Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Trek Custom Steel Mixtie w/inboard rear disc brake mounts, rack & fender mounts
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M360
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus M310, 8 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG 830, 11-32, 8 speed
Crank
Forged alloy 3 piece, 45T
Pedals
Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage
Wheels
Rims
Formula alloy hubs, alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case Lite, 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 Urban alloy, 31.8mm, 25mm rise
Headset
1-1/8" threadless
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager H1 WSD
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 53cm | 56cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Chelsea 8 Women’s completes the Trek Chelsea model. There are 4 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
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 General Road bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Road bike is 1915$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Road bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Chelsea 8 Women’s are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Chelsea 8 Women’s has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.