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The Wisconsin-headquartered company has local values and a global impact.

Trek’s founding story is out of a Hollywood director’s mind and a non-fiction writer’s wish list: In 1976, Bevill Hogg and Dick Burke drank beers at the Pine Knoll Supper Club in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and debated over the name of their would-be cycling company. They settled on Trek and soon went to work in a barn between Madison and Milwaukee, where a total of five employees built the brand’s first bikes out of steel. The company is still based near the barn that facilitated its first years—its modern headquarters are in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Fat and grippy tires mated to a light aluminum frame

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A smooth-riding frame paired with Shimano’s terrific 105 group

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Every feature imaginable and a slippery aero frame

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A super-efficient bike that shreds down hills

“We’re a uniquely American success story from small-town USA,” said brand manager Eric Bjorling. “So many of the values that have led to Trek’s success—hard work, craftsmanship, responsibility, commitment to our customers—are Wisconsin values.”

Its values may be hyper-local and American, but it’s now a company at the center of a globalized cycling market that has made industry-leading technological advances.

A recent example of Trek’s “industry-leading technological advances” mentioned above is IsoSpeed, which is available at the front and rear on certain Trek models. The rear decoupler is at the junction of the seat and top tube, and the front decoupler is located at the top of the headset.

The front IsoSpeed decoupler allows the fork steerer tube to flex more than it would with a fixed upper headset cup, which helps damp some impacts. The rear IsoSpeed decoupler provides increased vertical seat tube deflection (compared to a traditional fixed seat tube design) for a smoother ride. The rear IsoSpeed system is adjustable on the latest Madone and Domane models, which lets the rider adjust the compliance level for terrain and or personal preference. You might not even need to adjust the rear slider to experience the road-smoothing effects of the two decouplers—our test team found that the all-over effect was fast and smooth performance equally suited to asphalt and cobbles.

Famed Classics specialist Fabian Cancellara, who retired from racing as a member of World Tour team Trek-Segafredo, worked with Trek engineers to develop the final version of IsoSpeed, which is especially useful on the cobbles and other rough surfaces that riders encounter on most Classics courses. Since the tech’s 2012 release on the Domane, Trek has claimed that IsoSpeed doesn’t sacrifice power transfer at the cost of more compliance.

Along with bolstering its ride-smoothing technologies, Trek has also begun implementing internal-storage compartments in the downtube of some of its road and mountain bikes. These handy “trap doors” debuted in the new Domane and Fuel EX, where an included organizer roll has pockets for a tube, CO2 cartridge, inflator head, and tire lever.

Trek has also started moving away from women’s specific bikes and adopting a “more bikes for everyone” ethos, where all bikes are offered in unisex sizing. The idea is that this will ensure that no matter your gender, you’ll have access to the full array of paint colors, build kits, and sizes.

And of course, Trek continues to roll out exciting new bikes. This year’s slate includes the third generation of the popular Domane roadster (now with even more ride-smoothing technology) and fully revamped versions of the Fuel EX and Top Fuel mountain bikes, which are both more capable than ever.

If you’re in the market for a road, mountain, or city bike (or any other style), Trek likely has something made for you.

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Trek is among the most popular bike brands and has one of the most extensive bike lines in the world. Because it makes a lot of bikes—and a lot of bikes that our readers want to know about—our test team evaluates, rides, and reviews many Trek models throughout the year. This is not a complete overview of all of Trek’s models, but a focused list of the best. These are the Trek bikes that offer exceptional performance, value, technology, or features (or some combination of all four).

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Domane slr 7, trek domane slr 7.

The third-generation of the Domane isn’t just the best Domane; it’s Trek’s best-ever road bike. And it’s one of the best road bikes on the market right now thanks to an equal blend of performance, comfort, practicality, and versatility. The Domane got more aerodynamic than the previous iteration (saving 12 watts at 40Kph), it takes at least a 38mm tire, and has hidden fender mounts and sleek internal storage. It also features compliance-enhancing decouplers front and rear that improve rider comfort and control without detracting from the bike’s pedaling efficiency or handling. The Domane’s steering is light and its handling precise, but with a mellower edge and more stability than a traditional road racing bike.

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―best women’s trail bike―, $1,259.99 trek roscoe 7.

There’s so much to love about this bike. The SRAM SX Eagle drivetrain, with a 30t chainring and 10-50t cassette, gives a massive range of gears and plenty of low-range options for easing the pain of climbing steep hills. Its 27.5-inch wheels are maneuverable in tight, technical terrain, and the 2.8-inch tubeless-ready tires offer great traction and a plush ride. The RockShox Judy Silver fork has plenty of travel for getting rowdy (1oomm for size the extra-small frame size, 120mm for small through large) and can be locked out for more efficient off-trail riding. And speaking of rowdy, a 100mm dropper post is a very cool addition to a bike at this price.

