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2012 Trek

3500 Disc

A 26″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetTourney
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

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.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

3500 Disc

27 mph

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Reviews
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Trek 3500 review

Jun 2011 · Mike Davis

Well rounded and competent, but lower gears would be more useful for general trail riding

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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Silver Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, bi-axial down tube, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

Headset

1-1/8" threadless

Stem

Bontrager Forged, 25.4mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise

Saddle

Bontrager SSR

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano TX35

Front Derailleur

Shimano TX

Crank

Shimano TX M131, 42/34/24

Shifters

Shimano EF51, 7 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-730 12-32, 7 speed

Brakes

HL 280 mechanical disc brakes w/Shimano EF51 levers

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Formula DC20 alloy front hub, DC25 alloy rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls

Tires

Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"

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