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Trek’s Earl is all about good old-fashioned fun. Or new school fun for those who commute to work, or class, or downtown. For simple, durable, and convenient transportation, it boasts a sweet-riding, tough chromoly frame, nimble-handling road bike size aluminum wheels and a simple one-speed drivetrain that requires no shifting and next-to-zero maintenance. You also get powerful dual-pivot brakes, a chainguard to protect your pants and a double top tube on the frame that can carry a U-lock (sold separately), and opens bottles, too! Other noteworthy details include a supportive Earl seat, comfy grips, platform pedals, and you even get eyelets for adding fenders and a rack for more versatility (accessories sold separately).

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• Frame Trek chromoly, with double top tube that holds U-locks and has a built-in bottle opener
• Hubs Aluminum, sealed bearing
• Chain Bontrager Duster
• Crank Aluminum 3-piece
• Brakeset Tektro dual-pivot
• Handlebar Steel, Bontrager Race Lite, 5mm rise
• Saddle Earl BMX style
• Stem Bontrager
• Grips Kraton flanged BMX

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A 2015 Trek Earl is typically priced around $530 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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• 15 Jan 2013
• by Anthony Mikrut
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My New Trek Earl

I was in need of a lock up bike. Something simple, low maintenance, fun to ride, and cheap. I did not want something too flashy, bike thefts are going up around these parts, and I wanted my lock up bike, to stay, locked up.

Enter, Trek Bicycles , Earl . Single speed, urban goodness, with chain guard, and bottle opener. Yes, there is a built in bottle opener.

My goal was to not upgrade anything, but I couldn’t help myself, and tossed on a stronger pair of metal platform pedals, two bolt seat post, and Bontrager Evoke saddle. Aside from my little changes, I also modified the fender a bit. Cut off some of the front of it so it does not rattle up against the chain ring. Easy peasy. Done.

Off on the maiden voyage we go…

What a fun bike to ride!

Just push pedals, and enjoy your ride.

One gear leaves no thinking about shifting. Easy riding geometry with a rise bar, reminds me of big bmx bike. The only things I am going to change after the first ride is add fatter tires and a slightly easier pedal gear ratio. I would like more cushion in my rubber, and be able to accelerate easier off of objects or jumps.

That night when I got home, I welcomed Earl home properly, by using the built in bottle opener.

Tossed my lock on the frame, and took Mr. Earl to the grocery store last night. No special bike gear required.

The Trek Earl is available from Village Cycle Center !

Here are some more pictures of my sweet Trek Earl.

Here is some technical stuff about Earl you may want to know.

Frame – Trek chromoly, with double top tube that holds U-locks and has a built-in bottle opener Fork  – Trek steel Rims/Wheels  – Bontrager aluminum Hubs – Aluminum, sealed bearing ( actually, they are not sealed bearings, the spec is off.) Tires – Bontrager H2, 700 x 28c Crankset – Aluminum 3-piece Chainrings –  44T Rear Cogs  – 17T freewheel Handlebars – Steel Tape/Grips  – Kraton flanged BMX Stem –  Bontrager Brake Levers –  Tektro aluminum Brakes – Tektro dual-pivot Pedals – Nylon platform Saddle – Earl BMX style Seatpost – Steel

Updates and Further Review of my new Trek Earl: 0 Degrees and Riding / My New Trek Earl

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The 2013 Trek Earl is a commuter/city bike with a chromoly frame. The frame comes in pink or Trek  Black. It was released in 2013. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 15 pounds. The Earl 2013 is fully rigid.

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Looks like a very sensible SS city bike. I hope it catches on and sells plenty. Trek needs to get some pictures of Lance racing on one.

Looks somewhere between a stealth airplane and a model T.

I'm intrigued - looks like a nice entry-level solution for single speed cyclocross. What's the weight like?

It's steel, and not very light. 27.5 lbs. in a 54 cm.

What size tires and tires with fenders will fit on there?

Larry, there's a lot of clearance there. The bike comes with 700*28 tires but I think you could probably fit up to 38mm tires plus fenders.

Would you be able to compare it to a Trek Soho ss? I have one now, but wold love to switch to a cromo frame. I'm not a "fixie", mainly a single speed rider, and might occasionally flip it over. Just wondering about overall feel and ride, if happen to know. I've looked at the geometry, and it seems a little different. Thanks, Mike

Just ordered an Earl from my LBS in the DC area. Supposed to be here in time for the weekend. Can't wait!

