This vertical compliance is immediately noticeable when you sit on the saddle. In addition, it is above all the riding position that makes the bike interesting for long-distance riders. No bike in the test allows a higher handlebar position. Not only randonneurs will be pleased with the option of mounting fixed mudguards. With a wheelbase of 1,020 millimetres, the bike offers enough space for such conversions and runs straight as if pulled by a string. The equipment with Ultegra groupset, ergonomic handlebars and a comfortable saddle works perfectly. However, you can expect more from a 3,000 euro bike than the relatively heavy wheels at entry-level.
CONCLUSION Perfect for sporty tours and brevets. Very comfortable riding position, outstanding damping, mudguard option.
Reference/Info www.trekbikes.com
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
available in specialised shops
MEASURED DATA
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,249/410/56 grammes
Frame sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 655/570/197 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,020/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 613/377 mm/1.63
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 6800 (50/34 t, BB90)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager Race/Bontrager R3 25C
Handlebar/stem Bontrager/Bontrager
Saddle/post Bontrager Paradigm Race/Bontrager Ride tuned (integrated)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
