Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Silver Aluminum
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel w/straight blades, oversized
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TX50
Shift Levers
Shimano Tourney
Cassette
Shimano HG20 7 speed
Crank
Shimano FC-M131
Pedals
Dual-density platform w/aluminum body
Wheels
Rims
Shimano dynamo front hub, Shimano FH-RM30 rear hub; Gruenert Airtec-3 rims
Tires
Schwalbe City Plus, 700x40c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro TRB-02 w/ Tektro levers, kraton inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite, 25mm rise
Headset
Threaded, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Ondina
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 50cm | 55cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Perpignan/Marseille 21-Speed BLX is part of the Trek Perpignanmarseille model. Trek launched 1 bike of this model so far.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price 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.
Perpignan/Marseille 21-Speed BLX components
Fork material
Perpignan/Marseille 21-Speed BLX has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Perpignan/Marseille 21-Speed BLX model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Perpignan/Marseille 21-Speed BLX comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.