What do you think of Trek bikes?

[Blueegg]

Hey guys. Looking to get a mountain bike and I've always had the Trek brand imprinted in my mind for some reason. Must be damned good marketing or subliminal advertising going on there. Nope, I'm not an Armstrong fan and I didn't even know he rode one. LOL.

 

Just wanted to gauge what the general populace thinks of this brand. Whether or not you're into biking, I'd like to see your views.

[Shorty]

from my basic knowledge of bikes...trek is quite a gd brand.some of the bikes r very light.i've came across 1 where u can lift using only 3 fingers.but of cos the expensive one la.

 

10 yrs ago when i was a bit into biking...trek, cannondale, klein...dis 3 r among the ones to b seriously considered.but...dunno if now got better bikes.

[Headshok]

Hey guys. Looking to get a mountain bike and I've always had the Trek brand imprinted in my mind for some reason. Must be damned good marketing or subliminal advertising going on there. Nope, I'm not an Armstrong fan and I didn't even know he rode one. LOL.

 

Just wanted to gauge what the general populace thinks of this brand. Whether or not you're into biking, I'd like to see your views.

 

Used to cycle a long time back

 

not a fan of trek bikes lah. hahaha

 

so i vote don like.. hahaha..

 

cheers

[inlinesix]

Trek is juz like Giant of Taiwan. Most of their bikes are made in Taiwan except hi end OCLV carbon bike.

[Beei]

I would prefer other brands.. GT Avalanche, Giant XTC Team and Specialized Rockhopper for a hardtail.

 

Maybe you can go www.mtbr.com to see some of the reviews..

 

FYI, most bicycles are either made in Taiwan or China nowaday.. Mid end to high end are made in Taiwan. Low end to mid end are made in China..

Edited June 10, 2009 by Beei

[Genes]

never showcase ur tikit to ride?

or ur fave pink strida

[Seaweed]

i got a scott for my once in a bluemoon trip to east coast park...it is not bad...trek I am not so sure....but the brand sure have been around for a long time already....

[Turbonetics]

its not cheap.

but worth the money if you are into cycling.

if not just buy Urata can already.

[Nerdyfrog]

If you may, there is an alternative brand. Jamis, you can give Hup Leong (Chinatown) a call, no obligation. They are somewhat the go to people for mountain bikes in sg scene.

 

And its not that expensive.

 

Go to www.togoparts.com to read up more.

[inlinesix]

never showcase ur tikit to ride?

or ur fave pink strida

TS talks about Trek. How to talk Tikit or Strida

 

[Dafansu]

cannondale

[Blueegg]

Thanks for the responses guys. To be honest, I don't see many Treks on the roads. I may see one out of twenty branded MTBs which may be a Trek. Just don't understand why they're priced so high.

[macrosszero]

Almost all of the Treks you see were made in Taiwan, except for a few of the top end OCLV bikes that were still made in USA. I'm not sure if things have changed since then.

[Potheader]

treks are SERIOUSLY overpriced. buy only if you like the brand and if you have the extra cash.

 

if not, go for other brands. i am better with roadie/tri bikes, but i am in consensus with nerdyfrog, go to hup leong to enquire. those guys are good.

[Eyke]

treks are SERIOUSLY overpriced

 

isn't Cannondale priced higher?

 

OT: used to lust after Merlin, Litespeed titanium frame, but so expensive to me as good as unobtainium.

Edited June 10, 2009 by Eyke

[Genes]

Sometimes he doesn't know what he wants yet. You might be the one to just give him a nudge in the right direction? Options never hurt, do they? Well, not to me at least

[Genes]

Used to get confused over Marin and Merlin. Blur Eff was me.

[Nicz]

Don't even bother calling Hup Leong. They NEVER answer the phone...