Trek 2200

Advantages: Good re-introduction to road bikes
Disadvantages: expense and pedals

...is available for about the same price, but I reckoned it might overcomplicate things for me - so mine's a double thanks. The shifters on the handle bars look like the standard brake pulls I had 30 years ago. Now, very cleverly, they also incorporate the gear shifters too. On this entry level road bike from Trek, the system is less complex and refined than on the bikes further up the scale. It is a Shimano 2200 STI system. It means that a quick flick of the hand gives an easier gear, while a click of a thumb on the little black lever, gives a harder gear. The draw back of this particular shifter is that those who ride with hands right down on the drop of the handle bars, could have a job stretching their thumbs to those levers. There are two carbon sections to the bike - the seat post and the front forks. These create extra lightness since carbon... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Relativly light,great frame,strong wheels
Disadvantages: Judy TT front fork is a joke.

...I recently recieved this bike as a direct replacement for my trusty Trek 4300,which,due to upgrading to disks,proved too much of a temptation,and was stolen just before Christmas. My 4500 has subsequently recieved little use,but I can say that the front fork is almost immpossible to depress,unless your a desperate dan lookalike.It is a likely candidate for upgrade ASAP. Otherwise,however the components are well put together and the frame is light and very strong.Thank goodness they have seen sense and incorporated universal disk mounts on the rear. I have already ordered disks to effect a brake upgrade,although strictly speeaking,the Avid single digit V brakes are more than adequate The Deore shifters are very light,and make gear changes a pleasure.I'll also need to change the tyres as they are for off road stuff,and at present... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Practically unbreakable
Disadvantages: Suspension needs improving

...The trek 3700 is a great bike as it lasts for years and years without anything going wrong with it. I got mine about 3 years ago and it still hasn't broken, even though i use it everyday! The forks have taken a real beating over the years as i do downhill biking quite a lot and many of my friends have snapped their forks within half the time i've had my trek. The suspension at the front is stiff at first but it soon loosens up and this provides a much more comfortable ride and if you're not bouncing about so much, it's easier to concentrate on the trail. But the suspension also brings about the first problem with the trek as it lacks rear suspension. This makes the ride much less comfortable and therefore enjoyable for someone who would only use it for cycling in urban areas. This is just about the only fault i can find with the trek so... Read review

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