Are TREK bikes worth their prices?

Answer 1

Yes, they certainly are.

I have never cared for the brand much, but they are very competent with a superbly balanced fit. Many Trek are lower priced, lighter weight, and perform far better than others of their price range. Do compare.

Compare a $50 difference between Giant OCR and Trek 1000 road bikes.
Both are about equal on speed.
The Giant rides very hard, steers poorly, fits badly, and rattles; but, the Trek rides smooth, steers divine, is lighter weight and is quite comfortable.

Now, that's a whopping good $50 difference!
(The Trek was better)

But, it all depends on fit! That, and plenty of test drives will determine what bike you should get. One bike will "stand out" to you after you've done enough test driving. Until then, just keep test driving. ;)

Some people will like the long overreach of a Scott, some people will find a pretty Schwinn to go a third faster that a sportier looking bike, and some people have an easy time on a Specialized. I think I listed long reach, short reach, modern reach all in order there. ;)

As far as prices go, most drivetrains, frames and rider cockpits are competent--if you're shopping at a bike store. The major differences in price ranges are good wheels (my fav is Rol) and all-alloy cranksets. Good wheels cause a fast sprint and an easy hill climb. All-alloy cranksets are merely more efficient because there's no steel-on-steel grinding from the chain.

Other differences between similar bikes with vastly different prices are only very minor, and these differences are usually less expensive when purchased seperately from the bike.

But, yes, the Trek is worth its price. Reliable, performing, and comfortable is a very good combination.

A last note, ignore the size of your pants. That is to say that standover height, which worked well to fit traditional bikes, is no longer valid unless you are shopping for 20 year old bikes. Instead, go by reach. Ribcage to palm center, of an outstretched arm, is your reach. The bike's reach is handlebar pipe center to seatpost pipe center (hold ruler paralell to the floor). Now, of course you should choose a bike that is within (or less than) your reach instead of a slow overreach. There ya go!
Time for some test drives. Pack a yardstick! ;)

Answer 2

Yes, they are. I have a Trek 930 mountain bike that I've owned for about 13 years and it's still going strong, and serves as a reliable backup.

But that doesn't mean a Trek is/isn't the right bike for you. You should visit as many bike shops in your area as you can, and test ride as many different brands/models that are in your price range. The bike shop employees will make sure the bikes are set up to fit you. You'll find that you'll keep coming back to a certain bike, and that will be the bike for you. It might be a Trek, it might be some other brand.

P.S. Stay out of my damn dreams, Freddie!

Answer 3

I would have too say yes. They have been proven on the tour by the USPS and now Discovery Teams. I think if you look around you'll find more Treks on the road than any other type of bike.
From my personal experience and I've own a Trek 2100 bought new in 1991 and a 5200 bought new in 1995 and neither have ever let me down, both have been excellent bikes.

Answer 4

The fit of a bicycle is more important than price. When I purchased my last mountain bike, I test rode several different brands. It just so happened that the Trek frame fit my body best. Even though it was a little more expensive, it was worth it.

Answer 5

The fact that the frame is from a road bike doesn't make this one a road bike at all. Its been modified from its original components into a single speed. A single speed is not a road bike because there are no speeds or gears other than the one it was set up with. As far as using it as a road bike, if you live somewhere where the roads are flat it may suit your purpose. If you don't, it won't be suitable at all because when you come to any reasonable hill you'll be walking beside it not riding on it. Road bikes have numerous speeds because that's what's required if you're riding on roads as they have uphills as well as flats and downhills. A single speed won't make the grade so to speak.... I doubt that its worth the price as it is, and certainly not if you're wanting an actual road bike.

Answer 6

I have two Treks and really like both of them. I tested other brands but went with the Trek both times. As the others have said, fit is most important, but if all else is equal, I like Trek.

Answer 7

From some one who doesn't own a Trek, Yes.

They ($500 plus) are made in the US.
They are usually on the cutting edge.
Their retailers are usually very educated.
They usually hold their value better than other bikes.

(i have 3 custom built Land Sharks)

Answer 8

yep, then again, like the other guy said, fit matters most

Answer 9

I would love one!!! ! My friend has one and he thinks it is!

Answer 10

yes. because its made of steel