—BEST FIRST “REAL” MOUNTAIN BIKE―

Trek marlin 7.

The Marlin 7, which also comes in a women’s version , is ideal for aspiring racers, everyday trail riders, and casual commuters alike. Riders who like to pedal fast will appreciate its steep, aggressive head and seat angles, and a high bottom bracket that offers decent pedal clearance on the trail. Its cables are internally routed, too, which isn’t common on bikes at this price. It has a 2x9-speed Shimano drivetrain, which strays from the single-chainring trend that’s popular on off-road bikes at the moment but also provides plenty of gearing options. And even though the RockShox XC30 100mm coil-spring fork is heavier than some comparable air-spring models, it does a surprisingly good job on super-rocky trails. Add to that the 2.2-inch-wide Bontrager tires on 29-inch Bontrager Connection rims, which never squirmed too much on sketchy terrain, and you have a bike that not only looks fast but offers the kind of sharp handling and precise steering you’d expect from higher-priced racing models.

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―BEST ELECTRIC ROAD BIKE―

Trek domane+ hp.

The Domane+ e-road bike is the electric version of, naturally, the popular Domane. It’s designed for riders who appreciate that bike’s reliable comfort and IsoSpeed technology but want the added fun and function of e-assist. It’s also the ideal companion for anyone coming back from injury, slower riders who want to mix it up with a speedy group, and couples with different fitness levels. A Bosch Performance Speed motor provides a very welcome 28 mph of pedal assist, and the 500Wh Powertube battery sleekly integrates into the down tube. You also get massive tire clearance, fender and rack compatibility, and Trek’s Blendr stem for cleanly mounting accessories such as lights and computers to your handlebar.

―BEST NEW XC BIKE―

Supercaliber 9.9, trek supercaliber 9.9 xx1 axs.

The new Supercaliber is the brand’s latest attempt to create the ultimate XC race bike by merging the best attributes of a hardtail (stiffness, low weight) and full-suspension (traction, comfort, control) frame into one. And based on our rides, it’s the closest yet to that best-of-both-worlds machine with 60mm of rear travel. Trek’s IsoStrut design places a Fox Float shock into a tube—both ends of that tube are bolted to the underside of the SuperCal’s top tube. At the top of the seat stays is a sleeve (Trek calls it a carriage) that slides over the bolted-in tube. Cutouts in the tube allow a cross bolt to pass through the sleeve, the tube, and the rear shock eyelet. Trek says this design eliminates rotation around the shock shaft and prevents side-loading the shaft so the bike has the stiffness and feel of a hardtail, but with real full suspension for better comfort and control. And based on back to back testing with a hardail, the Supercaliber is everything it was designed to be.

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―BEST VALUE HARDTAIL―

Procaliber 9.7, trek procaliber 9.7.

Trek did a masterful job with this bike, skimping in the right places to save money and splurging in the areas that count for performance. The carbon frame is extremely lightweight; our size XL test bike weighed in at only 21.6 pounds. The IsoSpeed decoupler at the junction of the seat tube and top tube offers so much vertical compliance you can actually see the seat tube moving if you bounce on the saddle. Tubeless-ready Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 carbon wheels also keep weight in check and roll very quickly when wrapped in (stock) 2.2-inch Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tires. Be warned, though, these are race-day tires for dry conditions and not well suited to daily trail riding or muddy courses. SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain and alloy SRAM X1 Eagle crank keep cost in check and can stand up to plenty of hard riding and abuse. They do add significant weight, though, which makes this bike’s overall lightness all the more impressive. Our tester was surprised, however, to find a narrow 720mm handlebar. He said it felt strange at first but didn’t notice it anymore after a few minutes of riding.

―BEST ENTRY-LEVEL RACER―

Domane al 2, trek domane al 2 disc.

The good looks of the Domane AL 2 are the first indication that Trek didn’t mess around with this bike. Start digging deeper and you’ll find even more to like. The shaped aluminum frame is nicely made and has a vibration-damping carbon fork. The rims are tubeless-ready so you can upgrade to smoother-rolling tires filled with puncture sealant. And new for 2021, the Domane AL 2 is outfitted with disc brakes. That does come with a bump in price—the previous version with rim brakes was only $860. But if you ride in variable weather conditions, the more reliable performance from disc brakes may save your bacon. The shifters snick-snick the drivetrain through the gears lightly and crisply. There are other little surprising nuggets, like the pocket in the frame for a speed sensor and the included light and computer mount that cleanly integrates into the stem. Best of all, the bike is a joy to ride. Handling is stable, precise, and attentive to pedal strokes so you feel like you’re flying over the road, not pushing across it.

