Apart from the very good comfort value on the saddle, the bike does not offer outstanding technical values in any discipline, but the mix is right. 1,450 grams for the lavishly painted frameset is very good, all stiffness values are in the green zone. In the tested "Pro-Fit" version with sporty geometry - there is also a version with a longer head tube for a more comfortable riding position - the bike is wonderfully agile and lively. The seat post continues to be clamped to the frame via a connecting piece, but the comfort potential of this solution is utilised much better than before. A new feature is the sensor elegantly concealed in the left-hand chainstay, which sends the speed and cadence signals wirelessly to the computer; the system should be compatible with most common bike computers. Trek uses its own "BB90" bottom bracket standard, bearings for other cranks are available. All cables run through the frame, which could also accommodate the power cables for Shimano's electronic "Di2" drivetrain. Somewhat disappointing: the 1,634 gram, not very stiff carbon wheels from Bontrager, which do not make optimum use of the material. However, there are numerous wheel options in the huge Trek modular system.
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weighted weights; ** test frame size greased; *** projected dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of head tube; **** saddle-headtube cant at 75 cm seat height (centre of saddle frame - top edge of headset cap)
