trek crossrip ltd 2015 review

The 2015 Trek CrossRip LTD is a commuter bike with an aluminum 100 Series Alpha frame. The frame has a Ball  Burnished finish.

It was released in 2015 and costs $1,759 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. The CrossRip LTD 2015 is fully rigid.

The CrossRip LTD 2015 comes with Shimano 105 components, including a Bontrager Elite Blendr stem, a sealed Cartridge headset and Shimano 105 shifters.

The CrossRip LTD 2015 has 10 speeds and has SRAM PG-1050 rear cogs and a Shimano 105 derailleur.

It comes with Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate tires (622mm x 32mm) and disc Bontrager TLR rims.

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Commutes Are Faster and Less Sweaty on the Speedy Trek CrossRip+

This full-featured commuter offers road-bike handling and a boost up to 28mph

Price: $4,200 Weight: 40 lb. (52cm) Class: Type 3 Motor: Bosch Performance Speed 350 watt/63 Nm Battery capacity: 500 Wh Frame material: Aluminum Drivetrain: SRAM Force1 1x11, cable actuated Brakes: SRAM Force hydraulic disc Wheel size: 700c The right bike for: Riders who want a road-bike experience and a faster commute

If you’re not ready to drop $4,200 on a new e-bike, don’t ride Trek ’s CrossRip+. Because if you do, forget it: You’ll drop the plastic at the register faster than you can say “63 Newton-meters of torque.” If you’re a red-blooded cyclist, you’ll become addicted to this utilitarian road e-bike and its smooth and torquey Bosch motor that boosts you up to the 28mph cutoff speed.

With a drop bar, traditional road-riding position, and road-bike-like handling, the CrossRip+ will feel more natural to an experienced cyclist than it will a newbie. Those position and handling qualities also make the CrossRip+ more suited to longer rides on mixed terrain than for battling the tight confines of a dense city .

A rear rack—designed for mounting bags, not for the direct attachment of cargo —slickly integrated lights, full-coverage fenders, and a kickstand are included, so you’re just a set of bags (and maybe a bell) away from giving up the car for many of your commutes and errands. The stock 38mm-wide tires feature toughened sidewalls to help protect against flats, and do smooth the ride a bit. But this bike’s frame is stout, and this is a fast bike, so you’re going to hit things hard, and the ride can be jarring at times.

The CrossRip+ makes a lot sense when you ride it. It’s full featured and very utilitarian, and makes “ugh” trips easy .

Front and rear LED lights are integrated into the frame.

Full Featured

Aluminum fenders and reflective sidewall tires are standard.

A sturdy kickstand is included when you buy a CrossRip+.

Stopping Power

The speedy CrossRip+ has powerful hydraulic disc brakes.

Shaped to Match

Tube shaping helps the external battery look more integrated.

The CrossRip Family

There’s one CrossRip+, and its offered in one build.

The frame is aluminum, with quick-release dropouts, an integrated (and removable) rear rack, a water-bottle mount on the down tube, fender mounts, and a kickstand, which is attached at the rear dropout. The fork features an aluminum steerer, carbon legs, and thru-axle dropouts.

A Bosch Performance Speed mid-drive motor provides assist up to 28mph, making this bike a class three/speed bike. An externally mounted Bosch 500 watt hour battery—currently the largest the company offers—powers the Crossrip+’s motor and lights. Like any e-bike, range varies wildly depending on the level of assist, terrain, and other factors, but you can expect 20 to 100 miles between charges. The battery may be charged in the bike, or removed for charging. A keyed lock secures the battery to the frame.

The Bosch Purion controller and display is compact and has a backlit, monochrome screen. It provides speed and distance info, current mode, battery charge, and estimated range. From it you can control the assist level, as well as the light mode.

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The CrossRip+’s drivetrain is SRAM Force1 1x11 with a wide-range 11-42t cassette. Stopping is managed by SRAM’s Force hydraulic disc brakes. The rest of the build comes from Bontrager and includes a tubeless-ready wheelset, 38mm tires with flat-resistant casing and reflective sidewalls (the tires are not tubeless ready), and aluminum seatpost, stem, and handlebar. Bontrager’s IsoZone padding under the bar tape provides a bit of extra shock absorption.

Integrated front and rear LED lights, full-coverage aluminum fenders with mud flaps, a kickstand, and a rear pannier carrier are stock. Note the rear structure isn’t a rack—it doesn’t have a platform to carry a box or a grocery bag—but rather a platform for attaching a pannier or pannier system.

If you like the CrossRip+’s platform, but aren’t looking for an e-bike, Trek offers three CrossRip models from $1,070 to $1,890. All these bikes feature wide-range 2x drivetrains and disc brakes, however, they do not come standard (though they can be fitted with them) with fenders, rack, lights, or kickstand like the CrossRip+.

Endurance Road Geometry

The CrossRip+’s geometry is similar to that of an endurance road bike: sporty and a little upright.

Getting down into finer details, the 49cm and 52cm Crossrip+’s chainstays are 435mm, which is in the ballpark for a endurance bike that can take pretty big tires, but then jump to a whopping 472mm on the largest sizes (55, 58, 61cm). That’s part of the reason there’s an almost 50mm jump in wheelbase (1,037mm to 1,085mm) between the 52cm and 55cm, despite those sizes sharing the same reach (387mm). If you happen to be in the 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10 range, you could probably ride either size and would get to choose if you want a shorter wheelbase for a more lively ride, or a longer one for more stability (note the stack difference: 560mm versus 579mm).

Ride Impressions

The CrossRip+’s riding position, handling, and overall experience is similar to a road bike. Experienced road cyclists will adapt easily to the CrossRip+ and will quickly fall in love with the speed and the sensation of floating up hills offered by the smooth Bosch motor.

