Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Nexus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus 7 speed
Cassette
18 Teeth
Crank
38 Teeth
Wheels
Tires
Schwalbe Road Plus 700X38
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano roller brakes w/Tektro aluminum levers, Kraton inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Satellite Plus, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Nuvola w/gel
Seatpost
Suspension, aluminum
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 50cm | 55cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
L200 Lowstep BLX completes the Trek L200 model. There are 8 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Trek L200 bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
General Urban bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable General Urban bike is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
L200 Lowstep BLX 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 L200 Lowstep BLX are the 700c 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek L200 Lowstep BLX is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.