Great review. I have a2022 dual sport 2 ... I also use it more for a fitness bike 16 -20 miles 3or 4 times a week ... I love the suspension when I have to go over debris in the road (when can't move over to avoid it due to traffic ) I also have a mirror. .. , its a must have safety just like a helmets
Thank you. That’s a solid weekly workout on this bike especially if it’s hilly. I always have the suspension locked so it doesn’t absorb energy, unless I know I’m going to be on bumpy terrain for a while. I totally agree about having a mirror and use it regularly on my rides.
Great review on your Trek Dual Sport 2. I cycle on a Trek Verve 3. I definitely like the bicycle and recently reached 1000 miles. I have a rigid fork but would have liked a suspension fork when encountering the bumps and potholes in the city. I like the dual sport through becuase it is a good all around bike that can handle the roads and light gravel trails. Good choice on the Kenda tires. What I found to be helpful to avoid the flats are tire liners for the inside of the tire. The tire liners help especially if the tire does not have puncture protection.
Thanks for the info on the tire liners. I removed the Kendas pretty quickly because of getting multiple flats within a few weeks. Tire liners may have prevented that. I changed back to Schwalbe Marathons that while heavy and slow, have been incredibly durable.
Good call. You're right, and I agree that this is a good commuter bike especially within flatter areas. I also like that I can dart off on to a rail trail or off-road bike path if I want to.
If you have a lot of pot holes the suspension will help with that. If you upgrade to the Dual Sport 2, you can lock out the suspension when you don't need it.
I have a 2022 Trek dual sport 2 in Mulsanne blue and I currently have 2,200 miles on it and has been pretty good although i had to replace my rear wheel because the bearings in the wheel were apparently defective according to my bike shop which they covered under warranty. I also have a mirror on it because of the riding I do. At 1,000 miles I replaced the tires because on my stock set of tires the bontrager GR1 comp tires the rear one went bald which I hated the stock tires because they consistently would lose air I would lose about 10 pounds of air in a week which was very Annoying because i had to constantly air up the tires. I replaced my bontrager GR1 tires with a set of bontrager H2 comp tires which I recommend and have performed flawlessly for the last 1,200 miles and still have plenty of tread overall I think the trek dual sport 2 is a great bike and is reliable I also have a 2020 Trek Marlin 4 in magenta with 5,500 miles on it and a 2023 Trek Marlin 6 in matte dinister black with 40 miles on it
4th set of tires?!? Is this because you are trying to find the right combo? What other tires did you try? Great comment about the mirror. I’ve been that person that swerved looking over my shoulder as I was preparing to go around the end of a parked car. I misjudged my speed, how close I was to the parked car, and I ran into the end of it. Yep, mirrors are handy!
Thanks. Yes, I was looking for the fastest tire that still provided some confidence on the trails. Outside of the stock Bontragers, the tires I remember trying were the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Hs and the Schwalbe - Marathon Ebike and Touring Wire Clincher tires. The Pirellis were faster but also prone to punctures. The Schwalbes were the most durable tire I found, but were definitely not built for speed. I didn't get any flats with that tire. I'm currently riding an FX Sport 4 carbon now, exclusively on the road, and am using 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000s. The Continentals transformed the bike into one that's much faster and I haven't had any issues with them yet. I highly recommend them for road use. For the DS2 I'd say go with the Schwalbes, but in the narrowest size you're comfortable with.
Nice bike. I got the marlin but I find that I am on the road more than anything. I have thought that perhaps the duel sport or the FX might have been a smarter choice.
I got all three...... a DS 3, FX4 Sport Carbon, and a Marlin 6. Have all the bases covered. You never have enough bikes in the stable. If I really want to push it off road I get out the Fuel EX 8. On road the Trek Madone. Do an occasional time trial on the Trek TTX Equinox 9.9 carbon bike Retirement is nice. Someday you guys will get there.
I was thinking of taking this as it's on discount now, nice hybrid for road and gravel trails. How is shifting in general, smooth? I guess in city is not too too slow as its not MTB (I have an old mtb now and it is quite slow) Also how heavy it feels? I live on 5th floor and have no place to really store my bike so it is pulling it up after every ride...
Shifting was OK but to be honest, I don't recommend this bike for the type of riding it sounds like you're going to do, and because of the lifting you're going to have to do. One thing I learned about this bike is that it tries to be everything, but can't. It's not great on the road because of its weight (~30 lbs), geometry, and wider tires, and it's not great off road because the suspension isn't robust enough. I recommend looking for an FX instead if you're looking to buy Trek.
@@bc67 thanks for the feedback, One of my big concerns always was budget (more scared of it being stolen than spending) I already have one with quite big tires and it goes okay on the road, with potholes and on gravel (not the best roads near me), but its very old and suspension do not really even work. At this point everything is upgrade but I am still windering if going to this model might be the way or not.
