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Roscoe 20
A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$489| Weight | 23.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Tourney, Altus |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Trek Roscoe is a versatile and fun trail hardtail that offers a great mix of comfort, traction, and agility. Its plus-sized tires and well-thought-out geometry make it a capable bike for a variety of trails, though some reviews note limitations in fork performance and tire grip in certain conditions. The Roscoe stands out for its value and the joy it brings to riding, making it a strong contender in its category.
Fun and versatile ride
Plus tires boost grip and comfort
Good value for the price
Well-thought-out geometry
Internal routing for dropper post upgrades
Primitive fork damping
Tyres lack edge for carving in some conditions
71-degree seat angle makes techy climbs challenging
Trek’s plus-tyred hardtail is a really fun and versatile, fully-featured package for the price.
BikeRadarThere’s a lot to like about the Roscoe but it really needs tyres with more bite if it’s to fly the coop.
MBRIf you want a fun, all-round trail hardtail without breaking the bank, the Roscoe 9 hits the spot.
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Jul 2019 · Paul Burwell
Trek Roscoe 6 is a plus bike with 120mm travel fork, a bolt through axle, and an aluminium frame that wouldn’t look out of place on a £1,000 hardtail.
Top quality frame, large volume tyres add comfort
Lacks zip and the tyres lack edge for carving
Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
The big tyres also hide the primitive fork damping pretty well, and while the geometry isn’t radical (a 68-degree head angle, 440mm reach and 1,155mm wheelbase on the large), you can properly rag the Trek on natural trails or nurtured red routes.. .
Apr 2018
Trek's Roscoe 9 marries an aluminium frame with trail riding orientated geometry to chubby 2.8" Plus tyres on 27.5" rims. While it doesn't jam in as much value as direct sales rivals, it more than makes up for that with a fun, refined ride and coherent kit list. Review: Genesis Tarn 20 - a steel framed Plus tyre trail hardtail Buying your first mountain bike: our guide to everything you need to know Review: Trek Fuel EX5 Women's 27.5 Plus - confidence inspiring Plus trail susser The Roscoe is a bit of a departure for Trek.
Nov 2017 · Francis Cebedo
Trek's budget-friendly hardtails have evolved on two distinct paths, an affordable XC steed and a fun trail machine. Born out of the same frame, find out how these two bikes compare. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | 20˝ Dialed frame size, Alpha Gold Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Dialed 20˝, alloy |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| Headset | VP 1-1/8˝, semi-Integrated |
| Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer and light mounts |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Dialed 20˝ size, padded |
| Seatpost | Bontrager, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Dialed 9/16˝, platform |
| Grips | Dialed, Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TX80 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Alloy, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus M310, 8 speed |
| Cassette | SunRun cassette, 11-34T, 8 speed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Brakes | Tektro M280 mechanical disc Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | 20˝ 28-hole, alloy |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula DC20 Alloy |
| Rear Hub | Formula D22 alloy, Boost141 |
| Tires | Cheng-Shin, 20x2.8˝ |
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Last updated June 14
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