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Vintage Trek Catalogs

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Here you can find all the Trek catalogs from 1976 up to 1999. If you’re looking for a specific model for a specific year, you can find them further in the article.

Trek Catalogs

• Trek Catalog 1976
• Trek Catalog 1977
• Trek Catalog 1978
• Trek Catalog 1979
• Trek Catalog 1980
• Trek Catalog 1981
• Trek Catalog 1982
• Trek Catalog 1983-1
• Trek Catalog 1983-2
• Trek Catalog 1984
• Trek Catalog 1985All-Terrain
• Trek Catalog 1985Trek2000
• Trek Catalog 1985TrekRacing
• Trek Catalog 1985TrekSport
• Trek Catalog 1985TrekTouring
• Trek Catalog 1986
• Trek Catalog 1987
• Trek Catalog 1988
• Trek Catalog 1989
• Trek Catalog 1990
• Trek Catalog 1991
• Trek Catalog 1992
• Trek Catalog 1993
• Trek Catalog 1994
• Trek Catalog 1995
• Trek Catalog 1996
• Trek Catalog 1997
• Trek Catalog 1998
• Trek Catalog 1999

History and Iconic Models

Trek started out in 1975 by providing only frames. In 1976 they would supply entire bicycles.

For many people Trek is most famous for sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s U.S. Postal team during the late 90’s up to his retirement.

But Trek already pioneered the use of carbon fiber in 1989 with the Trek 5000.

It would result in the short-lived but daring design of the Y-Foil, introduced in 1998. One of the few bikes that is designated with something more than just a number.

They were also early adopters of the mountain bike craze, with the Trek 850 launched in 1983.

Their early foray in using carbon fiber would be later used with the introduction of the iconic Y33 and Y22 models. Mountain bikes with a monocoque carbon fiber frame. Although it used the suspension technique URT ( unified rear triangle ) which would turn out to be rubbish, the original design was considered iconic.

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90s Trek MTBs - Steel frames, rigid forks, 26" wheels

Full list of steel, rigid fork mountain bike models Trek made between 1990 and 1999, grouped by year, containing details on frames and main components for easy reference.

Based on riding style, build level and performance, Trek offered these in two series. The 9XX series , called Single Track , consists of a range of race, competition and performance bikes, aimed at pro riders and serious off-road enthusiasts. The 8XX series , called Antelope until 1993 and Mountain Track from 1994, covers a range of multipurpose models, from commuting and recreation to trail and light mountain biking.

1990 View catalog

Trek 990 Single Track (1990)

Trek 970 Single Track (1990)

Trek 950 Single Track (1990)

Trek 930 Single Track (1990)

Trek 850 Antelope (1990)

Trek 830 Antelope (1990)

Trek 820 Antelope (1990)

Trek 800 Antelope (1990)

1991 view catalog.

Trek 990 Single Track Competition (1991)

Trek 970 Single Track Competition (1991)

Trek 950 Single Track Performance (1991)

Trek 930 Single Track Performance (1991)

Trek 850 Antelope Performance (1991)

Trek 830 Antelope Mountain Sport (1991)

Trek 820 Antelope Trail Performance (1991)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport Trail (1991)

1992 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition (1992)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1992)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1992)

Trek 850 Antelope Performance (1992)

Trek 830 Antelope Trail Performance (1992)

Trek 820 Antelope Sport Trail (1992)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport Trail (1992)

1993 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition Race (1993)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1993)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1993)

Trek 830 Antelope Performance Trail (1993)

Trek 820 Antelope Sport Trail (1993)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport (1993)

1994 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition (1994)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 920 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 850 Mountain Track Performance (1994)

Trek 830 Mountain Track Performance Trail

Trek 820 Mountain Track Sport Trail (1994)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Sport (1994)

1995 view catalog.

Trek 990 SingleTrack ZX Series Competition (1995)

Trek 970 SingleTrack ZX Series Performance

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1995)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1995)

Trek 850 Mountain Track Sport (1995)

Trek 830 Mountain Track Sport (1995)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1995)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1995)

1996 view catalog.

Trek 990 SingleTrack ZX Series Competition (1996)

Trek 970 SingleTrack ZX Series High Performance (1996)

Trek 950 SingleTrack High Performance (1996)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1996)

Trek 850 Mountain Track XC Enthusiast (1996)

Trek 830 Mountain Track XC Enthusiast (1996)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

1997 view catalog.

