Trek 1000 - Best Entry-Level Road Bike!
05-01-06, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by the beef
It is not the best road bike under $700.
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05-01-06, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by the beef
Boooooo. It is not the best road bike under $700.
Seriously, it's matter of opinion. We all love our bikes - that is why we're on this forum in the first place. Tim loves his Trek 1000. I love my Fuji. You love...well, whatever it is that you love.
05-01-06, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Albany-12303
I have a mediocre Nishiki 8 speed that I spray painted orange which I spent about $700 over the past three years on repairs. First a collision -new crankset and front wheel (tiagra) , broken campy shifters - I replaced with Sora, a messed-up hub, some broken spokes, upgraded brakes - to Avid shorties, and finally repairing a broken chain. Next week I want to replace a worn middle chain ring (its worn and the new chain is clanking on it.
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Originally Posted by Nubie
Of course not. The best road bike under $700 is the Fuji Newest. Duh.
Seriously, it's matter of opinion. We all love our bikes - that is why we're on this forum in the first place. Tim loves his Trek 1000. I love my Fuji. You love...well, whatever it is that you love.
Seriously, it's matter of opinion. We all love our bikes - that is why we're on this forum in the first place. Tim loves his Trek 1000. I love my Fuji. You love...well, whatever it is that you love.
05-01-06, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What I found interesting was they didn't say why.
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05-01-06, 09:19 PM
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I've got an 05, 1000. Rode it 3000 miles last summer and plan to pile some on this summer. (even though i mainly ride MTB) I just put a set of Mavic Open Pro's with Ultegra hubs on it today. This really is a LOT of bike for the money. I spent $520 for mine brand new, last Summer. (This year's model is exactly the same, black model.)
I also threw on a new chain and cassette today. I'll be getting a lot of miles for very little $ as opposed to so many that have shelled out thousands.
I also threw on a new chain and cassette today. I'll be getting a lot of miles for very little $ as opposed to so many that have shelled out thousands.
05-01-06, 09:40 PM
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Did I hear that right? Some people buy Tiagra bikes and then put 105 labels on the components?
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
05-01-06, 09:53 PM
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Did I hear that right? Some people buy Tiagra bikes and then put 105 labels on the components?
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
05-01-06, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iamtim
The Trek 1000 won Best Entry-Level Road Bike in the Bicycling Magazine 2006 Editor's Choice awards.
I'm just saying.
I'm just saying.
Was a bit under $700 as well.
05-01-06, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by iamtim
Amen, baybee:
That one's mine, which is why I'm pimping the Trek 1000. 'Course, I upgraded some of the more entry-entry-level parts like the Alex wheels (I run Tiagra/Mavic CXP23), the 2203 front-derailleur (I run Tiagra), the brifters (again, I run Tiagra with a 9-speed drivetrain), the brakes (Tiagra yet again), and pedals (Ultegra, baybee!). But that's because I'm a tinkerer at heart, and like pulling for the underdog (the Trek 1000 takes a fair bit o' heat round these parts, heh.)
Since that picture was taken I've dropped the stem a wee bit, to test my flexibility, and eventually it'll be replaced with a closer-to-zero-degree-rise stem.
That one's mine, which is why I'm pimping the Trek 1000. 'Course, I upgraded some of the more entry-entry-level parts like the Alex wheels (I run Tiagra/Mavic CXP23), the 2203 front-derailleur (I run Tiagra), the brifters (again, I run Tiagra with a 9-speed drivetrain), the brakes (Tiagra yet again), and pedals (Ultegra, baybee!). But that's because I'm a tinkerer at heart, and like pulling for the underdog (the Trek 1000 takes a fair bit o' heat round these parts, heh.)
Since that picture was taken I've dropped the stem a wee bit, to test my flexibility, and eventually it'll be replaced with a closer-to-zero-degree-rise stem.
05-01-06, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by chroot
Did I hear that right? Some people buy Tiagra bikes and then put 105 labels on the components?
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
05-01-06, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chroot
Did I hear that right? Some people buy Tiagra bikes and then put 105 labels on the components?
Hope that cleared things up.
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05-01-06, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro
My main question for you is, why not get rid of that seat?!
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Originally Posted by chroot
Did I hear that right? Some people buy Tiagra bikes and then put 105 labels on the components?
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
Isn't that lying to a chick and saying you drive a Camry, when you really drive a Corolla? Who can you possibly impress by pretending you have Shimano's third-from-the-top components?
- Warren
And while at it, might as well take off those alexrims stickers and put some Mavics on 'em. Heck, why not go for a Cervelo decal?
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Originally Posted by mecheng
Hmmm, that's an idea. Maybe I should replace my RD Tiagra sticker with Dura-Ace? Then I'll have Sora shifters, Sora FD, and a DA RD. What a ride that'll make!
And while at it, might as well take off those alexrims stickers and put some Mavics on 'em. Heck, why not go for a Cervelo decal?
And while at it, might as well take off those alexrims stickers and put some Mavics on 'em. Heck, why not go for a Cervelo decal?
05-02-06, 02:45 AM
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Trek could at least spring for a Tiagra rear der. though. Oh wait, they did. Whoops.
05-02-06, 04:58 AM
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My Trek 1000 (2005) was pretty when it was new. Now after a year of use, either I've grown used to it or it doesn't look so pretty anymore! But still, it's a great bike for what I paid ($589).
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Originally Posted by markwebb
I got my issue of Bicycling this month. I pretty much decided not to renew and instead subscribe to Velo News. I saw that "Best $700 Bike" on cover but there was no article. No real reason why it's The Best. That's why I won't renew my subscription - that rag is all fluff no substance. Some articles on nutrition are OK but still no more than common sense - lose weight by a) reducing calolries and b) exercising. Duh.
That magazine is HORRIBLE and a total waste of time and money. Nothing of substance between the covers. I love articles detailed articles in Velo News.
That magazine is HORRIBLE and a total waste of time and money. Nothing of substance between the covers. I love articles detailed articles in Velo News.
i enjoyed this month's write-up on the Little 500, and last year's article on Marco Pantani.... after 2 years of (free) subscription those were the only thing I found useful about the mag
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Given it's availability and all-around features, I agree that it is the best entry-level bike. A lot of other bikes (like the F90) have geometry that a lot of new riders find less comfortable.
Oh, I forgot where I am, I meant Trek sux and u only like it bcuz of Lance AHAHAH
Oh, I forgot where I am, I meant Trek sux and u only like it bcuz of Lance AHAHAH
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Originally Posted by the beef
Boooooo. It is not the best road bike under $700. Doesn't it still come with toe clips? The 'Alpha SL' frame is hardly what you'd call responsive, and it isn't that light. I can think of a lot of better budget road bikes than the 1000.
05-02-06, 08:54 AM
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This makes two years in a row for the Trek 1000 being best entry level value.
So far I like mine. Got it last summer for only $499 new. At that price I have done some upgrading and plan to ride the crap out of it this summer. Later.
So far I like mine. Got it last summer for only $499 new. At that price I have done some upgrading and plan to ride the crap out of it this summer. Later.
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Originally Posted by the beef
Boooooo. It is not the best road bike under $700. Doesn't it still come with toe clips? The 'Alpha SL' frame is hardly what you'd call responsive, and it isn't that light. I can think of a lot of better budget road bikes than the 1000.
Statements like the above, stated as fact and not as opinion, are pure manure if you have nothing with which to back them up....an all to common occurrence in BF.
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