If you have even the smallest amount of bike knowledge, you will have heard of Trek Bikes. Trek was founded in 1976 by Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg, after their attempt at opening a chain of bicycle shops ended in failure, and after they realised that as none of the good brands were available to purchase they were going to have to do it themselves.
When the doors to the very first Trek factory (or barn in this case) opened in Waterloo, Wisconsin in 1976, there were just 5 employees on the payroll and in that first year Trek produced 904 touring frames, each handcrafted and hand painted with the upmost care.
In Trek Bikes, the convention that great bikes must only come from Europe was broken. And today though Trek have long since outgrown the barn, their headquarters is only a mile up the road from the original location and each bike is still a testament to Trek’s founding principles.
Read on to find out our top Trek picks for 2022!
Trek Domane AL 4 Disc Sportive Road Bike
The Trek Domane AL 4 is a bike that is built for miles of fun, and designed for those big days in the saddle – fast on the road and even capable of riding safely on light gravel, with its bigger tyre clearance allowing you to run wider tyres for more traction/stability.
The Domane AL 4 is a perfect balance of price point and performance – the smooth, comfortable alloy frame teamed with excellent performance from higher-quality parts would make a perfect first road bike.
Trek Procaliber 9.6 Hardtail Mountain Bike
If you’re looking to take on the local XC race scene, or rack up some serious mileage then the Trek Procaliber 9.6 is the bike for you. This race ready cross-country hardtail features a fast carbon frame with 29inch Bontrager wheels and Shimano SLX 1×12 speed drivetrain that’s ready to tackle those steep climbs. (You also get the added advantage of a single shifter/front chainring for extra weight saving).
A Straight Shot downtube provides extra stiff, responsive handling without adding weight, and the Knock Block headset protects against spinning bars and fork crowns. This bike is ready to help you race to victory!
Trek Marlin 6 Hardtail Mountain Bike
The Trek Marlin 6 is an extremely versatile cross-country hardtail that is as at home on the trails as it is on your daily commute! The 1×10 drive train plus SR Suntour fork with a lockout lever that allows you to save energy on smoother terrain, and features like rack and kickstand mounts make this bike a great choice for daily commutes. But don’t be fooled, you’ll still have an absolute ball when hitting the trails!
The XS and S frame sizes even have a curved top tube and lower stand over height to make it easier for smaller riders to get on and off the bike!
Trek Emonda SL 7 Disc eTap Carbon Road Bike
The Trek Emonda SL 7 eTap is an absolutely stunning piece of machinery that excels in any conditions and the SRAM Force AXS drive train shifts like a dream.
This is one seriously lightweight and durable bike that is going to give you a competitive edge and provide a host of performance advantages. The Emonda’s lightweight 500 series OCLV carbon frame and fork plus carbon wheels shave off a load of weight, and this bike even comes with a power meter included for squeezing as many performance gains out of bike and rider as possible.
Trek Powerfly Sport 4 Equipped Electric Mountain Bike
The Trek Powerfly 4 features a 500Wh battery that uses Trek’s Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system, meaning the battery is fully hidden in the frame but it’s easy to remove without tools and allows you to mount a bottle cage.
This is a real “do it all” ebike – the Bosch system is equally suited to commuting and recreation as it is to hitting the trails. The Purion controller has a walk assist mode for those moments where you need to jump off the bike, and the intelligent eMTB mode automatically delivers the right amount of power based on your terrain!
Built in wiring means you can easily install lights, and you can also increase its utility capabilities by adding a rack and mudguards.
Trek Rail 9.8 XT Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike
This is the bike for those of you looking for something beefy to hit up the gnarliest trails you can find! The Trek Rail 9.8 XT is a long-travel carbon e-MTB that will allow you to blast down the mountain at full speed, then zip you straight back up to the top for another go!
On this bike you’ll find Bosch’s latest tech, with the new smart system Performance Line CX that features a longer-range 750Wh battery and cool features like activity tracking, navigation and Bluetooth connectivity!
Components-wise you’re also in for a treat – with Rockshox suspension at both ends, and smooth shifting 12 speed Shimano XT gearing at your fingertips you can guarantee a plush, responsive ride!
So they’re our top picks from the 2022 Trek Bikes range! What do you think – would you choose something different? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