Trek 930 SingleTrack XC Series Performance (1997)

Trek 850 Mountain Track XC Series Enthusiast (1997)

Trek 830 Mountain Track XC Series Enthusiast (1997)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

1998 view catalog.

Trek 920 SingleTrack Performance (1998)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Enthusiast (1998)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1998)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1998)

1999 view catalog.

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Acronym for all terrain bike.

Trek's exclusive fork design.

A tube having different wall thicknesses along its length, while its diameter remains constant.

Low alloy steel with a medium carbon content, that gets its name from the primary alloying elements, chromium and molybendium. It has an excellent strength to weight ratio and is considerably stronger, harder more durable than mild carbon steel.

Trek's exclusive fork design using taper gauge tubing and provides a blade with more elasticity for better shock absoption.

The thickness of the tube at both ends is thicker than in the centre.

Shifting system, where part of the handlebar grip rotates back and forth, clicking into each gear.

Low alloy steel that can withstand significant stress before breaking or becoming deformed. The term 'tensile' refers to the amount of stress a material can endure before failing.

Steel tubing connected with socket-like sleeves, called lugs.

Shimano's multi-condition brake system with specialized shoes, levers and cables designed for enhanced stopping power in rain, mud and snow.

A house brand for Trek during the 80s and early 90s.

Optimal Dimension; Trek's large diameter, thin wall tubing design.

Oversize; Trek's large diameter, thin wall tubing design.

Shimano's oversize hub system designed to minimize wheel flex.

Shimano's under handlebar, two-finger shift system, giving riders the ability to downshift more than one gears in one stroke.

Brake lever system that lets riders adjust braking power modulation.

Shimano Integrated Shifting. Shift mechanism indents control cable advance for quick, precise gear changes without over-shifting.

Shimano Linear Response. Friction reducing levers, cables and calipers.

Japanese steel tubing manufacturer for bicycle frames.

A tube having a maller diameter at one end and a larger diameter on the other end.

Tungsten Inert Gas welding is an arc welding process that produces the weld with a non-consumable tungsten electrode.

Trek-designed components. The higher the number ona given component, the higher its performance level.

Three different wall thicknesses along the length.

American tubing manufacturer.

Special all-terrain tubing, developed to withstand demands of off-road cycling.

A lighter weight version of the AT frame set, featuring a triple-butted down tube.

Zero Excess; Trek's guiding principle of making stronger bikes with less material.

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The Trek Y22: What Full Suspension Looked Like in 1997

Walking into a bike shop today, a row of different trail bikes may look somewhat homogeneous. If you were to travel back in time to the 1990s, that same row of bikes would look more like a hodgepodge of experiments, with radical frame designs and suspension platforms. Few mountain bikes serve as a better example of 90s experimentation than the Trek Y-Series.

This week, I had the pleasure of reviewing and testing a completely original (and very well-preserved) 1997 Trek Y22 owned by an individual here in Brevard, NC. This particular bicycle, I believe, was a size large, yet it appears smaller than every size-small bike I own. This was normal geometry for the 90s, as mountain bikes continued their gradual trajectory away from road bikes.

Upon its release, the Y-Series captured the attention of both mountain bikers and cycling journalists for obvious reasons. The Y-shaped carbon fiber frame was—distinctive, to say the least, and it garnered mixed reactions, much like a linkage fork or 36-inch-wheeled bike might today. Almost 30 years later, it still looks as strange as it did back then.

However, the Y-Series actually addressed several challenges with full suspension platforms at the time, including pedal bob, bearing fatigue, and weight. At 25 lbs (11.34 KG), you would be hard-pressed to find a lighter full suspension bike today under $8000. Back in 1997, the Y22 was $2200, which is about $4000 when you adjust for inflation.

It’s for all these reasons that I love testing older mountain bikes. An entry-level mountain bike today is vastly more capable than even the highest-end mountain bikes were in 1997. However, the experience of riding a vintage bike is never lacking in fun. The Y22 I tested was light, ‘darty’, surprisingly smooth, and shockingly capable when pointed uphill. Downhill, the ride was absolutely terrifying, thanks to 90s geometry. Thankfully, this beautiful Y22 is back with its owner now, safe from my shenanigans.

