"I just upgraded to a Navigator 2 from a Navigator 1. I immediately noticed how much heavier this bike is compared to the 1 but that's to be expected. The rest of the bike is great. I use it for commuting and leisure riding. Of course exercise comes with it. It's a really comfortable bike to ride. I can spend over an hour riding without realizing it. I'm just more into mountain biking that's why my Specialized Hardrock is my favorite of my two bikes but if all you want is something to ride on the street, you can't go wrong with a Navigator 2.0."

"I bought this bike about 3 months ago and absolutely love it. It is very smooth and comfortable to ride. The gears work great and quickly get you up to the speed you want, while the stability makes riding on busy streets a breeze. Also performs well on rougher surfaces. Highly recommended. I would, however, recommend buying the extra security accessories (seat lock, wheel chain, etc.) as all the quick release functions make the bike parts an easy target for theft, unfortunately I know from experience."

"I was in the market for a general-purpose bike - something comfortable and easy to ride in town. I narrowed the field down to two contendors in the $400 price range: the Trek Navigator 2.0 and the Giant Sedona. As of 4-2-10, Buzillions gave the Navigator 4 stars on 79 of 80 ratings. The sole poor rating was for a pedal failure. Similar reviews elsewhere on the web painted essentially the same picture of a high quality bike, with some knocks (especially from the more-avid enthusiasts) about weak components. On-line reviews of the Sedona were similar to the Navigator, with a slight edge to the Sedona for reliability. The Navigator 2.0 retailed locally for [$] (+$8 for the kickstand) and the Sedona retailed for $435 (incl. kickstand). After test riding both, I decided to purchase the Navigator. My impressions of the bike: (1) A great, smooth-riding bike. Everything in the system (pedals, shifters, brakes, frame, suspension, seats) seems to have been thoughtfully engineered for rideability and comfort. (2) 21-speeds, easily accessible via grip shifters. Shifting gears was clean and simple. I wish the gear ratios ran a little higher, even though I know that the bike was not intended as a speedster, and even though I probably wouldn't use such high gears on my short rides. (3) Effortless, responsive braking. (4) Improved posture. The more upright riding position puts less strain on the back, neck, shoulders and hands; and promotes a more natural posture. While this posture is less efficient for transferring power to the pedals, it is a far more relaxing and comfortable position for casual riding. IMO, one of the reasons that it is so easy to shift gears or to brake is because the upright posture takes weight off the hands. For those with arthritis, the relief is immeasurable. (5) Well-suited for the urban environment. The Navigator does a good job of negotiating potholes, curbs, dirt trails, lawns, gravel roads, and light trails. And the "heads up" riding position is good for traffic awareness. (6) Fun! Reminds of my first bike when I was a kid. The Navigator is a joy to ride. (7) Good looks. I bought the bronze-colored Navigator. It has a deep, rich paint job. YMMV. The bike shop owner who sold me the Trek Navigator spends a lot of time assembling each bike, doing such extras as pre-tensioning and lubricating the brake cables, taking the tires of the rims and re-sealing them, truing the tires for balance and alignment, and disassembling/adjusting the gears and casettes for a smooth fit. It takes him one hour and twenty minutes to complete the assembly. He says that most bike shops average about 45 minutes assembling a bike from the factory. By comparison, he says that Walmart workers are given 15 minutes to put together each bike. So, please keep in mind that bikes from two different shops may not necessarily be equal, even if they have the same spec's."

"Having grown up with Stingrays and drop handle skinny tire bikes in my younger days, I was skeptical of this fat tired bike with the shock absorbers on the seat and front fork.We researched the offerings from a number of companies and agreed that the Trek Navigator offered the best value. I can say that I am totally impressed. The ride is smooth on uneven streets, smooth bike trails, up and down rolling hills-wherever you want to take it. It's lighter than the old bikes we grew up with and easy to load on the rack to take along on weekend adventures. The combination of adjustments on seat and handlebars makes it easy to find a comfortable fit. (Like slipping on your favorite jeans!) The wide range of gears and grip shift controls makes this a great way to enjoy a relaxing ride and get more fit without feeling tortured. Both my wife and I LOVE our Navigators!"

"I bought this bike because I have lower back problems and I like to ride off road. This bike is PERFECT for me! I ride most every day for 45-60 min during lunch and usually longer on the weekends. When the surface varies from road to light trail to soft sand this bike doesn't skip a beat. The upright position makes riding comfortable and fun again and when it is fun you will want to ride longer! For the money you can't beat it. Quality you can count on. My only gripe for this kind of money since this is not a racing bike it should come with a kickstand and water bottle."

"I just got back into biking for fitness reasons, and have been riding an older Roadmaster 12-speed. I decided to treat myself to a Trek and chose the Navigator 2.0; what a great choice! This bike is smooth and stable, and easy to ride; the upright riding position is a definite plus. The shifters work very well and it has good solid brakes. It does great on pavement, but is very capable of dealing with rough paths and even cross-country, due to the sturdy frame, shocks and larger tires. I love everything about this bike!"

"I was thinking about buying a road bike similar to the one I had (dare I say) 25 years ago. Road bikes are still very cool, but unfortunately, my 60-year-old body isn't. I used to be an enthusiast back-in-the-day and was appalled that my local bike dealer told me that a 'comfort' bike would be the best bike for me. How dare he? Well, he sat me down on a Giant and on the Trek. Both were undeniably comfortable, and I settled on the Trek because it was a leftover and the price was better. Also I've had 2 Trek bikes and liked both of them. I outfitted the bike with street slicks since I live in NYC, a rack and mountain platform pedals to spruce it up a bit. So now it doesn't look like a geezerbike and I'm kinda liking the look of it. The comfort factor is 10 out of 10. The slicks give it a little more speed. I like it. The heaviness makes me feel safer."

"I got a Trek Navigator in 2007 and I have loved it since the first ride. I use it on the road and on the Strand from Marina Del Rey to Torrance, California. I have received many compliments on this bike, the ride is smooth and comofortable, and it is lightweight compared to the old bike I used to ride. Great bike for a casual rider like myself."

"My wife and I bought our Navigator 2.0's (hers is a WSD)after years of ignoring our aging Mountain Bikes. The upright position is much more comfortable - I have always had issues with hand numbness. The shocks and smoother (compared to a MTB) and wider tires make it easy to switch between road, rail trails, and grassy parks. We use ours for exercise, and we also haul our 4-year old (he has his own Trek Jet 12)around in a trailer attached to our Navigators. They are like the bike equivalent of an SUV. I've already added the Interchange trunk Pack to mine. I found the frame design on the men's model to be more stylish than the "other" big brand, and my wife loves the step-through design of her WSD. I've easily put more miles on my Navigator this year, than I did all the years I owned the mountain bike"

"Me and my wife had been trying to decide on a bike for leisure riding. We went into Atlanta cycles and were very happy with the salesmans Knowledge and desire to fit us to the bike. the bike itself is lightweight and a pleasure to ride even for two people who haven't been on a bike in years, easy to pedal and coast great. very pleased sofar"