But it was the multi-surface/multi-condition/long-distance versatility that makes the CrossRip+ such a special e-bike. The combination of wide and tough 38mm tires, a drop bar, near-road-bike handling, and the strong push of the Bosch motor make for a bike that lets the rider take the shortest or most fun route without always having to stick to paved roads. And the full-coverage fenders and excellent SRAM disc brakes make this a four-season, all-weather e-bike and killer commuter.

For longer and mixed-surface rides, the drop bar was quite functional. Not only could I change hand positions for comfort, but I could also get low at higher speeds (improving the rider’s aerodynamic profile will increase range). Riders can also switch to a more confidence-inspiring position for dirt paths and trails.

One thing that experienced cyclists might find a bit frustrating to adapt to is getting in sync with the motor when riding out of the saddle, “It’s very difficult to get the motor surge timed to your pedal stroke,” said one tester. Most e-bike motors provide their best experience when the rider is seated and pedals with a high, consistent cadence, so this isn’t a knock against the CrossRip+ specifically. But the CrossRip+ is so suited to longer and varied rides that it’s inevitable that the rider will be doing standing climbing with it, which magnifies the motor’s shortcoming in this situation.

With so many things affecting an e-bike’s power consumption, it’s hard to give a precise number for the CrossRip+’s range. But here’s what one of our testers got when he used the CrossRip+ for a 29-mile (each way) commute with about 1,800 feet of climbing.

If he used Eco mode exclusively, and was careful, he could do the round trip on one charge. But if he wanted to get there faster, he could use Sport mode with a bit of Turbo for the hills. He’d use the entire charge for one half of his commute, and need to recharge at work before riding home. In the latter case, he averaged 18mph, and the ride took about an hour and 40 minutes.

If you think one half of your commute will use more than one half of your charge, note that the Bosch battery charger is clunky, so you’re not going to want to carry it with you every day. A standard charger will cost you about $190, and will recharge the CrossRip+’s battery in about four and a half hours.

The front and rear lighting is well integrated, and kicks out decent light. However, if you’re planning to do serious nighttime commuting, you’ll probably want to supplement the integrated headlight with secondary unit.

We weren’t thrilled to discover the CrossRip+’s rear rack isn’t really a rack—there’s no platform, so there’s no way to carry anything—but rather a structure for mounting panniers, so be prepared for an additional investment if you want to carry anything on the bike. If you prefer to wear a backpack, the structure can be removed and the rear light relocated into the frame.

The CrossRip+ handles well, though its handling is better suited to open roads and higher speeds and less toward salmoning through mid-city rush-hour traffic. The big tires and padding under the bar tape do help smooth the ride, but the CrossRip’s overall ride certainly is firm, and occasionally jarring. At least some of this is because the CrossRip+ is so fast that you’re hitting a lot of bumps faster and harder than you would on an unpowered bike.

The CrossRip+ is a versatile multi-surface bike with the power, speed, handling, and riding position that make it an excellent choice for long and fast commutes, as well as longer, assisted pleasure bike rides.

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Trek CrossRip Cyclocross Bike

• Tyres: Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, 700x32c
• Shifters: Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
• Crank: FSA Vero, 50/34 (compact)
• Cassette: SRAM PG-950 11-32, 9 speed
• Pedals: Wellgo track-style alloy
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This bike was bought for road riding where roads are dirt or very rough and also for around town and light touring. I bought the Crossrip LTD (2014) with the 105 group set and Tektro HYRD hydraulic over cable disc brakes. I have only put about 250km on the bike so far, for which it has been used mainly on roads, paths and a few rail trails and paddock crossings (no touring yet). The ride is very smooth and comfortable with a very relaxed geometry compared to a road bike. The wheelbase is quite long with quite a long top tube so be careful with sizing - I had to get a size smaller compared to my road bike because of this (56cm for my Cannondale roadie compared to a 54cm Crossrip). The head tube is a bit higher off the ground and the fork has a noticeably larger rake than a road bike too so the fact that you are sitting higher and further back is reasonably apparent. The 105 drive train is quiet, smooth and shifts effortlessly. The gearing is lower than a road bike (smaller chain rings and larger sprockets on the cluster) so if you are planning to tag along on a bunch ride with some road bikes, you will be on the bottom of the cluster quite a bit. The Tektro HYRD brakes are smooth and efficient with the extra brake levers on the top position of the handlebars being extremely helpful when riding over any rough stuff and even more so when descending over a rough or loose surface. The downside of the extra levers being that, if you carry a handlebar mounted bag, there won't be room for it. The tyres do an admirable job in the dirt and on the road. Keep in mind that they only inflate to 80psi so don't expect road bike speed from them. At the other end of the spectrum, they require a minimum of 60psi so don't expect the kind of forgiveness you get from a MTB tyre. They are (as advertised) somewhere in the middle of the two. It has a bit more weight than a road bike but that's to be expected with everything from the frame to the tyres and rims being beefed up to take the knocks it was designed to take. Aesthetically, it looks fantastic with the polished alloy frame and contrasting hubs and fork giving it a hand built look. I expect that this bike will stay in my collection for many years to come.

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This bike (2013 Trek CrossRip Elite) was purchased to handle potholes, speed bumps, incidental mud and gravel--and to handle routine cargo. On that account the bike has been a success. I've put a couple of thousand miles on it, and the rims are still true and the spokes are still as tight as when it left the show room. I really like the Bontrager H5 tires, because they are absolutely sure-footed on bad pavement. I don't make a practice of riding in the rain, so no comment there. When they go, I might prefer going from 32's down to 28's, because they are not particularly fast. The frame is 58cm, and feels generous even though I'm almost 6'-2". With the seat post run out pretty high, and riding in the drops, and the stem set low, the ride is not harsh. I've changed over to Ritchie Biomax bars, so my hand position is somewhat more vertical than with the stock bars. I'm also trying out a Selle SMP Pro saddle, instead of the plain vanilla Bonty. The handling is relaxed, which suits my non-aggressive riding style. It gets a little twitchy with a big load in the panniers, and for just hauling some tools, a lock, and wallet and cell phone, it rides a lot nicer using a handlebar bag. The Sora 9-speed drivetrain is fair. It's starting to get a little balky, jumping cogs under load, but I think it is more about cable routing and adjusters--I already stripped out the cheesy plastic cable adjuster for the front derailleur. The brakes are a disappointment. They require an unusual amount of hand pressure--much more than feels secure. plus, they tend to rumble, particularly the front. All in all, I like riding it, particularly without panniers. On the other hand, I might have been just as happy with a Cross Check or something else, for less money. If the premium I paid was for disc brakes, then it was not worth it.

