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| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Black Series aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold, 100mm-travel |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Duster |
| Hubs | Shimano M525 |
| Tires | Bontrager Jones XR3, 26 x 2.2 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX |
| Chainrings | 44/32/22 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG950, 9-speed: 11-34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 3 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 3 disc |
| Pedals | Wellgo platform |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager |
* Subject to change without notice.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Handles well (11)
- Durable (10)
- Comfortable (9)
- Good geometry (9)
- Lightweight (7)
Cons
- Poor tires (6)
- Broke 2 rear derailers
- Front mech
- Heavy
- Pedals are not too great
Best Uses
- Trail riding (11)
- Single track (10)
- Urban riding (6)
- Climbing (5)
- Descending (5)
Reviewed by 12 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Handles Well
- Comfortable
- Good Geometry
Cons
- Poor Tires
Best Uses
- Trail Riding
Comments:
I love this bike more every time I ride it. Money very well spent. It handles off road and paved trails with confidence. Very easy pedaling, great brakes.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Durable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Descending
- Climbing
- Urban Riding
- Single Track
- Trail Riding
Comments:
I just bought this bike after comparing other bikes for a while. I would buy this bike a hundred times all over again. I love this bike. Its smooth, solid, fast and just amazing.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Good Geometry
- Comfortable
- Handles Well
- Durable
Cons
- Poor Tires
Best Uses
- Urban Riding
- Trail Riding
- Single Track
Comments:
Love this bike to bits. Go everywhere on it, cycle paths and into the woods. The only things i can find fault in it are the tires, pedals and maybe the handle bar grips.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Climbing
- Trail Riding
- Single Track
Comments:
This is my main bike and I do love it. I have learned to be able to strip most of it down and replace all of the parts. My only gripe is that the plonker who sold it to me sold a size too small and the geometry on descents is very poor as a result. This bike has amazing balance and in the main is great for climbing. The problem is because the size is wrong (note not a problem with the bike as a whole) it really feels poor going down steep inclines. I love the bike though and blame the seller on providing me with a bike frame what was too small for my height.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Handles Well
- Good Geometry
Cons
- Uncomfortable Seat
Best Uses
- Urban Riding
- Climbing
- Single Track
- Descending
- Trail Riding
Comments:
This is my first real mountain bike that i purchased my self, first i was going to buy the 6000 model 2010 after research and i didn't even consider the 6500 cause of the price but at the day that i went to buy i saw this bike sitting on side, it catch my attention how beautiful it was and then i jumped on it and i just pedal a few steps away in store.... oh my goodnesss this is Crazy, its very light to me amazing brakes and handling, i felt all that in just a second, so i said no way to the 6000 (i'm talking about 2010 models) just swipe the credit card i will take this babe home. and then after i'm still very happy with it, amazing climbing and gears... just need frequent gear adjustments which is not a big deal take only 2 min to get it done.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Handles Well
- Comfortable
Cons
- Poor Tires
Best Uses
- Single Track
- Trail Riding
- Urban Riding
Comments:
The bike is a great ride, only wishes that I had more time to ride!
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
Cons
- pedals are not too great
- Poor Tires
Best Uses
- Single Track
- Trail Riding
- Urban Riding
Comments:
i used trail,good components shimano,rockshox fork,nice braking on downhill as well goemetry frame.things are not great on this bike tires and pedals too rapidly broken.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Handles Well
- Good Geometry
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Comfortable
Cons
- Broke 2 rear derailers
Best Uses
- Single Track
- Descending
- Climbing
- Trail Riding
- Following dear trails
Comments:
2008 6500, Ride this bike in the woods of NH/VT, I have never had a tire failure or broken parts except for 2 rear drailer hangers on logs.(Now have SLX derailer) Most of my riding is in woods, nothing but dear trails, so did add discs to assist in down hill control. I beat this bike and it just keeps on going.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Comfortable
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Trail Riding
- Descending
- Urban Riding
- Climbing
- Single Track
Comments:
My old bike was 14 years old. This bike is like night and day. It is a great price for top quality components. I feel a lot more confident on this bike. I am not afraid to go on terrain that I wouldn't try with my old bike. I would recommend this bike to anyone.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Handles Well
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Tires
- Front mech
Best Uses
- Single Track
- Trail Riding
Comments:
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- Gift:
- No