Yes I had Kenda Kwest tires on at the time but they didn’t last too long. I replaced them with Schwalbe Mrathons which are much more durable for the roads and trails I ride on.
@@bc67 The OEM tires seem to be wearing quickly on mine...and I have almost 600 miles on them. I bought a set of Schwalbe winter tires for my older mountain bike and they perform well.
I love the looks of those tires and they would have been my choice but I couldn't find them in a 38. But they look fast so maybe I'll try them in a 40 after these Kendas wear out and see how they are. Thanks for your suggestion.
I ran them for the majority of the time that I had that bike, and I agree that they’re great. They’re not the fastest tires in the world, but they definitely are durable and good for trail rides.
I wouldn't recommend that. The only scenario I where I might recommend it is where there is next to no elevation gain, you've replaced the stock tires with 35mm slicks, and it's an infrequent ride. I did a 40 mile/64 km club ride with a 2,400 foot elevation gain on that bike and found it to be a struggle.
... I was noticing you handlebar grips ... they need to be rotated "up" so you do not suffer from numb fingers/carpel tunnel syndrom ... the "flat" palms need to be aligned w/ your forearms ... I have a 2012-13 TREK 8.6DS w/ ego grips and at first suffered w/ numb fingers ... until I rotated the grips up .... Good luck, Safe Pedaling
Thanks for your feedback. I have the ergo-grips on my FX Sport 4 and have tried multiple adjustments to the grips but still experience numbness after about 30 minutes. I'll take another look but for me I think it's a matter of having only one hand position and that the handlebars are positioned where there's a good amount of pressure on my hands. I've also tried adjusting my seat to lessen the pressure, but then my stroke becomes too shallow.
... rotate the grips' up until the flats' of your palm rest lightly on the flats of the grips ... that leaves your finger tips free to use the controls (brakes, shifters) ... it is "counter-intuitive" . Only light pressure on your hands ( you steer by your palms) you may need to move your seat slightly fore/aft to help w/ your arm length. On my bike I have on the left a "front suspension" lock-out that operates by my left thumb ... so I need my fingers to be free ... and not numb ... I also have "bi-lateral torn rotator cuffs" ... so I can not put too much pressure on my shoulders ... an up-right pedaling position is best for me on the "DS" ... now I do have a 2013 Domane 5.2 w/ tubeless tires (@16 lbs 4oz) for road work on smooth paved surfaces ... so a good road bike for you is next ... HaHa
@@harrymurphey2634 you are so right! Over the few years I’ve been riding, I’ve gotten a better feel for the terrain I ride on and the style of riding I like. Hybrids aren’t the best for it.
.... depends ... different tools for different applications ... I ride sometimes on "road rides" .... sometimes I ride on "rail-to-trails" that are sometimes gravel/semi-paved ... I do also have a MTB but I have decided dodging trees is not for me .... I would suggest trying to find a used Domane 2013-2016 w/ a triple front for your hills (Granny is your friend) ... they have changed the newer bikes and not for the better ...
That all depends on the elevation gain of the particular ride. I can say it’s definitely not an A or B club ride bike, especially with the tires I’m using now (Schwalbe Marathon 38mm). It’s more like a C or gravel speed. Sometimes I look at my GPS and I’m going 20 plus MPH and sometimes much slower. I definitely don’t recommend buying this bike if speed is important to you.
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Great review. I have a2022 dual sport 2 ... I also use it more for a fitness bike 16 -20 miles 3or 4 times a week ... I love the suspension when I have to go over debris in the road (when can't move over to avoid it due to traffic ) I also have a mirror. .. , its a must have safety just like a helmets
Thank you. That’s a solid weekly workout on this bike especially if it’s hilly. I always have the suspension locked so it doesn’t absorb energy, unless I know I’m going to be on bumpy terrain for a while. I totally agree about having a mirror and use it regularly on my rides.
Thanks. I liked your review! It helped me decide what Inwant based on the area I ride.👍🏻
Hope to see more of your videos
Great! I’m glad to hear that, and thanks for your interest in more videos.
Great review on your Trek Dual Sport 2. I cycle on a Trek Verve 3. I definitely like the bicycle and recently reached 1000 miles. I have a rigid fork but would have liked a suspension fork when encountering the bumps and potholes in the city. I like the dual sport through becuase it is a good all around bike that can handle the roads and light gravel trails. Good choice on the Kenda tires. What I found to be helpful to avoid the flats are tire liners for the inside of the tire. The tire liners help especially if the tire does not have puncture protection.
Thanks for the info on the tire liners. I removed the Kendas pretty quickly because of getting multiple flats within a few weeks. Tire liners may have prevented that. I changed back to Schwalbe Marathons that while heavy and slow, have been incredibly durable.
