2014 Trek Crossrip Review — Plenty of Bang for Your Buck

Road bike? Cross bike? Commuter? Yes. Whatever you need to get done, the Trek Crossrip can do it.

Photo and article originally posted on Bicycletimes.com

 "Trek’s CrossRip is part of the Urban Utility line. Two models are offered, the basic Crossrip and the upgraded Elite. Both are spec’d with a drop bar for versatility and comfort, and differ only in the parts package.

Alpha Gold Aluminum

The frame is made from Trek’s 100 series Alpha aluminum, with a Bontrager Satellite carbon fork. The tubes are shaped to create a stiff front end and bottom bracket that doesn’t flex when standing and pedaling, but also to keep frame weight to a minimum.

The shift and brake cables are internally routed, and the non-driveside chainstay has a pair of holes for mounting a proprietary kickstand that will be available in the U.S. mid-spring. (The Euros already have it.) There are mounts for full-coverage fenders and front and rear racks for all-weather commuting, grocery shopping, or light-duty touring. The bike accommodates a 35mm-wide road tire with the fenders, or a small 29×1.8 mountain bike tire without fenders.




Geometry for the CrossRip Elite reflects its all-purpose demeanor. Its long 17.10-inch chainstays create a 41.29-inch wheelbase for stability, which is especially important when carrying a load. The semi-sloping top tube has decent standover clearance, and the front triangle is spacious enough to shoulder the bike. The 72-degree head tube angle is similar to other bikes of this nature and delivers steering that is quick enough to dodge car doors, but not twitchy.
Frame sizing throughout the lineup runs large or at least long; my 56cm frame has a rangy 58.4cm top tube. Trek designed the long top tubes to provide clearance for toes when using large tires and fenders, and spec’d the bike with a shorter stem than what a typical road bike would have to keep the handlebar reasonably close.

The bike’s handling is simply trustworthy. Flex from the frame or wheelset was unnoticeable when the bike was under stress on climbs. With a grocery load on a rear rack, the rear triangle flexes slightly, but still provides an acceptable ride. It’s just a comfortable, straightforward bike.

The Shimano Sora shifters’ hoods are wide and flat, a great fit for my hands, and shifted the 9-speed drivetrain without a problem. The FSA Vero compact double crankset and 11-32-tooth cassette were perfect for the hilly terrain and gravel trails I rode on.

For those that don’t mind riding in rain and snow, and like to stop reliably and predictably, there’s a set of trouble-free Hayes CX5 mechanical disc brakes. I applaud the spec of a larger 160mm front rotor for more stopping power. I also like the Tektro top-mount auxiliary brake levers. Some folks dislike them, but I love having my fingers near the brake levers at all times, regardless of my riding position, and they didn’t create noticeable drag.

If you’re looking for one bike to use for road riding, city utility, light touring, rail-to-trails, and even an intro to cyclocross racing, the CrossRip delivers. It is a solid base for a beginning commuter or as an upgrade platform that you won’t likely outgrow. It’s perfect for adding accessories or making tweaks to fit your year-round riding needs."

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2014 Trek Madone 2.1 is Worthy of The Madone Name - Super Aero and Next Level Race Technology

The 2014 Trek Madone is A Great Value — High End Design and Components on an Aluminum Frame

Road.cc “The Madone 2.1 is Trek’s most affordable Madone model and sports a smart aluminum frame with Kammtail Virtual Foil shaped tubes, internal cable routing, tapered head tube, PressFit bottom bracket and a Shimano 105 groupset. This Madone shows just how good affordable road bikes have become in recent years…”

Aerodynamics are becoming a key design concentration for many products, and it is fascinating to see that Trek has employed similar thinking in their entry-level bikes as they have on their top-tier race bikes.

The KVF uses a truncated profile, where the trailing edge has been chopped off to save weight, but which amazingly causes the air to act as if the trailing edge was actually there. Trek also packed other modern features into the frame, including a Press-Fit BB 86.5mm bottom bracket. This houses the bearings inside the frame and allows the shell to be wider, and in turn allows the downtube to be much wider. The result — a much stiffer frame.

The shifters and mechanisms are from Shimano’s mid-level 105 group. It’s solid, reliable, durable, and functional. You can adjust the reach to the levers by adding shims, the hoods are very comfortable to rest your hands on, and the mechs will probably carry on working for ages with relatively little maintenance. There are two deviations from the 105 groupset: The Tiagra 12-30 cassette and non-series Shimano brake calipers.

