@@richarde1355 i put a 35° stem on it and two big panniers for groceries, this bike is a great do it all bike, for commuting, trekking, vacation, good cheaper alternative for a Koga Worldtraveller.
Helpful info although I am looking for the FX model. (I am not sure if it's necessary to move the camera almost throughout the video forcing the viewers to readjust the focus causing eye strains). Thank you regardless.
Thanks for another great bike review. I would love to see you review any of Priority Bicycle's bikes that use belts instead of chains. They use either Pinion Gearboxes or internally geared hubs, depending on the model.
Thanks for the comment. I've got a few videos of Priority Belt drive bikes on the channel including their bike with the Pinion gearbox, have a watch of those.
That would make a good option for somebody wanting to try bike backing or light touring on mixed surfaces too. At 100Kg I really don't get on with coil shocks so I think the rigid fork is a good move especially with the big tires, but I'm remain to be convinced on the cables through the headset. Looks like a lot of complexity for minimal benefit. Seems like everyone is doing that this year though :-/
Hi .I'm hoping one day ,you show a Trek Sport FX 6 .I'm watching Trek sales all the time, but this bike never gets a discount. At $2700 is too much money for these days . If it goes down too $2000 I'm sold 🤗
Thank God & bicycles your back, with that ....... 🤷🏼♂️ it has to be rough finding time for the best things in life, bicycle, trail dogs and personal liberty. Speaking of trail dogs, have you ever tried bikejoring?
A Nishiki Manitoba comes in at 27 pounds at a 499 retail minus the unnecessary disc brakes. Also, Trek is similar to the original mountain bikes before suspension was available and even those were a few pounds lighter.
@Jamesthebikeguy Exactly. It depends on what you want out of the bike. I don't need a lot of gears. I'm strongly considering the dual sport 3 gen 5. I want something that's good for short range commuting and hauling groceries. I want low maintenance and quality materials. It's not that I plan on off roading, but I want a bike that can handle some bumps and different surfaces. I don't plan on long rides or tackling steep hils. So the ds3 gen 5 is over kill for my purposes. I like that it has the lightweight carbon fork coupled with thicker wider tires. That should give me plenty of comfort for my road conditions and handle light Off road if I need it, without falling apart. Basically, I want a bike that's more rugged than a road bike and still reasonably comfortable and decent speed. Most of the complaints I have read have been about the lack of suspension and gears. I don't need either. This bike is perfect for me. I think.
@@RobertWrayGuitar Fine for you - but many road bikes have a wider gear selection. Also, there’s a trend towards bringing suspension back to hybrids and into gravel bikes. Many companies are bringing that equipment to market, but Trek is not. Note that I’ve read many articles saying that Trek is in trouble - could the lack of significant variation within their lineup be part of the problem?
Agreed. At $750 this a bad deal, but if you get the $1000 version it suddenly becomes a good deal (1x10 CUES, carbon fork, Shimano hydraulic 2 piston disk brakes).
@@chrisp9859 Cues is unproven, the brakes on it will be C-Star (dont ask) and the carbon fork I wouldn't trust to prop up a bookshelf let alone my life at 20 mph. On the other hand the DS1 has a steel fork, Tektro mechs (hard wearing, easy to adjust and fix) and a mix of Altus/Tourney comps. It's a great bike, solid.
I got the ds3 two weeks ago, did around 300km on it, i cant stop riding it, it makes me wanna go on forever, exellent bike.
What modifications have you made to it, if any?
@@richarde1355 i put a 35° stem on it and two big panniers for groceries, this bike is a great do it all bike, for commuting, trekking, vacation, good cheaper alternative for a Koga Worldtraveller.
Same. The Ds is a real comfortable bike. I can ride mine for hours and hours.
Mudguards, lights, kickstand. Perfect commuter in any weather.
Helpful info although I am looking for the FX model. (I am not sure if it's necessary to move the camera almost throughout the video forcing the viewers to readjust the focus causing eye strains). Thank you regardless.
