opinions? - Trek 1000

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Hi,

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

Fuji also has a nice entry-level road bike with Sora, STI shifters, dropbars, etc. About $459 IIRC.
They also have a $360 model, but it has downtube shifters, which practically nobody wants.

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Bikes within a price range are roughly comparable, bicycles vary widely.

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

Thanks, D

I bought Trek 1000, 2004 model, early in January 2004..... i.e. about 5 weeks ago....

Too early to tell as I have only managed to ride about 250 km on it since I bought it but early
signs are pretty good for the money.

I upgraded the tyres to the Michelin Kevlar-lined puncture resistant tyres but otherwise it is
standard Trek 1000. I even managed to fall off (my fault) and the bike ended up in a better shape
than its owner, nothing broke on either one of us, but I was badly bruised.

But I do hate the standard Trek 1000 pedals (with toe clip straps) so I took those straps off last
week and been riding "bare pedals" instead - and with better average speed too. I am most likely I
will get clip-less pedals for it soon. I suggest you stay "bare" or better go clip-less. This means
buying shoes and special pedals. On more expensive bikes you might get those included, I guess..

So do realise you are buying a pretty decent road bike but it is only an entry level bike. You get
what you pay for, in general.

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

Thanks, D

Dhanjay, I love my Trek 1000! I just bought it in mid October, however, the season ended way to
soon. As an entry level rider with limited finances it was the best bang for the buck. For the price
I paid it was an even better deal. The Shimano Sora shifter are entry level but still compatible
with the Flight Deck (computer) should you choose to buy it extra. It includes Bontrager rims and
handlebars. Also it has a stiff, lightweight frame. I don't know what else to say. Oh, just make
sure you check out all you "riding" options. Enjoy the picture!

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

Thanks, D

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On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 19:05:00 -0500, Dhananjay Adhikari <[email hidden]>

from Purdue University said:

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than the
bike shop.

At that price, you could get a really keen fixed-gear bike brand new from Bianchi. That's stylin'!
It's a more pure ride than something with gears, too.

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Dhananjay Adhikari said:

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

The place you buy it is more important than the bike itself, especially if you're new to the sport.
There are dozens (at least) of bikes virtually identical to the Trek 1000 -- drop-bar bikes with
Shimano Sora -- and they're all within a few dollars of each other. So find a dealer that will give
you the best fit and post-sale service, a dealer you'll have the best long term relationship with.

If you've been riding for years, and you know all about bikes, then, and only then, can you afford
to be ruthless about price.

Other than that, Trek has a reputation for the best warranty service in the industry, so you can't
go wrong with a Trek, Lemond, Fisher, or Klein. (They're all made by Trek).

Matt O.

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

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I bought Trek 1000, 2004 model, early in January 2004..... i.e. about 5 weeks ago....

Too early to tell as I have only managed to ride about 250 km on it since I bought it but early
signs are pretty good for the money.

I upgraded the tyres to the Michelin Kevlar-lined puncture resistant tyres but otherwise it is
standard Trek 1000. I even managed to fall off (my fault) and the bike ended up in a better shape
than its owner, nothing broke on either one of us, but I was badly bruised.

But I do hate the standard Trek 1000 pedals (with toe clip straps) so I took those straps off last
week and been riding "bare pedals" instead - and with better average speed too. I am most likely I
will get clip-less pedals for it soon. I suggest you stay "bare" or better go clip-less. This
means buying

I would disagree with this; for me, toe clips are better than nothing, though not as good as
clipless. Everybody's different, though.

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In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Hi,

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I

looked

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at a Trek 1000 and was thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering
if people on this group have some opinions on it.

I

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would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of

Trek

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1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy

it

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from rather than the bike shop.

Fuji also has a nice entry-level road bike with Sora, STI shifters, dropbars, etc. About $459
IIRC. They also have a $360 model, but it has downtube shifters, which practically nobody wants.

