Simplicity makes Bikes Better | Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 5

Trek has released the fifth generation of their Dual Sport hybrid bikes, which are positioned between a road and a gravel bike. The new range features a redesigned frame, prioritizing capability and on-bike storage, with a rigid fork instead of a suspension fork. The 27.5x2in tyres provide improved traction, while the Stagger models have a step-through frame.

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[jamesrandall]

I bought one of these about 3-4 weeks ago. Very responsive and quick. I use it for recreational rides around the neighborhood. Already had a fast road bike and wanted something for 6-10 mile quick rides. Got the XL size since I'm 6'-0". The L size felt a little more compact and the XL gives me a little more room to stretch out. Great ride.

[chrisp]

I got this recently as my first real bike to do it all. It's pretty interesting because I can cruise at 15 mph regularly without much effort and do proper single track like on a mountain bike. Because this is a dual sport type, bike, is not made to specialize in any situation like top speed and not being able to go on jumps. The good news is, it will do very well on most things including comfort. Ironically, it's more squishy than The Verve, More comfortable to cruise on for long periods of time than an FX, and more civil than the mountain bike on the road. It just works. It's also very light and agile. Good buy.

[MethodOverRide]

I bought this today in black/olive green. First new bike in decades and I'm looking forward to riding with my daughter.

[Mr_Au_K]

I bought the bike last week. I love it, it's light and very comfortable. Couldn't be happier.

[searaydrivingguy]

i own this exact bike same color, it rides like a dream so smooth and beautiful looking.

[mishagalusha]

The best review of DS35 out there. Thank you for helping in making my purchase decision. Subscribed

[DaSchiznitz]

I appreciate your video, I recently pulled the trigger on this beauty last week in olive black and have been watching all content on this bike.
Thank you for making me feel good about my purchase!

[awnstar]

OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I have been looking for the weight of it, even calling to bike retailers and no one was able to tell me the weight of it.
I was expecting more like 24 pounds, but i guess that those thick tires are the cause 😆.
Tomorrow i'm buying two of it.
I just hope that the single ring up front wont cut to much of speed on paved road situations speed up.

Awesome review!

[don_sharon]

Great bike. I bought my XL about a month ago and started upgrading stuff like the seat post and handle bar to CF. Looks cool. I can seriously ride this all day in the neighborhoods or A1A beachside. Its a solid, relaxed, and good looking bike.

[bjhealy]

Love this is as my city bike. Upgraded from a similar bike with thinner tires. It’s so much more comfortable and can handle horrible city roads and sidewalks.

[GregoryKing.]

I bought this bike!!! Friggin' amazing! Yes, I am old and grew up with the none suspension bikes and this bike is above and beyond amazing for the price! A Five-star rating!!

[hempflows]

I fell on this thing my first day I loved it ever since

[StayTunedMoto]

I bought same bike today love it. Put 12 miles on it some in dirt road too!

[TheKitchenTechnician]

Beautiful looking bike! Great for the inner city commuter in places like Toronto with its brutal “paved” terrain.

[MAURITS_METERSMAKER]

Great presentation as always. Both the DS 3 and 2 are very interesting bikes. It would be great if these bikes come with Shimano Cues gearing next year. Because if I get the 2 I would change the cassette and the cranck and on the 3 I would add a front derailler and change the cassettes as well. All this for wider gear range and smaller steps between the gears. All of this is supposed to be easier with the Cues system.
The use for these bikes that I have in mind is as a touring or adventure bike with bike packing bags.
The tire width and clearance make these bikes very capable.

[UmerSlote-ymyp]

The 2024 equipped version of this bike is comimg with shimano clues instead of deore. Would that make any difference in the ridimg experience?

[phillipturner]

Thanks for the review. Just what I am looking for in a bike . Next step is a test ride, before purchase

[hhxlegacy]

Wow. That's pretty hefty in weight considering it's alu frame, carbon fork and 1X.

[richarde]

Interesting how things can come full circle. I ride a 2007 Cannondale Bad Boy that compares (physically) in many ways to this Dual Sport. My bike came equipped with 700c, but I am running 650b on it to run larger tires. The bike has a shock (the Headshocj). It is also running a Deore 3x9 system, which gives me plenty of gearing range. And, it has XT hydraulic brakes. The welds, as typical Cannondale of that era, are smooth and amazing. All this, and the bike weighs less than this Dual Sport.

This Bad Boy is one awesome bike.

[easternbeast]

I bought DS 3 but decided 1x train is not for me, went back to DS2 with 2x feels much more comfortable for me. Not sure what's all the rage about 1x bikes.