Agree on the tires. I’ve got the regular EX and being dry right now the SE 5 with their dual compound 50 durometer are just fine. Im guessing by the time they are done I’ll be approaching the wet season and I’m thinking those new Continental tires have a date with my wheels. Pretty capable bike although I’m not convinced that the seat angle at 78° does much for me. But it’s not terrible either. I did size up to a medium which according to Trek’s chart is too big for me at 164cm height. But the small had a really short top tube which would be too cramped and I’d hit my knees on the grips more than I do already on tight uphills. Is that something that you’ve found Cam?
June 15, 2023, 7 p.m. - Andy Eunson
Agree on the tires. I’ve got the regular EX and being dry right now the SE 5 with their dual compound 50 durometer are just fine. Im guessing by the time they are done I’ll be approaching the wet season and I’m thinking those new Continental tires have a date with my wheels. Pretty capable bike although I’m not convinced that the seat angle at 78° does much for me. But it’s not terrible either. I did size up to a medium which according to Trek’s chart is too big for me at 164cm height. But the small had a really short top tube which would be too cramped and I’d hit my knees on the grips more than I do already on tight uphills. Is that something that you’ve found Cam?