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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    25.0 lbs21.6 lbs
    3.3
    3.0
    SteelAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    ApexApex
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Pure Gravel Adventure Apex is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 Gravel Adventure Apex
    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    35 mph

    2020 Gravel Adventure Apex

    31 mph

    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Chromoly steel

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    Fork

    Carbon

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GX, sealed bearing

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    FSA 1-1/8 in. threadless semi cartridge bearing

    Stem

    3T ARXII alloy

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    3T Ergoterra alloy drop 31.8mm

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Rampage

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    3T Stilo 25 micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Pedals

    VP alloy Test Ride

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex 1

    SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 42T max cog

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1, 44t chainring

    Size: 49, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1

    SRAM Apex, 11 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1130 11-speed, 11-36t cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    SRAM PC-1130, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Promax DC-718R flat mount Mechanical Disc Brake

    Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i23 32-hole rims, stainless-steel spokes

    Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Thru Axel

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Alloy cassette rear disc hub, quick-release

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Hutchinson Overide 700c x 38

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, centerlock, 160mm

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