Questions about a Trek 1000

[sandra]

I get to check it out tomorrow. I'm excited. For what it's worth, it also comes with an opened, but never put on cyclocomputer. along with a saddlebag, and spare tire.

I don't really need any of that, but I won't complain.

[KnottedYet]

Sounds like quite the deal!

Ride that puppy, and if you experience Bike Love, buy it!

"Fit, function, and true love are all that matter."

[Mr. Bloom]

Sounds like quite the deal!

Yep, with all those extras, that's a heck of a deal (and it's really sounding like it wasn't riden much!

After our local tri last year, we were talking to someone we knew who got her Trek 1000 at a garage sale for $500...and we thought that was a deal!

[silver]

This sounds like a great deal! I do love my 1000. It's been a great bike! I do still ride it a good bit.

[VeloVT]

I get to check it out tomorrow. I'm excited. For what it's worth, it also comes with an opened, but never put on cyclocomputer. along with a saddlebag, and spare tire.

I don't really need any of that, but I won't complain.

Oh, but you will need all of that soon!

[Triskeliongirl]

I have several friends that ride trek 1000s. If it fits, its a great starter road bike, and at an excellent price. Heck, I know several even moderately experienced riders on them. GO FOR IT, and post pictures!!

[sandra]

Oh, but you will need all of that soon!

Well, I actually already have all of that, but I'll take it.

[Tuckervill]

I paid $500 in March for my 2006 Trek 1000 WSD. I think that's a good deal on that bike. You should be very happy with it.

Karen

[sandra]

I GOT IT!!!! It was bike love at first site. Even after she threw me onto the ground (ooops, not used to pedal straps) and bruising my hand and wrist, I was still in love.

I have never seen a "used" bike that was so unused. The chain and everything is so shiny, it doesn't look like it's had any dust on it. I believe she did only ride it once and that must have been the test drive off the showroom floor. It is perfect. I love it!!!

HAPPY DANCE!!!

[Tuckervill]

Congrats! What color is it? Have pics?

Karen

[sandra]

I do have pictures, if I can figure out how to post it. This may not have been the color I would have picked, but I sure would pick this price. The bike also came with more extras than I thought. It came with a Specialized saddle bag, a Cat Eye bike computer still in the box, an extra tube, tire levers, and Innovations Ultraflate Inflation System.

I have another question. I've almost KILLED myself twice with the pedals and straps. Is there a way to take the straps off or do I just have to change pedals. I also think I need to raise the handlebars, but I'm afraid it may have to go to the Trek dealer for that. Anybody know? (I'm sure someone does. )

Now I'll see if I can post a picture.

[KSH]

That bike looks great! You got a great deal. I sold my 2004 Trek 1000, with 4,000 miles and peeling decals for $350!

The pedals... get ones without the straps... or bite the bullet and get clipless.

I tested my Trek 1000 with those pedals. I fell in the parking lot because I couldn't get free from the straps. I left the shop with clipless pedals... never looked back.