Sounds like someone is ready for a serious road bike.
As a commuter bike tho this bike is perfect for a lot of people.
Good call. You're right, and I agree that this is a good commuter bike especially within flatter areas. I also like that I can dart off on to a rail trail or off-road bike path if I want to.
In a previous comment you said the bike wasn't great on either. @@bc67
@@CazSmith correct
Good vid. All helps. Choosing next bike.@@bc67
Thanks for your review ... I'm debating between a trek duel sport 1 vs fx1 ... 89% city (pot holes) roads ... Appreciate your time to do this video
If you have a lot of pot holes the suspension will help with that. If you upgrade to the Dual Sport 2, you can lock out the suspension when you don't need it.
And if you like blowing money, get the DS-4 that has a hand suspension-changer thing so you don’t have to reach down and lock the suspension manually
I have a 2022 Trek dual sport 2 in Mulsanne blue and I currently have 2,200 miles on it and has been pretty good although i had to replace my rear wheel because the bearings in the wheel were apparently defective according to my bike shop which they covered under warranty. I also have a mirror on it because of the riding I do. At 1,000 miles I replaced the tires because on my stock set of tires the bontrager GR1 comp tires the rear one went bald which I hated the stock tires because they consistently would lose air I would lose about 10 pounds of air in a week which was very Annoying because i had to constantly air up the tires. I replaced my bontrager GR1 tires with a set of bontrager H2 comp tires which I recommend and have performed flawlessly for the last 1,200 miles and still have plenty of tread overall I think the trek dual sport 2 is a great bike and is reliable I also have a 2020 Trek Marlin 4 in magenta with 5,500 miles on it and a 2023 Trek Marlin 6 in matte dinister black with 40 miles on it
4th set of tires?!? Is this because you are trying to find the right combo? What other tires did you try?
Great comment about the mirror. I’ve been that person that swerved looking over my shoulder as I was preparing to go around the end of a parked car. I misjudged my speed, how close I was to the parked car, and I ran into the end of it. Yep, mirrors are handy!
Thanks. Yes, I was looking for the fastest tire that still provided some confidence on the trails. Outside of the stock Bontragers, the tires I remember trying were the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Hs and the Schwalbe - Marathon Ebike and Touring Wire Clincher tires. The Pirellis were faster but also prone to punctures. The Schwalbes were the most durable tire I found, but were definitely not built for speed. I didn't get any flats with that tire. I'm currently riding an FX Sport 4 carbon now, exclusively on the road, and am using 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000s. The Continentals transformed the bike into one that's much faster and I haven't had any issues with them yet. I highly recommend them for road use. For the DS2 I'd say go with the Schwalbes, but in the narrowest size you're comfortable with.
Is this a good commuter bike for every day use say 20 kms travel to work to and fro ? Total 10 + 10 = 20 kms
Yes if it’s a relatively flat ride.
Nice bike. I got the marlin but I find that I am on the road more than anything. I have thought that perhaps the duel sport or the FX might have been a smarter choice.
I found myself in the same boat as you. I thought I'd be doing much more off-road riding than I actually am.
I got all three...... a DS 3, FX4 Sport Carbon, and a Marlin 6. Have all the bases covered. You never have enough bikes in the stable.
If I really want to push it off road I get out the Fuel EX 8. On road the Trek Madone. Do an occasional time trial on the Trek TTX Equinox 9.9 carbon bike
Retirement is nice. Someday you guys will get there.
@@Mike-up6go That is great. I am glad that you get to be so active in your retirement. Keep moving friend
What factors caused you to choose this bikes frame size? Inseam, reach or your overall height? Or something else.
Reach. Bikes that fit my inseam have too short of a reach.
I was thinking of taking this as it's on discount now, nice hybrid for road and gravel trails. How is shifting in general, smooth? I guess in city is not too too slow as its not MTB (I have an old mtb now and it is quite slow) Also how heavy it feels? I live on 5th floor and have no place to really store my bike so it is pulling it up after every ride...
Shifting was OK but to be honest, I don't recommend this bike for the type of riding it sounds like you're going to do, and because of the lifting you're going to have to do. One thing I learned about this bike is that it tries to be everything, but can't. It's not great on the road because of its weight (~30 lbs), geometry, and wider tires, and it's not great off road because the suspension isn't robust enough. I recommend looking for an FX instead if you're looking to buy Trek.
@@bc67 thanks for the feedback, One of my big concerns always was budget (more scared of it being stolen than spending) I already have one with quite big tires and it goes okay on the road, with potholes and on gravel (not the best roads near me), but its very old and suspension do not really even work. At this point everything is upgrade but I am still windering if going to this model might be the way or not.
Did you replace the tires? I have a Trek Dual Sport 2 and my tread patter is a little different.
