"I have this bike for just 2 weeks, but I was able to ride 150 kilometers already.

CONS:

-After about an hour into the ride, the seat becomes uncomfortable.

-There are small black plastic things that support the wires when they jut out of the frame. They are cheap and easily break.

-The handgrips don't stay in place.

PROS:

-I have another Trek commuter bike, an Allant, and the Valencia looks sharper and sleeker.

-700cc wheels make you go faster on the road and the Bontrager tires are durable.

-even if it had disc brakes, I was able to install a regular Topeak Explorer rear rack.

-It's lighter than my mountain bike, a 4300 Disc."

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 05, 2009

Buzz B.

San Francisco, CA

"Well, the good news is that the seat and handlebar grips can be switched out. I think of bike seats as a default that just come with the bike because they have to have one, but seats are so personalized that it's rare that it will work out for long rides."

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