2012 Trek

Speed Concept 9.8

A carbon frame triathlon bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetForce, SRAM
BrakesRim
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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)

42 mph

Speed Concept 9.8

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
VeloNews
Revamped Trek Speed Concept saves weight and time

Jul 2013 · William Tracy

The 2014 versions can save around two minutes during the 112-mile bike leg of an Ironman race

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road.cc
Trek Speed Concept 2.5

May 2012

An aero aluminium frame with a curious component selection and a riding position that's too sat up for flat-out TT speed

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BikeRadar
Trek Speed Concept 2.5 review

Jul 2011 · Guy Kesteven

The latest aerodynamic science at an affordable price, but rider fit and responsiveness issues leave the Trek disappointing overall

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Specs
Build
Frame

600 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube design, SC Speed Box & DuoTrap compatible, includes SC Draft Box

Fork

Bontrager SC, 600 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF leg design, integrated brake & stem

Headset

Integrated, sealed bearings

Stem

Bontrager Speed Concept, direct mount

Handlebar

Bontrager Speed Concept aero bar w/ski bend extension, carbon, direct mount

Saddle

Fizik Airone Tri2, manganese rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Speed Concept Race X Lite, carbon, +/-10mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force, braze-on

Crank

SRAM Force, 53/39 (XS: Rival 53/39)

Shifters

SRAM 900 TT, bar end control, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM OG-1070 11-23, 10 speed

Brakes

Bontrager Speed Concept integrated brakes w/Bontrager Race XXX Lite aero levers

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Aura 5

Tires

Bontrager R4 Aero, 700x22c

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