Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Groupset XT, X7 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal cable routing, PF89.5, balanced post mount brake, Closed Convert dropouts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 10 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed
Crank
Race Face Ride, 36/22
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager alloy hubs, Bontrager Mustang Elite Tubeless Ready rims
Tires
Bontrager XR1 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.20" (Bontrager XR2 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.20")
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M445 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Headset
FSA IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" |
Model Overview
Superfly 5 is part of the Trek Superfly model. Trek launched 123 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Superfly 5 components
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Trek Superfly 5 2016, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Superfly 5 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.