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| Specification | Description |
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| Frame | Trek Alpha Red aluminum |
| Fork | Bontrager Speed Concept Race Lite E2 Tri carbon |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager SSR |
| Hubs | See Rims/Wheels |
| Spokes | See Rims/Wheels |
| Tires | Bontrager R1, 700 x 23c |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex |
| Chainrings | 50/34 |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed: 11-28 |
| Shifters | SRAM 500 TT |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Bullhorn w/Race Lite clip-ons |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager Gel |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Brake Levers | Bontrager Race Lite aero |
| Brakes | Aluminum dual-pivot |
| Saddle | Vision AeroMax Tri |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Speed Concept Race X Lite, carbon |
* Subject to change without notice.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Fast (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Good geometry (3)
- Handles well (3)
- Responsive (3)
Cons
- Rough road cable rattle
Best Uses
- Racing (4)
- Serious training (4)
- Road biking
- Time trials
- TT triathlon
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Pros
- Fast
- Comfortable
- Well crafted appearance
- Lightweight
- Appears durable
Cons
- Rough road cable rattle
Best Uses
- Road Biking
- TT triathlon
Comments:
I use this as my everyday bike, it's just the way I ride. Since Schwinn voided my "Lifetime" warranty when they sold out to Pacific cycles and now make junk bikes, I went looking for a new Brand to be a loyal customer of. I found it. This thing is unreal, superlight, fast, and appears durable(I haven't had it long), it steers by thought.My dealer fit it to me and even contacted Trek several times to make sure it was right and even did 2 sets of measurements. Staff was unreal. The only con is some cable rattle inside the downtube however I've never owned a bike like this so it's new to me and not constant as it only happens on rough roads. Awesome bike glad i got a TREK....
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Pros
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Racing
- Serious Training
Comments:
I'm a competitive triathlete usually finishing on the podium in my age group and top 10% overall. I also have a Trek Equinox 9.5 with a FSA carbon crank. I bought this bike to keep at my vacation house. After a few rides on the SC 2.5 I couldn't believe it!!! I actually think it's faster than the Equinox which cost 3 times as much. Trek has obviously nailed the aerodynamics on this machine. Any cross wind (with slight tail) really gives you a boost. Much more so than on any other aero frame I've ridden. The ride isn't too harsh for aluminum. The bike may feel heavy compared to other brands, but the aerodynamic advantage makes up for it. You may be slower to accellerate or climb, but once up to speed you'll fly. On the downside, I'm not in love with the SRAM shifters. Also, the web between my thumb and index finger gets pinched in the bontrager brake levers at times. Overall I'd highly recommend this bike.
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Pros
- Responsive
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Good Geometry
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Serious Training
- Racing
Comments:
First Tri Bike I have ever owned and for the money the best investment made. Great bike [...]. I would highly recommend this bike.
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Pros
- Good Geometry
- Fast
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Racing
- Serious Training
Comments:
I use this bike in the triathlon series that I race in. I used to race on a Trek 1.2 that I converted into a tri bike. I was pretty successful with that bike, but had never got on the podium till I brought the SC to race. Out of my 2 races in the past month, I've placed 3rd in my group both times and have improved my bike times by 4 minutes in a Sprint and almost 14 in a half iron distance.
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Pros
- Fast
- Handles Well
- Comfortable
- Responsive
- Good Geometry
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Racing
- Serious Training
- Time Trials
Comments:
When i got the SC 2.5 i thought it was going to be heavy and very hard to use but when i went and rode it for the first time i loved it. Even though it made from aluminum and not carbon fiber it was still fast. It like a ghost when you ride it; it vanishes. If you have a budget of about $2500, this is the tt bike for you.
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