Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Tiagra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Black Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Bontrager Race, carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG950 12-26, 9 speed
Crank
Bontrager Race 53/39
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Select Aero
Tires
Bontrager Select, 700x23c (50, 52cm: 650x25c)
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Select, 17 degree, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Bontrager Select VR, 31.8mm
Headset
Aheadset w/loose ball bearings, alloy
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Select TT
Seatpost
Bontrager Select
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Equinox 5 is part of the Trek Equinox model. 39 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Equinox bikes models from 2008, here.
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.
General Road bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid General Road bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1915$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Road 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.
Equinox 5 components
Fork material
Equinox 5 has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek Equinox 5 2008, has a 700c aluminum model. 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 Equinox 5 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.