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2006 Trek 5200

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

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2006 Trek 2200 WSD

• Serial: unknown
• Manufacturer: Trek
• Name: 2200 series Trek
• Model: 2200 WSD
• Primary colors: Pink
• Frame size: 54CM
• Wheel diameter: 700 C
• Frame Material: Aluminum

Distinguishing features

Pink bike frame Aluminum frame with carbon stays Bontrager race wheels Shimano Ultegra comonents ZR 9000 w/TCT Carbon seat stays

Drivetrain and brakes

Frame and fork, additional parts.

• Cog/Cassette/Freewheel Shimano Ultegra 12-25, 10 speed
• Rear Brake Shimano Ultegra w/adjustable reach STI levers
• Front Brake Shimano Ultegra w/adjustable reach STI levers
• Pedals Shimano 505, clipless
• Crankset Bontrager Race Lite 52/39/30
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
• Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
• Rear Shifter Shimano ST-R700 STI, adjustable reach, 10 speed
• Front Shifter Shimano ST-R700 STI, adjustable reach, 10 speed
• Headset Cane Creek Internal, sealed, alloy
• Fork Bontrager, carbon
• Stem Bontrager Race, 7 degree, 31.8mm
• Handlebar Bontrager Race w/BzzzKill, 31.8mm
• Seatpost Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
• Saddle Bontrager Race Lite FIT Lux
• Other Bontrager BzzzKill harmonic dampers by Mathews
• Rear Tire Bontrager Race Lite, folding, 650/700x25c
• Front Tire Bontrager Race Lite, folding, 650/700x25c
• Rear Wheel Bontrager Race 700c (43cm: 650c)
• Front Wheel Bontrager Race 700c (43cm: 650c)

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Specifications

• Frame Alpha Aluminum
• Wheels Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims
• Wheel Size 26"
• Tires Bontrager Connection Trail, 26x2.0"
• Crank SR XCC-100 48/38/28 w/chainguard
• Front Derailleur Shimano C051
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera
• Shifters Shimano EF50, 7 speed
• Brakeset Tektro V w/ Shimano EF50 levers
• Handlebar High tensile steel, 30mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager Sport
• Seatpost Bontrager
• Stem Bontrager Aheadset, 25 degree (women's: 40 degree)
• Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed

Q: Where to buy a 2006 Trek 3700?

The 2006 Trek 3700 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: What size wheels does the 2006 Trek 3700 have?

The 2006 Trek 3700 has 26" wheels.

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Bike Test: Trek Fuel EX 9

When Trek set out to design the new Fuel EX, they up when the wheel moves deep into its travel. We’ve had wanted to set the bar for mountain bike versatility. The bike they came up with pulls from their extensive ride time and research with some of the best riders on the planet. The aluminum-framed version is not their top of the line (the carbon frame gets that title), but the EX9 sports all the high-end technologies. 

WHO IS IT MADE FOR? This bike can work for a huge range of riders, and that’s what being a true trailbike is all about. The Fuel EX9 sports just enough travel to feel aggressive, but not so much that it will hold you back on a long ride or a climb. This bike is all about versatility.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM? The Alpha Platinum aluminum frame features just over 5.1 inches of rock-gobbling suspension that uses Trek’s proprietary ABP (Active Braking Pivot) design. This design uses a pivot at the dropout inline with the rear axle and a “floating” shock that attaches to the swingarm to keep the suspension active and neutral during braking and pedaling efforts. The frame also sports a tapered head tube, one-piece magnesium rocker, and integrated chainstay and downtube protection.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT? The shock’s DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) technology works by using an additional air chamber that’s only opened  up when the wheel moves deep into its travel. We’ve had great luck with this shock technology, but always said we’d like to see it in the fork to offer a more balanced feel. This is the first year Trek has done that. That little bit of extra air keeps the suspension from feeling like you’re getting cheated out of the last 20 percent of your travel from the air pressure “ramping up.” Bravo, Trek.

The Bontrager XR3 Team tires are a perfect fit for the EX. They roll fast and hook up very well in a wide variety of conditions. There was a day when Trek bikes were held back by mediocre, house-brand tire choices, but those days are gone.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM? Setup: Setting up the DRCV should be a hassle, but it’s not. The fork and shock have only one air chamber each to set, and Trek simplifies the process by including clip-on sag meters on both. We set both the fork and shock to 30-percent sag and hit the trails. The beauty of this system is that it can feel both efficient and bottomless with a single setup. The DRCV allows the suspension to move deep into its travel while still delivering a firm pedaling platform. With the Fuel EX, let the fork and shock work their magic.

