Trek 820

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If I needed a new Bike I would buy this one again and I would recommend it to anyone

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I bought this bicycle three and a half years ago. I wanted a good quality bike with nice features and curb appeal. I've never spent a lot of money on a bicycle before, so I was nervous that I was making a bad purchase. I ride this bike quite frequently and it has NEVER given me one bit of grief. Tires, brakes, bearings, handlebars, cables...everything is still funtioning great just like the day I rode away from the shop. Even thought the 820 is an entery level bike, it sure met and far exceeded my expectations. Marketed as a entry level bike but has upper intermediate qualifications. You won't be sorry. I promise.It really is THAT good!! (My brother keeps asking me to sell it to him but I keep saying no.)

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I've had this bike for around 4 years now and I will admit that I don't take the best care of it, but it hasn't let me down. It handles my daily commute, which sometimes involves gravel, potholes, strong winds, and heavy showers, very well. My only real complaint is that it is pretty heavy.

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I like to hit the trails & take the un-beaten path while on my through-town bike rides& the 820 is perfect for just that.

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It is what it is, an entry-level mountain bike. It's rugged and the frame will last forever. The forks are a little bouncy, it's a bit on the heavy side, and it's not ideal for commuting, but for the money, good luck getting a bike that can handle what it handles. Ultimately, it's good value for the money. You want better components and a smoother ride, then you're going to need to pay more money to maintain the rugged construction and durability of the bike. If you want to go down gnarly singletrack or get big air, you need to be looking at a price point substantially higher

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I would buy it again.

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I have been riding for about 1-1/2 years on department store bikes. I have had various issues with them and have burned thru 3 of them. I decided to purchase a real bike and visited many "real bike stores". I can't express enough how happy I am with my purchase of the Trek 820. Great bike. I have noticed that my speed, and distance has improved greatly. I felt the saddle was too hard it is very light compared to the department bikes, and I think the shocks could be a little better. I ride it 15 miles a day and enjoy every minute I get on it. I can also say that I was so impressed with the speed and distance I wrote the CEO of Trek to express my happiness. I received a return e-mail and I thought it was great. For anyone that is looking for a lower priced High quality bike, try the 820. I love it! And find myself mid-day thinking about my ride for the evening. GREAT RIDE!!! Thank you TREK!!!!!!!! Signed, The Happy Customer, Buddy

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never bent a rim or got stranded. Never blew a gear. It will get you around. Highly Dependable, even in the snow. It makes the miles. I traveled 64 miles per day. I have owned the 820 since September of 2012. The Bike Zone is Awesome. I would never get another bike.

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I bought this model back in around 2004. I have used it almost exclusively on dirt/packed/gravel trails along the C&O; canal in MD. This bike is perfect for this type of riding. I do not jump or hop fallen trees with this bike but it has proven reliable and extremely durable. I have worn out 2 sets of stock tires and now have Uniroyal Town and Country which make it even better. The seat was extremely uncomfortable, but was easily fixed by adding a good gel type seat over the top of original. As to durable, this bike survived a fall from a broken car carrier at 75 MPH on interstate 70! I saw it fall, bounce up about 10 feet and then tumble about 50 feet. When I was able to stop, I expected to back up and see a crushed pile of metal and I was going to remove it from roadway in pieces. When I got to it, I noticed the chain was off, a chunk was taken out of my seat, and the trip computer and water bottle were nowhere to be found! The rest of the bike was completely intact, NO bent pedals or other parts!! After fixing the carrier and putting bike back on rack, we continued to the trail. I placed chain back on bike and actually rode it for 22 miles, noticing just a very slight shimmy from front wheel! I have since put another 400 miles or so on it and not a glitch. My friend also saw the event and could not believe it but I do have a witness!

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Bought this bike for a two mile commute and riding the local bike paths. Rode it for two weeks and loved it overall. Seems like a solid machine and it handles very well. Minor faults: the Bontrager fenders I had installed on it are plastic, and my foot hits them if I pedal while turning at a certain angle. Love the rack I had installed, which allows me to carry heavy books across town like nothing. Biggest problem so far: after hauling my kids a few miles in a trailer, I suffered significant pain and bruising in my "soft tissue." Did not notice the problem while riding, but now it is clear that the hardness of the seat combined with its shape led to significant body damage while pedaling. Still working on a modification/replacement that will solve this, but probably will not be able to ride at all for a week or more in any case. A disappointment for me as, though this is on the low end of pricing for Trek bikes, it is much more expensive than any bike I've ever purchased, and I've never had this problem with any other bike.