Advantages: fast, light, high spec for cheap price Disadvantages: None
...there I saw it…… The Trek 1200 in black and red.
I knew the Trek name and knew that they were generally a good, quality brand. That was it though.
The price was £799 which was way over my budget, but because it was a 2006 model I could have something knocked off it. The bike was described as 'shop soiled' since it had fallen over and had a tiny scratch on the frame. If the bloke hadn't told me this I would never have noticed it despite looking ... ...grin on my face.
Trek History
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Trek is an American company which was started in 1976 in a barn in Waterloo, Wisconsin. By 1980 the company had outgrown it's original factory and moved to new premises. The owners decided to keep the company in its 'home town' of Waterloo.
In 1982 Trek started producing road racing bikes and the 750/050 series was born.
Trek became global in 1989 and the first overseas subsidiaries were formed in ...
yackers1 06.10.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Trek 1200
Advantages: All rounder and easy upgradable components. Disadvantages: Trek - Attracted to Theives - keep the bike safe.
I bought this bike a year ago from a triathalete who had taken part in numerous long distance races. The built quality is pretty impressive and is designed to last. Unlike other mass produced bikes the difference is pretty noticable. The bike is not that heavy and felt almost too light whislt riding on smooth roads. As you pick up the speed it sometimes feels as your flyin through air. My particular model was pretty moded. Custom straddle, lighter ... ...with xenon levers and shimano tiagra brakes. I also had aero bars fitted which created sleek and comfortable ride. This is a nice bike for someone who wants to test out riding on the road or racing in small races. On the other hand it can be upgradeable as the frame is pretty decent with cabon forks and superlight aluminium. ...
naeem_f1 21.06.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Trek 1200