I’m new to biking and looking for a decent used hybrid bike. This one looks good but seems a little pricy. It’s a TREK Dual Sport 8.4 DS Hybrid Bicycle. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance!
by Hockeypimpin22
I’m new to biking and looking for a decent used hybrid bike. This one looks good but seems a little pricy. It’s a TREK Dual Sport 8.4 DS Hybrid Bicycle. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance!
by Hockeypimpin22
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For what type of riding?
Looks like it’s a 2015-2016 model.
* [https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/dual-sport-bikes/dual-sport/8-4-ds/p/16529/](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/dual-sport-bikes/dual-sport/8-4-ds/p/16529/)
* $879 MSRP [https://www.bikeroar.com/products/trek/8-4-ds-2015/15-5-matte-trek-black-trek-white](https://www.bikeroar.com/products/trek/8-4-ds-2015/15-5-matte-trek-black-trek-white)
It has hydraulic disc brakes but entry level components.
Fair value may be $200 if it needs a tune up or new tires or tubes or up to $300 if shifts and brakes well, tires are in good condition with no cracking, inner tubes hold air. Maybe $350 max if in excellent condition with few signs or wear or there are few options for sale in your local bike market.
For riding mostly on pavement consider a hybrid with a lighter rigid fork. The short travel 63mm hybrid forks don’t do all that much besides add weight.
If you need a suspension fork for riding off road on mountain bike trails then consider a mountain bike with a 100mm or more suspension fork.