Looking at purchasing my first road bike, I was looking at the Trek 1000 and was wondering what anyone had to say about it?
Also, has anyone had any luck buying a used bike?
Thanks!!!
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Looking at purchasing my first road bike, I was looking at the Trek 1000 and was wondering what anyone had to say about it?
Also, has anyone had any luck buying a used bike?
Thanks!!!
I've test ridden a 1000 and a 1000 wsd. Both are nice bikes. They are standard geometry and have a decent entry price for the beginner($600-700 range)and decent components to start out with. the wsd felt a little cramped to me and the 1000 felt too stretched out. But it may be perfect for you. Check out ebay or craiglist for used ones. Be sure to get fitted first. Don't buy blindly. Good Luck. Jennifer
I have a Trek 1000 and love it. What matters most is if the bike fits you and how you feel on the bike.
I own a Trek 1000, 2006.
I have put around 4,000 miles on it thus far. It's a great starter bike and will do you good.
The gearing is a little picky... and you will need to find a mechanic who knows how to find the sweet spot on the derailer...otherwise... it's pretty good.
If you can find a bike with Shimano 105's on it... that will produce smoother shifting... but if you are looking at a used inexpensive road bike to put a few miles on it weekly.... the Trek 1000 will do you just fine. How much are you going to pay for it? I wouldn't pay over $400 for a used one... just because you can find a new one for around $550 (end of year sale) to $600.
Like I said, I have ridden MANY miles on mine... and a few 70-80 miles rides. It is a great starter bike and will treat you very well. The only work I have had done on it is new brakes, new tires, and of course tweeks on the derailer.
Now, after 2 years though... and working harder than others riding better bikes... I am DROOLING for a new full carbon road bike- all Ultegra components. The wheels on my Trek 1000... well... let's just say EVERYONE flies by me on a downhill. Good little bike... but I'm ready to keep up with the big dogs. :)
a lot of people in our club have 1000's and put lots of miles on 'em. If I were going to get a road bike, that would be a contender.
Thanks for your replies! I feel like I am going at all this blindly, I hear what one sales guy tells me and I think it is gosple.
I am also going to look at a Panasomic (no idea what kind) at the end of the week for $150, owner says it has had an overhaul by a bike guru.
All of this was brought on by my decision to ride in the MS150 between Houston and Austin this April. I have wanted to do this every year and have no excuses not to anymore. I just want to ride. I can't wait! I need to do this for myself.
Yeap, what Jennifer said :)
Just for fun, take a look at the Bianchi Brava, too. That was my first road bike. :D
I'm another Trek 1000 rider. It's my first road bike (bought this past summer), and after riding hybrids since I was 9, well, what do you expect?! I like it! :)
There are some drawbacks that have been mentioned here already. As to the fit, I am riding the standard 1000, but my LBS did switch out the stem for a shorter one. The stock bike might need some modifications to truely fit, but I think that could be true for any bike.
If you have the oportunity to do so, look at other bikes as well. I and my LBS wouldn't have known I needed a shorter stem if I hadn't test ridden a few other bikes. Plus, I like my bike, but you may find a different bike is better for you.
I bought a Trek 1000 for my husband -- his first road bike! Yes, let me state the obvious, he is a man and not a woman, but I feel the same attributes apply to both genders: Good quality intro bike at a good price. If it fits you, I have a hard time believing there is a better entry bike for the money! After riding for awhile, the frame is worthy of a few upgrades; if you ride a lot, you will be ready for an entire bike upgrade -- either way, can't loose!
My first road bike was a Trek 1000, grey with yellow. Let's see, I think I bought that bike in ??1988?? Anyway, it was a great beginner road bike. I even raced it for a year or two before I upgraded and bought a better bike with better components, etc. I sold it to a friend of mine who is a casual rider and he still has it - still rides it occasionally and it still works fine!
How bout that for longevity.
This summer I bought my first road bike (Trek 1000 WSD) and love it. Although I do admittedly have bike envy of all the carbon frames of those around me...I also realize most of the people that ride in my area have been doing so for some time and knew what they really wanted out of bike.
Switching from mtn to road also came with new pedals and shoes which took some getting used to...meaning there are also a few scratches on my bike. We did the basic fitting (and anything felt incredibly different and fast compared to the knobby tired bike previously ridden), but it has taken a few months to really understand the feel/fit (change of stems, tires, handlebar angle, and 4 seats).
While I do plan to upgrade late next fall (when the 07's drop in price) I am glad I started with what I did. If you end up buying from a bike shop - I would take time to go in and talk to the sales people and find one that you feel comfortable with. I drive two hours to mine, because the one's in my area either don't know what they are doing (part of an athletic dept store) or don't offer quality customer service. Also, the shop I did end up buying from honored the sale price at another store. Besides, even if you do buy from someone else or off e-bay you are going to want a reliable place to maintain your bike (unless you can do it yourself of course).
Have fun on your ride in April.
I have about 5000 miles on my 1000. Love her to death and was a great intro bike for me. I too raced her this summer. I probably looked pretty funny with a triple standing next to those with $5000 bikes! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by spokewench
Jeni
You might want to see if any of your local shops have left over 2006 1200s. The frame is the same as the 1000, but the jump to Tiagra and 105 (r.d.) and 9 speed might be worth the extra money (and you might be able to find an 06 at close to what an 07 1000 will cost). If they don't have a 1200, it might be worth trying the Pilot 1.2.
The 1200 was my first road bike and it is a great first bike.