Trek Superfly 6 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,789$
Weight | 11.52 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur routing, PF89.5, balanced post mount brake, Closed Convert dropouts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch
Front Derailleur
SRAM GX
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed
Crank
SRAM GX 1000, 36/24
Bottom Bracket
PF89.5
Chain
SRAM PC 1110
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, 15mm alloy axle
Rear Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle
Rims
Bontrager Mustang Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole (tubeless strips and valves sold separately)
Tires
Bontrager XR1 Expert, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.20" (15.5: 27.5x2.20")
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Race
Headset
Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 674 mm | 687 mm | 702 mm | 723 mm | 737 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 585 mm | 602 mm | 603 mm | 603 mm | 621 mm | 621 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 414 mm | 429 mm | 445 mm | 459 mm | 473 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 560 mm | 604 mm | 622 mm | 641 mm | 661 mm | 675 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.3 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 368 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3 ° | 69.3 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° | 69.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm | 1105 mm | 1118 mm | 1133 mm | 1154 mm | 1168 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 723 mm | 767 mm | 778 mm | 797 mm | 825 mm | 846 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Superfly 6 is a Trek Superfly model. There are 123 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Trek Superfly bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Trek Superfly 16 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 309$. Trek Superfly 9.7 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 2899$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1789$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Superfly 6 price is 6.48% lower.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
a bit lighter than average, Superfly 6 has a weight of 11.52 kg (25.4 lbs). In other words, this model is 7.64% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Superfly 6 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Superfly 6 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.