The Fuji Finest is a *great* bike for the money. Sora works very well, and 24 speeds is more than
enough. I had the beautiful blue/white 2002 model with 4130 butted CrMo frame/fork and mostly
Cyclone/CRP components. I recommend the bike highly. The Finest AL has an aluminum frame, and is
more than a pound lighter; but honestly, I don't think it's going to make a huge difference in
speed. The CrMo frame even has rack and fender eyelets, so you can use it as a commuter bike. How
many road bikes have that kind of versatility these days? Almost none.

For entry-level bikes, the Fuji Finest is my pick. Can't beat the price/performance.

Rocketman

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For entry-level bikes, the Fuji Finest is my pick. Can't beat the price/performance.

I finally got around to looking them up, and the two models I was referring to are the ones just
below the Finest: the Ace has Sora STI's for about $450 on my LBS's floor, and the League has D/T
shifters for about $360.

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[Dhananjay Adhikari asked about buying a Trek 1000.]

Dhananjay, I have a Trek 1000 (my commuter) and an older steel frame with a mix of 105 and Ultegra
components, and I've rode bikes with Tiagra. The Sora group on the 1000 is fine, but you may want to
spend the extra cash to get a bike with a Tiagra group (the next level up from Sora) if you can.

Shifting on Tiagra is noticably better. Shifting up on the front chainring especially is extremely
clunky with the Sora. The thumb shifters aren't a problem for me, but some people find them to be
cumbersome.

If you want to upgrade in the future, the 9-speed Tiagra is more upgradable than the 8-speed Sora.
With Sora, you can't do it piecemeal -- the 8-speed components are not at all compatible with the
9-speed world.

There's a world of difference in reliability between my (mostly) 105 bike and my Sora-equipped Trek.
I don't know how Tiagra would compare in this department.

These are engineering compromises to keep the cost low rather than real pitfalls. If the
shortcomings aren't that important to you then Sora will work just fine. Be sure to go for more than
a spin in the parking lot -- work the levers and get the feel for the bike. Keep in mind that if
something is just mildly annoying in your short test ride, that mild annoyance will be magnified
manyfold during a three-hour ride.

When I test rode my Trek 1000, for example, I noticed the front-chainring clunkiness but I thought
it'll just be a commuter, I won't be using the front derailer much, and I can compensate. (I have 3
rings, and the small ring helps on steep hills on my commute). I bike commute about 200
miles/month, and because of that stupid clunky front derailer I now wish I had gotten a Tiagra
equipped bike instead.

RFM

Hi Dhananjay, I would second the fact that fit is the first most important factor and you would get
that only in a good bike shop - so do talk to people in the area and find out about the local bike
shops and go for the one that does the fitting best.

Trek is like the IBM in road bikes - you cannot go wrong with them. i am a recent owner of a trek
2100. although i started out looking at 1500 first then looked at 2300 and finally settled for 2100.

happy riding, ravi

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[Dhananjay Adhikari asked about buying a Trek 1000.]

Dhananjay, I have a Trek 1000 (my commuter) and an older steel frame with a mix of 105 and
Ultegra components, and I've rode bikes with Tiagra. The Sora group on the 1000 is fine, but you
may want to spend the extra cash to get a bike with a Tiagra group (the next level up from Sora)
if you can.

Shifting on Tiagra is noticably better. Shifting up on the front chainring especially is extremely
clunky with the Sora. The thumb shifters aren't a problem for me, but some people find them to be
cumbersome.

If you want to upgrade in the future, the 9-speed Tiagra is more upgradable than the 8-speed Sora.
With Sora, you can't do it piecemeal -- the 8-speed components are not at all compatible with the
9-speed world.

There's a world of difference in reliability between my (mostly) 105 bike and my Sora-equipped
Trek. I don't know how Tiagra would compare in this department.

These are engineering compromises to keep the cost low rather than real pitfalls. If the
shortcomings aren't that important to you then Sora will work just fine. Be sure to go for more
than a spin in the parking lot -- work the levers and get the feel for the bike. Keep in mind that
if something is just mildly annoying in your short test ride, that mild annoyance will be
magnified manyfold during a three-hour ride.