Looks like a great bike ! I ride a Soho S for one year, mostly in single speed but sometime in fixed gear, in Paris, France. Earl seems to be equivalent, excepted for frame material (weight). Not sure it will be sold in France ?

Nice writeup, Kent. I bought a blue Earl this weekend and put up some pics and notes here . There's also a video on how to use the bottle opener... a nice touch by Trek, in my opinion.

I picked up an Earl today. I had the LBS put on a 39 tooth front sprocket on mine. The gears were too tall for my 47 year old knees. Mine is set up for SS/fixed.

great bike. took it for a ride today. sleeping on it tonight but i'm pretty sure i'm going back for it tomorrow. i'm a big guy and the guys at the bike shop said it could take a beating compared with a couple of other bikes i was looking at.

Hi all, Thanks for the tips, suggestions and write up on the Earl! They have basically just arrived in Australia now and I am thinking this will become my city single speed bike. I have an old geared Shogun bike that has been upgraded all over, so it will be nice to get a simple bike, but also a reliable Trek branded bike. Here in Australia there are plenty of customisable SS's as I am sure you have, but I also want a Trek bike and at $599AUD, this is great price. And really no modification needed! I am really keen on the U Lock carrying bars! Thanks again, I am convinced. Happy cycling Duke of Earl Riders!

Thanks for educating me about the Earl and the fun of single speed and fixed gear riding! I finally got a blog of my own set up and my first post is about my Earl.

I've had the Earl for about 6 months now and have some comments. Be sure the hubs and crank are properly assembled and tightened, it took me a while to get it right. I also added fenders and slightly nubbyer tires for the winter (32 mm “rally” type tires fit well). Front and rear lights, and you're good to go! The gearing felt low to me at first (too hard on hills) but is becoming more comfortable as I ride more. Also, check chain tension so the chain does not hit the guard. I added some velcro tape (the soft, loopy side) to the inside of the chain guard to soften the chain hits and quiet the ride. Haven't used the bottle opener yet, maybe when the weather is warmer.

I am thinking about getting this bike. How tall are you, am wodering what size I should get- between the 54cm and the 57cm.

I'm 5'6" with a 30 inch inseam. Here's a link to the sizing chart for the Earl: http://bit.ly/LQTVf3

I've had the earl for a couple of months now, i enjoy the fact that it's somewhat a tank but I've upgraded the petals and got some skinnier tires for it, i also got a deal at my bike shop for a set of bontrager racing wheels for only $300 which is a very good deal considering both wheels separately cost $200+ the rear one being around $280.

I know some people don't like how heavy it is, however I don't really notice it compared to the Kryptonite New York chain wrapped around the seat post and then through a small U lock through the frame. It's not a TT bike and the extra weight won't effect anyone over 120lbs carrying it up stairs or anything. Best single speed commuter set-up i've seen and I love owning it. Mines setup with slightly wider studded tires for winter and back to slicks when the roads clear up. Component choice isn't great but it's my commuter not my touring bike. Bolted axils provide peace of mind when leaving it outside all day.

I am getting the Earl this week and I am looking for recommendations for a different set of pedals that have straps. What does everyone recommend for this model?

I've had an older Earl for a couple years now, and while it isn't the lightest bike I've owned? It can outrun, outlast, outride (whatever you wanna call it?) most of the featherweight builds I've done in the past. It's really well equipped, right out of the shop. I put a slightly higher gearing on my rear cog, if I recall it's a 15t now. It's fast as hell, not ALL that hard to pedal up to speed, and with the weight of the frame it actually holds a good cadence all on it's own. AND! Beyond the bottle opener, you can wedge a twelve pack in between your thighs on the twin top tube on the ride home. Unless you're a shaky-knee rider, it'll stay put

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2012 Trek Earl

A steel frame general road bike with rim brakes.

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Bike components.

Chromoly steel, city design, rack & fender mounts, bottle opener

Suspension Fork

17T freewheel

Forged alloy 3 piece, 44T

Nylon body w/alloy cage

Tektro 800A brakes, Tektro, alloy levers

Bontrager Alloy, 25.4mm, 10 degree

Steel, 530mm width, 50mm rise

1-1/8" threadless

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

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Model overview.

Earl is part of the Trek Earl model. Trek released 5 bikes variations of this model so far.

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.

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Fork material.

The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.

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When it comes to wheels, the Earl bike is equipped with the 700c model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Earl is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.

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