2009 Trek 1.7 105 triple

stevechambers34
stevechambers34 Posts: 458
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
Just been given go ahead for bike to work scheme asnd have been fancying one of these thoughts /reviews please ....2009 Trek 1.7 105 triple, around £925
being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification

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  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    Nice looking Bike

    Lots out there to consider, but a 105 for sub 1k is okay.

    What else have you looked at? ThisBikes like this Full Carbon Focus are out there.
  • stevechambers34
    stevechambers34 Posts: 458
    not too much really, but heard that 09 105 is last years Ultegra rebadged, also as it bike to work I thought full alloy frame would probably be a good bet, the odd review i've seen rates it fairly high.
    Need a triple really as in Derbyshire Peak area also hate to say it and I've never done this before picked it because I like the colour also as most 2010 bikes and most 09's are boring white/black mat silver jobbies.
    being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    Must admit I got my first bike because I like the look of it :oops: Never looked back
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    At 50/39/30 on a 12 - 27 cassette I would be surprised that you would use the 30 Ring. Has anyone out there got a trip. and used the small from ring?
  • stevechambers34
    stevechambers34 Posts: 458
    funny thing is I was taking the mick out of one of the ladies in the office when she was talking about her mtb, I asked her which model/make it was and she said
    " its a red and black one and it's fast especially down big hills"!!!!!!
    Now I am thinking of buying a bike(I will order it tomorrow) because of the colour!!! doh! that's shallow I think!
    being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    :D Just enjoy it m8, beware though, you may end up with more than 1 bike :wink:
  • stevechambers34
    stevechambers34 Posts: 458
    I'VE ALREADY GOT 14! just needed something really modern for dry weather commuting.
    being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification
  • porker33
    porker33 Posts: 636
    Nice bike, do you have to pay list price??..Only reason I ask is I bought a 2009 1.9 with Ultegra for less £, last month....worth hunting around.
  • stevechambers34
    stevechambers34 Posts: 458
    We can only use certain suppliers, I know 105 is decent kit and if this IS? last years Ultegra then it definately should be ok?
    I know Trek alloy frames have a good rep and the rest of the build looks reliable, getting around a 3rd off so it's not bad...what/where did you get yours it may be on the list of suppliers?
    being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification
  • porker33
    porker33 Posts: 636
    I bought the last 1 they had in stock which happened to be the right size,,,if you want a 2009 1,9, they are now quite hard to find in popular sizes,,,best call round your list of suppliers to see what is available..Good luck
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,680
    It's a nice bike, only one I've tried so far - was going to buy it when (if) our C2W finally starts but have decided to pay a bit myself and go for a carbon. 105 components have always been the best value for money IMHO.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I've got a triple 50/39/30 x 12-25 and do sometimes use the granny ring even round here, especially when I'm knackered.
  • stevechambers34
    stevechambers34 Posts: 458
    ordered it today, the ball is rolling! it will be ready for the 28th apparently!
    being a reformed stuntdrinker allows pontification
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    stevechambers34 wrote:
    Just been given go ahead for bike to work scheme asnd have been fancying one of these thoughts /reviews please ....2009 Trek 1.7 105 triple, around £925

    A friend bought one a few months ago and we did the Dragon Sportive together. He did it in silver with not a lot of training and was very pleased with the bike.

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