The rebound damping circuit on the Fuel’s shock is very strong, and we found ourselves running the adjustment near full open. Smaller riders who need lower pressures may have difficulty finding a setting that doesn’t “pack up” on successive hits.

Pedaling: Trek’s DRCV shock and fork (made by Fox) also have Fox’s rider-selected CTD system (Climb, Trail, Descend modes). While the suspension action responds well to all three settings, we found ourselves leaving the suspension in the trail mode most of the time. This bike can do it all when the shock is set right in the middle.

Climbing: The aggressively steep seat tube angle puts the rider right over the pedals, which feels very efficient on long climbs. The plush suspension assists on rough, technical climbs (don’t use the too-firm climb mode in this situation) by allowing the rear wheel to follow the terrain and maintain traction. The 26-inch wheels allow for quick acceleration over obstacles in the climb, and changing lines is almost a subconscious effort.

Cornering: Rumors of the 26-inch-wheeled trailbike being killed off by the 29er and 27-incher are greatly exaggerated. The Fuel EX has something that the big-wheeled bikes can’t exactly match, and that’s maneuverability. The Fuel EX has a snappy and responsive feel in the corners, and the bike loves to be manhandled through switchbacks.

Descending: At the end of a descent, we like to see that we’ve used all the available travel. The DRCV delivers in spades. The front and rear suspension feel exceptionally balanced, allowing you to work the stroke of the shock and fork much more effectively. While the first half of the travel is designed to be efficient, the second half is designed to feel bottomless, and it just plain works. The 5 inches of travel are used so effectively; it feels like the Fuel has even more. 

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS? The Fuel EX has routing for a RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost with a remote actuation hose that routes through the frame and connects at the bottom of the seatpost rather than at the head. The EX9 doesn’t use that routing and instead comes with the standard Reverb seatpost (with its hose that connects to the seatpost head and routs externally). This spec doesn’t make sense to us. Instead, Trek should spec a less-expensive aluminum post, lower the bike price and let the rider upgrade to the Stealth seatpost if he desires. Using the standard Reverb feels like a compromise where nobody wins.

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BUYING ADVICE The versatility of the Fuel EX9 can’t be understated. It’s not a cross-country racer, and it’s not a descending specialist; instead, it’s designed to ride everything well. The geometry feels like it has E.S.P. and knows your next move before you make it. The maneuverability and flickability built in mean you can make the move happen too.

The DRCV suspension is much more than just marketing jargon. This technology really works and makes the 5 inches of travel feel like more. Bikes like the Fuel EX9 are the reason that 26-inch wheels aren’t dead. They’re just plain fun to ride. If you’re looking for a lively partner that can do everything short of a downhill race, this bike is worth a look.

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Hi, I'm attempting to upgrade into a full suspension but have come to the realization that options at my price point ($2000-2500) are extremely limited and that I may be better off staying on a HT. But I'm not ready to give up yet as the limiting factor on my rides has been lower back tightness (after around 8-10 mi). I just turned 40 so it's possible that its just the effects of getting older, but I've also been riding an upgraded entry level HT that I've had for close to 7 yrs. It's a Giant Talon 7 ( can't remember the exact year either 16 or 17 I think). Anyway, in my efforts to try and find a FS bike I've started combing through some of the posting on PB and have found some good stuff. I'm just a bit worried about scammers and or fake postings. Have any of you boughten any bikes from PB? I want to do my due diligence, how do you know if what your looking at is the real deal? I found a post that seems too good to be true. A 2020 Trek Fuel EX for $950, that just seems way too good to be true right? How can I find out if this is an authentic post. I've reached out to the seller with a few questions and will gauge their response. Do you guys have any other advise on how to authenticate a posting? I've viewed his seller history and he has some other bikes on there but none are MTBs. he has a XC bike and some brakes for sale, but I'm unsure of how to gauge this and would be grateful for any other tips. Also, I'm not very familiar with frame sizing. The listing states it a 17.5 M frame, when I go on Trek's website and view the sizing chart for the current gen Fuel EX there are no measurements with the sizes just M or M/L along with rider height and inseam measurements that are recommended for the corresponding frame size. I'm at 5'9 so based on that chart for this gen Fuel Ex Id probably go with the M/L. If this listing is legit do you think that frame would work for me at 5'9 and 195#? Lastly, is there any payment service that holds the funds until I can verify that I got what I thought I paid for? If not, how have you approached getting payment over to the seller without being completely exposed? Here's the post in question: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3661841/ Thanks in advance for your recs! Cheers, Abe  