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Trek CrossRip 1 review

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Tough, practical and comfortable with well-considered kit

Not that light, and the gearing won’t suit big-time adventurers

Trek flags its CrossRip range as for ‘workday commute to weekend adventure’, a machine for ‘any surface, any weather, any ride’. Yikes, that’s quite a lot to live up to. We tested the least expensive in the three-bike range, the CrossRip 1 with Sora shifters and mechanical disc brakes. If you’ve got the cash to splash, the range is topped by the £1650 (approx. US$2050, AU$2790) CrossRip 3, complete with Shimano 105 and hydraulic discs.

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The geometry is typically touring-/commuting-/gravel-friendly, with even the smallest model having a wheelbase well over a metre long, and much shallower head-tube angles than a typical road bike, all of which serves to slow down the handling. And though the top-tube is longer than some rival machines, the result is still a reasonably upright and back-friendly ride.

At first glance the gearing looks like a typical compact chainset with a wide-ranging 11-32 cassette, but the chainset is actually a 48/32. The result is an interesting and practical gearing choice one for a generally urban-focused machine, and is well suited to day-to-day riding and commuting.

You might be reaching for lower gears if you’re thinking of selling up and riding around the world, but for most topography it’s more than adequate.

The tyres, too, should prove fine for most of the riding this bike is likely to encounter. The 32mm width of the Bontrager H5 all-rounders offers a good balance of comfort and protection without adding too much weight. They’re fine for poor tarmac, mixed surfaces and forays on to dirt and gravel, and Trek has also gone down the tubeless-ready rim route.

One feature that we really appreciate on the Trek, and something we think more commuter bikes should have, is its cross-top – or ‘in-line’ – brake levers. These are designed to work with a traditional drop bar, giving you a secondary braking position riding on the tops.

Unlike those spindly 1970s’ style ‘suicide levers’ these actually work, giving you the same amount of braking power as the levers on the drops. The narrower handhold means they’re not ideal for high-speed braking, and there are real estate implications on fitting lights, GPS and computers, but these are great for any riding that’s not heads-down, heart-pumping hard, particularly in city streets.

The rest of the Trek’s kit is pretty similar to other rival bikes at this price point. Shimano’s 9-speed Sora does its usual solid no-nonsense job, even if it lacks the smoothness of Shimano’s 10- and 11-speed offerings. The brakes are TRP Spyres, which offer plenty of power and control whatever the weather, and are some of the best non-hydraulic stoppers out there.

If your riding doesn’t encompass anything competitive and you’re not looking for an expedition-type tourer, Trek’s CrossRip bikes could be your friend.

The CrossRip 1 is snappy enough for urban riding, and tough enough and comfortable enough for longer, more adventurous rides. It has fittings for racks and guards – and bags of clearance – and those extra brake levers come into their own in urban environments.

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Until its 2013 models were unveiled, American cycle behemoth Trek offered a dizzying array of commuter vehicles: dozens of bike types, from brash urban fixies to basketed shoppers. Yet, conspicuously, it hadn’t yet produced anything to fill one of the most successful iterations of the all-purpose bike to emerge in recent years: the drop-bar, disc-braked, multi-terrain machine.

That all changed last year when Trek’s UK arm chose to slim and streamline its range. Gone were the Dutch-style bikes, the singlespeeds and the electric cycles; in came the all-purpose CrossRip.

Although there’s a nod to its cyclo-cross roots in the bike’s name, Trek makes few bones about this being a much more everyday vehicle than a race bike. After all, it has two specialist cyclo-cross ranges already, the Cronus and the Ion. The CrossRip is less about racing and more about real life — one bike to do it all.

All-purpose primed

There’s certainly plenty to recommend it for a variety of purposes. The fork and rear stays bear the full complement of drillings to accept any combination of mudguards and luggage racks, and the clearances are massive around the tyres to make sure it’ll accommodate your chosen rack-fender set-up.

Ridden ‘naked’, it’ll take 29x1.8in mountain bike tyres, Trek says, so you could turn it into a fairly capable mud-plugger too, if that’s more your thing. With skinnier rubber and a heavy-duty rack, it could work nicely as a tackle-anything, round-the-world touring machine, particularly as it has mechanical disc brakes for ultimate reassurance descending rough, mountainous roads with luggage piled up.

In fact, the brakes are just one part of the bike that demonstrates pleasing attention to detail: the front one is a common 160mm size, but at the back, where frankly you don’t need as much stopping power, the rotor is a mere 140mm. The Hayes CX is an unusual choice — compared to the more frequently specced Avid BB5 and BB7 road brakes — but they are neither twangy nor feeble in use on road or over rougher surfaces.

So the CrossRip feels adventure-ready, but if the ride to work is as wild as you get, it’s just as well prepped for you. Tellingly, the wheel skewers are Allen key bolt-type, rather than quick-release, providing much better theft protection. The dull grey paintwork is another nod to urban intentions, blending into the metropolis in an understated way. Less so the pretty anodised blue trim on ferrules and skewers, though, which always give a really trick finish and expensive sheen to any bike.

