Trek1000 SL

The MSRP for this bike in 2007 was $680.00. The components were good for an low entry level bike, pretty descent for a casual rider. remember that this bike is 4 years old so you need to check for a worn cassette and chain. These will be evident if the chain skips while you are test riding it. Make sure that you test it in every gear. Also, have the seller pull the seat post out of the seat tube so that you can look down into it to see if there is any internal corrosion. If there is, it will appear as a white powdery substance in this aluminum frame. The chain and cassette can be replaced for $70 - $80 so take that into account when you talk about price. If there is corrosion, walk away.

Before you get this bike, you need to know if it is the right size for you. A bike that fits is a joy to ride but a bike that does not fit will be painful to ride for any long distance. Any bike will feel OK for a short ride around the block but when you start logging 20 mile rides or longer, the bike would be unbearable if it is not the right size for you. So,go to your Local Bike Shop and get fitted. This usually costs $100+ and should take 2 - 3 hours. There is one other alternative and that is by using an online fit calculator like competitivecyclist.comCCYOpen ↗ . There are others on line that you can use just by searching "Bicycle Fit Calculators".