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Trek 7100
introducing the Trek 7100
If its city riding that you are looking at, the Trek 7100 is the perfect bicycle for you. And at a very good price too.
The Trek 7100 is a Hybrid bicycle. A cross between a Mountain Bike and a Road Bike, with the best of both worlds. Its built to be efficient and fast, with a comfortable upright non-racing posture.
Pros: Durable, Great Components, Great Price, Lightweight, Comfortable
Usage: Commuting, Exercise, Pavement riding, Street Riding, Uneven Surfaces
Suitable for: Casual/Recreational or hard core commuting
Cost: check the site for the latest price
Going over the bicycle
Front suspension
A RST Neon T9, 50mm suspension – good enough for Indian roads.
The front quick release is a Clix, an award winning quick release technology. All recent developments in the bicycling world. Good to see good technology percolate to these kind of bicycles.
Rims and Tires
Alloy, Matrix 750 rims have a strong rim wall to make sure the bad roads dont put a wobble on them. The rims looked very impressive.
The bike comes with Bontrager Select Invert – 700×35c tires. When pumped to spec at 80psi this bicycle is a pleasure to ride ! Effortless. A massive difference compared to an MTB.
The tires are wide enough to handle bad roads, pot holes and sandy conditions. Unlike the MTBs these tires are noticibly efficient and unlike the road bikes these tires hold their stead on sand and bad roads.
Handle bar
The adjustable rise is a simple setting
Not as flexible ? increase the rise of the handle. Comfort is the key here.
The grips on the bicycle are very comfortable and ergonomic too. Very different from what comes on the MTBs.
Saddle
An adjustable saddle with an alloy suspension. There is a preload setting for the suspension on the saddle and can be made stiffer or softer depending on your ride.
The Frame
Its an Alpha White frame and its light and sturdy. Ready to take a beating and definitely ready to take on bad roads.
Weight
We weighed the bicycle using a primitive analog weighing scale and it weighs round the same as a Trek 3700 around 13Kgs.
Overall
We are very impressed with the way the bike feels and handles. Its an extremely smooth and comfortable ride in city conditions and can take good roads and bad in its stride. The upright sitting posture is very comfortable. The bicycle is completely geared to be a good urban bicycle with even a bell thrown in ;) Light trails/bad roads are definitely doable, the suspension and the frame are built to take the beating.
Useful Links
an Urban bike in the city – Finally
Snaps of the Trek 7100
Comments
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This looks really good and would be a better option than the 3700 for most people here. Wish you had it last year:-(
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Hey Jagan,
for the trail rides that we sometimes do - I dont think this would ride too well ! Its super for commutes though. Fantastic in fact :) -
Looks delicious! I hope you'll include this in the BOTS website -- I believe an update is long overdue. :)
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Oh ya .. its going to be on the BOTS site soon - yup. an update is LONG overdue !
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Hi Rohan, Am just 2 month's old into my renewed interest in cycling and I hope to do the TFN this year. I have bought a herculus ultima 6 speed mtb recently and will be looking forward to upgrade to something better soon. I had zeroed in on Trek 7100 because of it's bybrid features since as am looking forward to do a mix of leisure riding, commuting and also sometimes li'l more serious things like TFN. Do you think this bike will be suitable these needs of mine ? Regards Raja
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For the TFN - would still recommend a road bike - those bikes are ment to do the distances liek 900+ km :)
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Just a doubt -- does it have index shifters?
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Hari - yup. its got the same Fireshifters as a Trek 3700/4300
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Nice... very nice. I've a 4mo old Firefox Target... If i can find a buyer, maybe I can think of upgrading to this hybrid... :-)... I cant get enough speed from a hardtail mtb. or maybe it's just me! Rgds, Manju
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If there is an exchange offer let me know:) So are you going to have other commute accessories like a rack ?
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Trek FX 7.5 WSD - 15" WSD frame. I hope I'll get it some day...
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Hi Rohan, will the 7100 be able to do the kind of trails that we see Nandi Hill video you posted subsequently?
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Has the new 7100 hybrid arrived at BOTS yet? I'm interested to know if there are any differences compared with the 2009 model. By the way, weren't you going to post a small review of the new Trek 3700 and 4300? Eagerly awaiting that as well.
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what is the cost of trek 3700 in india
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Hi guys whats up! i want to buy a MTB and my budget is 10-13k could you suggest anything?
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Hi guys whats up! i want to buy a MTB and my budget is 10-13k could you suggest anything?
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check it out its something cost around 21000 in india
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Is Herculus Ryder 107 good for city/roads? Will it be convenient/efficient…i sm 42 yrs and feel a trek7100 will be a great one!!1 however the price – as it will be my first bike…
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How do you rate trek7100to a merida crossway20v I am getting the merida which is slighty used for 15k and anew trek for 20k.l am going to use.Kini mostly on weekends for leisure riding. I ame very confused please help.
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Hey rohan ,
The bike is awesome .. just loving it !
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Hi,
Hi does anybody know what the differences are between the 2010 and the 2011 trek 7100 bicycle?
Thanks in Advance.
Cheers!
Greg