Gearing on the CrossRip is Shimano’s new iteration of Sora, now with sensible STI levers instead of the thumb paddles of old. It’ll never have the finesse of the more expensive gearsets in this series — Tiagra and 105 — but it’s a perfectly functional nine-speed set-up. That said, on a £950 bike, this groupset seems a tad stingy. Sora is used because, we’d guess, the budget has been chewed up elsewhere, notably by the provision of internal cable routing. Unlike the anodised blue trimmings, this is not just about looks — it’s the ultimate protection for the cable inners, particularly on a machine like this, which might see some mucky trails.

Largin’ it

On our first outing on the CrossRip, the first thing we noticed was how large it felt and looked. Our test bike was the smallest size — 50cm — despite a pretty short little stem, yet for our 5ft 6in rider the CrossRip appeared both long and broad. A wide set of bars with padding below the tape are part of this beefy illusion, as are the 700x32c tyres, of course, but it’s also a long bike, which you can feel in its stability once rolling.

The ride isn’t especially cosseting or refined, but nor is it clattering or agricultural. The CrossRip feels like it is just getting on with the job of steamrollering you over the rough and smooth in a no-nonsense manner. There’s some sensation of road-drag as you pull away, which a smoother set of tyres would improve immeasurably — well worth it if you ride mostly on tarmac.

If you never tackle rough stuff, the CrossRip is more durability than you need. On the same budget, you could find a lighter, nippier road bike with a posher groupset that would meet your requirements. But if you have that niggling feeling that one day you might want to venture down the path less travelled or perhaps take that six-month two-wheeled jaunt overland to Mongolia, this multi-purpose steed feeds into those aspirations very nicely, while still being perfectly at home as your everyday ride.

Specification

Trek CrossRip £950

Frameset 100 Series Alpha aluminium

Gears Shimano Sora

Chainset FSA Vero 50/34t

Brakes Hayes CX5 mechanical disc

Wheels Bontrager Nebula rims, Formula hubs

Tyres Bontrager H5 Hardcase Ultimate, 700x32c

Bar/stem Bontrager Race Lite/SSR

Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1

Seatpost Bontrager SSR

Size range 50, 54, 56, 58, 61cm

Weight 10.89kg

www.trek.com

Alternative

Kona Jake £1199

For years, the Kona Jake was almost peerless as the entry-level cyclo-cross bike of choice. Nevertheless, to keep up with current trends for disc brakes and all-round use, the 2013 model has received some pretty major upgrades. Most noticeable are those rather beautiful Tektro Lyra 140mm disc brakes. We think they look lovely, but sadly, in our experience, the Lyras can be a pig to set up and maintain. The Tiagra groupset is a small upgrade from the CrossRip’s Sora, but at £250 more, the Jake requires a chunk more budget.

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2014 Trek CrossRip, CrossRip Comp, CrossRip Elite and CrossRip LTD

2014 Trek Bikes CrossRip LTD

Today Trek released images and specs for their 2014 line of Trek CrossRip bicycles, including the CrossRip, CrossRip Comp , CrossRip Elite , and CrossRip LTD . Each bike has a sweet new color scheme and parts spec, including hydraulic disc brakes on the CrossRip LTD . We already have all of these bikes on order, and as soon as they are available, we will let you know. For now, here are some pictures and specs.

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You can pre-order your Trek Bikes CrossRip from Village Cycle Center today!

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I want the Trek Bikes 2014 CrossRip LTD for a sweet ass commuter!

Yo tambien quiero la CrossRip LTD …..

Disponible en septiembre!

Y el precio €€€ mas o menos ????

Precio Village Cycle Center será $ 1.599,99, http://villagecycle.com/product/14trek-crossrip-ltd-191843-1.htm#.UcnWoPmTj5w

A little bird told me that the 2014 Trek CrossRip will be in at Village Cycle Center this coming Thursday! (7/11/13) Can’t wait to see the snazzy green paint job.

2014 CrossRip Comp, matte black with green accents. Perfect. Can’t wait to pick this up and sell my DS 8.2

2014 Trek CrossRip is in stock and on the floor! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151452050167237&set=a.298867207236.154463.43751817236&type=1&theater

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• Trek CrossRip LTD 2015

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Bike summary

Bike components.

100 Series Alpha Aluminum w/rack and fender mounts, internal cable routing, inboard disc brake mounts

Suspension Fork

Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon disc w/lowrider mounts

Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shift levers.

Shimano 105, 10 speed

SRAM PG-1050, 11-32, 10 speed

Shimano Tiagra, 50/34 (compact)

Wellgo track-style alloy

Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, 700x32c

TRP HY/RD cable/hydro disc brake, 160mm brakes, Tektro alloy lever levers

Bontrager Blendr Elite, w/computer & light mounts, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Bontrager Race Lite IsoZone, VR-CF, 31.8mm

Cartridge bearings, sealed

Bontrager Evoke 1

Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

Bike geometry

About this model.

CrossRip LTD completes the Trek Crossrip model. 21 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link .

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Average price for Commuter bikes

If you want to purchase a solid Commuter bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 762 $ . However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

Internal Cable Routing

Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.

CrossRip LTD components

Fork material.

When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.

When it comes to wheels, the CrossRip LTD bike is equipped with the 700c model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

CrossRip LTD comes in 6 sizes , that range from 155 cm – 191 cm (5.09 ft – 6.27 ft) . In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.

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Moscow: An Honest Review of this Amazing City

“ You’re going to Russia?!?! Why? ” I heard these words pretty much every time I announced my upcoming trip to the east.

This reaction is understandable. Most people in Europe and the United States have a Putin-provoked distaste of the Russian Federation, which is growing by the day. Politicians claim that Russia’s sole mission is to diminish and undermine western powers to strengthen its own. After all, the name Vladimir comes from two old Slavic words, which together mean “great ruler of the world.” Make of that what you will…

Even the non-political vision of Russia is unfavorable. Most think of a cold, grey, backward place with Soviet architecture or battle-hardened, weather-beaten people. However, arriving at the sleek Moscow Domodedovo airport, I was impressed. I had been right to rebut popular notions of an unwelcoming and stony place.