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Trek 950: Restoring Mountain Bikes from the 1990s

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Mountain bikes from the 1990s were amazing. For many of us, these were our first real bikes so there’s a sense of nostalgia that comes with these wonderful machines.

I love this bike and it’s always a work in progress. 2021 updates are over here .

Steel is real. The fact that these bikes are made of steel means they last and there are still tons of these bikes around that still have much life in them.

My favorite of all 1990s mountain bikes is the Trek 900 series. My dad owned this bike when I was a kid and I would take it out at any opportunity. The bike was amazing and still sits in my memory as something spectacular.

Build Kit for this 1990 Trek 950

Drivetrain:.

• Truvativ Power spline Bottom Bracket
• SRAM SX Power Spline Crankset
• Sram 9 Speed Chain
• Microshift 9 Speed Thumb Shifter (Initially I did run a 3x, but then I switch to a 1x and removed the front shifter)
• Cassette. I was able to modify a 9 speed cassette down to 8 speed and this fit on the original 7 speed hub. Doing this allowed me to use the 9 speed shifter. If you stick with the 7 speed, you’ll want to adjust accordingly.
• Tektro Cantilever Brakes
• Short Pull Brake Levers
• Cables and housing

Other Parts I’ve Added

• Mone Meal Replacement Bar
• Brooks B67 Saddle

Finding a Bike for Restoration

If you keep your eyes on Craigslist or Ebay, there are many opportunities to find a bike for restoration. I found this bike on Craigslist.

It’s a 1990 Trek 950. Size 21 inches.

Original owner had it listed. She’d ridden it for many years, then it was left in her garage. Still had original tires on it!!

The one downside for me with this bike is the shock. I didn’t feel like rebuilding one or adding a new one. I wanted to go back to fully rigid, however, where in the world would I match the purple.

This bike is in decent shape, but I had plans to powder coat black and start over.

Step 1: Removing Everything From Your Bike

My first step was to remove everything.

Step 2: Powder Coat the Frame and Buy a Fork

I was able to find a powder coating shop near by that did the project for $125. What a deal. Results were impressive.

Step 3: Clean Up Bike Components

A lot of dirt on these suckers after almost 30 years of riding. I replaced the chain rings just to give it a nicer look. Also, polished up the crank.

Step 4: Replace Components that Need Replacing

The most fun part of bike projects is figuring out which pieces require which size components. What’s going to fit, what can you get. How do you want this project to turn out?

On of the big changes I made was converting from the threaded fork / headset to threadless. This allowed for new fork, handlebars, stem.

I also moved over to microshift friction shifters.

Any projects you have in mind?

Let me know, would love to hear about it.

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Steel hardtail, stock except for v-brake upgrades. Where these good MTN. bikes in the day? Anyone know where to get a spec's sheet for these? Would be a backup/road training bike and appears to be in really good condition. Any info would be appreicated. Thanks,  

Nim said: Steel hardtail, stock except for v-brake upgrades. Where these good MTN. bikes in the day? Anyone know where to get a spec's sheet for these? Would be a backup/road training bike and appears to be in really good condition. Any info would be appreicated. Click to expand...

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Buy a Jetta, Get a Bike: The 1990s VW x Trek Collab

The 1996 Jetta Trek Limited Edition Sedan started under $16,000 and came with either a five speed manual or four speed automatic. The VW Trek bike came with 21 speeds and custom seat, handgrips, and special graphics: a dude on a multi-colored rocket, orbiting the VW logo, and holding…something?

Details on the bikes are a bit harder to find. The 1996 ones had a steel frame, but this one has an aluminum frame, which may be the 1997 version. The OCLV on the rocket stands for Trek’s patented carbon fiber, but it’s unlikely that there’s any of it on this bike. A few parts had been replaced in the past twenty years, including the saddle (which also would have had that rocket boy logo), but it still has the original VW hand grips.

It’s definitely in better shape than some of the Trek Edition automobiles out there: Junkyard Gem .

Update: It’s 2022, and someone is selling a never-used VW Trek bike and branded gear in NJ.

Still on the lookout for a Jetta Shepherd edition, though:

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I have a 97 jetta trek with the rack but no bike intrested in selling

Thanks for asking, but I’m planning to hold onto it for now.

