The Trigger is just one of over 60 models that Drag produces under its umbrella. Our test bike goes its own way and proves that an entry-level hardtail does not necessarily have to have a 100 millimetre fork and a steep steering angle. The Bulgarians have given their Trigger model range, which goes up to 2500 euros, a 120 mm fork, wide rims and voluminous tyres. This clearly positions the hardtail in the trail corner. With a steering angle of 67.3 degrees and a short 50 mm stem, the Drag can be manoeuvred smoothly.
Conclusion on the Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5:
With its longer fork, wide tyres and dropper post, the Trigger is trimmed for riding fun. However, the high weight and meagre equipment prevent a better judgement and limit the range of action.
Technical data for the Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5
General information
- Price: 1599 Euro (possibly plus shipping costs)
- Info: dragbicycles.com
- Frame material: aluminium
- Frame size: S / M / L / XL (tested 46 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 14.09 kg
Equipment
- Fork: Rockshox Judy TK Silver Lockout
- Crank: Shimano FC-MT510
- Gears: Shimano Deore 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 34; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Shimano BL-M 4100 / BR-MT 410 / 180/180 mm
- Telescopic seatpost / stroke / Ø: Kind Shock e20i / 125 mm / 27.2 mm
- Wheels: WTB ST 29/WTB ST 29 rims; Shimano HB-MT 400-B/Shimano FH-MT 410-B hubs
- Tyres: Vee Tire Crown GEM; MPC Compound 29 x 2.30
The BIKE measured values come from the BIKE laboratory measurement.
The results of the Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5 in the complete comparison test of the 7 hardtails from BIKE 4/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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