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| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Frame | Trek 100 Alpha Series aluminum |
| Fork | Bontrager Satellite Plus |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Nebula |
| Hubs | Formula aluminum |
| Tires | Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, 700 x 32c |
| Crankset | FSA Vero |
| Chainrings | 52/42/30 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-850, 8-speed: 12-26 |
| Shifters | Shimano STI |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Lite IsoZone |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager cork w/IzoZone inserts |
| Stem | Bontrager SSR |
| Brake Levers | Shimano w/Tektro bar-top |
| Brakes | Avid BB5 mechanical disc 6/5-inch rotors |
| Pedals | Wellgo track-style aluminum |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR |
* Subject to change without notice.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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- Durable (2)
- Lightweight (2)
- Versatile (2)
Best Uses
- Commuting/city (2)
- Light riding
- Trail riding
Reviewed by 2 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Light Touring
- Commuting/City
Comments:
Picked one up a few months ago. Was looking for a good commuter, weekend rider, and what I really want to try out, a little touring. Was poking around the actual touring bikes, but they seemed heavy and what's with the bar end shifters?? I stumbled across this bike and wha?? I was looking for disc brakes (ya, a no-no for a road bike. Yeah sure) and liked the mid handlebar extra brake levers (actually use them. Mainly for stopping on a hill, like at a light). I also wanted the rack mounts AND the fender support (another no-no for roadies, well, in SoCal anyway). Also the bike is, how would I say it, VERY pretty. The matte black and internal cables and the red anodized aluminum touches...like I said, pretty. I loaded the bike up with a rear rack, paniers and some removable fenders (it WILL rain someday where I may be touring!) I am a social, stop and smell the roses kind of rider, and I really love this bike! (Soon will be doing a one night, bike overnight - tent, sleeping bag, mat, stove, etc. A first of many I hope.) Oh yeah, don't mind the shifters. Like the thumb switch! So what that they are low end, thing shifts when I want it to! Funny I had to special order it. SoCal riders apparantly like to wear spandex and go FAST! (Uhm as you guessed it, I do neither!)
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Pros
- Versatile
- Lightweight
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting/City
- Trail riding
Comments:
This is a great bike for anyone would like a quick road bike that's not afraid of gravel. I have a 32km roundtrip daily commute during the week but on the weekends I enjoy singletrack / trail riding. This bike enjoys both. I especially like the laid back geometry of the frame, the head & top tube have a relaxed rake which makes the bike feel very stable, unlike most road bikes that I find feel nervous in the front end. The component spec is entry level but if you keep on top of the adjustments there is no problem. I will probably upgrade to BB7 calipers, the BB5's have limited adjustability. Some reviews have bashed the button / lever shifters but I don't have a problem with it. For what I need, the CrossRip makes it happen.
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