Trek 6000 Mountain Bike Question.

[duramax]

I have a coworker that is selling a 2007 Trek 6000 mountain bike with disc brakes that has been barely ridden. He is asking $400, I am new to mountain bikes and am looking for a decent bike I can trust for getting back in far behind gates to hunt. I can't find much info on the bike and was curious if this is a fair price? I know I don't want a cheap walmart bike that is going to break down on me. Any info would be appreciated.

[whacker1]

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardtail/trek/6000/prd_417965_1527crx.aspx

Newer version, but decent review.  reasonably priced.  Make sure that it is the right size frame for you or it won't be comfortable.

[duramax]

Thx Whacker, I did see that review my only concern was that it did not go back to the 2007.

[Special T]

For a bike with disk brakes i think its a pretty good deal. makes it nice if you want to put a triler behind it... Brakes wont fade or overheat and pop you tube. only thing i would look at is this... taken from the writeup
 
The frame cracked on the right side chainstay

[duramax]

My plan is to get a trailer, I want to get one soon for scouting and getting my legs in shape.

[Special T]

Your standard kid toting trailer has no brakes... some fo the higher end ones do.  I would get one with disks, i currently don't have them... Inspect the bike, and ride it.. it sounds like a fair deal... you might be able to get a better one for the money on craigslist, but its likely hot. 

[Alchase]

Good Price, i just sold my Trex Antelope 830, 21 speed, that did not have disc brakes for $125.00 and it is 14 years old.
 
That is a good bike for a decent price.

[duramax]

Thanks for the info guys. 

[MikeWalking]

The Deore group should have a cartridge bearing in both idler and jockey wheels on the rear derailleur it's a must.  I'd buy it for 400$   MSRP was $600

Stay away from cheap bikes for rough work.  They're cheap for a reason.  Weak heavy frames, low end wheel & crank bearings, no bearings in the rear derailleurs. All that equals more drag, more work.

Years ago, 1990-91? I bought a Trek 1000 about $350-400.  A few paychecks down the road I had some wheels custom built with Mavic Cartridge bearing hubs.    The difference?  Spin the original wheels hard and they would go for about 30-45 seconds, spin the new ones hard and they would go for over 2 minutes.  Going down Blewitt Pass I could coast past people pedaling hard

[duramax]

Thanks MikeWalking, im definitely going to go look at it tomorrow. Sounds like it should be a fair deal,

[HenryM]

Trek makes good bikes and this one sounds like a good deal with the disc brakes. But the most important thing to look at is the size of the bike. You really want the right size bike. A bike shop should be able to size you up and tell you what is the perfect size frame. It will make a world of difference.

[JKEEN33]

I've had my Trek 8000 mountain bike since 1995. Has thousands of miles on it and still a great bike. Have had a Trek 5000 road bike for almost as long and it probably has tens of thousands of miles it and still a great bike.

Clean, maintain and tune when needed and they will last a long time.

Trek does have some lower end bikes, but the upper end are some great bikes. If I remember correct, the 6000 is the entry to their upper end line of bikes.

[duramax]

I went and got fitted at bike tech and it was indeed the right size. I ended up picking it up for $380  . I just need to get it tuned up and I will be ready for elk season.

[JKEEN33]

Make sure you take it to a quality bike shop for the tuning. I see you are in Orting. I have had good luck with the shop in Enumclaw and Black Diamond. The parts on the bikes will wear fast or break if they are not well tuned.

See if you can get them to fit the bike to you when you take it in. They may charge you, but makes a huge difference on the knees if you are going to do a lot of riding. A small half inch adjustment can make a big difference in comfort.

 You have a great trail in Orting to start training on. I use to ride down there from Enumclaw to the end and back. I think it was around 45-50 miles. Wish I was in that kind of shape still.

[duramax]

JKeen, where is the bike shop in Enumclaw? Is in the one off 410 heading out of town? What do tune ups normally cost? Thanks for your help.