However, almost immediately after leaving the airport, the ground for my righteous vindication became shaky. Driving into the outskirts of Moscow, my mind drew comparisons to television images of North Korean suburbs. Miles of uniform houses and bleak tower blocks lined the roads.

At the Izmailovov Delta Hotel next to the famous market of the same name, things were not looking much better. Truly peculiar decorations and violently colored walls competed for one’s gaze in the hotel lobby. Luckily, the rooms themselves were perfectly comfortable, though not particularly noteworthy. I’d stay central next time.

After dropping bags, I ventured toward the Izmailovov market for a look at how the locals live. From a distance, the buildings that encase the market are vivid, intricate and quite something to behold. As it was late in the day, the market was empty. Shop shutters were closed and stalls were folded up. I got the same uneasy feeling I get when walking through Disney Land – as if this was what remained after the recent collapse of a utopian society.

While nearly all the vendors had packed up and gone home, a few stalls remained opened for business. All that was left was an abundance of satirical matryoshka dolls containing various countries’ political leaders in historical order.

A tattooed burly salesman came over to me as I withdrew François Mitterrand from the wooden bowels of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

“ Where are you from, friend? ” He asked.

Ignoring my response, he launched into a speech about his armed forces days and the political situation in Russia.

“ You really ought not to trust the government, ok? Putin is a dangerous man, you see. Someone’s always watching in this city. ”

The whiff of Glühwein that carried with each sentence made me doubt the erudition of his analysis. Then again… this is what we hear in the news. I was not sure what to believe. After thanking the man and hastily filling Charles de Gaulle with the rest of the presidents of the Fifth Republic, I made my way back to the hotel.

Emerging from the underground we rounded the corner and immediately found ourselves in Red Square. The sight demands you stop and stare.

The insurmountable walls of the Kremlin line the length of one side; halfway along lies Lenin’s tomb and opposite is the lavish exterior of the Gosudarstvennyi Universalnyi Magazin shopping center (or GUM, as it’s referred to, thank God). The architectural marvel of Saint Basil’s Cathedral stands at the south end, with the State History Museum at the other. Even though the foreboding structures radiate a rouge pastel hue into every corner of the square, there is a sense of openness. No-doubt there was a somewhat different atmosphere when thousands of Soviet soldiers goose-stepped through the square. Interestingly, the Russian army still marches like this today.

Walking around central Moscow, history oozes from every spire and pillar. Buildings seem to lean over as you walk past, as if peering down on whoever dares to enter these austere places. For every moment or event in Russian history, there is a dedicated museum.

The quality of each museum is notably high. In particular, the Armory inside the Kremlin holds astonishing collections of royal carriages from across the world and throughout the ages. The world-renowned Fabergé Eggs are displayed here too.

Having wandered around for so long during the day, we had no time to eat before attending the Ballet that evening. Sitting in the Bolshoi, the long day began to catch up with me.

It is now that I must make a confession: while attending a performance by one of the world’s greatest ballet companies, I fell asleep.

Thankfully, I woke up later in the second half and was treated to the final leaps and prances of Shostakovich’s The Bright Stream. As someone who is not a ballet aficionado, that was probably enough.

Feeling significantly perkier afterward, a late dinner was in order. Just behind the Bolshoi is VOGUE Café , a gastronomic outpost of the famous magazine. It claimed to serve an eclectic mix of Japanese, Italian and Russian dishes. Intrigued, we entered.

Adventurously, we accepted the offer of some Russian wine. Full bodied and berried, it was delicious. Our evident surprise led the waitress to explain that Russian food and drink has improved hugely over the last few years. As it turns out, since the United States and the European Union placed sanctions on Russia after their annexation of Crimea, food imports have been scarce. As a result, Russian producers have been forced to meet the demand and quality expected today. As a result, Siberian wines and cheeses now win awards around the globe.

When we left the restaurant, it was late. Only a day had passed, yet we had filled every minute with history, culture and food. The next three days followed a similar format and we continued to make our way down the list of museums and sights. A boat ride along the river is a must-do for alternative views of the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Afterwards, sit on the rooftop Strelka bar opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and watch the 3-mile-long line of pilgrims move slowly forward.

On the third day, we were due to board an overnight train to Saint Petersburg, but there was still so much left to do. Truth be told, it was probably too much for another three days, let alone one.

Nonetheless, I was satisfied. Moscow had revealed itself to be a fascinating and impressive city. While the city infrastructure isn’t as up-to-date as most capitals, the needs of every modern traveler can be met. It certainly isn’t the cold and unfriendly place envisioned by most in the west. Moscow’s winning attribute is its omnipresent sense of untouched history. This is a feature that is so often lost amongst hordes of tourists in Europe’s capitals.

It goes to show: what we hear about places we haven’t been in the news or through general hearsay, we can formulate pretty strong prejudices in our mind. While the political realities may still be ugly, by visiting, you can learn to separate and appreciate the everyday, the culture and the history of a place. On one side of a great red wall in central Moscow, a tyrannical leader works. On the other side, wholly separated, lies a magnificent Red Square where an overwhelming sense of history reveals the essence of Moscow and of Russia. And it is truly remarkable.

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Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series | Cigar Review

By The Katman on September 23, 2014 • ( 3 )

Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series.

There are three sizes: Petite Robusto, Robusto Extra 5.5 x 54, and Double Robusto 6.25 x 56. The cigars are blended by Henke Kelner of Davidoff.

The cigars are everywhere online and appear to be price controlled.

There are six different blends: Moscow City Series, Berlin Wall Series, Hermitage No.1, Icon, Tradicion Serie, and Tver(Available only in Texas).

