Trek Neko SL

hethdoc

Wondered if anyone could give me their opinion on the Trek Neko SL? Looking to buy a bike that I can use to commute 3 days/week (roads + cycle paths, 20 mile round trip) plus the occasional 2-3 hour ride at weekends (again, roads + cycle paths plus a little off-roading if an interesting route catches my eye). I have a good mountain bike for proper off-roading but finding it a little cumbersome for my work commute.

Went to my local bike shop today who strongly recommended either the Trek Neko S or Trek Neko SL - are there any people out there who own one and tell me what they think? Also looking for advice on frame size if I go for it. I'm 5'6''/5'7''. Took the 16'' frame for a test ride today which felt a little small (I think). Will the 18'' be ridiculously big or OK?

Thanks in advance!

supersonic

They are pretty poor really. Heavy, awful forks and a fairly low level of kit.

You'd be better off getting a mountain bike for any more serious offroading (and want a suspension fork), such as this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499

Much, much better fork, and some quality parts. Just change the tyres for something less knobbly for more of an allrounder.

But given you already have a mountain bike I'd be tempted to go for something fully rigid to reap the benefits on the road, but still with an eye for light offroad.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 65534#tab2

The Treks just seem the worse of both worlds.

hethdoc

Mmm.. Thanks for that... Sounds like it might be back to the drawing board Will check out the rigid frame boardman you suggested.