Are Trek bikes.... Nice?

thebouldwhacker

Bit of a Friday thread, I own two so I'm not knocking Trek but let's face it they are hardly a focus of euroness. I remember them being described as akin to The Ford Mondeo of the cycling world...
Whata ya think are they nice?

Dermot Illogical

Fugly. Anyone who owns one has no taste. Off the bus!!

Cee-Jay-Cee

While I know they're very good bikes, I hate them. Absolutely everyone and their dog owns and rides one around me. I was offered a madone 4.? about 6 months ago for very little money by a mate who was emigrating to australa but I turned it down as I just didn't want to be another Trek owner. Silly but what the hell...

ZiabR

I love Trek bikes! I have another one at the moment and think they are quite comfortable to ride. You sit slightly higher on them than some other bikes which I find better for long distance.

ZiabR

CJC999 wrote: »

While I know they're very good bikes, I hate them. Absolutely everyone and their dog owns and rides one around me. I was offered a madone 4.? about 6 months ago for very little money by a mate who was emigrating to australa but I turned it down as I just didn't want to be another Trek owner. Silly but what the hell...

Yes... that was silly.

dave_o_brien

logik wrote: »

I love Trek bikes! I have another one at the moment and think they are quite comfortable to ride. You sit slightly higher on them than some other bikes which I find better for long distance.

They are excellent bikes alright, but the question was whether or not they're nice.

I can't think of a single Trek I've lusted after.

ZiabR

dave_o_brien wrote: »

They are excellent bikes alright, but the question was whether or not they're nice.

I can't think of a single Trek I've lusted after.

I think there are some lovely looking bikes under this:

http://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en/bikes/road/performance_race/

Darkglasses

Briefly owned a trek 1000. Can't exactly say why but I hated it. Just seemed to be constructed and designed with no joy. Thought the geometry was appalling and the welding/joining was very shoddy.

That said, I own 2 giants, so what do I know.

dave_o_brien

logik wrote: »

I think there are some lovely looking bikes under this:

http://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en/bikes/road/performance_race/

There are some impressive machines. The Domane is one of the most intelligently thought through bikes I can think of recently. It didn't make my heart flutter when I first saw it though.

Jawgap

This guy seems quite happy with his.......

happytramp

I'd say they're more like Volvo's

Brian?

logik wrote: »

I think there are some lovely looking bikes under this:

http://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en/bikes/road/performance_race/

They're all fairly bland in fairness.

I know we're out on the edge, but we're still European so we should hold ourselves to a higher standard than this.

kayaksurfbum

They are AMAZING.



(I bought a Madone two weeks ago!)

easygoing39

I hate them,as said,bland as hell.Plus they stuck with that lieing,bullying,cheating pox till the bitter end!!!

ZiabR

easygoing39 wrote: »

I hate them,as said,bland as hell.Plus they stuck with that lieing,bullying,cheating pox till the bitter end!!!

Steady on!

rollingscone

I'm afraid I'm also racist against Felt...

disco1

The new madones with rear brake under stays looks great.

mirrormatrix

Nice, sure. Good value? Not so much

Roger Hassenforder

logik wrote: »

I think there are some lovely looking bikes under this:

http://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en/bikes/road/performance_race/

That link is broke; they're all mingers...

ROK ON

Its not Nice, its Madone.

Its closeby so easy enough to make a mistake.


Sorry - I couldnt resist.

Seaneh

All the main US brands with the exception of maybe Kona are fugly.

I own a specialized and while its a great bike to ride and I love it, its a horrid looking yoke.

MRJ

I have a Felt AR5, I think its a good looking bike

Raam

I don't like Trek mostly, but there are a few good looking Madones around. Someone posted a nice Discovery version in the Images of Beauty a while ago.
Frame like this I think...



Some of the ones that Alberto was riding a while back were nice too.





Leopard Trek nice also.



I've never really liked any other models, not that I can think of anyway.

But at the end of it, they are all Trek. So, no, I wouldn't. Not even with yours.

happytramp

Agree with above. Trek, Giant, Specialized are all mass market, reliable and for the most part quality machines. They are not sexy though.

ThisRegard

It finally happened, the motoring forum mentality has got a foothold.

happytramp

Honestly, I've no problem with Treks. Some of my best friends have Treks.

grouchyman

I have one - a Trek 1.2 first road bike I've ever owned and I like it.

Idleater

I remember thinking the y bikes were interesting when I first got into MTB... erm ... a few years ago

Seaneh

Idleater wrote: »

I remember thinking the y bikes were interesting when I first got into MTB... erm ... a few years ago

I always thought the Y Frame treks, especially the carbon ones, were disgusting.

That said, I used to think the Intense M1, Sunn DH and Orange Patriot frames looked "cool" where as now I look back and want to puke.

