Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/smooth welds
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera, 24 speed
Cassette
Sun Race MFE60 13-32, 8 speed
Crank
Shimano Alivio, 48/38/28
Pedals
VP-628
Wheels
Rims
Shimano RM70 front hub, Trek RIDE+ Rear motor; Vuelta Airline III rims
Tires
Schwalbe Energizer, 700x35c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M422 brakes w/Tektro aluminum levers, Kraton inserts
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Satellite Plus, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite, 25mm rise
Headset
Threaded, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Nuvola w/gel
Seatpost
Suspension, aluminum
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 50cm | 55cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
T500+ Lowstep BLX belongs to the Trek T500plus model. There are 10 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Trek T500plus bikes models from 2013, by clicking 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.
Average price for General Urban bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban bike that is reliable is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
T500+ Lowstep BLX components
Wheels size
The wheels on T500+ Lowstep BLX are the 700c aluminum type. 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 T500+ Lowstep BLX has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.