Well equipped for price and easy to maintain but not as good as later models
Written: May 10 '04
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Pros: Robust, reasonably priced, easy to maintain, brand, good level of specification at budget.
Cons: Later models better specified, no clipless pedals, needs better brakes.
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| nivagh's Full Review: Trek 1200 |
I have a Trek 1200 that was purchased for training and commuting, benefitting from a reduction in price as it wasn't the most up-to-date model. It's a nice light bike (mine is a 52cm frame), easy to work on, and robust, but it does not have the refinements that later versions have, in particular carbon forks, which let it down a little.
That said, it is not difficult to work on a bicycle and swap parts out to adapt it to your own preferences, so if you can find one of these bikes in a shop, it should represent good value for money.
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Pros: Robust frame and forks (Trek Custom Aluminium), reliable STI / Shimano Tiagra gear system, tough paintwork, inconspicuous bike (i.e. not as likely to attract the attention of thieves!), easy to maintain and work on, ready source of replacement parts, wide network of dealerships, recognised brand. Down in price as now surpassed by later models.
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Cons: Not as well specified as later models - no carbon fork, Shimano Tiagra shifters and wheels. Would consider upgrading brakes for improved stopping. Pedals provided but not clipless.
Recommended:
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