Trek 1000

[wannaduacentury]

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

[Bikingmomof3]

I have a Trek 1000 and love it. What matters most is if the bike fits you and how you feel on the bike.

[KSH]

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.

[Geonz]

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.