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2012 Trek

3500 Equipped

A 26″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Rim
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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)

23 mph

3500 Equipped

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/formed top tube, oversized seatstays & chainstays, forged dropouts, rack & fender mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger

Headset

1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

Stem

Bontrager Approved, 25.4mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Approved Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise

Saddle

Bontrager SSR

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano TX35

Front Derailleur

Shimano TX

Crank

Shimano TX M131, 42/34/24

Shifters

Shimano EF40, 7 speed

Cassette

Shimano TZ31 14-34, 7 speed

Brakes

Tektro linear-pull brakes w/Shimano EF40 levers

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Shimano DH3N20 Dyno front hub, RM30 rear hub; Bontrager 550 rims w/machined sidewalls

Tires

Bontrager LT1, 26x1.75"

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Last updated June 29

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