Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork Zoom
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hardtail, AL6061-T4 /T6, hydroforming, internal gear cables
Suspension Fork
ZOOM 389, 80mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY500-TS6
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-EF500
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500, 14-28T
Crank
Shimano FC-TY301, 42-34-24T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN101
Chain
KMC Z7
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech
Rear Hub
Joytech aluminum
Rims
Mach1, 584-19, 19mm
Tires
Kenda K1153, 54-584 (27.5x2.10)
Brakes
Brakes
Saccon, V-brakes, aluminum
Cockpit
Stem
25.4 mm Ahead
Handlebar
Riser bar, 640 mm
Seat
Saddle
Selle ??Royal RVS
Seatpost
30.9 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
TRIAL 27.5 is part of the Ideal Trial model. Ideal launched 2 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Ideal Trial bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Ideal TRIAL 27.5 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 578$. On the other hand, Ideal TRIAL 29 2023, is the most expensive and costs 578$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 578$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that TRIAL 27.5 price is 229.58% lower.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
TRIAL 27.5 components
Fork
The Zoom is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 80mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on TRIAL 27.5 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The TRIAL 27.5 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.