It's getting weird out there. Start with a phone number in my opinion and if they refuse to speak on the phone, there is an issue. Ask where they are at, make up a trail name from the area and ask them if they ride it, and if they say yes to the made up trail name, report them. Just use lots of common sense. Ask for photos from angles that they can not get unless the bike is actually in their possession. Then use PP (not as a gift). When you send the money spell out exactly what you are buying (size, model, year, color, spec, etc.) because if you can not prove what you expected to get, you have no claim. Also if it's too good to be true, it is. No one on PB accidentally sells way below value. If you want a sure thing buy local, or from Pro's Closet. GL.  

thanks, I'm leaning towards this being to good to be true, but the seller indicated that he'd have it boxed and shipped from the trek store. what's Pro's closet? Unfortunately I haven't found anything to promising locally yet..  

The guy has only been a member for 5 days (since June 20, 2023). Both bikes he’s selling are WAY too cheap for what they are. It’s a scam. I find that if you start to ask more complex questions or for proof (I.e. damage on chainstay or for more detailed pictures of “x”, they usually can’t give you them or they try to reason why they can’t. Also if the deal is actually legit, all the power too him. However I always think that they’ll be another so if I miss that deal, it’s okay.  

A HT that fits you won't seize your back. Getting a FS in the wrong size might continue to seize your back. i suggest your rent a few bikes in your local area is different sizes / geometries and figure out what reach and stack you should be on, what chainstay length you like, and what Head Angle scratches your itch. Then engage in the high stakes game of distance buying with at least the prospect of getting a fitting bike you'll enjoy riding at the end. I've had real good luck with components on pinkbike, particularly forks, but some other stuff too. Any bike ads I responded to that were TGTBT were indeed just that. Folks who are above price or on par with market have been real, but I didn't end up closing any deals. It is hard to judge a bike from photos. Shop inspection mentioned above sounds like good advice!  

Grinchy8 said: A HT that fits you won't seize your back. Getting a FS in the wrong size might continue to seize your back. i suggest your rent a few bikes in your local area is different sizes / geometries and figure out what reach and stack you should be on, what chainstay length you like, and what Head Angle scratches your itch. Then engage in the high stakes game of distance buying with at least the prospect of getting a fitting bike you'll enjoy riding at the end. Click to expand...

I've bought a few bikes off of pb. Exchanged phone calls, had additional pics sent, also had the bike inspected and boxed by a shop of my choice in their area before money was sent. Then paid the shop fees for boxing, inspection and shipping to my lbs. Sent from my moto g(7) supra using Tapatalk  

Ya, ask if you can come by and see it in person...even if you can't. I did that recently on a SC Chameleon and the guy gave me every excuse why he couldn't show it in person. That's a no-go.  

good stuff, thanks man!  

Well you guys it did turn out to be too good to be true. Initially his post stated that he would have the bike professionally packed and shipped via his lbs. When I asked about this he told me he would cover shipping and just charge me an extra $100 because he had some coupons (what a nice guy right?). When I aske about the the lbs and the bike being professionally packed and shipped he told me that he would take care of it. This lead me to initially think that maybe he worked at a lbs and got a good deal on it (wishful thinking I know). I then asked him some probing question about riding, how he liked the bike, how much he had ridden it ( since the pics look like its barely been ridden and it a 3 yr old bike). He told me it had minimal use without specifying anything and this really had my spidey senses tingling (what kind of mountain biker speaks this way!). Then I asked for the name and location of the bike shop at which point he blocked me. I am going to share all this with the folks at PB, but if you guys could plz help me get this out to people to warn them of this asshole. I'm sure that the name on his profile isn't real, hopefully they can block him. I hate to think of how many poor and unsuspecting ppl this jerk has taken advantage of. These message boards and forums are great for learning about so much, but I hate how ppl can manipulate them to take advantage of others. Anyway, rant over. Thank you all for you advice I'm so glad I listened to my gut on this, would've sucked to get bamboozeled for a grand.  

