A Buying Guide to Trek Bike Frames
Whether you want to upgrade your existing bike frame or would prefer to build your own bike from scratch, Trek frames for sale offer a great way to do so. Of course, in order to make sure you get the right frame for you, there are a few things you should look for as you shop. Trek makes frames for just about every budget and every bike discipline imaginable.
What types of frames are available?When shopping for your bike frame on eBay, the most important consideration to make first is what discipline you need the bike for. Here are the main types of Trek bike frames offered:
- Mountain bikes: These frames are designed for trail and off-road riding.
- Road bikes: These frames come in racing and touring styles. Racing is designed for speed, while touring is meant for recreational riding.
- Hybrids: These bikes include elements of both mountain and road bikes and are ideal for casual riding.
- Cyclocross: These are designed for the off-road sport of cyclocross, a unique sport including elements of both road racing and mountain biking.
- Triathlon: These bikes, which are somewhat similar to racing bikes, are specifically for triathletes.
While your discipline is important, the material your frame is made of has a major impact on your ride. These are some of the commonly used materials.
- Carbon: This is a lightweight material ideal for racing bikes. It is usually the most expensive.
- Aluminum: This material is lighter than steel, but heavier than carbon. It is usually affordable and is what most midrange bikes are made of. Trek road bike aluminum frames are often used by new racers.
- Steel: This material is less commonly used. It's very heavy, but also very durable.
One of the benefits of bike shopping on eBay is that you almost always have a great selection of both new and used bike frames. For many people, used is a good option - they may allow you to find a higher-end frame for much less than you would pay new.
On the other hand, while new frames are more expensive, you also don't have to worry about the possibility of the frame being cracked or compromised from a past wreck. Regardless of which you choose, always make sure the frame will fit you - consult a Trek bike frame size chart if you're ever in doubt.
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