yuri budilov said:Hello all
I am helping a friend (fun + fitness rider like me, not
competitive) to buy a new road bike and we were looking at
either Trek 1200 or Trek 1400, 2004 models.
Funny enough I noticed that Trek 1400 is not even sold in
USA yet it is sold in UK, Australia and elsewhere. I
wonder why?
anyhow are there any Trek 1200 or Trek 1400 riders out
there? If so - your comments on these bicycles are most
welcome. Also - do you think it is worth spending extra on
Trek 1400 over Trek 1200?
thank you in advance Yuri, Australia
I purchased a TREK 1400 only 3 days ago. I ride with the
cyclones at The Gap Bike Shop in Brisbane. I was also
interested at seeing the 1400 dissapear from the US site. It
seems they played around with the components on the 1500 a
bit, and dropped the price, then added a whole series of
ROAD COMFORT bikes to thier lineup. They are just rejigging
their line up I think.
The 1400 was exactly what I wanted. It's worth paying the
extra dollers for the 105 groupset, and the bontranger
wheels, which are much lighter and fewer spokes then those
that come with the 1200. The SORA groupset is not bad, but
not worth getting if you are even half-serious. The 1400
also has the Super Light (SL) aluminum frame, wich is
definately better then that of the 1200.
I love the 1400 - propertly fitted, it just glides. I have
Look pedals, and shimano shoes added to it, along with drink
bottle holders, pump, seat bag, spare tire & kit. Also got a
new jersey - the whole lot cost me $2600. Not bad at all
considering retail on the bike is $2400, the shoes and
pedals are worth about $300, $70 for the jersey, $20 for the
drink holders, $30 for the pump, $35 for the seat bag and
some extras.
Of course, It helps being a member of the club.
For my first ride, I took it up to Noosa, and did the
saturday ride up there. There were only 8 of us, but that
included andrew johns - one of australias top Tri-Athletes.
We rode 65k's - almost to maroochydore, and then back.
Average was 33.5 km/hr. Extremely good considering the
headwind we had at the start, the 10km's of hills we went
over - and then back again, and the small size of the pack.
The seat was not brilliantly comfortable, but it was not
bad, and I am certainly not sore now, so I think that is as
good as it gets. Often on the straight or downhill, when
everyone was drifiting, I had to use the brakes often, as my
bike would just glide right up. Not sure if it's because of
less resistance, or simply that the new bike is better oiled
- smoother. Steering is sharp but smooth, and the bike is so
light, I was able to keep up on the hills - pulling my self
up rather then pushing down on the pedals 🙂
I am getting pins and needles in my left hand. Not sure why,
but hope to work it out soon. I was getting the same on my
MTB, until I put "HORNS" on it - extended handle grips.
End of the day - Love the bike. Can't wait to get back on it
🙂
Cheers