As is expected, Trek fills out the rest of the bike with proprietary Bontrager parts: Bontrager hubs on approved aluminum rims wrapped with R1 23mm tires, the Bontrager Race seatpost (20mm layback and one bolt clamping mechanism) topped with a Bontrager Affinity 1 saddle with steel rails.

The refined aluminum road bike that is the Madone 2.1 is definitely worthy of the Madone name, with a super-aero shape and next level race technology. Incredible ride, incredible value.

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The 2014 Trek 3700 Disc Trail Bike/Commuter

Confidence, Control, and Road-to-Rail Versatility Wherever You Ride

 
As one of the world's best selling mountain bikes it's no surprise that the Trek 3700 Disc comes packed with impressive performance at an affordable price. With its light, premium aluminum frame combined with a smooth fork and reliable 24 speed Shimano gears the 3700 Disc is ready to hit the trails on the weekends or carry you to work as a hard as nails commuter.

KEY UPGRADES OVER 3500 DISC

• 100mm fork

• Bontrager AT-650 double-walled rims

• 24-speed drivetrain

• Bontrager Evoke saddle

 

Alpha Silver Aluminum

Trek's proprietary lightweight aluminium is continuously cold extruded to a single wall thickness. Frames built with Alpha Silver feature some degree of mechanical forming and are finished using Trek's smooth-weld finishing process.

Mechanical Disc Brakes

Reliable stopping power in all conditions, including wet and muddy.

Rack and Mudguard Mounts

Built-in mounts make it easy to add racks and mudguards for added versatility

Suspension Fork

Shock-absorbing fork allows the front wheel to travel up and down over bumps while the handlebars stay steady, for a comfortable, controlled ride.

Trail Ready

Not all bikes with knobbly tires are ready to handle the real world of off-road cycling. Trek’s Trail Ready certification indicates the frame has passed Trek’s strict testing for durability and impact standards, and is ready to handle the rigors of real off-road riding.

Specs

Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

Front Suspension: RST Blaze T w/coil spring, preload, 100mm travel

Sizes: 13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5”

Front Hub: Formula DC20 alloy

Rear Hub: Formula DC22 alloy

Rims: Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double walled

Spokes: Steel

Tires: Bontrager LT3, 26x2/0”

Shifters: Shimano Altus EF51, 8 speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus M280

Crank: Shimano M131, 42/34/24 w/ chainguard

Cassette: Shimano HG31 11-32, 8 speed

Pedals: Wellgo nylon platform

Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 1

Seatpost: Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 12mm offset

Handlebar: Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise

Stem: Bontrager Forged, 25.4mm, 25 degree

Headset: 1-⅛” threadless

Brakeset: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes w/ Shimano Altus levers

Grips: Bontrager SSR

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2014 Trek Ladies Bike: Lexa SLX — High Performance Without High Expense

The Beautifully Smooth 2014 Trek Lexa SLX Frame is One of The Most Comfortable Women's Alloy Road Bikes on The Market.

Trek has a large line-up of women specific road bikes, and the top end technologies are filtering down through the budgets, right through to the Lexa SLX.

Across the frame, the tubing varies in shape and composition, you can really see this around the seat tube which makes for a compliant ride with added comfort. Both the Lexa SLX and the Domane bikes feature the IsoSpeed decoupler, probably their main selling point and a comfort bonus for the endurance rider too. Essentially, the decoupler keeps the seat tube and top-tube independent from one another, which dramatically reduces road buzz, vibration and shock, and makes for a very comfortable ride without affecting pedal efficiency.

And it’s not just the frame that offers a comfortable ride, the carbon-legged fork is designed to absorb more of the road shock and increases front to rear compliance. The fork is laterally stiff so you get good steering control, and the sweeping leg shape with the extra curve at the dropout minimizes vibrations traveling up the fork to the frame and rider.

The wheelbase is 3cm longer than the more race-oriented Madone WSD range. The extended wheelbase is achieved with a more relaxed head angle, longer chainstays and a fork with a longer sweep; the effective top tube length is 53cm.

The chainset is made up of high quality Shimano 105 shifters and derailleurs, with a Shimano Tiagra compact crankset and 10-speed cassette.

Another useful detail is the SpeedTrap compatible computer sensor integrated into the fork leg. Recording speed and distance is simple and no need for bulky sensors or wires either.

The Lexa range has four bikes, starting with the entry level Lexa, then the Lexa S and SL. Only the top end Lexa SLX has the IsoSpeed decoupler and Endurance Fit geometry found on the higher priced Domane bikes.

