Bontrager 1999 B1

Advantages: fast, light, high spec for cheap price
Disadvantages: None

...racing bikes and the 750/050 series was born. Trek became global in 1989 and the first overseas subsidiaries were formed in Great Britain and Germany. By 2005 Trek had the largest dealer base with the bikes being available in 90 different countries. At that time Trek had 10 subsidiaries and over 70 distributors. Arguably, it was the 'great' Lance Armstrong who raised the profile of the Trek brand within the road racing community. In 1997 Lance Armstrong was dropped from his European cycling team after being diagnosed with cancer. What a mistake that was…. Lance Armstrong joined forces with Trek and In 1999 became the first American on an American bike riding for the American team to win the Tour De France. Lance's popularity was so great that the bike developed for the American team, the OCLV carbon 5200, became the biggest... Read review

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Advantages: Great Price, Great Components, Super Reliability
Disadvantages: None whatsoever

...the bike up fine and so far (1 week later) there have been no mechanical issues from it arriving. This is actually unusual for bikes as the transportation can knock the gear mechanism out of line easily, which means quite a lot of fiddling with allen keys and screw drivers to correct. The bike arrived as is normal with no pedals so rather than put my old pedals on from my other bike I opted to buy some new Look PP27 pedals which weigh in at 360g for the pair. I also opted for an Bontrager Race X Lite saddle as an upgrade - of course saddle selection is a very personal choice because comfort is paramount when you get on a great bike like this - you'll find yourself wanting to cycle longer and further than before!! After 15 minutes of inflating the tyres and setting the bike to my exact measurements i was ready to go.. The first difference i... Read review

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Advantages: Good price, Good looking frame, Smooth disc brakes
Disadvantages: Front Suspension Fork is very poor, esp for off road use

.../cycling to work when everyone else sees sense! Right down to the specs of the bike, here they are Frame: Trek Alpha SL aluminium Forks: RST Gila T7 80mm travel with adjustable preload Gears: Shimano FD-C050 front and Shimano Alivio rear derailleurs Shifters: Shimano EF50 Chainset: SR CW7-XCT-T102 with 42s/34s/24s tooth chainrings Brakes: Tektro 845AL Wheels: Bontrager Camino rims built on Joytech front and Shimano RM60-8 rear hubs Bontrager Connection Trail Handlebars: Bontrager Crowbar Sport Stem: Bontrager Sport 25d Saddle: Bontrager Select ATB Seatpost: Bontrager Sport mm The only real downfall of the 4300 is the front suspension forks, these are of poor quality, if used in only moderate off road, its destined to break, I checked out forums before I purchased the bike, there were people who... Read review

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