—BEST MARATHON BIKE—

Top fuel 9.9, trek top fuel 9.9 x01.

While the 2019 Top Fuel featured 100mm of travel in the front and back, the new top-of-the-line Top Fuel 9.9 has 120mm of front suspension and 115mm in the rear. Trek also did away with the floating mount that compressed the shock from both ends. Instead, the lower eyelet is fixed to the downtube, a change that reduces weight and improves stiffness. Tires are also beefed up. Instead of skinny race-oriented ones, this model comes with 29x2.40-inch Bontrager XR3 Team Issue rubber designed for a variety of riding conditions. Gnar capability is further enhanced thanks to a frame that’s slacker and longer. And it’s spec’d with a shorter stem and wider bars.

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—BEST ROAD RACE BIKE—

Madone slr 9 disc, trek madone slr 9.

It’s no longer debatable that “disc brakes aren’t aero enough to race on.” Tell that to the now numerous Tour de France stage winners who’ve won highly contested sprints on disc-brake-equipped bikes. And try telling that to Mads Pedersen , who rode to the World Championship title on this bike. The Madone SLR 9 Disc is the premier aerodynamic offering from Trek. The SLR 9 Disc’s frame is made from 700 Series OCLV carbon and features an adjustable IsoSpeed, which can be set to create more or less frame compliance. This technology gives the bike versatility to suit the rider and the route. Pro-level components include a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset (50/34 crankset, 11-28 cassette), flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Aeolus XXX 6 carbon wheels (tubeless-ready), and a Madone-specific seatpost, headset, and handlebar. Models range from $6,000 to $12,000.

—BEST FOR GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL—

The 1120 is a bikepacking beast, ready for your next days-long adventure as soon as you leave the shop. Complete with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, 1x11-speed Shimano SLX groupset, and bulbous Bontrager Chupacabra 29x3-inch tires, the bike’s components are capable of helping you ride through challenging terrain deep in the backcountry. What’s more, the 1120 comes stock with front and rear racks that will hold plenty of gear.

—BEST KID’S MOUNTAIN BIKE—

Trek roscoe 24.

The Roscoe 24 is a great bike for older children who want to take their riding skills off road. Designed to accommodate riders between 4-foot-2 and 5-foot-3, this bike comes with 24-inch wheels, 2.8-inch tires, a 1x8-speed Shimano groupset, and Tektro mechanical disc brakes, making it a well-equipped bike for younger riders as they learn how to navigate trails.

—BEST COLLEGE BIKE—

The 820 is Trek’s answer to people who just a want solid, reliable, and affordable bike to ride. With a steel frame, a fork with 75mm of travel, and 26 by 2-inch-wide tires, the 820 is labeled as an entry-level hardtail mountain bike. This steed would be great for college students looking for a reliable commuter and way to explore local trails or a family looking to buy a bike that can be used by several people for a variety of purposes. A 7-speed Shimano Tourney groupset, with a 42/34/24 crank and a 14-28 cassette, will enable almost any level of rider to get where they’re going.

—BEST FITNESS BIKE—

Trek fx 3 disc.

The name “ hybrid bike ” mean different things to different people. To some, it indicates a ride good as both a way to habitually exercise and explore. To others, it may only be a tool for good-weather fun. With an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and 32mm Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Lite tires, the Trek FX 3 Disc can be enjoyed by, and comfortable for, almost any sort of rider. The 9-speed Shimano Acera groupset features a 46/30 crank, 11-36 cassette, and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

—BEST BUDGET ROAD RACER—

Emonda alr 5 disc, trek émonda alr 5.

You’d be forgiven for thinking the new Émonda ALR 5 Disc is full carbon. But it’s not. It’s an aluminum race bike with the same geometry as Trek’s carbon Émonda frames. The ALR 5 Disc comes stock with a full Shimano 105 drivetrain, a compact 50/34 crankset, an 11-28 cassette, and hydraulic flat-mount disc brakes.

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Trek joins the march towards comfort first with a better fit for more people

Today Trek is announcing three new pairs of shoes. The Trek RSL Knit, Trek RSL Road shoe, and Trek Velocis shoe offer three price points but also a unified vision. The new shoes both follow trends and set new ones. 

