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2012 Trek

T500SL Midstep BLX

A 700c aluminum frame general urban bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
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)

38 mph

T500SL Midstep BLX

30 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Black Aluminum w/smooth welds

Fork

Bontrager Nebula, carbon

Headset

Semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed

Stem

Bontrager Satellite Plus, adjustable rise

Handlebar

Bontrager Satellite, 25mm rise

Saddle

Selle Royal Lookin Freccia

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR

TypeRigid

Pedals

Dual-density platform w/aluminum body

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

Shimano Alivio, 48/38/28

Shifters

Shimano Alivio, 24 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG40 11-32, 8 speed

Brakes

Tektro RX-6 FT brakes w/Shimano Alivio levers

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager SSR hubs; Vuelta Airline III rims

Tires

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 700x35c

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