It’s easy to be a fan of the Lexa SLX. The comfort and endurance bias is obvious from the first ride, and yet there’s enough of a responsive and racy feel to make the SLX feel at home on a competitive ride too. If you haven’t tried the IsoSpeed system— put it on your to-do list this weekend.

Specs (Triple Crank)

Frame: 200 Series Alpha Aluminum, IsoSpeed

Fork: Trek IsoSpeed carbon, SpeedTrap compatible

Sizes: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56cm

Wheels: Alloy hubs w/Bontrager Approved alloy rims

Tires: Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x25c

Shifters: Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105

Crank: Shimano Tiagra, 50/39/30 (triple)

Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed

Saddle: Bontrager Affinity 1 WSD

Seatpost: Bontrager Approved, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

Handlebar: Bontrager Race VR-S, 31.8mm

Stem: Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Headset: 1-1/8" semi-cartridge bearings

Brakeset: Alloy dual-pivot

Grips: Bontrager IsoZone Microfiber tape

Extras: Fender & rack mounts

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great bikes from Trek and more! Ladies and mens, children's 

and adult bikes — a little something for everyone! 

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Guess the Bike: Balanced and Nible Handling, DRCV Platform and 29" Wheels

The 2014 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29er Performs Brilliantly On The Kind Of Trails You Want To Ride

Bikemag.com “The EX performs brilliantly on everyday singletrack— the kind of trails you want to ride for hours upon hours. Its handling traits are balanced and nimble, thanks in part to its low bottom bracket and ample standover. The efficient DRCV suspension platform and the 27.5-pound weight combine to make the EX 9.8 feel like a no-holds-barred race whippet while on the pedals”

IMG: BikeRadar

Overall, the bike is playful, relishing in medium-sized drops and small doubles and happily attacking bermed corners. As on the 26in Fuel EX, rear-suspension performance is 

excellent. The feel may be slightly firm off the top but the spring rate is steadily progressive with lots of pop through the mid-stroke.

The Fuel EX 9.8 uses a carbon front triangle, and the rear triangle is composed of carbon fiber seatstays and aluminum chainstays. The rear suspension is Trek’s Active Braking Pivot with Full Floater technology (the shock’s bottom mount bolts to the chainstay, not the main frame).

The large wheels and neutral geometry, mixed with the bike’s efficient-yet-active suspension allow the bike to scoot up hills like no other. It is also competent and predictable on descents. The RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post performs flawlessly throughout the ride and adds confidence when charging.

While certain bikes are made for incredibly specific purposes, for most riders, the right tool for the job is a bike that is capable over the course of an entire ride, not just one or two segments of it. The 2014 EX 9.8 has been designed to be the Swiss Army knife of trailbikes. It’s light and efficient enough to be pressed into service for a cross-country race while retaining enough All-mountain DNA to tackle trails that would usually be reserved for much more specific bikes.

Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel

Front Suspension: Fox Performance Series 32 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 120mm travel

IMG: Bike Radar

Rear Suspension: Fox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.875"

Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub

Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, 29x2.30"

IMG: BikeRadar

Shifters: Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus

Crank: Shimano Deore XT, 38/24

Cassette: Shimano Deore XT 11-36, 10 speed

Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails

Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset

Handlebar: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Headset: Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc 

Grips: Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on 

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What Can The 2014 Trek 1.5 Road Bike Offer You?

Versatility, Race-Ready Detail, and Aerodynamic Shaping Makes for a Light and Exhilarating Ride that is Easy on the Budget

The new 2014 Trek 1.5 frame features some Kammtail-esque tube shaping that is a trickle down from the fine looking Madone aero tube profiles and the geometry is still the same well proven H2 fit.

A reviewer at Girodilento.com says that the ride quality of the new frame is a step forward over the old bike. It seemed more comfortable to him and the Tiagra componentry worked very well right out of the box.


Bicycling.com included the 2014 Trek 1.5 in their 'Buyer's Guide: Entry-Level Road Bikes', saying, "Anyone who has recently caught the cycling bug should enjoy this versatile, spry model from Trek. The compact crank offers lower gears to help you summit any hills in your path, and the frame comes in eight sizes - making it easy to find a good fit. Mount fenders and rack to turn this into a fast commuter."






Here are a few specs, including sizes available.

