2004 Trek 1000

🙂 I really think you should focus on getting started with whatever the best deal is money wise...I've been riding a Trek 1000 for 15 years now and still love it...I have made changes (longer stem, wider handlebar, larger freewheel for the climbs) over that time but the difference of derailleurs or forks will not be noticed for a newbie...later you can change those parts if you feel it necessary...and most of it you can do yourself...the key is getting out and consistantly riding...I highly recommend clipless pedals and a cyclo-computer as your first two investments...It's taken me 15 years but I am finally going out and buying a new bike in February or March after tax returns...good luck...🙂

southsanjose said:

I too am new to the cycling world and came across a 2 month old 2004 Trek 1000 in exc. shape for sale - $300. I test drove a few other entry level bikes (Giant, Specialized) at my local bike shop and liked the way the Trek 1000 rode. My questions are as follows:

1. Does it make more sense to buy the 2005 Trek 1000 model because of better derailers (Tiagra vs. Sora) and a front fork (Carbon vs. Alum) than the 2004 Trek 1000?
2. Should I not be concerned at this stage since I don't know how much I will like the sport and I can always upgrade the deraillers (estimate for parts and labor??) and fork (estimate for parts and labor??)?

Thanks.

I'd say the $300 bike is a great way to get started. Also, forget about upgrading anything. Piecemeal upgrades are expensive, and if you like the sport and really start riding a lot, you'll likely want to replace the bike anyway in a season or two.

I brought a 2004 Trek 1000 as my first road bike just over a year ago and i cannot rate it enough as a starter bike. since then i have covered 2500 miles or so and used it in races, TT's and circuit racing as well as club runs and rides into work. I am using it on a 1000 mile charity ride through the Alps next week (but with a new cassette to suit the climbs).

$300 in uk money sounds an absolute bargain, the only gripes are that the wheels spec'd by Trek are not good and they flex way too much. I ugraded to some bontrager race wheels and they made such a difference to the handling, it is like riding a different bike. apart from the wheels, all i have done is put on some clipless pedals and replace the chain and cassette when needed. the other gripe is that now i'm looking to upgrade the gears and brakes (to 9 speed 105/ Ultegra from the 8 speed Sora), i have found that i'll could easily spend another 50% on the overall new cost and it makes more sense to go out and buy a new bike with the bits i want already fitted!

that said, when the new bike comes (probably a 2005 trek 2300 in the spring), i'll be using my trek 1000 as a winter and commuting bike.

I'd definately recommend it as an entry level bike if you don't want to spend too much intially, as long as you realise that you'll probably want to upgrade in a year or two.

Good luck!

southsanjose said:

I too am new to the cycling world and came across a 2 month old 2004 Trek 1000 in exc. shape for sale - $300. I test drove a few other entry level bikes (Giant, Specialized) at my local bike shop and liked the way the Trek 1000 rode. My questions are as follows:

1. Does it make more sense to buy the 2005 Trek 1000 model because of better derailers (Tiagra vs. Sora) and a front fork (Carbon vs. Alum) than the 2004 Trek 1000?
2. Should I not be concerned at this stage since I don't know how much I will like the sport and I can always upgrade the deraillers (estimate for parts and labor??) and fork (estimate for parts and labor??)?

Thanks.

I have a Trek 1000 and (being new to cycling) find that it's all I need right now. I plan to eventually replace it with a more expensive "something" in the future, but for now, it's great since I don't know the difference between good and bad anyway. Just get on it, ride it, get comfortable, and do little things to it (like previously said...pedals, and cpu) and leave it about at that. Don't put too much money in to it. It's kinda like putting too much money in to a Ford Focus, knowing that you'll eventually get a Porsche. Learn how to ride, get good riding equipment, and get out and see what works for you (making adjustments to the seat, bars (if needed), ...etc.. Good luck.

markcashion said:

...the only gripes are that the wheels spec'd by Trek are not good and they flex way too much. I ugraded to some bontrager race wheels and they made such a difference to the handling, it is like riding a different bike...

What were the wheels that originally came with the bike?

duke said:

What were the wheels that originally came with the bike?

I think they were by Alexis or something. i'll have a look at home tonight, but i found them horrible. my height and weight (2.05m and 90kg) probably didn't help the flexing when climbing or through corners and i seemed to go through a lot of spokes

Scott'sTrek1000 said:

...Don't put too much money in to it. It's kinda like putting too much money in to a Ford Focus, knowing that you'll eventually get a Porsche...

Owning a Ford Focus as well as a Trek 1000, i'd spend money on the bike everytime!!!!!!!