Trek Dual Sport+ Review - $3.6k

The Trek Dual Sport+ is a versatile electric bike that's efficient on road but capable of light trail riding as well, puncture resistant tires with tight knobby tread offer traction, stability, and a bit of comfort due to increased air volume. Durable spring suspension fork provides 63mm of travel with preload and lockout adjust, hydraulic disc brakes require less hand effort to pull and the lever reach can be changed to accommodate different sized hands. Very nice 10-speed drivetrain with wide 11-42 tooth cassette, the derailleur has an adjustable clutch that reduces chain bounce and drops, alloy chainring guard protects your pants or dress, custom pedals are grippy and highly reflective. Bright headlight with side windows for increased visibility, it's mounted high and points where you steer, backlight provides 11-LED's but could get blocked by long shirts or jackets that hang down, lots of provisions for adding bottles, locks, fenders, and a rear rack, priced high because of the quality parts, dealer network, multiple sizes, and great warranty.

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[vracan]

Im glad the manufacturers are integrating the battery into the frame more and more. I like it when an ebike looks like a bike and not an "ebike". Better for theft protection too.

[rmplstlskn]

1:16 A standard hardtail frame without a lowered top tube is needed for us heavier riders... Thanks Trek for keeping this triangulated frame strong!

[riotgifts]

This was a really useful review, and helped me make up my mind about purchasing the Trek Sport. I've had it for about a month now, and have covered a LOT of miles! I'd mention it is a heavy bike (if you have to take it up and down stairs), but once the motor's working you glide along as if the wind was at your back. In the UK, the law only allows peddle assist up to 15.5 mph. This was annoying, as my natural cycling speed is about 20-24 mph. Once the assist stops, or if you stop peddling, it can feel as though the brakes have been put on. It's not really a massive issue, and I started to adjust the way I rode, to get the most out of the bike. However, I live in Bristol, which is very hilly, so I did some research and have fitted a little gizmo to the motor (very easy to do), and now I'm pretty much unlimited. Because of the gearing, you couldn't go much faster than 30 -35 mph. In the US the assist is up to 20 mph (?) so probably don't need to worry about adding any extras.

[ferryengr]

Trek has outdone themselves on the design. Great job! Perfect for use in today's pothole filled urban conditions.

[Panthewondercat]

Terrific review. Very informative. Helped me a lot with my understanding of electric bikes. I like the way you show how things are done like removing the battery and switching the display. Looks like a fantastic bike.

[million]

I actually like it, since I´m into bike travelling. The possibility of front and rear panniers, two water bottles, 28" wheels, and a motor not designed for performance, makes this a very capable bike for traveling. Add a thudbuster in there, get an actually comfortable saddle, and replace the incomprehensible, horryfing display with the Intuvia, and you can even do the Camino de Santiago like the King of Spain... :D I would´ve preferred a second chain ring to maximize climbing ability/conserve battery. And the possibility to carry two water bottles is nice, but the ability to mount a secondary 500Wh battery on top of the main one (in the way Haibike does) would´ve been magnificent.
Cheers!

[regieendsley]

I got one of theses last week. I added fenders and a rack. I also added a rear light. If I make use of the rack I block the seat light. Also if you want to change out the seat, you don't have the rear light. To me the integrated seat light creates more problems than It solves. I got the step through model because even the small standard frame's step over hight too high for my short legs. My other fuss about the bike is I'm 71 and I run out of pedal in high gear on relative flat surfaces with assist turned off. I'm wondering if a larger gear up front say 40 tooth would help that and would it make the "low gear" too low. Over all I love the bike and no bike is ever going to be perfect. Also on the production model they have upgraded the grips to a more ergonomic one. The flat pedals are great. The Bosh Active Line plus provides plenty of power for the kind of riding I do, but I wish it had more range. Buying a second battery is costly, $800.00+ costly. My walk button does not seem to work. I wonder if Bosh is still disabling them in the US>

[stevedonovan]

A quick comment on the kick stand. Maybe I've misunderstood your point here and elsewhere but it should lean the bike in the stand's direction, that establishes more stability. If it positions the bike directly upright it will be less stable and more easily tip over.

[RickyG]

I would really like if Trek would make some of their offerings in this category with an optional speed motor upgrade. They had one in their hybrid bike (Trek Police Electric), however, is not available to the public. Great bike and well researched video! Rock on...

[mikeg]

For 3600 you would think trek would put some fenders on.. I can see getting sprayed with mud and water

[chrisdrew]

Just ordered his and hers of this bike. Super review, very detailed, thank you.

[fendermon]

Great review. Wish it had a suspension seat post, with the light on the post. Not sure why so many bike designers go all out with sprung forks... and then just cover their eyes when thinking about the back.

[tonyyates]

An aesthetically pleasing bike, nice review as always Court.

[million]

I´ve been playing with the excellent Bosch ebike range calculator, and I´d like to report the TREMENDOUS difference (in range) the Active Line Plus offers vs the Performance Line CX:

110Kg weight (rider+panniers) at 75rpm, using the Powertube 500. Riding at 20Km/h solely in Tour mode (All other settings default):

- Active Line Plus: 104.9 Km
- Performance Line CX: 77 Km

That is, roughly 28 Km more, or a 136% range, while using the SAME powerpack. An extremely understated feature about the Active Line, IMO.

[mjt]

Just purchase a D/P+ during the Trek sale. In taking to the dealer about the walk mode he said he didn’t think it could be added. Does anyone know for sure one way or the other can the walk mode added to the bike. An interested 72 year old would like to know. Court thanks for all your work. You were instrumental in me buying an electric bike.

[bruceroman]

Very informative, excellent review. Now know which ebike to buy! Thanks!

[cresshead]

interesting, i'm not too 'convinced' on the power tube concept just yet...when choosing an ebike was either a yamaha haibike sduro 1 or a bosch with a powertube..didn't like the idea of the drop out remove design of the bosch..so went with a yamaha with a standard 'pack' design.

[Portablehardisk]

Hello Dear I hope you are still happy with your e-bike. I want to buy from this bicycle and Dou you really recommend this bicycle to me? Best regards and thank you in advance for your reply.

[abdulqadirjama]

What an amazing review. That you dude. I will be buying a bike from Trek soon.

[ahkl]

Comprehensive and thorough review, 🍻 👏