strong fork and frame (steel)adequate shifting. I put street tires on when new making it faster on hard surface.
Cons:
occasional slip out of gear. Slow to obtain smallest gear in cluster. I ajusted rear derailler. It''s a little better.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I believe I only paid 229.00 on sale in 2007. Prices on the 2011 is over 330.00. The newer ones can''t be that much better.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by superman strikes again - 7/29/2010 7:31:05 AM
Pros:
sturdy frame. handle bar grips.
Cons:
deraillers. shocks. seat. tires. wheels.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
i have been using this bike for a little over a year and i have had to take in to the bike shop in scheels about 10 times because of the chain, deraillers and wheels. i was on my way home from a friends house and as i was crossing the street my chain fell off. i was superman for a moment... then i was on the ground in pain from what later turned out to be a broken wrist. thank god i was wearing my helmet, or i would no longer have any skin on my forehead, as after i hit the ground, i slid down a small hill and skinned my hands and took out a chunk of the helmet. it was a good bike until this happened but now my mom wont let me ride it anymore, so im going to scheels for a new replacement bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Murphy - 1/28/2009 11:38:15 AM
Pros:
Very solid frame, great suspension
Cons:
TERRIBLE gear shifting. Chain constantly jumps and takes its sweet time to downshift on an uphill
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I love this bike and am extremely pleased with all aspects of it minus the gear shifting. Very tempermental and chain frequently jumps
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bob - 5/26/2008 3:29:43 PM
Pros:
Good bike for the money and some nice components.
Cons:
A little heavy.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have owned an 820 for about 3 years now and it is a good entry level bike. I have dished out a lot of punishment to that bike and so far it has held together.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by DiG - 12/5/2007 5:29:46 PM
Pros:
cheap, reliable, tough.
Cons:
gear slip, a little heavy
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Im training on this bike for the continental divide trail which is 2500 mi. Ive put about a thousand miles on this bike and have not had one problem. Ive jumped the hell out it and rode it hard in general.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by this bike is a killer - 9/25/2006 5:07:15 PM
Pros:
this bike makes all your superman dreams come true
Cons:
extremely dangerous
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
DON'T BUY THIS BIKE
While I mas riding my new trek 820 for the first time it was not a good first impresion and it would be the last. While rinding I heard a snap then I tried hitting the brakes. But 2 late I got thrown over the handle bars and I was superman flying in the air straight at the cement curb. My head smashed into it (luckly wearing my helmet) and I got all scraped up, was bleeding, ruined my new tee-shirt, and bruised my rib. Then I called the company and they have heard about the problem before. This is dangerous because they kow there selling a bad bike. They said that if you pick up speed this usually happens. That means I can't ride the bike I just have to walk next to it while holding it, fun. Luckly they sent me 2 models up and a new helmet because mine broke in the superman act. Don't buy this bike and if you do wear body armor.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Gavadian - 9/14/2006 6:09:33 PM
Pros:
Frame is pretty solid, crank bearing still holding up
Cons:
gears slip whet muddy, brakes constantly need tunning,
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
everytime it rains and you get a little mud in the gears, forget trying to shift, you might get lucky to find one gear that holds.
very entry level suspension, i'm assuming it's the same one they use in the wal-mart specials?
if you want a half decent bike, don't buy this one
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by TREK 820=TERRIBLE - 5/28/2006 12:05:43 PM
Pros:
NONE(THIS BIKE BLOWS CHUNKS!)
Cons:
EVERYTHING! Do not get this bike unless you suck at everything because its just another crappy tire special...
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
PILE OF CRAP!! Saddle busted,bars bent,crank is terrible and sounds like shit...gears suck doesnt shift after it gets a little muddy...it clogs in the littlest amount of mud. rims bend easily..P.S Dont get the Marin Bearvalley!! it sucks too..or the kona firemountain!
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by warren - 4/10/2006 7:39:11 AM
Pros:
rides well on hardpack and roads, handles well, frame its self is great, cheap considering,
Cons:
brake systems, chain jumps, rear bearings had to be replaced after six mos. overall crappy components on an excellent steel frame
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
i was very pleased with the bike at first but now it spends more time in the shop than out its a good entry level bike not intended for real hard use if you are one to just occasionally ride its fine but if you ride 100 plus miles a week go up tp a 4300 w/disk brakes its costs a little more than the 820 and alot less than any comparable competitor but its worth it
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by B-Rad - 3/29/2006 6:37:45 PM
Pros:
Solid frame, handles fine, accellerates well, great traction, nice suspension
Cons:
shifting is a little rough
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
not a bad bike for the dough
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ibanez - 5/30/2005 3:01:38 AM
Pros:
Price, durability
Cons:
the chain has a problem staying on the sprocket when shifting going up hill but i bear with it.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i had a P.O.S before this.. and i love it.. i took it on one of the hardest trails around here in AR, and the bike stuck with me the entire way. i was alittle hesitant when i went to do it, but got a good suprise out of it. Also for a steal frame bike.. its light.. as light as you could expect stock.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by DJSilk - 5/19/2003 7:16:16 PM
Pros:
Inexpensive, good looks, rapid fire shifters,front suspension, Shimano parts, decent tires and rims
Cons:
RST 191 CL front suspension fork is not adjustable carry is not long, Shimano Altus dearilleur, works fine so far, but not close to the Deore standard
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I love this bike. It's my first MTB, so I probably do not know any better, I'm a big guy, 6 ft 1', 250 pounds, and the bikes seems to do fine. I only use it for exercise and an occasional trail, although I've heard bad things about the altus, and the RST 191 CL, so far the derailleur hasn't missed a gear shift, it's a little loud and a bit slow, the fork, well, it seems softly sprung, it hasn't bottomed but I'd prefer it a bit stiffer.All in all it's just perfect for me, it seems to handle the weight fine, it looks god, it's a Trek, and it was only $200 US, actually $360 Can.