Over the last few years, cycling as a whole has been changing. It's hard to say where it started, maybe frames or maybe wider tyres and wheels, but more and more there's been a focus on the importance of comfort. The new offerings from Trek follow this trend while definitely introducing some new ideas to cycling shoes. As this shift to comfort continues, brands will generally frame it around racing. In reality, it might also be a recognition that not everyone races. 

Whatever the reasons, more and more people are demanding comfortable gear and brands are responding. As we look at continued evolution in our list of the best cycling shoes there are going to be more options focused on comfort. Today's announcement means there are three options from Waterloo that have an eye on fitting more people more comfortably. A big question is going to be how wild do you want to go?

MetNet is the unifying technology

High performance cycling shoes represent a collection of contradictions. Historically, the best performance came from a tight fit and limiting any movement between the shoe and the foot. The best way to handle those demands was to create a shoe that's as solid as possible with materials that don't stretch or shift over time. 

The challenge with addressing that need is that humans are squishy and a collection of unusual shapes. Hard shoes with a tight fit with no stretch aren't comfortable. For years the approach across cycling, and other sports, was to ask athletes to sacrifice comfort at the altar of performance. Cycling gear was either uncomfortable and fast or comfortable and slow.

Over the last few years, there's been a whole new approach. Brands making all kinds of gear for cycling have started to realise that comfortable athletes are also faster. Trek is following that trend with this latest round of shoes and MetNet is the technology tasked with bridging the divide. 

What Trek reports is that the pain points on shoes occur primarily in three places. The head of the first and fifth metatarsal and in the centre outside of the foot at the 5th metatarsal tuberosity. These are the spots the brand says become pressure points and lead to numbness, tingling, and pain. To address these points, Trek is integrating MetNet into all three new shoes but each one is a little different. 

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At the most basic level, what MetNet does is solve the stretch vs no stretch conundrum. It's not the first, or only, solution to this. It's also not the most high-tech. Instead, MetNet is a simple collection of triad shaped perforations. In short, it's a fancy name for cutting little holes into the non-stretchy material so that it can stretch and conform. The holes also have the advantage of allowing better airflow.

Where you'll see differences between the various models in the amount, and style, of the MetNet cuts. The least expensive shoe is the Velocis and in that shoe, MetNet perforations are small and uniform covering only the necessary spots. As you move up to the RSL road shoe the perforations get more complex and include nuance depending on location. 

At the top level, the RSL Knit shoe changes MetNet into a concept in name only. In the RSL Knit, the shape isn't recognizable. Instead of relying on cutouts, the knit itself provides the same strategic stretch characteristics and pressure relief. 

Trek Velocis

The Trek Velocis is the most affordable of the new shoes with a retail price of $249.99 / £229.99 / €249.99 and synthetic PU upper. Decorating that PU upper is a choice of white, black or red as well as both extensive venting and MetNet perforations in the three, already mentioned, high pressure areas. Handling closure is the job of the premium BOA Li2 dial in a dual dial configuration. 

The base of the Velocis is the most flexible of the three options due to the OCLV Carbon composite plate with a stiffness index of 10/14. At the rear you'll find a replaceable heel pad and at the front there's 4mm of cleat mount adjustment. There's also venting through the base fore and aft of the cleat mounts. 

Trek RSL Road

The RSL is being marketed as the choice for an "Elevated Classic" and it's the closest replacement for the outgoing Bontrager XXX road shoe. Like that shoe, the RSL is a pro level shoe developed alongside input from Lidl-Trek athletes but it's got an all new 'Pro Last.' That means a new fit with a drastically wider toe box and more volume throughout the upper. 

Supporting the new fit is a completely updated upper available in black or white. Although the TPU material is non-stretch, there's both vent perforations covering most of the upper and MetNet perforations of varying sizes that provide high flexibility. Like the Velocis, a pair of BOA Li2 dials handle precise closure and the only recognizable carry over from the XXX is the external heel cup support. 

Owing to the positioning as a pro level shoe, the RSL is the first of the three new shoes to use a full carbon base plate and a 14 out of 14 stiffness rating. There's the same 4mm of cleat mount adjustability from the Velocis base but otherwise the two are quite different. The heel and toe pads are non-replaceable and there are large mesh covered vents at the toe and midfoot. 

Trek RSL Knit Road

The Trek RSL Knit is a dramatic departure from anything Trek has previously offered as well as the Velocis and RSL. That's despite the fact that the base and toe of both the RSL and the RSL Knit are the same. You do have to look beyond the high gloss silver or gold paint but when you do, you'll notice the heel and toe pads, the venting, the shape, and the 14/14 stiffness rating are all unchanged. The upper is unlike anything else on the market though. 

