Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum with Lync on-board lighting system, DuoTrap S compatible, internal cable routing, belt drive compatible
Suspension Fork
Lync, steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M3000
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M370, 9 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9 speed
Crank
Bontrager Nebula, 44T w/chainguard
Pedals
Wellgo track-style alloy
Wheels
Rims
Formula alloy hubs, Bontrager AT-750 rims
Tires
Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, 700x32c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes, Tektro adjustable-reach alloy levers
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, comes w/computer & light mounts
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Headset
1-1/8" semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager SSR
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17.5" | 20" | 22.5" | 25" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Lync 3 is part of the Trek Lync model. Trek released 6 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for General Road bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Road bike is 1915$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality General Road bike. 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
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.
Lync 3 components
Fork material
Lync 3 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The wheels on Lync 3 are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has 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.