Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano
Shift Levers
Shimano 7 speed Revoshifter
Cassette
SRAM 7 speed
Crank
Shimano M131, 42/34/27
Wheels
Tires
Schwalbe Road Cruiser 700X35
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro V-brakes w/Tektro aluminum levers, kraton inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite Trekking Riser
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Rio
Seatpost
Suspension Aluminium
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 50cm | 55cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
T80 21-Speed Lowstep BLX belongs to the Trek T80 model. Trek launched 34 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek T80 bikes models from 2015, 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 Urban bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban bike is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Overview of components
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the T80 21-Speed Lowstep BLX model has 700c wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The T80 21-Speed Lowstep BLX comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.