Will you be looking at a Dual Sport 3 soon? I'm considering it.
Thanks for another great bike review. I would love to see you review any of Priority Bicycle's bikes that use belts instead of chains. They use either Pinion Gearboxes or internally geared hubs, depending on the model.
Thanks for the comment. I've got a few videos of Priority Belt drive bikes on the channel including their bike with the Pinion gearbox, have a watch of those.
That would make a good option for somebody wanting to try bike backing or light touring on mixed surfaces too. At 100Kg I really don't get on with coil shocks so I think the rigid fork is a good move especially with the big tires, but I'm remain to be convinced on the cables through the headset. Looks like a lot of complexity for minimal benefit. Seems like everyone is doing that this year though :-/
As usual, a great review. Trouble is, bike makers are stingy on gear ranges and this bike does not address that issue.
Hi .I'm hoping one day ,you show a
Trek Sport FX 6 .I'm watching Trek sales all the time, but this bike never gets a discount. At $2700 is too much money for these days .
If it goes down too $2000 I'm sold 🤗
He has a video on it….sick bike I want one too but pricey yea….I’ve got the 4 it’s cool too
Thank God & bicycles your back, with that ....... 🤷🏼♂️ it has to be rough finding time for the best things in life, bicycle, trail dogs and personal liberty.
Speaking of trail dogs, have you ever tried bikejoring?
ds1 gen5 seems to be bit heavier than gen4, even with that front suspension replaced by rigid fork
A Nishiki Manitoba comes in at 27 pounds at a 499 retail minus the unnecessary disc brakes. Also, Trek is similar to the original mountain bikes before suspension was available and even those were a few pounds lighter.
Why the inadequate gear range? Cannondale, Giant, and Canyon all sell hybrids with lower gears, and greater ranges.
What is inadequate about the gear range?
@@Jamesthebikeguy they want a granny gear.
@Jamesthebikeguy
Exactly. It depends on what you want out of the bike. I don't need a lot of gears. I'm strongly considering the dual sport 3 gen 5. I want something that's good for short range commuting and hauling groceries. I want low maintenance and quality materials. It's not that I plan on off roading, but I want a bike that can handle some bumps and different surfaces. I don't plan on long rides or tackling steep hils. So the ds3 gen 5 is over kill for my purposes. I like that it has the lightweight carbon fork coupled with thicker wider tires. That should give me plenty of comfort for my road conditions and handle light Off road if I need it, without falling apart. Basically, I want a bike that's more rugged than a road bike and still reasonably comfortable and decent speed. Most of the complaints I have read have been about the lack of suspension and gears. I don't need either. This bike is perfect for me. I think.
@@RobertWrayGuitar Fine for you - but many road bikes have a wider gear selection. Also, there’s a trend towards bringing suspension back to hybrids and into gravel bikes. Many companies are bringing that equipment to market, but Trek is not. Note that I’ve read many articles saying that Trek is in trouble - could the lack of significant variation within their lineup be part of the problem?
Nice bike
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honestly, i would rather buy marin muirwoods again
14kg is too heavy, for me anyway.
Nice review but this bike is total trash in total price maybe 300usd :-) Only frame have some value, rest is garbage.
Huh? In a world of Walmart bikes that are $350+ this at $599 is hard to argue with. Nothing is $300 anymore.
@@JamesthebikeguyI must say Walmart now takes a more canyon approach to assembly.
Lol. If you can't see the value in a basic bike that's cheap, robust and easy to fix what's left to say.
Agreed. At $750 this a bad deal, but if you get the $1000 version it suddenly becomes a good deal (1x10 CUES, carbon fork, Shimano hydraulic 2 piston disk brakes).
@@chrisp9859 Cues is unproven, the brakes on it will be C-Star (dont ask) and the carbon fork I wouldn't trust to prop up a bookshelf let alone my life at 20 mph. On the other hand the DS1 has a steel fork, Tektro mechs (hard wearing, easy to adjust and fix) and a mix of Altus/Tourney comps. It's a great bike, solid.