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Trek 1.5 Triple

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★★★★★
4.6

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★★★★★
4.5

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Pros

  • Handles well (61)
  • Lightweight (58)
  • Good geometry (53)
  • Comfortable (46)
  • Fast (24)
  • Absorbs shock well (20)
  • Great components (19)
  • Responsive (19)
  • Good value (2)
  • Looks great (2)
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Cons

  • Uncomfortable seat (11)
  • Poor components (7)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Alright components (1)
  • Back derailer (1)
  • Brakes could be better (1)
  • Can't think of any cons (1)
  • Front derailleur (1)
  • Gear shifting (1)
  • Handle bar tape poor (1)

Best Uses

  • Casual riding (46)
  • Serious training (42)
  • Commuting (31)
  • Climbing (23)
  • Racing (23)
  • Exercising (18)
  • Sprinting (11)
  • Exercise (1)
  • Feeling alive (1)
  • Fitness (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Bicycle Garage Indy

Rocketing down serpentine descents, flattening hilly centuries, and scorching the blacktop: Trek's 1.5 Triple does all that and more. Its Alpha Black…

Specification Description
Model 1403000218, 1403000219, 1403000519, 1403010218
UPC 745889527841
Brakeset Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-26, 9 speed
Cassette SRAM PG950 12-26, 9 speed
Crank Bontrager Sport 53/39 or 50/39/30
Crank FSA Vero 50/34 or 50/39/30
Fork Bontrager Race, carbon; SpeedTrap compatible
Frame Alpha Black Aluminum
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Handlebars Bontrager SSR VR Bend OS, 31.8mm
Handlebars Bontrager Select VR, 31.8mm
Headset Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy
Model Year 2008
Model Year 2009
modelYear 2008
modelYear 2009
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage; clips and straps
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra GS
Saddle Bontrager Race Basic
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon
Seat Post Bontrager Race Lite Basic
Shifters Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
Sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm
Stem Bontrager Race Lite OS, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Tires Bontrager Select, 700x25c
Wheels Bontrager SSR

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Trek 1.5 Triple Reviews

 

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[52 of 83 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 1.5 Triple Review

Tremendous Bike

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Climbs very well
  • Comfortable
  • Fantastic bargain
  • Good Geometry
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Climbing
  • Commuting
  • Racing
  • Sprinting
 

"It does not get better than this for the price. I spent hours with the salesman in my local shop and learned every difference between this bike and the Trek models both a click above and below. It seems to me that components and weight (composition of materials e.g. Al vs. carbon-fiber). This bike …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 21 2008
Anonymous
Washington, DC
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 1.5 Triple Review

Cycling at 40!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Climbing
  • Racing
  • Serious Training
  • Sprinting
 

"When I was 16 years old and got my first car, I never thought when I was 40 years old I would be getting back into riding a bike! But here I am. I'm a Police Officer in Dallas, Texas. Became a Bicycle Officer in 2007, so that got me back in the saddle. In February 2008 I bought my own Gary Fishe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 2 2008
Cpl. PoPo
Dallas, Texas
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 1.5 Triple Review

Great bike for a newer rider.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Front Derailleur

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Commuting
  • Exercise
 

"I added this bike to my Trek 7.5 FX and love it. I got an 08 which has essentially the same components. Other then my front derailleur be a bit difficult to get it aligned properly the bike is awesome. It rides great, I have the tripple up front so it is easy on the hills. For such thin tires the ri …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 21 2008
Cycling Engineer
Cazenovia, NY
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 1.5 Triple Review

Finally, a bike that fits big people.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Climbing
  • Commuting
 

"I sold a competitors bike to buy this bike. The other thing was WAY too flimsy for someone 6'6" 230 pounds and the competitors customer service blows. The Trek is smoother, lighter, stiffer, has better brakes and wheels plus overall feels 150% safer to ride at 25 to 35 mph compared to the other bike …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 6 2008
Birdman
North central NC
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 1.5 Triple Review

Nice bike at a nice price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Good Geometry
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Poor Components

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Commuting
  • Some climbing
  • Some training
 

"I mainly use this bike as a commuter, but have taken it out on training rides.



The bike is inexpensive and rides quite comfortably. I've ridden it on training rides with no problem. It's a nice looking bike as well.



The bike has a poor front derailleur. The SSR wheels/tire set are not good a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 28 2008
TJ
PA, USA
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 
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