Trek Precaliber 20 Girl’s 2017
2017 Youth
Estimate price |
249$
Weight | 10.52 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
20" Dialed frame size, Alpha Silver Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Dialed 20", High tensile steel
Drivetrain
Crank
Dialed adjustable length 120mm - 140mm, 32T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Pedals
Dialed 9/16", platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel
Rear Hub
Coaster brake
Rims
20" 32-hole alloy
Tires
Bontrager Dialed 20x1.80"
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy linear-pull w/Dialed alloy levers & coaster brake rear hub
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15 degree
Handlebar
Dialed 20" size, 40mm rise
Grips
Dialed, Kraton
Headset
Adjustable ball bearing, threadless
Seat
Saddle
Dialed 20" size, padded
Seatpost
Steel, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Precaliber 20 Girl’s completes the Trek Precaliber model. Trek released 110 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Precaliber bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek Precaliber 12 Girl’s 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 209$. On the other hand, Trek Precaliber 24 21-Speed Boy’s 2017, is the most expensive and costs 379$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Youth bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Trek released this model in 2017, its price was 249$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 11.65% smaller.
Average weight for Youth bikes
Youth bikes weigh an average 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.
Weighing 10.52 kg (23.19 lbs), the Precaliber 20 Girl’s model is considerably lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Youth bike weighs 11.6% more than Precaliber 20 Girl’s.
Precaliber 20 Girl’s components
Fork material
Precaliber 20 Girl’s has a steel fork, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek Precaliber 20 Girl’s 2017, has a 20″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Precaliber 20 Girl’s has Coaster brakes installed. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.