Trek Kids’ Dual Sport 2018
2018 Youth
Estimate price |
469$
Weight | 11.26 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Dialed 26?, alloy
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-730, 12-32, 7 speed
Crank
Suntour XCT JR, 42/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC27 alloy
Rims
Bontrager AT-550 36-hole alloy
Tires
Bontrager LT3 26x1.60?
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Satellite, ergonomic
Headset
1-1/8? threadless
Seat
Saddle
Dialed 24? size, padded
Seatpost
Bontrager, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset
About this model
Kids’ Dual Sport is part of the Trek Dual Sport model. 54 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 469$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Kids’ Dual Sport price is 68.71% higher than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
Youth bikes have an average weight of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Trek Kids’ Dual Sport it’s weighing 11.26 kg (24.82 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 4.26% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
Kids’ Dual Sport has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Kids’ Dual Sport bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Kids’ Dual Sport is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.