Trek Dual Sport 2 Gen 5

The "Dual Sport 2 Gen 5" model from the "Trek" brand, released in 2023, is a versatile bicycle suitable for a range of uses. It is available at a price of 799 EUR. The frame is made from Alpha Gold aluminium and features internal cable routing as well as luggage rack and mudguard eyelets. In addition, the frame has a post-mount disc brake mount and a kickstand mount with a 135 x 5 mm quick-release axle. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 12 kg.

The Dual Sport 2 Gen 5’s braking system comprises Max. brake discs at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. Shifting is provided by Shimano Altus M2010 shifters with 9 speeds. The front derailleur is a Shimano Acera T3000 with a clamp diameter of 34.9 mm, Top Swing and Dual Pull. The fork is made from Dual Sport Alloy and features internal brake cable routing as well as mounting points for mudguards and a luggage rack. It is fitted with a ThruSkew 5 mm quick-release axle.

The bike is fitted with Wellgo pedals, which have a nylon body and an aluminium cage. The crankset is made of forged aluminium with a chain guard and has a length of 170 mm. It comprises two chainrings with 46 and 30 teeth. The sealed bottom bracket has a width of 68 mm. The cassette is a Shimano HG200 with 11–36 teeth and is also a 9-speed system. Power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are Bontrager aluminium handlebars with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a width of 660 mm. The grips are Bontrager Satellite, which provide extra comfort. The stem is a Bontrager Comp, also with a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 7 degrees, with a length of 80 mm. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Connection hollow-wall rims with an internal width of 20 mm and 32 spoke holes. The hubs are Formula DC-20 at the front and Formula DC-22 at the rear, both made of aluminium with a 6-hole disc mount.

The saddle is a Bontrager Sport, mounted on a Bontrager aluminium seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm, a 12 mm offset and a length of 330 mm. The bike has the following specific dimensions: a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 42 mm and a top tube length of 56 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 73 degrees. The head tube length is 16 mm, the chainstay length is 45 mm, the standover height is 76 mm and the wheelbase is 106 mm.

Overall, the Trek Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and versatility, making it ideal for a variety of riding conditions and terrain types.