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Specifications
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/internally and externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube and top tube, wishbone seat stay, hydroformed chainstays, forged and relieved disc ready dropouts
Front Suspension Fox 32 F100 RL w/air pressure, rebound, lockout, alloy steerer, 100mm
Wheels Bontrager Race Lite
Color Onyx/Metallic Black
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8500

Ride

  • The stiffness and light weight of top-end aluminum meet Trek's legendary cross country race performance.

Fit

  • Cross country race performance with a more forgiving positioning than the pro-level OCLV model.
  • Four sizes available.

Technology

  • Alpha Red Aluminum frame, Trek's highest performance aluminum, with internally and externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube and top tube, wishbone seatstay, hydroformed chainstays, forged and relieved disc ready dropouts
Frameset
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/internally and externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube and top tube, wishbone seat stay, hydroformed chainstays, forged and relieved disc ready dropouts
Front Suspension Fox 32 F100 RL w/air pressure, rebound, lockout, alloy steerer, 100mm
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Race Lite
Tires Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 120 tpi, folding
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Deore XT, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"
Crank Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Cassette SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals n/a
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race Lite
Seat Post Bontrager Race X Lite ACC carbon
Handlebars Bontrager Race Lite, 0mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Shimano XT, hydraulic disc; 180mm front, 160mm rear rotor
Bike Geometry
Display measurement as: Inches or Centimeters
Frame Size Head Angle Seat Angle EFF Top Tube Chain Stay Bottom Bracket Offset Wheel Base
A B C D E F G
S 15.5 in 71.0° 73.5° 55.0 cm21.7 in 42.4 cm16.7 in 29.7 cm11.7 in 4.0 cm1.6 in 102.9 cm40.5 in
M 17.5 in 71.0° 73.0° 58.5 cm23.0 in 42.4 cm16.7 in 29.7 cm11.7 in 4.0 cm1.6 in 106.3 cm41.9 in
L 19.5 in 71.0° 73.0° 62.5 cm24.6 in 42.4 cm16.7 in 29.7 cm11.7 in 4.0 cm1.6 in 110.0 cm43.3 in
XL 21.5 in 71.0° 72.5° 64.1 cm25.2 in 42.4 cm16.7 in 30.0 cm11.8 in 4.0 cm1.6 in 111.3 cm43.8 in

Frame Size Actual Frame Size Trail Stand Over Seat Tube Head Tube
S 15.5 in 39.4 cm15.5 in 7.2 cm2.8 in 71.3 cm28.1 in 39.4 cm15.5 in 10.5 cm4.1 in
M 17.5 in 44.5 cm17.5 in 7.2 cm2.8 in 74.2 cm29.2 in 44.5 cm17.5 in 12.0 cm4.7 in
L 19.5 in 49.5 cm19.5 in 7.2 cm2.8 in 77.4 cm30.5 in 49.5 cm19.5 in 13.5 cm5.3 in
XL 21.5 in 54.6 cm21.5 in 7.2 cm2.8 in 81.1 cm31.9 in 54.6 cm21.5 in 15.0 cm5.9 in

How does this bike stack up?
Here's an overview of the various component manufacturers' product lines.
Click on the links below for more detailed information on each.

bike.shimano.com

Providing a complete line of wheels and components to riders at all levels of cycling, from recreation to professional competition.

bontrager.com

Wheelworks and components used by the world's top racers and freeriders. Featured on the ProTour, Ironman, and 24-hour circuits.

sram.com

Offering a complete line of drivetrain components, suspension systems, braking systems and high-performance bicycle maintenance products.

clixqr.com

Revolutionary wheel release systems that let you install and lock your front wheel with no cam adjustment, and with only one hand.