Trek 1.7 any good?
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Paul_Smith SRCC
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They are good value providing that is what you need. The Trek 1.7 is set up as a fast fair weather entry level sports bike; if that is what you are looking for then it is indeed a good choice.
There are other bikes equal to that as well, the Specialized Allex sport for example. In all cases with any bike simply make sure you get the right size as well as the right type of bike for the style of riding you want to do.
Paul_Smith
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There are other bikes equal to that as well, the Specialized Allex sport for example. In all cases with any bike simply make sure you get the right size as well as the right type of bike for the style of riding you want to do.
Paul_Smith
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simon74 said:
Paul_Smith SRCC
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Indeed Trek has mainly 105 where as Specialized is mostly Tiagra, in reality that will make more of a difference for polishing purposes than it will actually translate into how well the bike performs or how durable it will be, as the current 105 and Tiagra components are at the moment very close in every respect; price included.
Mind you many enjoy polishing their pride and joy and for sure 105 is a better badge that Tiagra so the Trek 1.7 does have an advantage in that respect.
Paul_Smith
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Mind you many enjoy polishing their pride and joy and for sure 105 is a better badge that Tiagra so the Trek 1.7 does have an advantage in that respect.
Paul_Smith
www.bikeplus.co.uk
simon74 said:
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i've been looking at the Trek 1.7. i would be using this for all year round cycling. no racing. i'm looking a comfortable bike too
i'm in Northern Ireland and you can only really get Trek and Giant here. is there a Giant that would be as good?
i didnt really want to go to £950 (which seems to be the price of the trek 1.7 now) but it has the shifters i wanted (little black switch on the brake)
i'm pretty new to this, any advice?
ta
i'm in Northern Ireland and you can only really get Trek and Giant here. is there a Giant that would be as good?
i didnt really want to go to £950 (which seems to be the price of the trek 1.7 now) but it has the shifters i wanted (little black switch on the brake)
i'm pretty new to this, any advice?
ta
ajb
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simon74 said:
Exactly the same as me,
I had the Caud Butler San Remo, and changed to the 2008 Trek 1.7 and I absolutly love it.
The Claud Butler now lives on the turbo.
Alan.
I was looking at those and did almost buy one as they are great. In the end I got the Allez Elite because it was more comfortable for me and I figured I could always upgrade components as and when.
On paper though the 1.7 is a perfect balance with the 105 spec and the frame etc
On paper though the 1.7 is a perfect balance with the 105 spec and the frame etc
i hate to sound like a broken record BUT........ giants defy range are meant to be ok. in the price range your looking at £800 = carbon forks+seat post with tiagra set. £950 gets you carbon frame forks and seatpost and 105 set. both have the gear switch you refer too. saying that on this forum it seems every allez owner is a happy one. as for the defys in another thread i was saying im unsure after my test ride of one but thats mainly due to changing from a heavy mountain bike to a road bike, somehting that wouldnt apply to you. Good luck with your new bike and im sure what ever you go for will put as big smile on your face.
just4fun said:
"Stuck record"
Here's another.
When you go to look at it, take your Dad's fishing scale. Weigh the bike and add on 4lb for the pedals, computer, a couple of bottes ( half full ), cages and a PRK in a seat pack.
Do my little sum. ( 1 / weight(lb) ) x 1000 = gear ( inches ).
If the bike hasn't got a gear lower than what the sum prescribes, leave it alone, because though it may look like a thoroughbred, it will climb like a carthorse.
Another source has the Trek 1.7 at 18.5 lb without pedals.
Load it up and it will be 22.5 lb ish.
The Trek glossy says 50/34 Compact and an 11 - 25 cassette.
Lowest will be an incredible 37".
The 34 x 21 is the '10% gear', so it's truly an 'Entry level SPORTS bike' like Paul said.
I'd have it with a 39 x 25 ( 42" ). Because I detest 'Compact' sets.
Load it up and it will be 22.5 lb ish.
The Trek glossy says 50/34 Compact and an 11 - 25 cassette.
Lowest will be an incredible 37".
The 34 x 21 is the '10% gear', so it's truly an 'Entry level SPORTS bike' like Paul said.
I'd have it with a 39 x 25 ( 42" ).
Because I detest 'Compact' sets.
