Trek is the first manufacturer to harmonise aerodynamics and extreme lightweight construction. The frame also damps well and disproves the prejudice that aero frames are usually hard vertically. This puts the good but not outstanding rating for the frameset in a different light. The sporty riding position leaves no doubt that you are sitting on a competition bike. If the position is too stretched out for you, Trek offers the H2 version with a longer head tube. The bike steers agilely and sits securely on the road; it is not outstandingly stiff, but it is safe for normal-weight riders. Many sizes and customised details such as direct mount brakes are further arguments in its favour.
CONCLUSION Avant-garde in form, revolutionary thanks to the combination of extremely lightweight construction and good aerodynamics. Made in the USA
Price 9,999 Euro
Weight 6.4 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.trekbikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 786/379/39 grammes
Frame sizes*** 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 630/565/142 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 545/404 mm/1.35
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Cane Creek AER, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes Dura-Ace Direct Mount
Gearshift/bottom bracket Dura-Ace Di2 9070 (53/39 t., BB90)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager Aeolus 3 D3/Bontrager (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem Bontrager XXX
Saddle/post Bontrager Paradigm/Ride Tuned (integ.)
*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.
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