Owing to its name, the entirety of the RSL Knit upper uses a Knit construction. Colour options are black or white and the fore and midfoot get a sock-like covering with varying densities and patterns to tailor the stretch. Metal BOA dials, again in either gold or silver, pull against what Trek is calling a MetNet Exoskeleton design. 

Although MetNet continues to be the unifying technology in the RSL Knit, it's not the same as in the other shoes. In fact, it's had the technology flipped around. Instead of a non-stretch upper with perforations to provide stretch, the entire upper of the RSL Knit is soft, breathable, and flexible. In this case, the MetNet name applies to portions of synthetic suede that provide structure around the same pressure points as MetNet provides relief for in the other shoes. The material is also attached directly to the outsole and gives the BOA dials a place anchor and tighten against. 

As you head to the rear of the shoe, the Knit structure disappears. In place of the sock-like forefoot there's more of the same synthetic suede that provides structure for the MetNet system upfront. Instead of an external heel cup, the support is internal with less stiffness. On the inside you'll find a shark skin like texture to help keep your heel in place during hard efforts. 

Although the RSL Knit is comfortable, expect to spend some time browsing our list of the best cycling overshoes . These will be nearly impossible to keep clean and if there's any chance of rain, cover up. 

All-new insoles

Trek already offers BioDynamic insoles to customise the fit of Trek and Bontrager cycling shoes. The system uses Superfeet, "global leader in insole design," as a partner to build options with three levels of arch height depending on your need. This hasn't changed but now the products include 70% recycled material. 

In addition to the updated insole options, both the RSL Knit and RSL come with a new insole design using Rise by Bloom instead of traditional foam. While typically an insole would use petroleum based foam, the Rise system instead harvests freshwater algae overgrowth. The harvested biomass is then combined with bio-based additives to create a bio-based foam replacement. The process removes an unwanted material from lake shores, thereby sequestering CO2, and returns filtered water.  

Pricing and availability

All three new Trek shoes and aftermarket insoles are available online at trekbikes.com and through Trek’s global network of retail partners in select markets. 

Trek Velocis is available in black, white, and red with unisex sizes 36-48 and half sizes 38.5 – 45.5 available at a price of $249.99 / £229.99 / €249.99

Trek RSL Road is available in black and white with unisex sizing: 36-48 and half sizes 38.5 – 45.5 at a price of $449.99 / £349.99 / €399.99

Trek RSL Knit Road is available in black/gold and white/silver with unisex sizing 36-48 and half sizes 38.5 – 45.5 at a price of $499.99 / £399.99 / €449.99

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Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx

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One of the things that can be intimidating about buying a cargo ebike is how unfamiliar they feel. Whether a bike is designed with weird geometry and wheel sizes or odd features for heavy hauling, every ride can feel unfamiliar.

For traditional cyclists who want to haul a grocery store trip’s worth of groceries home but don’t want to mess with technology they’re unfamiliar with, the Trek Fetch+ 2 is a decent option. It’s more expensive than some of our favorite alternatives, but it has an easy-to-ride step-through design, well-made components, and great plastic buckets (and other accessories) for storage.

There are bikes with more advanced features for the money, but even after I spent a summer riding the Fetch+ 2, it barely needed a tune-up. For a modern cargo ebike with a classic cargo bike maintenance schedule, it might be worth spending a bit more cash.

On the Road

The Fetch+ 2 is the smaller of Trek’s two latest cargo ebikes, which includes the box-fronted Fetch+ 4 ($8,500) , which is more oriented toward toting around dogs and children in between groceries and beer.

The Fetch+ 2 instead is a more traditional step-through cargo bike that employs a myriad of attachments, most notably two plastic panniers that hang off an extended rack on the rear. You can get a padded seat cover for the rear to let friends hold on and ride, or mount a couple kids’ seats behind you, but I’d still probably use this bike more for errands than transporting little ones.

As an objet d’art , the bike is simple and unassuming, which is ideal for a bike this expensive. The battery is integrated into the frame, but a sizable bulge means nobody will fail to notice it's an ebike. You can get it in three colors. I liked the black of our review unit, but the bright blue would probably be my choice if I was buying one.

While much of the bike will be familiar to anyone who has ever seen or contemplated a cargo bike, Trek really gets the geometry and style of this bike correct as far as making it very usable for many tasks. Even the dual-sided kickstand pops up and down with remarkable ease (shockingly rare on other large ebikes I've used). I particularly enjoyed using the rear panniers for hauling flats of berries and other easily squished items that tend to rattle around in softer panniers.

