Trek Skye SL Women’s 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
579$
Weight | 13.87 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RST
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Women's Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Suspension Fork
RST Gila, WSD Rider Right coil spring, preload, mechanical lockout, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY700
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M310, 8 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 12-32, 8 speed
Crank
Shimano Tourney TY501, 42/34/24
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC22 alloy
Rims
Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20? front, 29x2.00? rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20?)
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M285 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8?
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1 Women's
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 306 mm | 306 mm | 312 mm | 312 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 632 mm | 668 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 87 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 346 mm | 375 mm | 401 mm | 423 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 554 mm | 584 mm | 606 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 394 mm | 406 mm | 445 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.3 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 mm | 1060 mm | 1107 mm | 1129 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 48 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Standover Height | 654 mm | 674 mm | 663 mm | 679 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Skye SL Women’s is part of the Trek Skye model. Trek released 36 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Trek Skye Women’s 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 439$. On the other hand, Trek Skye SL Women’s 2018, is the most expensive and costs 579$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 579$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 229.02% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 13.87 kg (30.58 lbs), Trek bike is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 11.85% less than Skye SL Women’s.
Skye SL Women’s components
Fork
The Skye SL Women’s comes factory-installed with the RST fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Skye SL Women’s model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Skye SL Women’s has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.