Trek SU200
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Trek SU200
Anyone have this bike or comments about it? I am looking for a commuter/road bike. I go to and from work and do a lot of paved bike trails (up to 20 miles total). I think road bikes are too fragile for me and my riding. I am looking for a very fast bike with wider tires. I am 260 lbs so i think i want a hybrid and this one caught my eye. What do you guys think? How fast is it? Is it a good bike?
I am looking for no suspension, fast bike that can handle some urban abuse. Max $650. Could a trek 1000 handle this? Thanks
Sizes 13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5"
Frame Alpha SL Aluminum
Fork Alloy w/lowrider mounts, straight blades
Wheels
Wheels Shimano M495 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger disc rims
Tires Bontrager Satellite Plus, 26x1.5"
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano C102
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Crank SR XCC-100 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Cassette SRAM PG830 11-30, 8 speed
Pedals Alloy platform w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race Lux Basic
Seat Post Bontrager Sport
Handlebars Bontrager
Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Shimano M465, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers
I am looking for no suspension, fast bike that can handle some urban abuse. Max $650. Could a trek 1000 handle this? Thanks
Sizes 13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5"
Frame Alpha SL Aluminum
Fork Alloy w/lowrider mounts, straight blades
Wheels
Wheels Shimano M495 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger disc rims
Tires Bontrager Satellite Plus, 26x1.5"
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano C102
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Crank SR XCC-100 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Cassette SRAM PG830 11-30, 8 speed
Pedals Alloy platform w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race Lux Basic
Seat Post Bontrager Sport
Handlebars Bontrager
Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Shimano M465, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers
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I have the SU100 (without the disc brakes,) and I love it, absolutely the best bike purchase I've made in years. I got it for $400, and upgraded the saddle to a Brooks, the bars to trekking bars, and added a rack. The stock tires are extremely tough and good for light trail use. I use it %100 on road for commuting to work and school, so I put on some 26x1.25 tires and some fenders, so the bike is pretty fast. With lights and all the other extras I added, the bike is still well under $600, for "Clydesdales" like us, I would highly recommend this bike.
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Thanks for the responses. I am still up in the air about the su200. Are there any other fast bikes with flat bars?
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I own a Trek Su200, and love it. But the big difference between it and most other road bikes is the wheel size. The trek has a mountainbike wheel size (26"), most others have road bike wheels (700c). Other bikes to look at with 26" are Bianchi Sparta, Kona Smoke, Marin Novato, or perhaps just a mountainbike with light supension and put on slicks. The other end includes The Trek FX series, Kona Dew, Marin commuter series, Jamis Coda and such. The Trek SU200 is a good pick, but just check out your options.
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How about a Novara Big Buzz (700c) or Buzz (26"). My '03 Big Buzz is NOT A COMFORT BIKE and pretty rugged.
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I toured 1700 miles on an SU200 this summer, and it was good. But for my commuter I bought an SU100. It was easier to find a rack without the disk brakes of the 200, plus it was cheaper and I like the flat silver color of the 100 better. Also, the 2007 Su100 and 200 come with super nice leather saddles -- way better than the cheapo one they came with in 2006.
I recommend it to you if you really want the disk brakes, but if not the SU100 is just as good.
I recommend it to you if you really want the disk brakes, but if not the SU100 is just as good.
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You might want to look at a Scott Sub 30 https://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=9788
I bought one earlier this year and think it's a great bike.
I bought one earlier this year and think it's a great bike.