The panniers fit a ton of stuff; I was able to get four full-size grocery bags spread between the two black plastic totes. I like that they had little plugs in the bottom that you could feasibly use a plastic bag to cover and then fill them with ice and drinks.

I spent a couple months using the Fetch+ 2 as my primary bike, and came away much more impressed than anticipated, given the specs and the price.

On paper, this is an expensive ebike to have pretty standard mid-drive cargo bike specs. The 85 Nm Bosch motor and 500-wH battery are good for 20-plus miles a day loaded down in any city, but they’re not better than models like the larger Xtracycle Stoker, which has the same torque and a 630-wH battery for $4,999. The Trek also doesn’t have a carbon belt drive and variable transmission, which we consider the best (and easiest to maintain) shifting mechanism for cargo bikes.

The more traditional chain-and-gears drivetrain and no suspension make this a less comfortable and more difficult-to-maintain bike than favorites like the Tern GSD ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ), which costs about the same. I have to say, I was expecting the difference in riding experience to be more severe. The fatter-than-usual 20 x 2.35-inch tires of the Trek absorbed potholes better than other suspensionless bikes. It also stopped just as well as its competitors, thanks to hydraulic disc brakes.

Mid-drive cargo bikes are much better than their rear-hub counterparts, especially when toting larger items or smaller humans, because they allow you to get more torque to the wheels, and provide a more traditional riding experience. I never found myself lacking for power, though I did crunch through the gears a bit when starting on a hill.

The Fetch+ 2 rides really well, with a solid frame and no creaks or sketchiness of any kind (as picked up from my local Trek dealer, another plus of ordering from the brand), and I really liked how bright the built-in lights were when riding home from soccer games and band practices at night. The fat wheels were easy to turn, giving this a turning radius similar to a non-extended ebike when I was making U-turns in the city. It also has a built-in phone mount with a wireless charger, which makes it really nice for using a map app to cruise to unfamiliar places.

It’s not a fun bike to ride in the traditional sense; it’s not the fastest or the most comfortable, but it is satisfyingly robust and confidence-inducing. In my months of riding, I never had a single issue with the bike. That’s unusual given the state of some of the roads I often took the Fetch+ 2 on the side of, and a testament to Trek's great build quality.

If I was a longtime Trek owner and interested in getting into cargo ebikes, I’d certainly give this line a look, with the understanding that I might find something I like better from Tern, Xtracycle, or another brand for the same price—or something from Rad Power Bikes or another more affordable direct-to-consumer manufacturer for less. It’s a well-made bike that does what it claims to do, but it’s on the spendy side.

It is a bit hard to come by, at least in bike shops around my hometown of Portland, Oregon. If you’re interested in this one for your treks around town, I’d make sure to call ahead for a test ride. If you want a familiar-feeling bike with all the frills of electrification, it’s worth a spin.

Trek’s New Trail MTB Gear is Rugged AND Nature Friendly 

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Treks’ new line of trail gear is tough, fits nicely, and has a hidden talent — it treads lighter on the planet. The new apparel is mostly mountain/fitness tech tees and shorts for men, women, and youth riders. The designs are built for durability but have an excellent softness to them, enough for the trails or the yoga studio.

The big story isn’t the gear but how it’s made. All the fabrics in the new collection are made with earth-conscious fabrics that contain recycled material. The main body fabrics on Trek mountain bike apparel carry the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® label. This label denotes the fabric was tested for harmful substances, and every piece contains fabrics crafted with a percentage of recycled plastic water bottles. 

Trek’s entire spring/summer 2023 apparel collection has helped divert over 800,000 bottles from landfills (based on an average 16.9 fl. oz. PET water bottle).

Trek Trail Gear 2023 

Evoke Mountain Tech Tee 

The Trek Evoke Mountain Tech Tee is close to a standard heavyweight T-shirt. The design is classic, slightly baggy for cycling wear but is thick enough to put up with a pack and some branch brushes. Though thick and robust, the fabric wicks sweat nicely and has a flex quality right at home in the gym. 

• Lightweight and stretchy cotton/poly blend 
• Drirelease® yarn naturally wicks moisture 
• Drop-trail design prevents overexposure while riding 
• UV protection 30+ 
• Semi-fitted cut 
• 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee
• Available in both men’s and women’s cuts
• Sizes: XS – 3XL (men’s and women’s)
• Price: $45

Evoke Mountain Short 

The counterpart to the Evoke Tech Tee is the Evoke Mountain short, a technical riding short with fitness features. The short arrives with a super thin padded liner short that removes easily with light snaps. The stretch fabric feels great on the bike and off, though it’s best suited for the bike. The waist is adjustable via side secured velcro strap and doesn’t interfere with or scrape the skin.