Seweryn

Idleater wrote: »

I remember thinking the y bikes were interesting when I first got into MTB... erm ... a few years ago

Imagine drinking from that bottle after a spin off road .

lizzylad84

Raam wrote: »

Some of the ones that Alberto was riding a while back were nice too.



i LOVE that frame and colour scheme on Contadors trek.
also have a soft spot for Cancellaras trek from his paris roubaix victory this year.

L'Enfer du Nord

I've never owned one but I think the FX hybrids are very good if you are going down the sporty hybrid route. I rented a 7.3 for a week in France and my dad also owns one.

I also think their mountain bikes are pretty good.

givusapush

Happy enough with my domane.not da prettiest but comfy as hell

XtotheZ

serious frames, awful everything else imo

Mycroft H

happytramp wrote: »

I'd say they're more like Volvo's

Ahhh now, at least volvos are a little bit different and not afraid to be different.

Trek are a bit like the Toyota corolla of the car world. Bland but does the job.

Mint Sauce

Jeuz lads, and there was me looking to buy one.

Just as well I dont subscribe to this 'not be being euro' sh!te.

:P

<runs and hides>

ZiabR

ThisRegard wrote: »

It finally happened, the motoring forum mentality has got a foothold.

That's my thinking too. If it performs well and is fit for purpose, then ride it.

ZiabR

lizzylad84 wrote: »

Raam wrote: »

Some of the ones that Alberto was riding a while back were nice too.



i LOVE that frame and colour scheme on Contadors trek.
also have a soft spot for Cancellaras trek from his paris roubaix victory this year.

Beautiful looking alright, but hey if most people don't like it, I will happily ride it

Raam

ThisRegard wrote: »

It finally happened, the motoring forum mentality has got a foothold.

We've always been fickle here.

rizzodun

I think this thread is weighted more towards road bikes but I love my Trek Mamba, 29er frames all look kind of similar but the G2 offset on the front fork is pretty neat, and other than that I like the orange and black color scheme, down the the colour coding on the hubs and seatclamp. Not to mention Gary Fisher's name is on the bike, what's not to like? Although, my one came with black handlebars, not the orange as in the picture

Lawr

Brian? wrote: »

They're all fairly bland in fairness.

I know we're out on the edge, but we're still European so we should hold ourselves to a higher standard than this.

You stick with that European thang if you like. In the meantime, I'll have a bike that innovates rather than satisfies some misguided romance with heritage. Oh! and I'll have a job. Good luck on the edge.

Brian?

Lawr wrote: »

You stick with that European thang if you like. In the meantime, I'll have a bike that innovates rather than satisfies some misguided romance with heritage. Oh! and I'll have a job. Good luck on the edge.

What has employment got to do with it?

My remarks were tongue in cheek. Trek bikes are great in every department except looks. I don't see what's wrong with saying that.

Would I be happy owning a Madone? Depends what I paid for it. Is it a good looking bike? No.

Briando

easygoing39 wrote: »

I hate them,as said,bland as hell.Plus they stuck with that lieing,bullying,cheating pox till the bitter end!!!

+1

Fu(k Dopestrong.

ZiabR

Briando wrote: »

+1

Fu(k Dopestrong.

Ah come on, any company would have stuck with him.

fits

Love my FX. Perfect all rounder for me where my bike is my main mode of transport (to shops and everything)

Cast Iron

rizzodun wrote: »

I think this thread is weighted more towards road bikes but I love my Trek Mamba, 29er frames all look kind of similar but the G2 offset on the front fork is pretty neat, and other than that I like the orange and black color scheme, down the the colour coding on the hubs and seatclamp. Not to mention Gary Fisher's name is on the bike, what's not to like? Although, my one came with black handlebars, not the orange as in the picture

Not as high end of an MTB as your Mamba but have to say love my Trek 4500. The clean & crisp white/black paintwork is top notch IMO.

Roger Hassenforder

Lawr wrote: »

You stick with that European thang if you like. In the meantime, I'll have a bike that innovates rather than satisfies some misguided romance with heritage. Oh! and I'll have a job. Good luck on the edge.

Tetchy?
Looks like the L.A wounds havent fully healed..

Zippe

Hey,

The 2011 trek speed concept was a class bike and they have stepped it up again with the new 2014 speed concept 9.9 TT bike is the fastest and cleanest TT bike on the market,all the cables are internal and out of sight,full marks to trek on this one !!

Zip,

pelevin

Lawr wrote: »

You stick with that European thang if you like. In the meantime, I'll have a bike that innovates rather than satisfies some misguided romance with heritage. Oh! and I'll have a job. Good luck on the edge.

You'll have a job? I'm certainly missing something cos I've no clue what that's about.

Live and let live on the bike front though. Don't currently have a Trek but I'd understand someone with one reacting a bit to people saying they're ****e/ ****e to look at, etc.