Trek Skye Women’s 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
439$
Weight | 13.53 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
WSD Alpha Silver Aluminum, semi-integrated head tube, rack & fender mounts, G2 Geometry on 29ers
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour M-3030, coil spring, preload, 75mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY500
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF51, 7 speed
Cassette
Shimano TZ21 14-28, 7 speed
Crank
Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula FM21 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula FM31 alloy
Rims
Bontrager AT-550 36-hole alloy
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20")
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy linear-pull
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Plus, ergonomic
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" | 17" | 18.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 306 mm | 306 mm | 312 mm | 312 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 632 mm | 668 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 87 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 346 mm | 375 mm | 401 mm | 423 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 554 mm | 584 mm | 606 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 394 mm | 406 mm | 445 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.3 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 mm | 1060 mm | 1107 mm | 1129 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 48 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Standover Height | 654 mm | 674 mm | 663 mm | 679 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Skye Women’s completes the Trek Skye model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Trek Skye Women’s 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 439$. On the other hand, Trek Skye SL Women’s 2017, is the most expensive and costs 579$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 439$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Skye Women’s price is 333.94% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 13.53 kg (29.83 lbs), Trek bike is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 9.11% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Skye Women’s comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 75mm. 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 size
The wheels on Skye Women’s are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.