Not to derail the conversation, but if your lower back is giving you problems, working on core strength pays huge dividends for your biking enjoyment.  

I really agree with @dompedro3 , they give great advice. The bike is going to need lots of service and the parts are going to be in worse shape than you expect. Price that in. If you pay with PayPal Good & Services, it should minimize your risk of them stealing your money. For your lower back pain: I'd encourage you to see a physio, especially at 40. I'm 31 and I was experiencing similar back pain due to my hamstrings being tight. Working with a physio on them got me to be pain free.  

Phone calls Good photos PayPal Your good judgement Oh, and Kona Process 134 If the seller is near a bike shop, you could maybe use them to do an inspection for a nominal fee  

Video chat to talk through the bike can show the bike exists in their possession. Can't guarantee they send it, of course.  

Working on bike fit (maybe a professional fit) and core strength are both good suggestions. Also, it might make some people sad, but I truly believe a 27.5+ hardtail is a great bet if you’re low on budget but need some more compliance. Modern geo and lower pressure in the will reduce the hammering you’re getting. It was my one-bike choice for years, and works great for both of my parents as well as my partner.  

I have bought and sold on PinkBike. That post is suspect for sure. If its too good too be true then.......... Always pay with PayPal because PayPal will have your back if the bike never shows up. Check the member registration date and phone number and ask lots of questions. More often than not they sell on eBay also so ask for their eBay user name and check the feedback and history. Good Luck.  

AbeN128 said: Hi, I'm attempting to upgrade into a full suspension but have come to the realization that options at my price point ($2000-2500) are extremely limited and that I may be better off staying on a HT. But I'm not ready to give up yet as the limiting factor on my rides has been lower back tightness (after around 8-10 mi). I just turned 40 so it's possible that its just the effects of getting older, but I've also been riding an upgraded entry level HT that I've had for close to 7 yrs. It's a Giant Talon 7 ( can't remember the exact year either 16 or 17 I think). Anyway, in my efforts to try and find a FS bike I've started combing through some of the posting on PB and have found some good stuff. I'm just a bit worried about scammers and or fake postings. Have any of you boughten any bikes from PB? I want to do my due diligence, how do you know if what your looking at is the real deal? I found a post that seems too good to be true. A 2020 Trek Fuel EX for $950, that just seems way too good to be true right? How can I find out if this is an authentic post. I've reached out to the seller with a few questions and will gauge their response. Do you guys have any other advise on how to authenticate a posting? I've viewed his seller history and he has some other bikes on there but none are MTBs. he has a XC bike and some brakes for sale, but I'm unsure of how to gauge this and would be grateful for any other tips. Also, I'm not very familiar with frame sizing. The listing states it a 17.5 M frame, when I go on Trek's website and view the sizing chart for the current gen Fuel EX there are no measurements with the sizes just M or M/L along with rider height and inseam measurements that are recommended for the corresponding frame size. I'm at 5'9 so based on that chart for this gen Fuel Ex Id probably go with the M/L. If this listing is legit do you think that frame would work for me at 5'9 and 195#? Lastly, is there any payment service that holds the funds until I can verify that I got what I thought I paid for? If not, how have you approached getting payment over to the seller without being completely exposed? Here's the post in question: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3661841/ Thanks in advance for your recs! Cheers, Abe Click to expand...

I agree with the idea that something about your bike fit is off if you find your back seizing after 8-10 miles. You could fiddle with saddle position, stem length, handlebar width, handlebar roll, etc. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy a full suspension though it probably lends importance to the idea of demoing a bunch of bikes and learning what works best for you  

It's been a trend over the past year+ , prices too good to be true, 1 or 2 items for sale, zero sold items and a name like this ThomasQgj5EZ. 99% of the scammers I've seen in this time have these type of 6 digits/ letters not making sense after their name.<< This scammer today posted a new X01 cassette for $230. I immediately flagged him as a scammer and his account has since been removed.  

