Mountain Bike Review: Is This Thing a Mountain Bike?

Here’s a breakdown ​of ‌the key ⁣facts⁤ from the ‍provided text‌ about⁢ the Trek Checkout bike:

Positioning & Geometry:

* Stability & Upright Position: The bike is designed for “more stability over tougher terrain” ​and a higher stack height for a more upright riding⁢ position.
* Compared to Trek Procal/Supercal: It positions ‌the rider further back and more upright than those models. Trek believes this helps reduce back fatigue.

Mounts & ⁤Accessories:

* No Downtube Storage: ⁤ It doesn’t ⁣ have integrated downtube⁢ storage.
* Extensive Mounts: The frame has 18 mounts (on ML size and up) for attaching accessories:
​ * 2 on the top⁣ tube
⁣ * 7 on the downtube
‌ * 3 on the seat tube
⁤ ⁣ * ‍ 3 on the underside of the downtube (ML size and up)
* Accessories Available:

* ⁢ Adjustable Multi Mount: Trek-branded, for cargo cages and‍ external cable routing.
* Rear Rack: Proprietary, designed to work with the rear suspension and dropper post. Included in builds.
‌ * Frame‌ Bag: Topo Designs frame bag specifically designed for this bike (sold separately).

Builds:

* Limited Options: Only two builds are available, each in two‍ colors.