Trek 1000 SL Road Bike Sz 58cm Shimano Tiagra Silver/Blue (Used)

The Trek SL1000, was a winner in Cycling Plus budget race bike.

Frame >The Trek frame is based on 7005 series aluminum tubing with butted main tubes and is 1,551g in the 56cm size tested. The welding is plain without any smoothing of the joins, and the paint and decals are an improvement on the previous year's model. We like the neatly executed mudguard bridge detailing between the chain stays.

The distinctive and unusual forward-sloping top-tube (it's higher at the seat post) is an aspect of the 1000-1500 series that you'll either like or loathe, but the short head-tube enables a low riding position for time trialing that simply isn't possible on the Specialized with its taller head-tube. The handlebar height can be altered considerably by flipping the stem through 180 degrees to point upwards, and further adjustments can be effected in small increments by using the headset spacers provided. The inclusion of rack and mudguard eyes is a major plus point as far as versatility for commuting and general cycling is concerned, meaning that this frame is a good all-rounder.