Not saying they weren’t a scammer but bike closet has a XO1 cassette on sale for $250 (currently out of stock tho). Still have the XX1 (10-50t) for $299.  

I also agree your current bike fit is suspect. Folks think an fs bike lets them has a comfy ass but it’s not, it gives you better traction - on fs and ht it’s your legs and arms that make the majority of the suspension so you’re still standing for the rough stuff. Wrt buying on pink bike, buying used… Even assuming the bike is perfect you really need to know what you want. What size and that you in fact love the bike. Buying without riding is a likely path to disappointment. I ride as many bikes as I can and I don’t like very many at all. The bikes I love I love. Your job is to find the bike you like, not by reading reviews but by trying them. I once did a 2.5 hr drive each way to buy a used bike. Got there and rode it down the block and… I thought it sucked. Great reviews, epic quality but my knees didn’t like its ride. Drove home empty handed with cash in my pocket. Big goal: don’t buy the wrong bike Next, someone selling a bike… the love is gone…. They’ve probably stopped doing maintanance… it’s a lucky duck that gets a perfect bike. Bushings corrode, shock needs service, etc. I’ve sold bikes and try and ensure everything is in great shape or disclosed. I always insist the buyer finds a shop near me that they like and hires them to checkout my bike, and to wrap and ship it if it checks out. I want buyer to have their own insurance, and a conversation with an impartial expert about the state of the bike they’re buying. Be suspect of free shipping, in what world does that make sense?  

Make sure the seller has more than 1 post  

Thank you all for the good Intel, will definitely keep this in mind as my search for the next bike continues. Sounds like I may have been wrong about needing to switch to a FS bike. Staying in the HT world does open up a ton of options. I guess I need to get out and demo some bikes.  

• Account must be more than a month old, and have sold many items, or be good at communication.
• Be careful in cross borders sales. I like to only buy from established sellers across borders as I’ve had too many things lost or take weeks or sales fall through when sellers realize the cost of shipping.
• Expect the bike to be in worse condition than advertised. People inevitably tolerate shortcomings on their bikes they don’t even notices
• Expect to change bearings for FS bikes
• Expect fork to not have been serviced
• Expect to change chain and grip
• Relatively new user
• Has several bikes in different sizes
• If seller has multiple bikes, check to see if backgrounds match
• Is asking just slightly less than bike is probably worth
• Asks for zelle or venmo
• Offer to pick up bike and they suddenly live in a different city
• Wont post specific pictures of bike (I like to ask for closeup of brake calipers to “check for leaks” and what fittings it uses since most bikes will need a brake bleed anyway)

dompedro3 said: Having bought and sold several bikes on Pinkbike, here’s my advice: Account must be more than a month old, and have sold many items, or be good at communication. Be careful in cross borders sales. I like to only buy from established sellers across borders as I’ve had too many things lost or take weeks or sales fall through when sellers realize the cost of shipping. Expect the bike to be in worse condition than advertised. People inevitably tolerate shortcomings on their bikes they don’t even notices Expect to change bearings for FS bikes Expect fork to not have been serviced Expect to change chain and grip Red flags Relatively new user Has several bikes in different sizes If seller has multiple bikes, check to see if backgrounds match Is asking just slightly less than bike is probably worth Asks for zelle or venmo Offer to pick up bike and they suddenly live in a different city Wont post specific pictures of bike (I like to ask for closeup of brake caliphttps://www.jensonusa.com/Marin-Rift-Zone-1-Bike-2022-4?loc=usa&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7uSkBhDGARIsAMCZNJsEujYL7WpgmSi82ZRQyC1wxMjc2eWFoteW6wL43h4pNWLgers to “check for leaks” and what fittings it uses since most bikes will need a brake bleed anyway All that being said: Canyon has a few medium Neurons AL in stock , Rei has the Cannondale Habit and the Salsa Horsethief in stock, Call your local specialized dealer to see if they have a medium Status in stock, Jenson has a sick deal on a Marin as well as a Norco and maybe some others. Click to expand...

• get a work email address that works (verify on linkedin or other)
• only pay to PayPal verified email address

Trying to snuff out scammers is kind of like trying to pee on a forest fire. Everyone needs to be responsible for themselves and use common sense. You're never going to stop it.  

Recent bikes have steeper seat tube angles that have really saved my lower back.  

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