Questions about a Trek 1000

[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.

[sandra]

For now I'm calling her Helen. Helen Wheels because she has nearly killed me today. I need to make a few adjustments, but I think it is a great bike for the price I paid. It's hard to believe it was used. It's just like new.

[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.

[sandra]

I think the only miles on this bike are from the showroom floor, to the test drive and to her car. She said she rode it once.

I fell in the parking lot too and I'm OLD!!! You should see the palm of my hand, not to how my wrist feels and my hip! Those pedals have to go. For now I think I just want regular pedals.

Can I raise the handlebars or is that something the Trek dealer has to do?

[Skierchickie]

She's a beauty, Sandra! And whatta deal!

It looks like the bars are as high as they will go, with that stem but you can get one that angles up more. It may be good to go to the dealer, and let them help figure out what you need. Also, I think you can remove the toeclips (the old ones used to attach to the pedal with screws, and the strap just pulls out), but then you'd just be left with platforms. Clipless are great, once you get the hang of it, but it's one of those preference things.

Congrats, and have fun!

[Triskeliongirl]

To get the bars higher you need to buy a stem with more rise. Any LBS can help you, not just a trek dealer. I LOVE the color! enjoy her!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Bloom]

I don't tend to get excited about paint jobs (although Silver does), but that is one cool paint job!

[silver]

Looks like to me that you could flip the stem to raise the handlebars and also I would advise tilting the handlebars up so that the top is horizontal (I put a little level on the part that extends toward the shifters). Look at pictures of the tour bikes, that's how most of them have their handlebars.

Definately get clipless pedals and bike shoes, nashbar is having a big sale as is performance.

She's a beautiful bike....and SILVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sandra]

please explain flip the stem. We did roll the bars back toward me a little bit and that helped a lot.

[short cut sally]

Sandra, what a great bike..oh my, can see why you fell in love with Helen. Great price too. Some stems can be flipped around to give you either a little higher raise or to lower them. My last stem was that way, which still wasn't enough for me, so I am waiting at the shop for another one with a different angle to come in (higher raise). My bike is a Fuji, purchased at a Fuji dealer and am putting on a Trek stem from the Trek dealer. In fact, the stem on now is a Bontrager, the Trek dealer was more than glad to accomodate me, he knew I needed my problem fixed and we are working on another stem. My stem wasn't cheap, but to relieve a back ache, it was worth it. And he's taking this one back in on trade, so he's willing to work and accomodate me too. Enjoy your bike..you will have lots of fun on her.

[Tri Girl]

Sandra- she sure is a pretty bike!!! I'm so glad you got her (and what a steal!).
Here's to many happy miles together!!!

[sandra]

SILVER!!! Is your bike Silver? Was your old Trek 1000 just like mine?

I'll have to get accustomed and skilled at riding this bike before I'll be ready for a better bike. This one could glide right out from me now.

[RolliePollie]

Wow - the bike looks GREAT!

Definitely take the clips and straps off! I almost killed myself with them as well. Like Skiierchickie said, you should be able to just pull the straps off and remove the cages by undoing them with a small wrench. I got mine off no problem. I rode around with just the platform pedals for a couple of months until I was feeling pretty comfortable on the bike, then I switched to clipless.

Enjoy the bike...you got a great deal!

[sandra]

I posted this in another section, but I can't find how to get the straps off! They have reflectors on top of them and there must be screws under the reflectors that hold the straps on. I can't figure out how to get to the reflectors off to get to the screws. I can't see any screw heads.

[Pedal Wench]

Oh - you can also take off the straps and still leave the toe clips on. They'll be safer for you to use, and you'll still get a little benefit from having the clips on.