I have one for sale. In Michigan. You interested?

Anybody else notice that the bike has 24 speeds?

I’m pretty sure this one has 21 speeds. Maybe VW changed the bike over the years? See also this brochure: https://lamokaledger.com/5-on-the-floor-21-on-the-roof-that-90s-vw-jetta-trek-collab/

Hi I have one of the Volkswagen bikes in excellent condition do you know about how much they would retail for online

Most asking prices I’ve seen have been in the $200-400 range.

I have a 1996 or 98 if interested email me and pleases put Trek and tulli rack in the subject line.

I have the bike and the rack and all the keys. I have an additional tulli bike mount I bought after but within a year. The rack is almost mint the bike I used but it should clean up nice. No damage I dis all preventable maintaince so everything works, yes even the origonal hex wrench is in almost or mint condition. Thanks, Jack

I have a bike for sale mint tires are great ,no dings.

Any one looking for the aluminium bike that goes with the Jetta?

Tom I also have a Jetta bike I’m willing to sell for $260 plus shipping

Super interested if you still have it. Email me and let’s do this.

I also have a all original bike only thing not original are the tubes and tires . Everything else is oem. I would sell mine if you are x still interested?

Respectfully,

Hello, I have this bike and would like to sell , looking to sell it but I’m in Ca. Open to offers . We could check the shipping cost . Thanks. John

I have the Trek- VW bike if you’re still interested.

Hello there. Do you still have the vw trek bike? Also, how much are you looking to get out of it. Thanks

I have the bike. If you’re interested.

I have 1 I’d sell in good shape someone added yellow accessories but it looks good not the yellow tires tho email me at above

tom I have the bike in mint condition and it is looking for its mate to ride ,right.the orginal tires are perfect. what say yee?

Tom, We have a bike and it needs a mate, It is in mint condition and has the ortginal tires.

Tom I have a bike that is coming up for sale It is in mint shape original tires are in great shape!!

Hello All! Anyone know a value? What a reasonable selling price is? Your input is appreciated!

Anybody else notice that the bike has 24 speeds? I paid $300 for mine. I have also bought similar bikes for $25. It’s whatever the market will bear at this point.

I still have the Jetta, and the Trek

Cool. More miles on the bike or the car?

Sorry, never got the notification on your reply. 290K on the car, and much less on the bike. It took me a while before I got into mountain biking, and after a few years on the Trek Jetta, I got a bike with suspension. Starting to think about selling the Car/bike/rack.

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I need parts for that 96 trek bike rack. I need the tire dishes with the strap. Does the rack have a model name? Can’t find parts for this thing.

I have a rack that came with the 96 Jetta , new in box. Never used it. No longer have the car and still have the bike and rack. Are you interested in the rack?

If you still have it I might be interested send email [email protected]

How much are these bikes going for? I still have my 1996 one with OEM parts, but now I have 4 others in my garage, and Im not sure if my sentimental value fits in there.

I’ve seen asking prices as high as $700, though I’d be surprised if anyone paid more than a few hundred dollars for one.

Looking for a Trek mountain bike in good condition, please anyone let me know.

Hi Kyle I have a bike,the bike ,it is is mint condition with very new like tires and it is the aluminum bike.Please call at 5085263953, Down sizing.

I have a female version trek for sale

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I have a mint Trek Jetta limited edition bike, all original, except the seat (a few tears in the vinyl). i interested, or want pictures, please reach out. 519-372-8944. Thanks

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Remember when Volkswagen and Trek Mountain Bike Had a deal for free Trek bike and rack with the Jetta in 1996.. I have the Trek Mountain Bike Limited Edition, light weight frame for sale. It is in mint condition and has been in storage as i Have downsized. It is a great ride! { here in central Illinois} Great for college student.

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I have a VW Treck Bike 90’s in Good condition Medium size Planning to sell it. Bike is in ORLANDO FL Asking $250

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Trek 1999 6000 Hardtail Bike

1999 Trek 6000, mountain bike, front suspension, Mountain Mix components, Rock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel fork

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Solid frame and good paiintjob that held up over 16 years now. Good rims - never bent one yet, and I'm a big guy and abusive to bikes. Seriously, though, I've ridden this thing on the beach and in the ocean, and even salt water can't hurt that frame. It has held up well, under a lot of abuse.