When I test rode my Trek 1000, for example, I noticed the front-chainring clunkiness but I thought
it'll just be a commuter, I won't be using the front derailer much, and I can compensate. (I have
3 rings, and the small ring helps on steep hills on my commute). I bike commute about 200
miles/month, and because of that stupid clunky front derailer I now wish I had gotten a Tiagra
equipped bike instead.

RFM

I am told Giant is good value for a "name brand" and appear to be on par with Trek.... Check out
Giant OCR-3 for a little less money than Trek 1000.... Or OCR-2 for a little more money than
Trek 1000....

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Dhananjay Adhikari said:

I am looking for an entry level road bike to start in the sport. I looked at a Trek 1000 and was
thinking of buying it. I read some reviews on the web but was wondering if people on this group
have some opinions on it. I would appreciate it if anyone has other bike suggestions in place of
Trek 1000 [$569 at local bike shop] or suggestions on a better place to buy it from rather than
the bike shop.

The place you buy it is more important than the bike itself, especially if you're new to the
sport. There are dozens (at least) of bikes virtually identical to the Trek 1000 -- drop-bar bikes
with Shimano Sora -- and

they're

Quoted message said:

all within a few dollars of each other. So find a dealer that will give

you the

Quoted message said:

best fit and post-sale service, a dealer you'll have the best long term relationship with.

If you've been riding for years, and you know all about bikes, then, and

only

Quoted message said:

then, can you afford to be ruthless about price.

Other than that, Trek has a reputation for the best warranty service in

the

Quoted message said:

industry, so you can't go wrong with a Trek, Lemond, Fisher, or Klein.

(They're

Quoted message said:

all made by Trek).

Matt O.

toravir <[email hidden]> wrote:
: Trek is like the IBM in road bikes - you cannot go wrong with them.

might wanna continue that analogy. "You can't go wrong with IBM" never said that you were buying the
best it just meant that your failures would be more criticized if you bought something else. that
may also be true for trek.
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Yuri Budilov said:

I am told Giant is good value for a "name brand" and appear to be on par with Trek.... Check out
Giant OCR-3 for a little less money than Trek 1000.... Or OCR-2 for a little more money than Trek
1000....

I got a lot of use out of my OCR-2. It was a fairly decent bike, though I had some problems using it
as a commuter (no front fender mounts, not enough room to put a rear fender, can't fit larger
tires). But overall it was a good bike. I put a lot of miles on it and enjoyed myself immensely.

My only real hardware complaints are the shimmed seatpost creaked a lot unless I greased it
frequently, and the handlebars only lasted about 1000 miles before they started clicking.

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"Fritz M" <[email hidden]> wrote

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When I test rode my Trek 1000, for example, I noticed the front-chainring clunkiness but I thought
it'll just be a commuter, I won't be using the front derailer much, and I can compensate. (I have
3 rings, and the small ring helps on steep hills on my commute). I bike commute about 200
miles/month, and because of that stupid clunky front derailer I now wish I had gotten a Tiagra
equipped bike instead.

Put a downtube shifter on for the front, works for Lance.

Personally, I shift into the big ring around May, then down in November.

Peter Cole said:

"Fritz M" <[email hidden]> wrote

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When I test rode my Trek 1000, for example, I noticed the front-chainring clunkiness but I
thought it'll just be a commuter, I won't be using the front derailer much, and I can compensate.
(I have 3 rings, and the small ring helps on steep hills on my commute). I bike commute about 200
miles/month, and because of that stupid clunky front derailer I now wish I had gotten a Tiagra
equipped bike instead.

Put a downtube shifter on for the front, works for Lance.

Personally, I shift into the big ring around May, then down in November.

So your summer pastures are less hilly than your winter ones, eh? Always thought it was the other
way round.

-Luigi

Peter Cole said:

Put a downtube shifter on for the front, works for Lance.

I have an old bike that I still ride occasionally with downtube friction levers.

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Personally, I shift into the big ring around May, then down in November.

I forgot to mention my Sora-equipped bike has a triple ring. For a regular double chainring, Sora
probably works fine; I've never had problems shifting between the middle and big rings.

RFM