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Trek 3500 Reviews
Mountain Biking > Mountain Bike Gear > Mountain bikes > Hardtail bikes
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3 gear reviews |
| MSRP: $379.00 | |
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| 5 members own this | 1 members want this |
Description
Frame: Alpha White Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, bi-axial down tube, disc compatible dropouts
Front Suspension: SR Suntour M-2025 w/coil spring, 63mm travel
Wheels: Formula alloy FM21 front hub, FM31 rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls
Tires: Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"
Shifters: Shimano EF51, 7 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano TX51
Rear Derailleur: Shimano TX31
Crank: Shimano 131, 48/38/28
Cassette: Shimano TZ31 13-34, 7 speed
Pedals: Wellgo nylon platform
Frame: Alpha White Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, bi-axial down tube, disc compatible dropouts
Front Suspension: SR Suntour M-2025 w/coil spring, 63mm travel
Wheels: Formula alloy FM21 front hub, FM31 rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls
Tires: Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"
Shifters: Shimano EF51, 7 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano TX51
Rear Derailleur: Shimano TX31
Crank: Shimano 131, 48/38/28
Cassette: Shimano TZ31 13-34, 7 speed
Pedals: Wellgo nylon platform
Reviews
Model/Year: 2010
Pros: Great beginner bike. All components are strong and reliable.
Cons: Heavy frame.
Pros: Great beginner bike. All components are strong and reliable.
Cons: Heavy frame.
Pros: It says Trek!
Cons: Components, rim brakes, weak stock tires
Recommendation: Buddy of mine tried to take this bike off-highway. Didn't work out to well for him. If you are looking for something a little more durable than a road bike to get around campus, or want something to cruise jogging paths for GILFs, then this is your ride. If you are looking for and entry level mountain bike, there are other better options out there.
Cons: Components, rim brakes, weak stock tires
Recommendation: Buddy of mine tried to take this bike off-highway. Didn't work out to well for him. If you are looking for something a little more durable than a road bike to get around campus, or want something to cruise jogging paths for GILFs, then this is your ride. If you are looking for and entry level mountain bike, there are other better options out there.
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Pros: Great starter bike; this is my upgrade from a 19 year old Huffy Superia. Smooth gear shifts and light weight make it ideal for intermediate trails. Low price for a quality product.
Cons: I was getting pretty aggressive with my Huffy and although the 3500 is an extreme improvement, I could feel the limitations of the LT3 wheels and the limited travel of the front suspension.
Recommendation: Great bike for a newbie looking for value and quality. An excellent choice for those looking to upgrade to a real mountain bike and want to begin riding singletrack trails. If you already know you are going to get aggressive you should save for an upgraded model.