Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 4

The 2022 Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 4 is a versatile bike designed for both city riding and light off-road trails. The frame is made from Alpha Gold aluminium and features internal cable routing and compatibility with DuoTrap S, giving it a modern and clean look. The frame also features practical eyelets for a luggage rack and mudguards, as well as a post-mount disc brake mount and a kickstand mount. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 13 kg.

The Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, combined with the 160 mm Shimano RT26 brake discs, ensure reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore M4100 10-speed rear derailleur and shift levers, combined with a KMC X10 chain and a Prowheel aluminium crankset with a narrow-wide chainring (40 teeth). The cassette offers a gear range of 11–46 teeth, making it suitable for a wide variety of riding conditions.

The SR Suntour NEX suspension fork, with 63 mm of travel, adjustable preload and a hydraulic lockout, ensures comfort on uneven trails. The bike is fitted with Wellgo M141 pedals, which consist of a synthetic resin body and an aluminium cage. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Comp Lowriser bars, 660 mm wide with a 15 mm rise, complemented by ergonomic Bontrager XR Endurance Elite grips with screw-on clamps.

The stem is a Bontrager Elite model with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible and an angle of 7 degrees at a length of 110 mm. The headset consists of sealed, threadless compact bearings. The tyres are Bontrager GR1 Expert in size 700 x 40, fitted to Bontrager Tubeless Ready rims with Formula aluminium hubs.

The saddle is a Bontrager H1, fitted to a Bontrager aluminium seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm, a 12 mm offset and a length of 330 mm. The frame geometry comprises a reach of 43 mm, a stack of 64 mm, a seat tube length of 57 mm, a top tube length of 64 mm, a head tube angle of 72 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 16 mm, a chainstay length of 46 mm, a standover height of 85 mm and a wheelbase of 111 mm.

The Dual Sport 3 Gen 4 thus offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, versatility and performance at a price of 874 EUR. It is ideal for cyclists looking for a reliable and adaptable bike for a variety of uses.