Trek Dual Sport 2 Equipped Gen 5

The "Dual Sport 2 Equipped Gen 5" model from Trek, released in 2023, offers a versatile and robust solution for a variety of riding conditions. Priced at 949 EUR, this bike is aimed at riders who want to ride both on the road and off-road.

The bike’s frame is made from Alpha Gold aluminium and features internal cable routing as well as mounting points for a luggage rack and mudguards. The Post Mount disc brake mount and the kickstand mount with a 135 x 5 mm quick-release axle provide additional stability and flexibility. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 15 kg.

The front and rear brakes are fitted with Max. brake discs, ensuring reliable braking performance. The Shimano Altus M2010 9-speed shift levers and the Shimano Acera T3000 front derailleur, with a clamp diameter of 34.9 mm and Dual Pull technology, offer precise gear changes. The Dual Sport aluminium fork, featuring internal brake routing, mounts for mudguards and a luggage rack, and a ThruSkew 5 mm QR, contributes to the bike’s stability and versatility.

For lighting, the bike is fitted with a Spanninga SOLO front light and a USB-rechargeable AXA Greenline 35. The pedals consist of a nylon body with an aluminium cage from Wellgo. The forged aluminium crankset, featuring a chain guard and a crank arm length of 170 mm, ensures efficient power transfer in conjunction with the sealed cartridge bottom bracket (68 mm). The Shimano HG200 cassette, 11–36T, 9-speed, and the KMC X9 chain complete the drivetrain.

The Bontrager aluminium handlebars have a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a width of 690 mm. The Bontrager Satellite grips and the Bontrager Comp stem (31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7 degrees, 100 mm length) offer comfort and control. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Connection hollow-wall rims with an internal width of 20 mm and Formula hubs (DC-20 front and DC-22 rear) with a 6-hole disc mount.

The Bontrager Sport saddle and aluminium seatpost (27.2 mm diameter, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length) ensure a comfortable riding position. The wide SKS mudguards protect against splashes, whilst the aluminium kickstand mounted on the rear triangle ensures stability when parked. The MIK-compatible aluminium rear rack has a maximum load capacity of 25 kg.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 65 mm, a seat tube length of 52 mm, a top tube length of 62 mm, and head tube and seat tube angles of 72 degrees each. The head tube length is 22 mm, the chainstay length 45 mm, the standover height 84 mm and the wheelbase measures 108 mm.

In summary, the Trek Dual Sport 2 Equipped Gen 5 offers a well-thought-out combination of robust materials, versatile features and comfortable geometry, making it an ideal choice for a variety of riding environments.