From Hammer + Sickle Cigars web site: “Crafted at the famed TabaDom manufactory, Moscow City boasts a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, meaning it is Connecticut grown and uses Connecticut seed. We have painstakingly awaited the natural fermentation process of aging to create this premium cigar. “Only a select group of cigars on the market use this wrapper, which is both rare and high-end. It proves to be challenging to work with, yet delivers a maduro taste that is both unmistakable and unrivaled. The initial sweet taste of a Moscow City cigar emanates from the Connecticut seed, but once lit becomes rich and nutty, resulting in a smoke that is full in body and flavor.”

From NH Cigars: “The Moscow City cigars are limited to only 400 boxes worldwide and we are one of the first to offer these fine cigars. I know the name sounds kind of different because it’s not named after some Spanish Conquistador, or a name that you can’t even pronounce, but trust us folks this cigar is truly a legend already. The Moscow City cigars have a well-aged maduro broad-leaf wrapper that is wrapped around a peppery secret blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero long-fillers. The burn and draw on these hot rods are outstanding. The Cigar box is made up of metal that will make a perfect conversation piece.”

The cigar has a nice looking milk chocolate wrapper with plenty of oil. The wrapper is very smooth to the touch. Seams are tight. Lots of small veins. A gorgeous triple cap.

I clip the cap and find aromas of cocoa, hazelnut, strong earthiness, enough spice to make me sneeze three times in succession, and oak. Time to light up.

The Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series is screaming flavors. It is 5 minutes away from being a flavor bomb.

These cigars don’t need extensive humidor aging. In fact, I’ve only had them a few days. And this stick smokes like it has been aged for months.

The strength starts out at high medium bodied. In a few moments, it should hit medium/full. And I have no doubt it will hit the advertised full body.

Char line is on the money.

I can taste Granny Smith apples. That tart green skin with the slightly acidic/sweet flavor. The apple flavor literally soars.

This is damn fine cigar. Is it a mini-Davidoff? Don’t know. I think I’ve smoked half a dozen Davidoffs in my life and I can’t remember a whit about them. Too damn expensive for the working stiff.

And the cigar hits flavor bomb status.

I am about to begin the second third.

The Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series has an interesting tobacco flavor. It is intense and painted in broad strokes. It is rich and full flavored. Sometimes, we forget about the actual taste of the tobacco and concentrate only on the foo foo flavors.

The price point. Worth every dime. A perfect example of water seeking its own level by matching a fine cigar with a fair price.

The flavors are: Spice, creaminess, chocolate, nuts, oak, molasses, honey, caramel, green apple, cedar, and leather. Not to mention a rich earthiness.

There is perfect balance. Not a single flavor, except for the heady spiciness, outdoes the other. Picking the order of flavors was near impossible. Each has its place in the puzzle.

Just as I write the above, the Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series runs rampant in the streets. Flavors explode. The creaminess and cocoa are so intense, I grab a Diet Coke for my egg cream experience. The green apple is right behind. There are raisins now. Completing the fruity portion of this program.

Coffee appears in the form of caramel macchiato. With little chocolate sprinkles. The honey element is strong. Man, damn fine cigar!

I cannot wait to introduce you to the Berlin Wall Series and the Tradicion.

I still have 2-1/2” to go and that makes me happy. The cigar is so jam packed that it is a very slow smoke. I’ve invested 45 minutes into the first 2-1/4”.

Construction is impeccable. No issues from the wrapper. The cap is sturdy. And the char line is dead nuts. I can’t get enough of this cigar.

I begin the halfway mark.

Kelner did a spectacular job. And because of his name alone being associated with the line of cigars, they could have been in the double digit price range. So kudos to Hammer + Sickle for keeping it real, babies.

We are now in uber super-duper flavor bomb status. There is no place it can go from here. The Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series has one of the most intense flavor profiles I’ve ever tasted.

The strength becomes full bodied. My brain begins to swim like a sea of swarming simbas.

I have the biggest smile on my puss right now. I want more. I smoked the other one last night which brought me to this review. So now I am out of this blend. I would love to get my hands on at least a 5 pack.

Don’t fuck around. Grab that sampler of 6 cigars, from Thompson, before they disappear. At $3.33 per stick, that’s $4-$5 off per stick. It will give you a good idea of which blend you prefer.

The Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series is as close to a perfect cigar as they come. Of course, that’s my opinion. You may have another. But the fact that it was basically a flavor bomb from the start and the rich earthiness that accompanies it makes it a real experience. This ain’t no yard ‘gar. It is for the experienced palate.

I will review either the Berlin Wall or the Tradicion this week. I smoked a Berlin Wall that was a gift a few days ago. But it was one of the last sticks of the day so while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I missed out on the nuances.

And this blend is chock full of nuance and balance with a mighty long finish.

The flavors are so potent, my palate is in overload. Flavor elements have mellowed a bit but still very definable. So far, the nicotine has been mild.

There is a limited supply of these cigars. And they have mostly flown under the radar. Not much of a PR machine. But that is OK for those of us that have discovered them.

One last time: Creaminess, cocoa, spice, green apple, molasses, honey, sweet cedar, coffee, nuts, caramel, leather, earthiness, and oak.

The Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series finishes out beautifully. Not a bit of harshness or heat. All flavors intact. But the nicotine level has risen dramatically. I put on my crash helmet so no worries.

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IMO the Moscow city is like the Davidoff maduro on steroids. An excellent cigar.

coultnt resist with this review and at that price…6 already on the way. still saving for the ashton aged maduros…yeesh

ok…yeah…and i kinda want the box…hehe.

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Scenery Review : Moscow City XP by Drzewiecki Design

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You fly for hours, anticipating your arrival, wanting to take in the area and the views of another country far away from your departure airport. The airport and the area you leave from is detailed and visually full, and you know you have a great airport scenery waiting for you at the other end of the flight, then when you arrive...

...  Nothing, but flat plain emptiness and the same boring standard X-Plane basic scenery, worse there is no OSM (Open Street Map) data in the tile either, so there is no road or autogen detailing in there as well, just well nothing.

