Trek Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru 2022
2022 Urban
Estimate price |
903$
Weight | 15 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
167cm - 190cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 aluminium w/patented Flat Foot Technology®
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel unicrown, straight/tapered leg
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TX 7-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 7-speed twist shifter
Cassette
Shimano 7-speed 14-34t
Crank
Forged alloy, 170 mm w/44t, alloy chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge 68 mm/116 mm
Chain
KMC Z7 nickel plated
Pedals
Alloy platform w/non-slip rubber tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Nexus Dynamo 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy 32h, nutted
Rims
Double-wall alloy, 700x32h
Tires
700x35c city tread
Brakes
Brakes
Front/rear: alloy dual pivot calliper
Cockpit
Stem
Steel 25.4 mm quill
Handlebar
Alloy custom bend 30mm rise
Grips
Hand-stitched leatherette
Seat
Saddle
Retro leatherette dual spring
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust 27.2 x 300 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru completes the Trek Loft model. Trek released 26 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Loft bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Loft 7D Step-Thru 2022 has a starting price of 464$. Trek Loft 7i EQ Step-Over 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1064$.
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.
Commuter bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Commuter bike is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 821$. In conclusion, this bike price is 7.74% more expensive than the price of the average Commuter bike.
Commuter bikes average weight
Commuter bikes weigh an average of 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru weighs 15 kg (33.07 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 4.97% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru are the 700c aluminum type. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Loft 7D EQ Step-Thru is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.