keith Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 After being here for a couple of months I've noticed that brands such as Cannondale, Bianchi, Specialized, Giant, Cervelo are all very popular, but Trek is not. Is this because of fashion trends or are Trek bikes inferior for some technical reason, or does it have to do with Lance? Was just wondering (no offense to anyone trying to buy or sell a Trek).
AuctionLamb Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 they are overpriced in my opinion.....Specialized for example is also overpriced BUT if you look at the bike it it awesome....but then you look at a Trek....looks dull! When last did you see a guy perform on a Trek in SA?
linnega Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Trek costs more than the bikes that Giant make for themselves. The bikes that Trek actually make (ie their top end carbon frames) are way overpriced in comparison to the other carbon offerings out there. There are a few die-hard Trek fans (like 101% and co), but when you get your bike for free it is easy to be a fan.
AndreZA Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Only brands that are "now" are popular. Years back all you saw were Treks. Specialize's popularty will also drop whith Boonen not riding anymore. Bianchi will always be popular. Cannondale is alot on the hub because Cruxpearl owns the 51% of the holding company.
keith Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 Very true on the pricing! It seems the name adds another grand onto the bike alone on entry-level bikes (found this out for myself).
2 X 2 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 It's like owning a Mercedes, you pay a lot more, but then again, you have a Mercedes
linnega Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 It's like owning a Mercedes' date=' you pay a lot more, but then again, you have a Mercedes[/quote'] Not quite - Kia don't make Mercedes.
101% Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek costs more than the bikes that Giant make for themselves. The bikes that Trek actually make (ie their top end carbon frames) are way overpriced in comparison to the other carbon offerings out there. There are a few die-hard Trek fans (like 101% and co)' date=' but when you get your bike for free it is easy to be a fan.[/quote'] linnega!!! You seriously miss informed!!!! WE PAY FOR OUR BIKES !!!!!! You can't compare Trek to Giant !!! Giant don't only make there frames but make for hundreds of other brands we see on our roads . Trek do all there top end frame inhouse . 1st point!!! what sort of frame technology and research can be done if they bring out a new design every year??? Trek have over 50 Engineers working on their technology for about 4 years before launching a new product, Look at bikes like Raleigh . You've hardly enjoyed your bike or ridden it in properly then all of a sudden spy photo's come out of next years model and you bike drops in value like a ton of bricks . 2nd point! Trek give a "life time warranty on there frames" Not many manufactures have that sort of confidence in there products . The biggest problem with us cyclist is we all believe we know everything about cycling !!! We've all got the attitude "cause I ride it , that makes it the best" Most people only run Trek down cause of there gripes with Armstrong/Discovery , Take emotions out when buying a bike . Buy what you can afford and what will give you the best warranty , specs and price. Dont think just because it comes is funky colours that match your shoes it a good bike!!
AndreZA Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Dont think just because it comes is funky colours that match your shoes it a good bike!! TAKE THAT BACK!!!!
101% Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek sucked before that **** Lance got on one Go ride your Raleigh!
MintSauce Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek sucked before that **** Lance got on one Go ride your Raleigh! Raleigh...? I take offence at such a degrading remark....I have taste dammit!
Tumbleweed Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek costs more than the bikes that Giant make for themselves. The bikes that Trek actually make (ie their top end carbon frames) are way overpriced in comparison to the other carbon offerings out there. There are a few die-hard Trek fans (like 101% and co)' date=' but when you get your bike for free it is easy to be a fan.[/quote'] linnega!!! You seriously miss informed!!!! WE PAY FOR OUR BIKES !!!!!! You can't compare Trek to Giant !!! Giant don't only make there frames but make for hundreds of other brands we see on our roads . Trek do all there top end frame inhouse . 1st point!!! what sort of frame technology and research can be done if they bring out a new design every year??? Trek have over 50 Engineers working on their technology for about 4 years before launching a new product, Look at bikes like Raleigh . You've hardly enjoyed your bike or ridden it in properly then all of a sudden spy photo's come out of next years model and you bike drops in value like a ton of bricks . 2nd point! Trek give a "life time warranty on there frames" Not many manufactures have that sort of confidence in there products . The biggest problem with us cyclist is we all believe we know everything about cycling !!! We've all got the attitude "cause I ride it , that makes it the best" Most people only run Trek down cause of there gripes with Armstrong/Discovery , Take emotions out when buying a bike . Buy what you can afford and what will give you the best warranty , specs and price. Dont think just because it comes is funky colours that match your shoes it a good bike!! the old 2300 i own used to be a really ugly yellow and blue. now it's been sprayed matt black with the logos painted on it. it is possibly the sexiest bike ever to grace the road
101% Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek sucked before that **** Lance got on one Go ride your Raleigh! Raleigh...? I take offence at such a degrading remark....I have taste dammit! Then you must be riding a resprayed Trek!
101% Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Trek costs more than the bikes that Giant make for themselves. The bikes that Trek actually make (ie their top end carbon frames) are way overpriced in comparison to the other carbon offerings out there. There are a few die-hard Trek fans (like 101% and co)' date=' but when you get your bike for free it is easy to be a fan.[/quote'] linnega!!! You seriously miss informed!!!! WE PAY FOR OUR BIKES !!!!!! You can't compare Trek to Giant !!! Giant don't only make there frames but make for hundreds of other brands we see on our roads . Trek do all there top end frame inhouse . 1st point!!! what sort of frame technology and research can be done if they bring out a new design every year??? Trek have over 50 Engineers working on their technology for about 4 years before launching a new product, Look at bikes like Raleigh . You've hardly enjoyed your bike or ridden it in properly then all of a sudden spy photo's come out of next years model and you bike drops in value like a ton of bricks . 2nd point! Trek give a "life time warranty on there frames" Not many manufactures have that sort of confidence in there products . The biggest problem with us cyclist is we all believe we know everything about cycling !!! We've all got the attitude "cause I ride it , that makes it the best" Most people only run Trek down cause of there gripes with Armstrong/Discovery , Take emotions out when buying a bike . Buy what you can afford and what will give you the best warranty , specs and price. Dont think just because it comes is funky colours that match your shoes it a good bike!! the old 2300 i own used to be a really ugly yellow and blue. now it's been sprayed matt black with the logos painted on it. it is possibly the sexiest bike ever to grace the road I'm proud to say back in the day I rode one aswell , with those lekker red Rolf vector wheels !!! Folded it in half around a taxi door though
MintSauce Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I'm proud to say back in the day I rode one aswell....Folded it in half around a taxi door though Now if you'd had a REAL bike.... MintSauce2008-06-13 01:28:54
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