• Woven two-way stretch outer-short 
• The removable padded liner adds versatility 
• Lightweight chamois -Dual-sided hook-and-loop waist closure 
• Vented leg opening moves with your pedal stroke 
• Zippered right back pocket 
• Semi-fitted cut -11″ (28cm) inseam 
• 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee 
• Sizes: Men: XS (28″-30)- 3XL (50″-54) 
• Sizes: Women: XS (2-4)- 3XL (12-18)
• Price: $125

Evoke Mountain Shorts Youth 

If you have a lil’ shredder at home and they’re ready for trail gear, the new Trek Evoke Youth Shorts have the same features as adult men’s and women’s gear. The youth version adds a lightweight kids’ chamois and kids-specific fit. 

• Woven two-way stretch outer-short -Removable padded liner adds versatility 
• Lightweight Kids’ chamois 
• Dual-sided hook-and-loop waist closure
• Vented leg opening moves with your pedal stroke. 
• Semi-fitted cut -10″ (25cm) inseam 
• Sizes:  S (24″-26) XL (30″-32)

Trek Rythm Mountain Short 

Treks’ Rythm short is more focused on the pad-wearing rider. The longer inseam offers more coverage with pad-compatible wide-leg openings and an easy-adjust waistband. The cut is more casual than the Evoke but still semi-fitted. 

• Durable woven polyester shell with two-way stretch 
• Dual-sided daisy chain waistband 
• Two extra deep hand pockets 
• Easy-access zippered side pocket 
• Strategically placed laser-cut ventilation holes 
• Longer inseam for more coverage and pad-compatible leg openings 
• Price: $100

Troslo Liner short 

The Troslo liner short is compatible with all the shorts in the new Trek 2023 range and includes an updated extra wide waistband. The chamois is lightweight and featurs a very thin pad with dense foam. The side panels are full mesh and offer support without extra fabric to overheat on the trails.

• Full mesh side panels 
• Extra wide waistband 
• Lightweight chamois 
• Low-profile silicone leg grippers 
• Fitted cut 

Quantum Fitness Short 

Treks Quantum Fitness Short is a short home at the gym for light bike use. On the bike, the short has an easy motion, and the zippered pockets keep your gear easily placed. The 9.5 inseam is excellent for running, hiking, and whatever you have planned. 

• Two-way stretch polyester outer short 
• Extra wide waistband with bungee drawcord
• Zippered side pocket 
• Semi-fitted cut -9.5″ (24cm) inseam 

Availability

All-new Trek mountain bike apparel is available immediately online at trekbikes.com in select markets and at Trek retailers worldwide.

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Ah, more greenwashing. Let’s look at the numbers…

OkeoTex certified is 20% recycled. Trek says their new line has saved 800,000 bottles from the landfill. And a typical 500ml bottle is ~9g. That’s 7.2 tonnes saved. Pretty cool.

But also, that’s 29 tonnes of new synthetic fabric produced. Synthetic fabric that turns into micro plastics 38x faster than solid plastics do. 94% of which won’t be recycled.

So, congrats (I guess) to Trek for *only* adding 27,000,000g of micro plastics to the world with your new MTB clothing line!

Roger – one thing that’s always stressed in science to be constant units of measure. The 27,000,000g measurement you note is equivalent to 29.7 tons. Different units of measure and scales (g vs kg) can make big differences look small and small differences look big. I’m not defending or condemning the issue, but the best way to communicate an issue or problem is not to appear to be misleading or biased.  

Releasing new product lines every year is obviously the most environmentally friendly thing to do. Duh.

If its made with any man-made materials, by default, its not “nature friendly”. Stop pretending recycled plastic materials are actually that much better than virgin plastics. Organic cotton, linen or hemp for plants and free-range/sustainably harvested wool, down, leather, fur for animal derived products are the only “nature friendly” materials. All these are renewable, biodegradable and have no long-term pollutants as by products. Also, many of these items outlast man-made materials as they require less washing and/or wear better.

Cotton is terrible for the environment and isn’t suitable for outdoor rec gear. “Cotton Kills”

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A four-bar LED battery gauge makes it easy to know when it’s time for another charge.  

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A waterproof IPX7 rating helps protect your CarBack in wetter weather, and USB-C charging is quick and convenient.  

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CarBack’s smaller profile fits on smaller frames and on bikes with saddle bags.  

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The first dedicated trek store and showroom in reno is located at the crossing at meadowood square..