When Drzewiecki Design released their UUEE Sheremetyevo Airport XP , I loved it because it was like a visitor from the Cold War past, the Soviet era, and it was also great scenery and great choice of a destination to fly to from any of the capitals of Europe...  but that was it, just this great airport in the middle of nothingness, bland....   zero ville.

Now Drzewiecki Design has released "Moscow City"  a scenery package to compliment their UUEE Sheremetyevo, and boy how much a difference this release has done to this totally boring area.

To get the full first impression effect I flew JARDesign's A320neo from EFHK Vatnaa, Helsinki to UUEE Sheremetyevo which is flight Finnair AY153 which is a daily 9.25am service.

First Impressions

I was surprised to start picking up scenery still quite away out from central Moscow, as I approached my 6000ft transition altitude. Here there was buildings and houses and the physical visual notes you were arriving somewhere.

Looking hard at the horizon through the A320's windows and you could see the iconic silhouette of Moscow city.

The scenery provides lite versions of all Moscow's Airports, this is UUWW Vnukovo, which was easily recognisable as you flew over. As you fly closer to the centre of the city the density of the objects below becomes quite heavy as the landscape fills in. You have all kinds of infrastructure including, blocks of flats, tower blocks, factories, housing, skyscrapers and almost everything that makes up an urban landscape, in all there is 2000 custom-made buildings that makes up this impressive scenery.

A note here in that you don't get that rolling as you move feeling effect where as it just suddenly appears in front of you and then quickly disappears behind as soon as you have flown out over the area. There is a slight effect of that as there has to be, but only in the far distance and as you can see from the images the views in every direction are widespread and visually it is very good to excellent.

The "Seven Sisters" or "Stalinist skyscrapers" built from 1947 to 1953 are all in the scenery with their "Wedding Cake" architecture or officially  Russian Baroque               - Gothic style. Most famous is the Moscow State University, front and centre of the image below.

Central Moscow is excellent and extremely realistic, and you really need a travel guide to pick out the landmarks and detail, but it is hard to miss the Red Kremlin complex  and St Peter's square from the air.  Both sides of the aircraft is visually full until you have crossed right over the city.

I am not a fan of the generated 3d OSM scenery, but this is very good in blending in perfectly with the X-Plane default scenery and giving you a smooth transition from country to urban and back again with great realism.

Over the city and turning north towards Sheremetyevo, another Moscow airport UUMU Chkalovsky is represented on the turn.

The city skyline is now easily visible on landing at Sheremetyevo, and that really helps in the arrival factor, more so in that the cities building infrastructure spread now comes up and around the airport to fill the gaps to the city itself, and making the original  Sheremetyevo scenery that was so open and lonely in the old X-Plane view is now a big part of the whole in this combination. No doubt it really brings this always good scenery now alive and very usable.

Sheremetyevo Airport

Before we move on to the city itself. It is important to note the area around UUEE Sheremetyevo itself.

Compare the large image above to the earlier image at the start of this review to see the amount of change there is around UUEE Sheremetyevo with the addition of this Moscow City package. The two sceneries are of course meant to be used together, and in reality it would look odd if you had Moscow City scenery installed without the Sheremetyevo scenery included to fill out the northern areas. A highlight is that both sceneries together form a single whole, as the areas between the airport and the central city area are well filled in and that gives you a huge area of coverage and the full visual aspect.

To get a closer lower look at the Moscow Center I commandeered Dreamfoil's lovely Bell 407.

There is a 4.000km² total area covered with this scenery here, and you have expect some sort of building replication to cover all that ground. There is of course but as well in the fact there is also enough variations as to not keep it all interesting and not obviously visually obvious.

The closer you go to the central area, the variations in the buildings change there in style and density as well. And then more of the iconic buildings start to appear as you get closer in again to the middle. The business district is excellent, with a lot of business towers and the more modern futuristic skyscraper architecture that stands out in every view point in eye scans across the city.

The more recent is in tune with the more older Stalinist era that makes up the Moscow skyline.

The Kremlin Complex and the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (St Basil's) is excellently represented and so is "Red Square"

There are Orthodox churches everywhere and all the big icons in the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Otkrytive Arena and department stores, museums and power stations and more....

I did have issues with many buildings floating, including the Kremlin. I tried both "Runways follow terrain contours" on and off with no flattening of the objects and there is no information in the manual either on how to fix the problem.

Night lighting is very good, yes there is again a repeatable pattern to the majority of the hundreds of the apartment blocks that does stand out, but the more individual buildings do all have that personal touch and some buildings look really very good.

The highlight here is the business district which looks magnificent and is very realistic from any direction at night as is the lit Stadium.

Although away from the central area the Ostankino Tower that stands 540.1 metres (1,772 ft) tall, and is the tallest freestanding structure in Europe and it looks great at night and is a very good position indicator from the air from any direction.

Included Moscow Airports

As noted also included in the scenery are seven airports and several helipads.

UUWW Vnukovo

The futuristic Vnukovo International is very good for a lite version, with great terminals and lots of small detailing. Only thing missing is the static aircraft and a bit more ramp equipment, but otherwise it is highly usable.

UUDD Domodedovo

The oldest of Moscow's International airports is Domodedovo. Again it is quite devoid of static aircraft and I am not crazy about the blue terminal glass work, but it is still a very workable scenery to use and has a lot of well made objects.

UUBW Zhukovsky

Zhukovsky was a major aircraft testing facility since the  cold war years, with most of the major Russian Experimental Design Bureau's having facilities here. It is also now used by the Ministry of Emergency Situations! and cargo carriers. It was also used as a test site for the Soviet Buran  reusable Spacecraft because it has the world's second longest pubic runway at at 5,402 m (17,723 ft). Mostly it is a collection of very large hangars but has a lot of static aircraft in storage.

