Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
WSD Alpha Silver Aluminium w/semi-integrated head tube, rack & mudguard mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TX35
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF51, 7 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 12-32, 7 speed
Crank
Shimano M131, 42/34/24
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Rims
Formula alloy hubs, Bontrager AT-550 alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")
Brakes
Brakes
HL 280 mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
Headset
1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1 WSD
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15.5" | 18.5" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" |
About this model
Skye S Women’s belongs to the Trek Skye model. Trek released 36 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Skye bikes models from 2016, 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Skye S Women’s components
Wheels size
The wheels on Skye S Women’s are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Skye S Women’s has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!