This smoothriding, adventureloving bicycle is fast on the road, capable and confident when the path turns rough, and ready to roll from road to trail if thats where your day takes you. Page 4 table of contents page 5 bicycle type and use condition page 6 page 7 chapter 1. It sports a lightweight gold series aluminum frame and a 63mmtravel suspension fork so it floats over rough roads and gravel. Im just wondering if it is heavy enough that it will be significantly slower than the trek 7. Follow these simple steps to optimize your suspension performance. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. The isozone rear mainstays or frame cushions completely blew out. If you want a mid level hybrid with great build quality and specs, and are willing to pay the price for a good brand and bike, then the trek 8.
There are more suitable and more expensive bikes if you are an enthusiast riding big miles, but for anything short of that, this bike is versatile, dependable, and practical. Weight, wheel diameter 26, frame material aluminum alloy, brake system shimano m395, gear system shimano deore slm590, suspension 63 mm. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for each person to read chapter 1 before you ride this bicycle. The ds sports a spry aluminum frame with 700c bontrager wheels and multisurface tires for a ride that is efficient on pavement and confident on dirt. Therefore, trek will replace the sr suntour suspension fork on an affected bicycle with a different fork, an rst vita, free of charge. This manual shows how to ride your new bicycle safely. Here is one of the the most exciting bikes 20 bikes on our sales floor. Find road standard and compact and mountain bike chainrings here. Trek is the world leader in mountain bike technology. This goanywhere machine is roadbike fast, hybridbike versatile and fun everywhere. I would recommend this bike for those looking for road riding with an occasional off the path or for someone wanting to ride rail beds.
The bike features a lightweight aluminum frame with a builtin shockabsorbing rear end and a suntour fork for bump compliance. I of course was focused on trek, though my wife has a giantand loves it and looked at those and a few others, though was partial to trek. The ds s gold aluminum frame and the suntour suspension fork ensure a smooth ride and nimble handling over even the most potholed roads and bumpiest paths. Its light and fast like a road bike, tough on the trail, and built with commuteready features like mounts for a rear rack. As an example, trek says that a special insert inside the seat tube of oclv carbon frames means you should not grease a seatpost inserted into an oclv frame.
Unless one has a very specific purpose in mind, cross bikes are the ones that claim to be as much versatile as a bike can get to be. Guide to safe on and offroad operation brake adjustments or other brake options for your bicycle. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek. Long story short i had the remote lockout fork that is on the trek 8. Fast 700c wheels, capable suspension, and a light, strong frame make ds the goanywhere choice. I actually was looking at the fx series but the guy at the trek store pointed me to the 8. Dual sport 3 is a highperformance hybrid bike with upgraded components that stand up to long rides on a variety of surfaces, from city streets to gravel trails and more. Whether you ride it for your daily commute, or something a bit more adventurous, this bike can take it. Trek is honoring the warranty but im afraid this will happen again.
Its efficient on pavement, stable on rougher terrain like gravel paths, comfortable wherever you ride it, and easy to accessorize with racks, fenders, a computer, and more. Its light and fast like a road bike, tough on the trail, and built. Trek s proprietary isozone frame gives suspension that is built in to the frame. Like your cogs in the back, your front gears can be worn and affect your shifting quality and give a noisy, rough ride. Rather than limit you to a single type of riding, dual sport lets you explore a wide variety of terrain. Is a wonderful bike for someone who is just beginning or does occasional mountain biking. It sports a lightweight trek gold series aluminum frame and a 63mmtravel suspension fork so it floats over rough roads and paths. Trek mountain bikes are incredibly sophisticated and require a small amount of set up for the individual rider. Weight, wheel diameter 26, frame material aluminum alloy, brake system shimano m395, gear system shimano deore slm590, suspension. By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. This smoothriding, adventureloving bicycle is fast on the road, capable and confident when the path. No surprise that our mountain bikes are the most technologically advanced on the market. This would make a great bike for commuting, light offroad, and all manner of recreational riding. Keep for future reference this manual shows how to ride your new bicycle safely.
It sports a lightweight gold series aluminum frame and a 63mmtravel suspension fork so it floats over rough roads and paths. The dss gold aluminum frame with isozone monostay and the suntour suspension fork ensure a smooth ride and nimble handling over even the most. Comfortable, capable geometry and ergonomic features are essential for the frequent rider. Insert the seatpost into the frame to its minimum insertion mark.
Accommodates 700x35c tires with fenders, or a burly bontrager xdx 29x 1. Keep for future reference even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for every person to read chapter 1 before riding this bicycle. The dss gold aluminum frame and the suntour suspension fork ensure a smooth ride and nimble handling over even the most potholed roads and bumpiest paths. Dual sport is an adventureloving hybrid bike thats equally at home on pavement, bike paths, and trail. Going through this process is necessary to make sure your new bike performs as it was designed. Parents should speak about chapter 1 to a child or person who might not understand this manual. Weight, wheel diameter, frame material aluminum alloy, brake system shimano brm446, gear system shimano deore slm590, suspension 63 mm. Your suspension lockout is remote controlled by a lever on the handlebar, making the 8. I noticed that when i ride the bike with the remote fork on lockout for a long duration the fork slowly compresses as im riding so when i stop and unlock the fork it springs back up. This letter contains important information regarding what to do next if you think you may have. Trek s duel sport series delivers precisely what the name suggests, a bicycle that is designed to deliver outstanding. Page 1 page 2 page 3 a word about bicycles, accidents, and sa. Consumer product safety commission, scott is recalling 5,200 bikes and trek is recalling 120,000 bikes. Parents should speak about chapter 1 to a child or person who might not understand this manual, especially regarding.
First, the bike has a mechanical disc brake that is cable actuated. It has a good geometry and will make for a fast and comfortable ride either in the city or on longer rides. This goanywhere machine is roadbike fast, hybridbike capable and fun everywhere. The lightweight frame is easy to accessorize for your style of riding with racks, fenders, a fitness tracker, lights, and more. The ds s gold aluminum frame with suntour suspension fork ensure a smooth ride and nimble handling over even the most potholed roads and. Ds is built for adventure on or off the road, ready to take you from week to weekend and back in comfortable, confident style. Here, innovations are not limited to only the highestend mtb models. Dual sport 2 is a goanywhere hybrid bike that performs on a variety of surfaces. A suspension fork, allterrain tires with extra traction, and hydraulic disc brakes make. I rode the 20 model, which inevitably will be replaced shortly by the 2014 range. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers.
Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals trek. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals. Trek, scott recalling 125k bikes because of problem with. Check before each ride page 9 page 10 examine the wheels page 11 examine the chain page 12 rules to. The large 700c wheels with multisurface bontrager tires roll over obstacles easy for a fast, stable ride. Spread the cost with 3 years 0% finance on orders over.
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