UUMO Ostafyevo International Business Airport

A former military airbase. Ostafyevo features a new modern glass terminal, and caters primarily to business aviation.

UUMU Chkalovsky

Chkalovsky is a military logistics airport that is famous for it's support for the Russian Space program and transport to Star City and the Yuri A. Gagarin State Scientific Research-and-Testing Cosmonaut Training Center. Yuri Gagarin left here on his final flight before crashing by the town of Kirzhach.

UUBM Myachkovo Airport

Myachkovo is a small General Aviation Airport that is owned by the Finpromko company. Cargo aircraft up to the size of the Ilyushin ll-76 freighter can also use the airport.

UUMB Kubinka

Kubinka has been a significant Russian military airbase and large airshows are held here to show off the Russian military might.

There is also provided UUU1 Kremlin Airport, within the Kremlin walls, but I couldn't get it to work? There are two pads in H1 and H2.

Your first thoughts after reviewing this excellent Moscow scenery is not with this actual package. You then wish that you could have this extensive scenery at London, Rome, Madrid, Berlin and the list could go on with any of your favorite European Cities, and don't count a load in the Middle East and Asia. But a London scenery like this would certainly be a godsend in our X-Plane world. Drzewiecki Design has already done Warsaw and Manhattan, so there is always hope.

It is not cheap either and you need to add in their UUEE Sheremetyevo scenery package on top of that as well. But you get an awful lot of ground covered here for your money, with the area covered here that is extensive...  huge and flying into Moscow will never be the same again.

A few areas to note in one that in my case a few of the buildings floated, the download is huge load at 1.4gb and this Russian area is not the best for navigation aids and programming FMS units as most waypoints are not recognised. Most of the airports ILS coordinates also have to checked and recalibrated (Drzewiecki Design do provide all the correct coordinates) so there is a little work to do to set up repeat services but the work is worth the results.

Not only is the actual Moscow city and all it's buildings supported, you also get seven (if lite versions) of Moscow's other airports included as well, but the framerate processing of all this huge amount of objects and scale is pretty good to excellent. Framerate does hurt more on a lower (helicopter) level and certainly you need a computer with a little extra power is in no doubt required, but overall for the size of the area the scenery is extremely efficient.

Yes I was impressed by this Moscow City Scenery, as this once very barren area of X-Plane is now a very attractive repeat destination as nothing can give you a greater fulfilment than seeing your destination appear in the distance and then give you a huge visual experience as you fly over and approach your destination.

Moscow City certainly delivers that and more...  Just more sceneries like this please!

Moscow City XP by Drzewiecki Design is NOW available! from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

• Extremely detailed model of Moscow metropolitan area in Russia
• Almost 2000 custom-made buildings and other objects, all high quality, FPS-friendly and with night textures
• Whole Moscow center done in 3D as well as all other important landmarks - museums, palaces, skyscrapers, towers, bridges, railway stations, Zara stores...
• Trains, ships, 3D people, cars, airport vehicles, static aircraft - anything you can imagine
• About 4000 sq.km of photoreal 0,5-1m/pix terrain with autogen
• Sceneries of all surrounding airports including UUWW Vnukovo, UUDD Domodedovo, UUBW Zhukovski, UUMO Ostafyevo, UUBM Myachkovo and UUMB Kubinka, with all airport buildings, detailed layouts, people, airport vehicles and more
• Very detailed Kremlin model with newly constructed heliport

Requirements

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Installation and documents:

Download for the Moscow City XP is 1.47gb and the unzipped file is deposited in the "Custom Scenery" as four files:

DDZ Moscow City XP (3.99gb) - Yes GIGABYTES!

DDZ Moscow City XP Layer 2 (30.20mb)

DDZ Moscow City XP Documents (1.0 mb)

ZZZ_DDZ Moscow City XP Terrain (20.10mb)

Installation for Windows comes with an .exe installer that deposits the files in the correct order required (however I still moved the ZZZ- folder to the bottom via the INI text install list.

Installation Instructions are provided for Mac and Linux

You need to check all airports ILS coordinates are correct, instructions are provided.

Documents: Two documents include

Moscow City XP MacLinuxinstall

Moscow City XP Manual (seven pages)

Review System Specifications:

Computer System : Windows  - Intel Core i7 6700K CPU 4.00GHz / 64bit - 16 Gb single 1067 Mhz DDR4 2133 - GeForce GTX 980/SSE2 - Samsung Evo 512gb SSD 

Software :   - Windows 10 - X-Plane 10 Global ver 10.50

Addons : Saitek x52 Pro system Joystick and Throttle : Sound - Bose  Soundlink Mini

Plugins: JARDesign Ground Handling Deluxe US$14.95 : WorldTraffic US$29.95

Scenery or Aircraft

- Airbus A320neo by JARDesign ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$59.95 : A320neo Sound Packs by Blue Sky Star Simulations ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$19.95

- Bell 407 by Dreamfoil Creations ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$34.95

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Thank you for this very thorough (as always) review. I just bought it (it's on sale) and have only one disappointment so far: Red Square has no ILS or any landing aids at all for that matter. And what a nightmare of an approach! Also I was hoping the package would include an add-on that gives my c172 a big cup holder for my Stoli. Otherwise the scenery is gorgeous. What a country!

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2016 Trek CrossRip Comp

A 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes. Compare the full range

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A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

CrossRip Comp

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Dec 2016 · Simon Withers

Well-thought-out machine for everyday riding, rough stuff, fitness and leisure riding. Buy if you’re looking for a commuter-cum-weekend away all-rounder

Tough, practical and comfortable with well-considered kit

Not that light, and the gearing won’t suit big-time adventurers

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Sep 2013 · Nigel Wynn

Less cyclo-cross, more crossing genres is the theme embodied in Trek’s newest all-rounder — despite the off-road racing hinted at in the name

Apr 2013 · Dave Atkinson

Well put together, comfortable commu-tourer with solid spec and excellent brakes

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