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Trek 1.1 Road Bike: Lots of bike, little coin
The Trek 1.1 Road Bike is the perfect bike for a smaller budget, of for those that want an entry level road bike to get into the cycling. The Trek 1.1 road bike, starting at $659, may not have the high end components you’ll find on the $8,600 Trek Madone 6.9, but what it does offer is a solid package for an affordable price. The Trek 1.1 is perfect for cross training if you are a serious runner, use it to mix up your routine. You can also use the Trek 1.1 as a commuter that offers a light weight package for speed.
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There are many online outlets that sell the Trek 1.1 at the initial MSRP of $659. I’d suggest shop around locally for the bike, make some calls to see if you can find it for a better price. Even if you can’t, it is always nice to support your local bike shop if the price isn’t that much more than online retialers. That way you get to ride it home the same day.
I’ve owned the previous Trek Pilot 1.0 and have trained on it and used it for a number of long rides and triathlons. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the performance and speed that I’m able to achieve with this affordable ride. Like many reviews for this bike online, I too complained about the saddle that came with the bike and had to upgrade. A small price to pay, and each person’s butt preference is different, so stick with what feels comfortable. I’d recommend this bike to a friend who is just getting into cycling or even wants a bike for intense long rides. Its a good chance to see what you like and go from there. When your ready for the bike racing circuit, you can always upgrade to the Madone.What bikes or races have you ridden in?
Thats me during the bike portion of a triathlon.
Born in the rocky mountains. Lifelong outdoor enthusiast who loves Camping, Hiking, Skiing, Backpacking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Surfing - you name it. I now share my love for the outdoors with my wife and son.
wow thanks Ive been thinking about getting this bike, I started this year to do a lot more cycling and now im really into it go every weekend on a 2 hour ride, but I own a huge and heavy mountain bike, and most road bikes are expensive so I think you help clear my mind and I think im gonna go with this one.
Nice review. I was going to buy this Trek 1.1 road bike in my local bike store this fall. The price now is $600 in the store plus tax which will comes out to be $660 and some weird warranty. I am similar with the guy Omar above. I own a 26 inch heavy mountain bike and I ride it every weekend for 4 hours for a total of 40 miles. I can’t wait to get my first road bike on and start some serious business! You should post more pictures of the bike because I can’t find them anywhere!!!
Yeah the 1.1 should be a speed demon compared to your mountain bike. My 1.0 has served me well and at $600 you can’t go wrong, well you could, but with this bike you won’t. Its an affordable entry bike that wont feel affordable.
I purchased this bike 2 weeks ago and ever since I can’t wait to get out there on it for the next ride – love it!!!
This is my first road bike in 35 years, I am 53, and I purchased it for exercise. Back in the day I was a bike mechanic for a Schwinn/Centurion dealer so I once knew something about bikes.
The 1.1 is light weight, stiff, fits well, and is fast, smooth, reliable, and most of all FUN… It shifts well, runs nearly silently, and brakes very well too. Beyond the absolutely sadistic seat… this bike is engineered very well and represents the best value that I found in my own search.
Right now, September 2010, 2010′s are often on sale at your local dealer and can be had for at least 10% off making the 1.1 an even better value.
Personally I think that I understand Trek’s game in offering this superb bike at such a low price – I am so happy with the 1.1 that if I ever purchase another bike it will most certainly be a Trek.
I just purchased my 1.1 on Sept.4th. Put 40 miles on iyt the next day. 2 20 milers since.I found the bike to be very noisy is there something I am missing? Should I head back to the performance shop where it was purchased. My wife rides a Trek hybrid and it is one smoothe ride. Also am having problems understanding the shift patterns. Is there information out.there. The ownwers manual(CD) doesn’t address the issue.
Where is the noise coming from. My Trek used to have an annoying noise in the rear derailer mechanism. I needed to remove the little black derailer gears, wash them and the bearing well, then lubed them and replaced the gears and bearings. This removed all noise from my bike, I mean it was silent after that.
Shift patterns: usually the brake lever acts as a shifter too, push them in (sideways) doing so will move the chain to a bigger chain ring (higher gear in front, lower in back) in the process. The little ‘thumb’ shift lever button/lever moves the chain to a smaller chain ring (lower gear in front, higher in back)
I’ve had mine for about 8 months now and it’s a rocket, especially compared to a mountain bike, but it’s as light as some higher end bikes, just not as fancy componentry – upgradeable later if you are riding a ton, the frame is the same as some of the higher end bikes, just different components. If you aren’t logging a hundred miles a week, I think you’ll be ok. You’ll replace the seat quickly, and the bar tape slipped on mine allready, otherwise, it’s a great ride. As to noise? when you have the gears at extremes that causes a large angle in the chain, it will rattle, but will do that on any bike. Gear shifting pattern? you need to ride more, and it will come to you automatically. RIDE< RIDE< RIDE… MOST of the people on my triathlon team have "Fancier" bikes, but it sure doesn't make them much faster.
for those complaining about shifter noise,by now you have probably learned about you “adjustment shift” on front derailer.I agree with what rod said about cross gear-chain
I wanted to buy the Trek 1.1 I can’t afford a more expensive bike since im 14 and using money from my summer job. Would last me long, i plan to commute to school about 20 minutes using a mountain bike, or wait next year for a higher end bike.
I’m also interested in this bike as an Entry level Road Bike (Coming from a Mountain bike). But one question for anyone who owns this is the question of the 8 gears. How restrictive is this? I ride in Michigan in an area that isn’t terribly hilly or terribly flat. I’d like to eventually be able to ride for longer periods of time and participate in longer rides. But I’m not looking for race level performance, just something that will meet my needs.