the overall package. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad
a cross-country rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well...I've had this bike for a year now and here's the summary:
1. Changed tires to Conti dbl. fighter duals. (Drought conditions)
2. Changed out the saddle to a Pave...the Bontranger was fine for a while but kind of swaybacked later on.
3. The chain needs to be thrown away.
4. Installed heavier fork springs.
The bike is rock solid reliable and the Urine Gold is beautiful. This is my second Trek and I'm totally happy with the purchase. This is one of those bike frames that actually justifies upgrading. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis
a cross-country rider
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is excellent. It handles excellently over all sorts of tough terrain I encounter when cross-country racing through the Appalachians. The only problem with the bike is the front shocks, they don't really absorb much shock, and they never seem to work. The bike shifts great, and I've had no troubles with the bike and there are over 2,500 miles on the bike and it's components. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis
a cross-country rider
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is excellent. It handles excellently over all sorts of tough terrain I encounter when cross-country racing through the Appalachians. The only problem with the bike is the front shocks, they don't really absorb much shock, and they never seem to work. The bike shifts great, and I've had no troubles with the bike and there are over 2,500 miles on the bike and it's components. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from Columbia, MO
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased a '98 Trek 7000 from Ozark Bicycles for $700. What a steal! I had read all the great reviews from magazines as well as other owners, but I didn't realize that the 7000 would be so sweet. It's pretty light, corners on a dime, climbs like a mutant moutain goat, and fires down hillsides. If you like a stiff bike, this is what you are looking for. There is no flex in the frame. The Indy XC isn't the greatest fork in the world, but if you don't race seriously, it will work just fine. The XT rear derailer is shifts so smooth. The STX front derailer works well too. You just have to have it adjusted properly. I've wrecked a few times, and other than the beautiful paint, everything is like new. If you want a bike that rides like it's worth $1000+, but you don't have that much (I'm in debt for this), go find a 7000 quick. It's gotta get five burning carrots. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a weekend warrior
from NY, NY
Date Reviewed: September 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a `98 7000 about 2 months ago on sale for $700. Compared to all the
other bikes I rode in this price range, this bike is by far the best. I've
been extremely happy with the components. I've been beating the crap out of
this bike every weekend and it always handles extremely smoothly on all terrain.
I highly recommend this bike for anyone in the market right now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Baker
a cross-country rider
from Shinnsto,WV
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just purchased a 99 trek 7000 for a small price of $900. This bike is f---ing amazing. The color is wild andthe ride is smooth. It comes equipped with the Rock Shox Judy XC fork LX front derailler and XT rear. Im glad I went back to the shop where I bought it because the dude there gave me a great deal. It shifts smooth as hell and the brakes are nice and tight too. I was a little afraid of the color when i ordered it but after I saw it it blew my mind. I would to congratulate TREK on having 2 great colors on tnere last 2 7000's. I plan to race next season that will be the true test but hopefully I will have the same opinion.So until next time happy riding and prey I dont break my damn leg with these clipless pedals. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tomas Rendl
a cross-country rider
from Czech Republic
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a response for Joe Gallow (I couldn't get my email through).
I am 6' tall and on the road (since I am a roadie as well) I use a 58cm
frame (center to top). My mtb is 19.5'. The clearance from crotch to the tt
is about 2'. My riding position is close to a position on a road bike (with
hands on the hoods) which I like. When I bought the bike I raised the
seatpost, but not to the limit mark.
So, for you I'd recommend getting a larger size, 18' inches seems about right. But what matters most is if your feel comfortable or not. The bike is a pretty good one and to get the most of it, one needs the right size.