Riveted chain-ring that wore out. Seats wore out and not comfortable. Good street/trail bike, but not a serious mountain bike for hard core folks. Shifters will lock up with age, as the grease turns to rock. Just spray with WD-40, lots of it. Probably not a good choice for a cruiser bike, or hard-core off road.

We bought two of these new in 1999 on the recommendation of a friend who works at a bike shop. I think they were $498.75 each (we got hosed a bit, although they retailed for $899.99 according to Bikeopedia). They worked well for 10 years, mostly street and light trail riding. I used them to commute to work along the Potomac bike trail and occasional biking in the blue ridge. Not hard core mountain biking. The shifters stopped working and I took one apart. The grease in them hardens over time and stops the mechanism from working. It is an intricate clockwork mechanism and if you take it apart, springs will fly everywhere. I'll save you a lot of time - there is a small hole in the case, just put WD-40 into it (a LOT) until it softens the grease, and it will shift fine after that. Once I figured this out with the first shifter, fixing the the other three was easy - just keep spraying WD-40. Like a whole can of it. The grease hardens into rock, I had to replace the front chainring on mine when the teeth wore out. I realized this is a cheap bike at that point, as the chainrings are rivieted together. I ended up buying a whole new chainring and crankset, as after 12 years, the cranks were welded to the shaft, and the parts were cheap on eBay. I also bought new chains for both bikes, and new pedals. The orginal plastic toe clips were crap. No rear cassette - yet, but after 15 years, the teeth are starting to round on mine. Derailleurs have held up well! The seats finally died (literally broke off) and I replaced them with a neoprene gel set (BIkemanforU) - not too cushy, but firm. Works better than new. Also replaced shifter cables (they started to come apart from rust), tires and tubes (the latter many times). The wheels have held up really well - no bends or wobbles, which is amazing given the abuse I've handed to them. I removed the presta valves and drilled them out for schrader. Who am I kidding? I'm a paved trail rider and want to be able to use the local gas station air hose. I just don't get the point of having exotic tire valves on a bike like this. A good bike for the commuter or causal trail rider. The handlebar position is uncomfortable for those looking for more of a "cruiser" kind of bike, though. It has held up well, though! 16 years! I kind of would hate to buy a new bike, as I think I would be disappointed in the quality of bikes these days.

Built to last, good components, low maintenance and a pleasure to ride.

Nothing to mention.

I bought this bike brand new in 1999. At the time I lived in Dallas, TX, which has a fairly good variety of paved and off-road biking trails around the metro. I rode this bike almost every day for years. In the evenings I would ride on the roads around my neighborhood or on one of the many paved biking trails. Generally on Saturdays I would venture off for a 15 or 20-mile ride on one of the many off-road trails, some of which were somewhat technical and likely above my skill level but I'm confident the bike could have handled the challenge if only I were able (or willing). Overall I rode between 75 and 150 miles per week. Sundays were dedicated to my road bike but the rest of the week I generally rode my Trek 6000. Around 2002 I moved to the North side of the Kansas City metro area where biking trails are almost non-existent. After a couple years of riding through the neighborhoods I finally lost interest and put my bikes in storage for almost 8-years. We have since moved to an area South of the KC metro where access to bike trails is much more convenient so I have started riding again almost every evening. Getting on this Trek again feels like reuniting with a long lost friend. With exception to one of the shifters giving me a little problem, the bike looks great (except for a few well-deserved scratches) and rides like the day I bought it. I recently took this bike to the local Trek shop for some basic maintenance and a tire swap. When I walked through the door the mechanic commented when he seen the bike. He said the 6000 was a great bike and value-for-money, probably one of the best bikes Trek made. This bike is nearly perfect for normal all-around riding and you'll find nothing better at this price range - as I'm sure you can get these for a steal today. If you're wanting to do some serious mountain biking or puting on a lot of road miles then I would suggest looking at something designed specifically for that purpose.

withstands almost anything that you can dish out to it.

when I bought the bike it had a faulty valve in it.

This bike is great for going in a trail in the forest or up in the mountains. my favorite place to go with it is the Barr trail. It was totally up for the challenge. I am taking it back to Colorado in a few weeks and I am going to do some tougher trails.

