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2012 Trek

X500 Midstep BLX

A 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore 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

X500 Midstep BLX

31 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha White Aluminum w/smooth welds

Fork

Alpha Aluminum, straight blades w/lowrider mounts

Headset

Aheadset, E2, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed

Stem

Bontrager Satellite Plus, adjustable rise

Handlebar

Bontrager Race, flat, 600mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Freccia

Seatpost

Bontrager Race Lite

TypeRigid

Pedals

Dual-density platform w/aluminum body

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore LX

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano M521, 48/36/26

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 27 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11-32, 9 speed

Brakes

Shimano M432 brakes w/Shimano Deore levers

TypeShimano Deore Rim

Wheels
Rims

Shimano dynamo front hub, Shimano Deore rear hub; Gruenert Cut 19 rims

Tires

Bontrager H2, 700x35c

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