Trek R200 (Introduced 1999)

            Discontinued . Their only model.

Lawsuit material.  Problems:  1.  Inadequate clearance between front (20”) wheel and  heel of rider when turning. 2.  3’ long  5#  kickstand mid-mount, noisy, ineffective, heavy. 3.  No chain guard. Solutions:  Replace 20” wheel with 16” and move brake bosses.  2.  Fashion kickstand mount to fit two holes provided in left rear dropout. Accepts standard kickstand, very stable.  3.  Cover top of front drive chain with plastic tubing.

PLUSES:  Spec’d with RANS seat. Excellent comfort and adjustability.
Tilt/Above seat steering. Super-light Aluminum frame. Rear suspension with adjustable air shock. Drivetrain  (Borrowed from VISION) uses two SRAM rear derailleur, one midframe 5 spd. Rear (8 spd.) Smooth, user friendly, not fast but accurate. Huge luggage capacity! Stable with load.

MINUSES:  Must have at least 32” inseam to fit this bike comfortably. 36” inseam is max. adjustment.

 

The R200 has excellent traction, stability, maneuverability on or off pavement

Spec’d with SHIMANO/ SRAM/ BONTRAGER.

Redesigned, overhauled, detailed.

Asking price: $1200.00 Will take trade.