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Trek 2.1
$1,370.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Great handling. Great bang for the buck value. Looks beautiful.
The Cons:Uncomfortable saddle. Poorer components - breaks and shifter are of considerably lower quality than other Trek offerings. Cheap handlebar wrap.
The Trek 2.1 is an entry-level professional road bike made with a hydroformed Alpha Black Aluminum frame and Shimano 105 components. The fork, wheels, tires and components are made by Bontrager with the fork being SpeedTrap compatible which means you can insert a sensor for wirelessly transmitting speed, distance and cadence information to a GPS receiver or ANT+ enabled device.
Stepping up from the 1 series Alpha White Aluminum and just below the premium Alpha Red frames is the Alpha Black which is in the middle of the price/weight scale, where red is the lightest/most expensive and white is the heaviest/cheapest. As you go up in the series, the same trend happens where the more expensive the bike and it's components the lighter they become, as is the case with the Trek 2.3 which has the same frame and geometry but lighter components. The 2 series is a good way to get the feel of the more expensive Madone series and is cheaper as well, albeit without the ultra-lightweight carbon frame.
Features
Frameset
- Sizes: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm
- Frame: Alpha Black Aluminum
- Fork: Bontrager Race, carbon; SpeedTrap compatible
Wheels
- Wheels: Bontrager SSR (43cm: alloy hubs w/650c Alex rims)
- Tires: Bontrager Race AW, 700x23c (43cm: 650x23c)
Drivetrain
- Shifters: Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Crank: Shimano R-600 50/34 or R-553 50/39/30
- Cassette: Shimano 105 12-27, 10 speed
- Pedals: n/a
Components
- Saddle: Bontrager R1
- Seat: Bontrager Carbon
- Handlebars: Bontrager SSR VR, 31.8mm
- Stem: Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
- Headset: Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy
- Brakeset: Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 105 STI levers
WSD (Women's) Features
Frameset
- Sizes: Women's 43, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58cm
- Frame: Alpha Black Aluminum
- Fork: Bontrager Race, carbon; SpeedTrap compatible
Wheels
- Wheels: Bontrager SSR (43cm: alloy hubs w/650c Alex rims)
- Tires: Bontrager Race AW, 700x23c (43cm: 650x23c)
Drivetrain
- Shifters: Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Crank: Shimano R-600 50/34 or R-553 50/39/30
- Cassette: Shimano 105 12-27, 10 speed
- Pedals: n/a
Components
- Saddle: Bontrager R1 WSD
- Seat: Bontrager Carbon
- Handlebars: Bontrager VR WSD, 31.8mm
- Stem: Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
- Headset: Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy
- Brakeset: Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 105 STI levers
User Reviews (7)
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great bang for the buck value
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Hydroformed Alpha Black Aluminum frame
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poorer components - breaks and shifter are of considerably lower quality than other Trek offerings
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ideal for casual riding only
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