Wish you luck with the exchange if you decide you need it. | | Overall Rating: |
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Tomas Rendl
a cross-country rider
from Czech Republic
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a really great bike. I have put it to numerous tests and it has help up great so far. The only problem with this bike was the chain (Sachs 21 I believe). Occasionally the links would get stuck and wouldn't move. Otherwise, just great. I am thinking about upgrading my fork. Not that I have any problems with it, it's just a materialist's lust - getting something better no matter if you need it or not. One point down for the chain. | | Overall Rating: |
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Toby
a racer
from Syndey, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have raced this bike in a number of leading Cross Country events - and have found it an excellent competition MB. Apart from a few upgrades (which aren't necessary unless you're into serious racing!), the package is amoungst the best I have every ridden. The frame alone holds it own - and surpasses - some of the ultra-expensive bikes on the market. Cheers,Toby | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mr. Peabody
a cross-country rider
from O-Town
Date Reviewed: September 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is the absolute best friggin' thing you could ever spend 850 beans on. The color of the frame will never be found anywhere else in the world (which really makes it noticeable to bikers and non-bikers, take that as you will). For an aluminum frame, the thing is stiffer then a four-day-dead-hamster, and Trek's new welding almost gives me wood. The component selection is just groovy, especially with the LX cranks instead of the STX-RC's. Everybody WHINES (I had the slang term for female dogs there, but the Mother Superior server wouldn't let the review post with it there!) about the Indy XC's, but I can't see why unless you're some pro-jersey racing guy, in which case you should get free SID's anyway. Hmmm, what else? Oh, even the Icon pedals and bars are pretty damn nifty for factory brand components. Just buy the damn thing, because you'd pay at least $1500 for this package anywhere else, and most of our wives/girlfriends have a hard enough time swallowing a $850 dollar receipt from the LBS. Five plus flaming hyenas. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle Michelson
a downhiller
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike rocks!!!!!!!!! If you're purchacing a mountain bike, this is the one to get. DON'T GET ONE OF THOSE 2,000-3,000 DOLLAR BIKES WITH A NEW WEIRD FRAME.They might look strong, but they break easily. You'll have one for a few weeks, and then CRACKKK!!! as soon as you go over a bump! Getting back to the Trek 7000 98, it handles smooth, brakes stop on a dime, and the frame will never break. I give this bike five chilles. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan
a cross-country rider
from Kansas
Date Reviewed: September 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
One word, WOW! This is an awesome bike. I've had mine since just before christmas '97 and LOVE it. It has givin me NO problems. Mine was one of the first ones out, so I lucked out and got an LX crank with it instead of stx-rc. I was pleased with the LX crank but found they flexed a little more than I like, they creeked a little too. I just replaced them with powder coated RED Race Face cranks w/rings. Now the bike is even better, hard to belive! The Rockshox Indy XC is a great beginner fork. It's really needs the long travel kit though, and just a little heavier elastomers (for me). The icon sol-mate clipless pedals are a nice touch, I've been using them for about 2 months and will never go back to anything but clipless. The only other complaint is the hi-ish stem. I work at the bike shop where I bought it, and even after seeing all the bikes we didn't have when I got mine, I still feel I made the right choice. If you want a GREAT bike for the money get the Trek7000. I plan to race this bike in the coming year, and the only upgrade I'm planing is a new Manitou SXTI. This bike KICKS. Five flaming dead horses!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Jensen
a cross-country rider
from Edmonds, WA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike completely wastes the competition! It's lighter than most hardtails hundreds more, and has a good parts pick. I got mine for $700, but I couldn't get the awesome gold color. Black still looks really cool. I can't wait to get on some challenging trails with this thing! I can't get the Indy XC stiff enough, and the brake pads fade on downhills, but I could hardly care. This bike easily gets 5 flaming chili things! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beat up biker
a cross-country rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First off, I have the 95 model...the one that's purple. Every component except the stem has been upgraded to high end stuff. I agree with everyone who posts about this bike. It is truly a GREAT bike....especially if your someone who likes to really feel the trail cause this frame is stiff as hell. This is good for smooth offroad conditions and awesome on long or short uphills but on rough or downhill sections, your ass will be screaming for you to stand up off that saddle and then your knees will be screaming for you to sit your ass back down. Basically I'm trying to say this frame is VERY stiff....especially the rear end and you will feel it. I have a z2 bomber on the front so the front is good but boy does my ass and knees hurt by the end of a ride! Anyway, I got a great 3 years or so out of the frame but it's time to move on. I've started riding harder on more aggressive terain and now I'm moving up to a good XC full suspension frame. You probably think I'm NOT going to give it 5 chilies. You are wrong...it's getting 5 because it's great for what it's designed for....smooth XC riding.Did I mention this frame is stiff? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Sweet Bike!!!, I got it in black with some Manitou pro's for $750. It looks and feels great. I took it out on some hard riding and it took whatever I could dish out. I was riding an old rockhopper (aluminum) without a shock which I still have. I think the trek feels much more manuverable and powerfull than the rockhooper, but the rockhopper is more comfortable. When I have more cash I might try to put a shock on the rockhopper. Anyways, i love the trek and the manitou. I think that you can spend several hundreds of dollars more and still get less bike. For the price you seriously can't beat it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a racer
from winnipeg, manitoba, canada
Date Reviewed: August 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It's the best bikein it's price range, and the components are great! If your looking for a decent weekend racing bike you'd be crazy to pass up this deal. The bike is a quick stably bike with awesome tires. It is great under power because the Alpha ZX frame is very stiff. It's also greast if you're out crusin for chicks, the color is awesome! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clint Parker
a weekend warrior
from West York, IL
Date Reviewed: August 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is incredible!!!!
I've waited for years to get a good bike after being cursed with a huffy trasher
that nearly killed me after the chain broke..
THIS TREK IS AWESOME!!
At first I thought I really wanted a GT but since I don't have a dealer for them around here I thought I'd have to live with a brand X bike. I bought the right bike! I've had it for a few days now and put just a few miles on it but so far it is performing very well. I can tell it has awesome balance and geometry. However, the saddle is killing me and when I'm in road gear the chain grinds against the front derailer with an annoying cheap sound. Other than that all is cool after trading off the clipless pedals for a set of Odyssey Svelte comp pedals!
Also, can someone explain the breaking in period for the front suspension?5 stars! | |
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