Trek 8000 vs Gary Fisher BigSur

Hi,

About to buy a new bike:-)
I have been thinking about Trek 8000, seems like a nice one.
However the dealer told me that GF BigSur is the same bike, but at a lover
price. The price difference here in Norway is about $300

From the specs I can see that most parts are identical, but there are a few
differences.
The frame material is the same, but what about the geometry?

The bike will be used mainly on gravel roads and asfalt (???) roads.

Any opinions about what will be the bike for me?
Or clarifications about the (maybe not so) subtle differences will be
greatly appreciated.

-Bjarte

Both these bike's are about the same .The GF will have a little longer top
tube and a shorter stem . It got Genesis Geometry .If the parts are about
the same save the 300$ and go GF .But try them both and see what one is more
comfortable to you .If your not trail riding you could put some slick on the
bike to make it more road friendly.
Kenda make a nice tire for riding on the road .I have a set for my Mtn
bike.There the Kenda Kwicks {??}
Good luck and remember buy what fits you .

--
J/O TrailBlazer At Large

Jamie TrailBlazer At Large wrote:
Both these bike's are about the same .The GF will have a little
longer top tube and a shorter stem . It got Genesis Geometry .If the
parts are about the same save the 300$ and go GF .But try them both
and see what one is more comfortable to you .If your not trail riding
you could put some slick on the bike to make it more road friendly.
Kenda make a nice tire for riding on the road .I have a set for my Mtn
bike.There the Kenda Kwicks {??}
Good luck and remember buy what fits you .

you should probably read the thread on Bontranger cranks before you
purchase.

penny

Bjarte K. Engedal said...
Hi,

About to buy a new bike:-)
I have been thinking about Trek 8000, seems like a nice one.
However the dealer told me that GF BigSur is the same bike, but at a lover
price. The price difference here in Norway is about $300

From the specs I can see that most parts are identical, but there are a few
differences.
The frame material is the same, but what about the geometry?

The bike will be used mainly on gravel roads and asfalt (???) roads.

Any opinions about what will be the bike for me?
Or clarifications about the (maybe not so) subtle differences will be
greatly appreciated.

-Bjarte

Get a Giant XTC 2 instead and Michelin Jet S tires that work for any
terrain.

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Bjarte K. Engedal said...
Hi,

About to buy a new bike:-)
I have been thinking about Trek 8000, seems like a nice one.
However the dealer told me that GF BigSur is the same bike, but at a
lover
price. The price difference here in Norway is about $300

From the specs I can see that most parts are identical, but there are a
few
differences.
The frame material is the same, but what about the geometry?

The bike will be used mainly on gravel roads and asfalt (???) roads.

Any opinions about what will be the bike for me?
Or clarifications about the (maybe not so) subtle differences will be
greatly appreciated.

-Bjarte

Get a Giant XTC 2 instead and Michelin Jet S tires that work for any
terrain.

For Sale: Two Michelin Jet S tub(e)less tYres. Used for less than a mile.
Green in coloUr. Great on assfault, and hardpack dert.

"Bjarte K. Engedal" wrote in message ...
Hi,

About to buy a new bike:-)
I have been thinking about Trek 8000, seems like a nice one.
However the dealer told me that GF BigSur is the same bike, but at a lover
price. The price difference here in Norway is about $300

From the specs I can see that most parts are identical, but there are a few
differences.
The frame material is the same, but what about the geometry?

The bike will be used mainly on gravel roads and asfalt (???) roads.

Any opinions about what will be the bike for me?
Or clarifications about the (maybe not so) subtle differences will be
greatly appreciated.

-Bjarte

They're both treks, so there's really no difference, except that one
has narcissism plastered all over it.

JD

mojo deluxe said...

For Sale: Two Michelin Jet S tub(e)less tYres. Used for less than a mile.
Green in coloUr. Great on assfault, and hardpack dert.

How much do you want for them? What don't you like about them.

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mojo deluxe said...

For Sale: Two Michelin Jet S tub(e)less tYres. Used for less than a
mile.
Green in coloUr. Great on assfault, and hardpack dert.

How much do you want for them? What don't you like about them.

Heh, I was kind of joking......even lost this thread.

I only paid $31 for them on ebay. It's not that I don't like them, but would
not feel comfortable using them. Loamy soil and semis, are not good. There's
also clay where I ride, and if it has the slightest moisture in it, I'm just
asking for it. I replaced them with 2.1 IRC Seracs.