Gears, Components, braking, fork, frame

high speed handling, the steering can sometimes have a mind of its own if you hit a really big obstacle (root/rock)

I love this bike! I have abused it worse then anyone else probably has, often riding down steep hills at around 35MPH on sidewalks in my suburban area. The shocks work great, and this bike can handle anything. I have only gotten one flat, and have put about 1500 very hard miles on it and the tires are still in good shape, in addition to the brakes. Front brakes are slightly more worn then back brakes, but both work great. I have done a lot of hard stops with the front brakes, since I am into doing front wheelies, and still have almost a year left on the pads. The biuld quality is excellent, with all name-brand components. The alumninum frame is surprisingly light and gives a fairly good ride on the rear end. The bike handles well, but not great. Upwards of 25MPH if your going to do a quick turn be ready to wrench the handle bars and pray, high speed handling isnt great. However, the handling isn't great, but for some unknown weird reason this bike is funner to drive then any other hardtail Ive ever been on. The handling is tight, and its very easy to lean into curves or do fast slaloms. In Addition, I love the wide gearing especially for such an old bike.

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Can withstand a lot of abuse. Shifters and rear deurailler are awesome. No problems with brakes.

MAD chainsuck, caused by a crappy front deurailler and the crankset.

For 550 bucks, I must say that I am totally satisfied with this bike. I can ride it for hours on end and it holds up to any abuse I can dish out on it. If you already know that you are really into off-road riding, you may as well spend more money for a better bike, but if you are just starting out in the sport (like I was when I bought the 6000), then this is definitely a good place to start. You can pretty much take it on any cross-country trails you can think of, and you can ride it nice and hard too.

*frame *rear derailleur *lightness *rear cassette *rapid fire shifters *bontrager jones tires

*bottom bracket *rock shox jett t2 *grips (when wet) *pedals *rear part is a little heavy *crank

I like the frame, and I think that any beginner who wants to start mountain biking should consider the Trek 6000. I have a lot of fun with this bike, but I had to replace the bottome bracket and the crank because I bent them both. I only weigh 150, but I was doing some big drops for a xc bike. I will soon replace the front suspension.

Norco Charger Rocky Mountain Vertex Trek 6500 Trek 7000

i like the pretty red it goes well with my biking shorts the seat smells good also

the smell of the seat after my little sis rides it the tires are to big and the seat is to big id like a bigger rear deraleur and stem to heavy but i still managed to win nationals (thanks mom!!)

if u want to be like me buy it and email me i need friends those chilis look more like flammin cocks to me but thats just me

ccm heat mbx 1000 and all kinds of 100 dollar bikes

Great Price Shocks are amazing for $520 Alluminum frame is super light for trails

rear der grips

Great bike, and great price at $520! The 2k Trek 6000 is great for off-roading and ok for on-road. The shifting is smooth. Only extra thing you need is some new grips. The frame is super light too. The shocks (Manitou Magnum) are really soft and great for off-roading! GREAT BIKE!!!!!!

GT Cannondale

Great price, LX Rear Derailer, good no name brakes, Bontrager wheels and tires. TOUGH BIKE!

This bike falls down a lot. Honest, it's not my fault.

This is one tough bike. I've only been riding for about a month now and this bike has taken the worst falls, endos and other punishmnet I've dished out. I'm very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone on a budget or as a starter bike.

Gary Fisher Tassajara Schwinn Mesa GSX

Great, Lightweight bike. Nice change from the Roc Shock to the Manitou this year.

Standard toe clips - are a deathtrap. Take them off! Brakes squeal like a pig. Rapid Fire and rear LX derailer are a little quirky - Seat is a little hard on the posterior.

I would recommend this bike- highly. I love it. Mind you, I've had it for a week only. Sure, it has its quirks - but what bike doesn't? I did a hell of a lot of research. This is a nice bike for an intermediate rider who doesn't want to break the bank. I paid $509. If you're in Tidewater VA - check out Mike @ East Coast. Going from a rigid Schwinn (pre shocks), it's like an Escort to a Cadilac! Trek has done a good job. And I had been warned to stay away from the conglomerants (Kelin Fisher Trek, et. al.) And, I too have taken a few spills - although I blame it on going from a 12 year old, 73lb, cro-mo Schwinn to a new Aluminum.

Schwinn Mesa Specialized Higher end Treks Gary Fisher GT

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