What are the key differences between these two bikes?

[PDXPean]

And does one stand out as better than the other?

TORKER BICYCLES / COMMUTER LIFE / 2010 U-DISTRICT

Trek Bikes | Bikes | Bike Path | 7000

Both can be found for around $300 right now. I haven't tested them out yet (plan on going tomorrow) but was wondering if you all could provide some insight.

My needs are something for the road, that can accept a rear rack, something relatively light (keep in mind I'd like to stay around $300 though), occasional grocery getter, etc.

If you have any other suggestions, staying around $300, please let me know!

 

[GT Fanatic]

The Trek looks like it's made for either urban use or light trail rides (gravel, loose dirt), while the Torker looks to be a basic urban street bike.

 

[alfeng]

And does one stand out as better than the other?

TORKER BICYCLES / COMMUTER LIFE / 2010 U-DISTRICT

Trek Bikes | Bikes | Bike Path | 7000

Both can be found for around $300 right now. I haven't tested them out yet (plan on going tomorrow) but was wondering if you all could provide some insight.

My needs are something for the road, that can accept a rear rack, something relatively light (keep in mind I'd like to stay around $300 though), occasional grocery getter, etc.

If you have any other suggestions, staying around $300, please let me know!

The two bikes are very different.

The TORKER has a steel frame (that's a good thing) which is set up as a SINGLE SPEED (that may-or-may-not be a good thing for you & where you will be riding).

The particular TREK has an aluminum frame (I know someone who has repeatedly declared that he would never own a bike with a steel frame ... he has been trying to figure out how to turn his 18 pound bike into a sub-16 pound bike ... I prefer steel framed bikes).

The TORKER should be a very low maintenance bike ...

The particular TREK has low end Shimano & SRAM components (nothing wrong with that, but more frequent maintenance will undoubtedly be required).

If you rode a bike when you were a kid AND you didn't have a bike with multiple gears AND you didn't feel as though you needed multiple gears, then the TORKER will be fine ... otherwise, you may want to get the TREK.

 

[GT Fanatic]

The Trek looks like it's made for either urban use or light trail rides (gravel, loose dirt), while the Torker looks to be a basic urban street bike.
I totally agree with your reply. Thanks for nice sharing.

You're welcome. Glad I could help.