Trek 8000 > Reviews

Advantages: Top Quality, first class frame
Disadvantages: a few cheap components

...years ago I bought a Trek 8000 mountain bike. I bought this in a sale for £1100 pounds. I did my home work and came up with the 8000 as a good all round cross country bike that would give me all I needed for a lot less than I used to pay. FRAME. My bike has to be big as I am 6'3". So I opted for the largest I could get. They come in various sizes in inches which your local supplier can advise you on, which roughly equate to Small, Medium Large ... Read review

Advantages: Lightweight, good spec, nice touches
Disadvantages: Tyres, chain wear.

Got a one year old model and i'm glad i spent that bit extra on it. The 8000, is aimed at your cross country racer. Whilst is decends pretty good (tracks well, forks work right up to their limits) it aint no downhiller heavy weight thing. This will climb back up to the top with less effort than a 2 man chair lift. The traction is there right where you need it, under your back side. The tyres they come with however, are designed for the moab ... Read review