Yes I had Kenda Kwest tires on at the time but they didn’t last too long. I replaced them with Schwalbe Mrathons which are much more durable for the roads and trails I ride on.
@@bc67 The OEM tires seem to be wearing quickly on mine...and I have almost 600 miles on them. I bought a set of Schwalbe winter tires for my older mountain bike and they perform well.
@@325xitgrocgetter The Marathons aren’t too fast but they’re very durable!
This is really nice. What year is this and what’s the name of the color?
Thank you. I believe it's a 2021 and the color is Metallic Gunmetal.
you should look into getting some WTB byways
I love the looks of those tires and they would have been my choice but I couldn't find them in a 38. But they look fast so maybe I'll try them in a 40 after these Kendas wear out and see how they are. Thanks for your suggestion.
Tyre wise get some Schwalbe Marathon there the best.
I ran them for the majority of the time that I had that bike, and I agree that they’re great. They’re not the fastest tires in the world, but they definitely are durable and good for trail rides.
Is dual sport recommended for ride over 100 kms daily for a tour and with climbs daily ?
I wouldn't recommend that. The only scenario I where I might recommend it is where there is next to no elevation gain, you've replaced the stock tires with 35mm slicks, and it's an infrequent ride. I did a 40 mile/64 km club ride with a 2,400 foot elevation gain on that bike and found it to be a struggle.
Hello, is duatrap system comes with bike or no? Thank you for answer.
It is DuoTrap compatible with a mounting area on the chainstay, but it does not come with the sensor.
Do you find that the large topeak saddle bag rubs against your body/legs, when riding in or out of the saddle?
No never. It’s the size I recommend buying because it can fit a spare inner tube, bike lock, and a few other things.
@@bc67 I ended up getting the bag , just can’t figure out how you ended up mounting the light? I have a Bontrager flat R city light for the rear
@@JitinMisra Search for the Bontrager Tail Light Seat Pack Clip. You attach your light to it and then clip it to the bag.
What is the rear view mirror?
That's a Mirrycle mirror.
... I was noticing you handlebar grips ... they need to be rotated "up" so you do not suffer from numb fingers/carpel tunnel syndrom ... the "flat" palms need to be aligned w/ your forearms ... I have a 2012-13 TREK 8.6DS w/ ego grips and at first suffered w/ numb fingers ... until I rotated the grips up .... Good luck, Safe Pedaling
Thanks for your feedback. I have the ergo-grips on my FX Sport 4 and have tried multiple adjustments to the grips but still experience numbness after about 30 minutes. I'll take another look but for me I think it's a matter of having only one hand position and that the handlebars are positioned where there's a good amount of pressure on my hands. I've also tried adjusting my seat to lessen the pressure, but then my stroke becomes too shallow.
... rotate the grips' up until the flats' of your palm rest lightly on the flats of the grips ... that leaves your finger tips free to use the controls (brakes, shifters) ... it is "counter-intuitive" . Only light pressure on your hands ( you steer by your palms) you may need to move your seat slightly fore/aft to help w/ your arm length. On my bike I have on the left a "front suspension" lock-out that operates by my left thumb ... so I need my fingers to be free ... and not numb ... I also have "bi-lateral torn rotator cuffs" ... so I can not put too much pressure on my shoulders ... an up-right pedaling position is best for me on the "DS" ... now I do have a 2013 Domane 5.2 w/ tubeless tires (@16 lbs 4oz) for road work on smooth paved surfaces ... so a good road bike for you is next ... HaHa
@@harrymurphey2634 you are so right! Over the few years I’ve been riding, I’ve gotten a better feel for the terrain I ride on and the style of riding I like. Hybrids aren’t the best for it.
.... depends ... different tools for different applications ... I ride sometimes on "road rides" .... sometimes I ride on "rail-to-trails" that are sometimes gravel/semi-paved ... I do also have a MTB but I have decided dodging trees is not for me .... I would suggest trying to find a used Domane 2013-2016 w/ a triple front for your hills (Granny is your friend) ... they have changed the newer bikes and not for the better ...
What is your avg speed on this trek bike?
That all depends on the elevation gain of the particular ride. I can say it’s definitely not an A or B club ride bike, especially with the tires I’m using now (Schwalbe Marathon 38mm). It’s more like a C or gravel speed. Sometimes I look at my GPS and I’m going 20 plus MPH and sometimes much slower. I definitely don’t recommend buying this bike if speed is important to you.
Today I rode 12.2 miles with an 800 foot elevation gain and my average speed was 10.2 MPH.
Is this XL or M in size ?
Medium
Thank you so much sir👍🏽
Smart
What brand of mirror is on your bike?
That’s a Mirrycle mirror.
mirrycle.com/product/mirrycle-mirror/