A big name in cycling is joining the list of shops in the area as Trek Bicycle opened a new 8,000-square-foot store and showroom in Reno.

The Trek store is in south Reno at The Crossing at Meadowood Square across the street from Whole Foods. The store is Trek’s first in Reno, according to the K Corp., which manages the shopping center at 6407 S. Virginia Street.

The store sells the latest bikes and products from Trek and the Bontrager brand. Offerings include cycling accessories, apparel and gear. The store includes a demo area to try out the bicycles.

The Trek store also provides service for any brand of bike. The full-service bike shop offers tune-ups, maintenance, repairs and customizations.

The Trek showroom is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The Crossing at Meadowood got Reno’s first dedicated Panera Bread last year . Other stores there include Blind Onion Pizza, FedEx and Hotworx.

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Why there’s literally never been a better time to buy an electric bike

It’s right there in the title. Having followed the electric bicycle industry for 15 years and running, I can pretty much guarantee you that there has never been a better time than right now to buy an e-bike. Here are the top three reasons why.

E-bike prices are at all-time lows

It’s true, essentially every single electric bike brand in North America (and many in Europe) have some amazing deals right now. Companies are slashing prices right and left , creating some incredible opportunities for riders.

There are several underlying reasons for the drop in prices, but most of them relate to overstock situations caused by pandemic ordering sprees. When e-bikes turned into one of the surprise winners of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the major e-bike companies rushed to build more bikes. At the same time, new e-bike brands sprung up to sink their own shovel into the gold rush. It took a while for that manufacturing to spool up, but it resulted in record amounts of new e-bikes heading our way.

Sales are still decently strong but certainly have dipped from the e-bike rush in the year or two following the pandemic. Now, those companies’ warehouses are all overstocked as they compete with each other and all of the new little import companies to get those existing e-bikes into customers’ hands. That’s resulted in some killer deals floating around right now.

For example, you can still get a Brose-powered mid-drive e-bike for just $1,995 with the Ride1Up Prodigy. That’s a German-made mid-drive motor with other quality parts sprinkled around the bike for good measure, wrapped up in a package that costs the same as what many basic hub motor e-bikes used to cost just a few years ago (and at a fraction of what the other Brose-powered e-bikes used to cost). For a more minimalist ride, the company’s lightweight, single-speed Roadster V2 e-bike is now priced  at just $895 , while its Gates belt drive and gravel-focused cousin, the Roadster V2 Gravel, comes in  at an incredibly reasonable $1,295 .

Other companies have some impressive deals as well. Aventon is giving out a free second battery with most of its models, including its $1,799 abound electric cargo bike . Speaking of cargo e-bikes, Lectric’s XPedition is still an amazing deal at just $1,475 for an unbelievable amount of utility and value – plus that price includes a pile of free accessories. Rad has lowered its folding RadExpand 5 down to just $1,299 , which matches the new sale price of another fun minimalist e-bike, the $1,299 Juiced RipRacer .

Basically, everyone’s prices are as low or lower than they’ve nearly ever been, and it’s a great time to take advantage of those deals.

More incentives are stacking up

Another great reason to buy an e-bike now is that there’s never been more local and state-level incentives. Cities, counties, and state governments around the US are rolling out new incentive programs that can take hundreds or even thousands of dollars off the price of a new electric bike.

As more of the US awakens to the benefits of electric bikes, from reducing city traffic to reducing healthcare costs and improving quality of life, cities have been creating evermore incentives to make these e-bikes more affordable.

Famous programs like Denver’s e-bike rebate have gotten a lot of press, but hundreds of smaller programs are spread around the US. With a little luck, your city or state might have its own e-bike rebate program you can take advantage of to combine with current sale prices to snag an absolutely killer deal.

E-bikes are increasingly common commuter tools

E-bikes were once the travel choice of early adopters, eschewing their cars for a quirky new alternative. But that was years ago, and these days they’ve become so normal that many cities have begun investing much more heavily in cycling infrastructure to keep up with the booming number of e-bike riders.

This isn’t true across the board (please spare me the “not in my city!” comments below this article), but on average, more bike lanes are being added than ever before.

North America isn’t going to mimic the Netherlands anytime soon, and cars will still likely be the dominant form of transportation in the US for decades to come. But the ratio is shifting as the United States slowly moves towards the standards of developed countries in regards to cycling infrastructure and safety.

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The e-bikes that make up Micah’s current daily drivers are the $999 Lectric XP 2.0 , the $1,095 Ride1Up Roadster V2 , the $1,199 Rad Power Bikes RadMission , and the $3,299 Priority Current . But it’s a pretty evolving list these days.

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