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Trek Valencia

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 23 reviews  

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Lightweight (12)
  • Durable (11)
  • Great components (9)
  • Stable balance (9)
  • Smooth ride (8)
  • Stylish (8)
  • Good components (4)
  • Fast (1)
  • Handles well (1)
  • Just wants to keep going (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy components (3)
  • Poor off-road handling (3)
  • Rough ride (2)
  • Grips (1)
  • Grips rotate (1)
  • Handgrips shift (1)
  • Handlebar (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Pedals (1)
  • Poor component selection (1)

Best Uses

  • Good for commuting (22)
  • Pavement (10)
  • Street riding (9)
  • Leisurely rides (8)
  • Uneven surfaces (3)
  • Light riding (2)
  • Around town (1)
  • Fitness (1)
  • Riding within traffic (1)
 
 
 
Specification Description
Model 1365000129, 2009_1365000, 2010_1365000
UPC 745889622966
Brakeset Shimano M416, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers
Cassette SRAM PG830 11-28, 8 speed
Crank Shimano M361 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Fork Alloy w/lowrider mounts, straight blades
Fork Cro-Moly steel w/lowrider mounts, straight blades, Clix dropouts
Frame Alpha Black Aluminum
Front Derailleur Shimano C102
Front Derailleur Shimano M191
Handlebars Trek Urban, alloy
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Model Year 2009
Model Year 2010
modelYear 2009
modelYear 2010
Pedals Soho, alloy body w/alloy cage
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Saddle Bontrager H1
Saddle Bontrager Nebula
Seat Post Bontrager Nebula
Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed
Sizes 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25"
Stem Bontrager SSR, 10 degree
Tires Bontrager Race Lite Hard-Case, 700x32c
Tires Bontrager Race Lite, puncture resistant, 700x32c; 60 tpi
Wheels Shimano RM65 Disc hubs; Bontrager Satellite Nebula rims

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Trek Valencia Reviews

 

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Trek Valencia Review

Sleek Commuter

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Poor Off-road Handling

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Fitness
  • Pavement
 

"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 handgrip …"  Read Full Review »

My Trek Valencia in Paoay Lake National Park

My Trek Valencia in Paoay Lake National Park
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 25 2009
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Valencia Review

I would buy this bike again for sure!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Components

    Cons

  • Poor Off-road Handling

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Pavement
 

"I use this bike for commuting to work and weekend rides with my family. I have been caught in the rain a few times and the disc brakes work great. I love the look and the ride of this bike, great components. I have only had one issue so far and that is the back rim has warped 2 times for what ever r …"  Read Full Review »

Ready To Travel!

Ready To Travel!
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 11 2009
Weirdoh55
Ridgeway,Ontario, Canada
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $749.99
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Valencia Review

True Urban Thrasher

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive
  • Stable Balance
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Grips
  • Handlebar
  • Pedals

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Riding within traffic
  • Street Riding
 

"This bike is excellent. I live in Tucson, which has a huge biking community and is definitely a city where a good bike can take you a long way. This bike delivers exactly what I needed: a tough, light commuter that can handle a number of different surfaces and has the most efficient ride possible.

…"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 21 2009
Schyler
Tucson, AZ
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $749.99
 
 

[16 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Valencia Review

3 Months Along

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Smooth Ride
  • Stable Balance

    Cons

  • Flimsy Components
  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Leisurely Rides
  • Light Trails
  • Street Riding
  • Uneven Surfaces
 

"Well so far its working out great. Ride 5 days a week min. Still a very comfortable commuter.



Two Issues So Far.



1. Pedals are worthless. Broke after 3 weeks but could go at any time. Change them before you leave the shop.

2. Seat post clamp broke. Cheap Material.



Shifters have not requ …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 12 2009
ronsfi
Seattle
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $749.99
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Valencia Review

just the ticket!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Components

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
 

"I bought the Valencia for a 12 mile each way commute on busy roads with lots of junctions, traffic lights, some cycle lanes and a city centre crossing. I find the more upright position gives an excellent position in order to observe the traffic and potential threats. The disc brakes are a big confid …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 4 2009
tailwind
leeds, uk
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $749.99
 
 
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