Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
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 M3000, Shadow
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera M3000, 9 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG 950, 11-32, 9 speed
Crank
Forged alloy 3 piece, 45T
Pedals
VP city-style alloy
Wheels
Rims
Formula alloy hubs, alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x32c
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc brakes, Tektro CL520 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 alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 53cm | 56cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Chelsea 9 Women’s is part of the Trek Chelsea model. Trek released 4 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Chelsea bikes models from 2016, here.
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 calculations, the average cost of a General Road bike that is reliable 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. 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.
Chelsea 9 Women’s components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Chelsea 9 Women’s are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Chelsea 9 Women’s has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!