Frame: 100 Series Alpha Aluminum
Fork: Trek Carbon Road
Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm
Frame Fit: H2

Wheels: Alloy hubs with Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires: Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c

Shifters: Shimano Tiagra STI, 10 speed
Front and Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Crank: FSA Vero 50/34 (compact)
Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed

Saddle: Bontrager Affinity 1
Seatpost: Bontrager Approved, 27.2mm, 8mm offset
Handlebar: Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem: Bontrager SSR, 31.8mm, 10 degree
Headset: 1-1/8" semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset: Alloy dual-pivot

Grips: Bontrager Gel Cork tape
Extras: Fenders and Rack Mounts

The Trek 7.7 FX is one of Trek's Top Everyday Hybrid Bikes

It has been built up to the high expectations of the discerning modern cyclist, enabling riders to get some exercise, head to work or simply travel locally in comfort. 

Trek have gone to a lot of trouble to make the upright position work, the two key features being the IsoZone insert which is an elastomer dampener at the top of the seat stays, and the Nebula Plus saddle with flexform - basically a pivot that allows the saddle to move in a slight arc along the line of the bike. These two, combined with the carbon fork and seatpost make for a comfy, road-buzz-free ride.

Shimano R770 shifters, 105 derailleurs and a Tiagra cassette make up the drivetrain, with a compact crank arrangement making it suitable for city use when you want to pick up the pace quickly to dash away from the lights and keep ahead of other cyclists. Bontrager Race Lite All-Weather Plus tires are a step above what you will find on the more affordable models in this range, integrating a Kevlar bead in order to enhance the protection of the inner tube from all the spiky objects that can quickly end your cycling fun.

The Trek 7.7 FX is comfortable and great fun to ride. Thanks to its light weight and elements of road bike geometry it's quick off the mark. The 105 controls are great and it's a nippy around town bike. It is an elegantly designed bike from a technical point of view and you will find that it is as good an excuse as any to get out and about on two wheels more often, whether you are off to work or just looking to burn off some calories.




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[REVIEW] 2014 Trek Superfly 8 - Bumstead's Bicycles

An Easy-Riding Bike With A Proven Track Record: Your Superfly Awaits.

Trek's Superfly line of mountain bikes raises the bar for 29er hardtail MTB performance.  

The Superfly 8 is the highest level aluminum bike in the line-up, and it was bred with racing in mind. It's speed is only half the story though; it's handling and specs make it fully capable when the trail get's rowdy. Trek's Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame is hydroformed to create the most sophisticated shapes for the lightest weight, and are finished using Trek's smooth-weld finishing process. The frame is equipped with G2 geometry and a 100 mm Float up front to lead the way as fast as possible. The bike looks clean and simple thanks to sleek ports at the head tube and near the seat tube, allowing you to run your derailleur housing directly through the frame, keeping the cable protected from the elements and your bike running smooth, clean and quiet.


Eric Melson of Blister Gear Review said this of the Superfly's riding characteristics:

"Right away, I noticed the lateral rigidity of the press-fit bottom bracket and the thru-axle rear end. The power transfer was very impressive, something that's especially noticeable when I'm standing for long periods of time or during short, punchy climbs when I drop a gear and mash.

My position while climbing is low, and I lean forward over the front wheel, which helps me power up steep grades. This bike likes to spin, and if you've got the lungs, you can cover some serious ground in the hills. ... I'm confident making techy moves and lifting the front end thanks to the bike's relatively short chainstays, and overall I've appreciated its snappiness and solid power transfer."

The front fork of the 2014 Superfly 8 is the Fox Evolution Series 32 Float w/CTD, damper, 15QR thru axle, custom G2 geometry with 51mm offset and an optional 100mm of travel. When climbing or sprinting, simply turn the lockout switch to the "locked out" position to maintain all the power of your stroke. When descending, turn the lockout to the "fully open" position to eat up most of the bumps and keep you rooted in the ground, rather than be readily tossed in the air. Of course, the 29 inch wheels help with that as well.

Next, the drivetrain is composed of Shimano SLX with a Deore XT Shadow Plus Rear Derailleur, making chain slap and dropped chains a thing of the past. A 2x10 drivetrain gives you plenty of gears to use while saving some weight. The SLX hydraulic disc brakes stop you well, even in muddy or wet conditions. Plus, the newly designed levers are practically a joy to squeeze. Plus, the rear brake caliper is integrated into the chain/seat stays (intended to increase stiffness).

Tubeless-ready wheels, SLX discs and Bontrager Race Lite controls top everything off nicely. Speed, efficiency and fun: Your Superfly awaits!

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