Trek Frame – Cheap Trek Bikes and Frames

Avraham asked:


Hello everyone,

I've still yet to find a bike for my springtime and summertime riding, but perhaps this bike, the Trek vrx 300, is just the bike I'm looking for. I hope. I can't speak for the owner or the condition of the bike, pictures are pending.

Here's what's posted about the bike so far:

very nice downhill mountain bike. paid 2300$ . longtravel judys triple crown shocks. avid shifters bontrager oversized rims full suspension frame fox racing shok under seat. aluminum frame very light

And in a followup, he writes:

it has oversized frame longtravel manitous triple crown shocks .9 cogs on back rim.

Additionally, he's asking $600.00 for the bike, a princely sum for a poor pauper like me! So, I'm bringing before you this question, is the bike worth it's pricetag (used, of course)?

Thanks so much,

Av

PS. I'll keep this question open for a few days, as I know that he and others in my area snipe questions here on yahoo answers.

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Jeffchina asked:


I have an option to buy a 10 year old but well cared for cromoly framed Marin mtb with upgraded wheels and brakes and front suspension, or a brand new lower end Trek also hardtail but aluminum frame. There is also a Devinci hardtail aluminum frame for about 100 dollars more. Which should I choose?

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EpicRacer asked:


i have a comfort bike frame (Trek 7300) that i bought by accident because it was misrepresented as a mtb. my friend has a bunch of extra parts (taken from a Schwinn) laying around. i can probably buy all the parts i need off of him for about $75. if i build up the bike, do you think i can sell it and make a profit off of it?

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Dinosaur asked:


TREK-steel frame
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/kids/

Schwinn- aluminum frame
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=736
I like the coaster brake because I don't prefer the hand brakes yet for him. Are there any other brand names that I forgot about? Trek, Schwinn...?

Also, is aluminum better than steel or vice versa?

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kisscycles1 asked:


Trek cant help (no acutal bikes near the tech help desk!) - having tried a 31.6mm post that is to slack it suggests a 31.8 is the part. For the clamp i have no idea except a 34.9mm is to small. Before buy new i want to be sure I have the right size. thanks and safe riding

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kidcodell asked:


i have this trek frame that i was given by my brothers friend and all it was was the frame and part of the 3 peice crank.the problem is is that we dont know the size of trek forks.if any one can help plz tell me the size that trek forks very in.also i scraped off the name on the frame and all i could find that i didnt crape off was tr 30 if any frok sizes math that some how plz tell me and list it.TY!!(also dont tell me to go buy a new bike)

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Jordin<3 asked:


I'm think about getting a new bike and I'm interested in getting the Trek Womens Specific Design Steel Framed Hardtail 820.
Where can I purchase one in Toronto, Oakville, Missasauga, or Hamilton and if they have a website can you five me the link? If not please can you give me the store name and Adress.

Thanks in Advance!

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bbdunga asked:


it has a carbon fork and seat stay

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Valo asked:


Theres this trek aluminum 7000 but i want to put a bmx crank, handle bars, and fork.
Is this possible?
because I like the trek frame but I like the bmx parts
right now im trying to decide whether to buy it off craigslist help?

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uppercanadagolfer asked:


I am 5'11"" tall and measured my inseam to be between 34 and 34.5 inches. I think this puts me between a 56cm and 58cm frame according to my calculations. I am trying to choose between a 2008 Trek 2.1 ( 56cm frame ) and 2008 Trek Pilot 2.1 ( 58cm frame ). The Pilot is supposed to have a more "comfort"-fitting geometry, but the frame may be a tad big. I honestly can't tell as this would be my first road bike. The Pilot has upgraded components with Shimano 105 ( front derailer and brakes ) and Shimano Ultegra rear derailer. The regular 2.1 has 105 rear derailer and Tiagra front, and Tiagra brakes. Though I am told, and it appears to be accurate, that the 2008 Tiagra brakes are the equivalent to the prior year Shimano 105.

I am not a racer. Other than taking both bikes out for a long ride, what else should I be considering? I've tried them both out in the "fitting" machine and find the difference marginal. Just don't want to be disappointed either way. I was told the 56cm is a better fit but that the 58cm frame could work - but is at the limit of a good fit.

Only about a $240 difference between the two bikes ( $1,150 vs $1,390 ).

Any input would be appreciated.

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