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Trek Soho

★★★★☆
4.2

based on 35 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

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Pros

  • Durable (18)
  • Great components (12)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Comfortable (9)
  • Stylish (8)
  • Versatile (4)
  • Maintenance (3)
  • Quiet (3)
  • Good components (2)
  • Handles well (2)
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Cons

  • Heavy (5)
  • Belt needs adjustment (1)
  • Big handle bar (1)
  • Brake chatter (1)
  • Brakes are wimpy (1)
  • Brakes not as strong (1)
  • Brakes not discs (1)
  • Clicking noises (1)
  • Drag (1)
  • Iffy braking (1)

Best Uses

  • Good for commuting (30)
  • Pavement (13)
  • Street riding (10)
  • Leisurely rides (8)
  • Light riding (5)
  • Uneven surfaces (2)
  • Casual riding (1)
  • City use and bike paths (1)
  • General recreation road (1)
  • General road riding (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Village Cycle Center

Turn the bike lane into the fast lane with Trek's Soho. Big-city ready with its lightweight aluminum frame, the top tube even features a bumper to…

Specification Description
Model 1036000116, 1366000119, 2009_1366000, 2010_1366000
UPC 745889623284
Brakeset Shimano IM50, roller brake w/Tektro alloy levers
Cassette 24T alloy Carbon Drive belt sprocket
Cassette C-Drive 24T alloy belt sprocket
Crank Bontrager Satellite Nebula w/chainguard, 55T alloy C-Drive belt sprocket
Crank Bontrager Satellite Nebula w/chainguard, 55T alloy Carbon Drive belt sprocket
Extras Chainguard, belt drive, nylon cage, Soho mug
Extras Chainguard; painted fenders; belt drive; nylon cage; Soho mug
Fork Bontrager Edge, aluminum w/lowrider mounts
Frame Alpha Black Aluminum
Front Derailleur n/a
Handlebars Trek Urban, alloy, 620mm
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Model Year 2009
Model Year 2010
modelYear 2007
modelYear 2009
Pedals Soho, alloy body w/alloy cage
Rear Derailleur n/a
Saddle Bontrager H1
Saddle Bontrager Nebula
Seat Post Bontrager Satellite Nebula
Shifters Shimano Alfine, 8 speed
Sizes 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25"
Stem Bontrager Soho, 15 degree
Tires Bontrager H2 Plus, reflective, 700x32c
Tires Bontrager Satellite Nebula, reflective, 700x32c
Wheels Shimano IM70 front hub, Shimano Nexus 8 rear hub; Bontrager Satellite Nebula rims

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 11, 2009

Trek Soho Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Outstanding

"I have waited for this bike since I saw it as a prototype last summer at TREK. I love it. I commute daily and have to use a sidewalk for some portion of my 3-mile ride and it is perfect for that and the street. I put a TREK rack on the back and am using TREK Interchange bags, which hold a ton of stuff. The gearing is perfect and the shifting is smooth as silk, as is the ride. I am going to put more comfortable..." Read Full Review »

Jul 07, 2009 by Dave

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★★★☆☆
3.0
it's pretty but ...

"after two months of commuting i'm a bit disappointed in the overall package ... the roller brakes are fine on the flats but if you're coming downhill and need to make a panic stop ... not good and, despite the claims, this is not a quiet bike riding home is mostly uphill and there are noticeable creaks and squeaks more troubling, tho, is on-again/off-again ticking noises coming from the rear hub (along with a sl..." Read Full Review »

Sep 14, 2009 by thirdwheel

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Soho Review

Outstanding

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Great
  • Quiet

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Pavement
 

"I have waited for this bike since I saw it as a prototype last summer at TREK. I love it. I commute daily and have to use a sidewalk for some portion of my 3-mile ride and it is perfect for that and the street.



I put a TREK rack on the back and am using TREK Interchange bags, which hold a ton of …"  Read Full Review »

The Soho

The Soho
  • Soho at Hood College
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 7 2009
Dave
Frederick, Maryland
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,149.99
 
 

Trek Soho Review

Get up and go!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Quick n' Easy
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
 

"I bought this bike specifically because it is so weather proof (belt drive, internal hub, covered brakes, stock fenders) but since I have bought it this summer about a month ago, it's great all year round!I took off the fenders and chain guard for the summer, and the bike is really slick looking. [. …"  Read Full Review »

  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 1 2009
WillieV
Portland, OR
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,149.99
 
 

Trek Soho Review

A Great Commuter Bike

★★★★☆
4.0

Super Informative

Super Informative

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Commuter Ready
  • Fun
  • Low maintenance

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Leisurely Rides
  • Street Riding
 

"I commute 17 miles every day year round in a fairly hilly region -- Allentown PA. I'm a very avid cyclist, though my racing days are about 30 years in the past.I bought this bike because I commute in all weather conditions, and though I enjoy tinkering with my bikes, I don't like the grime and mess …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Fritz
Allentown, PA
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,149.99
 
 

[30 of 36 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Soho Review

Soho you want to buy a bike eh?

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Pavement
 

"I bought the 2008 Soho to commute for life and to ride for enjoyment. I am completely satisfied. Even with a rack, fenders and lights added to it. It rides smooth and is extremely light.



Its great for city commuting but its also nice to know that, should I change to some different handle bars in …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 10 2008
Kristofer
Winnipeg Manitoba
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,149.99
 
 

[34 of 43 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Soho Review

Great, simple bike

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Low maintenance

    Cons

  • Poor Off-road Handling

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Pavement
 

"I commute on a 2007 Soho and love it. The transmission is fantastic. Only two gripes. First, both petals broke after a couple of months. Second, if you have a flat on your rear tire, it's virtually impossible to change without taking the bike into the dealer. But the pros outweigh the cons by f …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 30 2008
Railroad
Birmingham, AL
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,149.99
 
 
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