Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum, DuoTrap S compatible, rack & fender mounts
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX, coil spring, preload, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY51
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Cassette
SunRace freewheel, 14-34, 7 speed
Crank
Forged alloy, 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC31 alloy
Rims
Bontrager Connection alloy, 32h
Tires
Bontrager LT2, 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 25 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Satellite, ergonomic
Headset
1-1/8? threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Sport
Seatpost
Bontrager, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.451 mm | 1.457 mm | 1.456 mm | 1.465 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 643 mm | 647 mm | 657 mm | 662 mm |
| Rake | 33 mm | 38 mm | 37 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 606 mm | 616 mm | 627 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 416 mm | 423 mm | 428 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 575 mm | 590 mm | 605 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 366 mm | 417 mm | 467 mm | 505 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 114 mm | 124 mm | 134 mm | 144 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1095 mm | 1105 mm | 1110 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 738 mm | 761 mm | 791 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
DS 1 belongs to the Trek Ds model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek DS 1 2018 has a starting price of 489$. Trek DS 4 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1069$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Trek released this model in 2018, its price was 489$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that DS 1 price is 14.93% smaller than the average cost of a Hybrid bike.
Average weight for Hybrid bikes
Hybrid bikes weigh an average of 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 13.66 kg (30.12 lbs), Trek bike is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 1.39% lighter than the average weight of Hybrid bikes.
DS 1 components
Fork
The DS 1 comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on DS 1 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The DS 1 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.