Trek 1500 SLR review

Quality of Construction

I think mine is very well built. It's nice and strong but still pretty light for the price.

Fit

Mine doesn't fit me as well as i'd like. That's mainly due to the bike shop I got it from. It's my first expensive bike and so its a bit large for me now.

Comfort

Even being ill fitting the handlebars, carbon fork and the like do a very good job of soaking up the bumps and making for a quite pleasant ride.

Adjustability

Durability

I've put 2000+ miles on it and have raced it. Other than a few scratches its as good as the day I bought it.

Value

Other than a freak deal on a used bike this is by far the most bang for the buck out there. I hvae upgraded most of the drivetrain to ultegra as 9spd is going out.

Appearance

Good paint, just not a fan of the light blue.

Performance

This bike flat outhauls. It's nice and stiff to stand up to my 235lb frame. Also I somehow got the racexlite tires and, wow this is a great handling bike. Don't expect top of the line but it's very predictable and loves to be pushed.

Strengths

weight or lack there of, Saddle, 105/ultegra mix, Light but durable wheels, good tires,

Weakness

105 stuff, off brand brakes ( do yourself a favor and upgrade, It's worth it)