Trek is an American manufacturer founded in 1975 with the vision to create the best bicycles in the world. Trek fosters a culture of craftsmanship, where every bicycle is built with pride. The Trek Dual Sport Series is aimed at the adventure loving. These bicycles are well equipped to make for perfect all-round hybrid bicycles, capable of handling smooth roads and rugged flat roads and trails with ease. The Dual Sport Series, this year, has 2 bicycles as part of its portfolio – The Dual Sport 1 and Dual Sport 2. We got to check out the Trek Dual Sport 2, read on for a quick look at this bicycle.
Weight: 13.26 kgs
Category: Fitness/ Commute
Frame - The Trek Dual Sport 2 is made using an Alpha Gold Aluminium frame.
ForkThis bicycle has an SR Suntour NEX suspension fork with 63mm travel with a hydraulic lockout option.
DrivetrainThe bicycle is equipped with a 24-Speed drivetrain comprising of a Shimano Tourney front Derailleur and a Shimano Acera Rear Derailleur. The shifting is controlled by Shimano Altus shifters.
BrakingThe bicycle is equipped with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
TiresThe tires on this bicycle are 700x38C tires from Bontrager, which are wide and well-treaded - and are sure to work well on a mix of terrains including flat smooth roads and rugged trails with gravel and small rocks.
Unique Features - Furthermore, the bicycle frame is Duo Trap S compatible. Duo Trap S integrates a Bluetooth/ANT+ sensor into the frame, which enables logging one’s ride without the use of an external sensor. Additionally, the usage of Bontrager componentry across this bicycle adds to its overall appeal. This bicycle has massive clearance allowing to change the tires on the bicycle. This enables the usage of 700X35C tires with mudguards or 29”x1.8” tires without mudguards.
Others - The frame has mounting options for mudguards and a pannier rack.
ColoursThe bicycle is available in two colour options – Black and Red.
Overall Rating
The Trek Dual Sport 2 is priced at INR 44.599 (as on 5th March 2019). Equipped with a suspension fork with lockout, grippy all-terrain tires and hydraulic disc brakes, this hybrid is the perfect bicycle for those with a spirit of adventure, looking for a versatile bicycle that can be ridden on smooth roads as well as the path untaken.
Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.