This article first appeared on BikeRadar.
Trek's recently launched Boone introduces new frame shapes, new cable management and thru-axles, but most importantly its proprietary IsoSpeed decoupling system is now found on the front end.
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2018 Trek Boone 5 Disc specifications
- Frame: 600 Series OCLV carbon w/ IsoSpeed (flatmount; 12x142)
- Fork: Trek IsoSpeed Cross (flatmount; 12x100)
- Drivetrain: SRAM Rival 1
- Bottom bracket: BB90
- Wheels: Bontrager TLR
- Tyres: Bontrager CX3 Team Issue 32mm (120tpi)
- Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Comp
- Size options: 49/50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Weight (size 56): 18.05 lbs / 8.39 kg
- Price: £2,800 / $3,299
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Like the previous edition of the Boone, Trek employs the IsoSpeed decoupler technology to the seat tube
In search of speed
Despite seeing professional racers riding the Boone last season, Trek delayed the Boone's release until the product satisfied its own standards, which included the watchful eyes of Sven Nys and Katie Compton.
This meant Trek retailers weren't seeing framesets in August 2017, with complete bikes hitting the showroom floor in October.
The complete package?
2018 Trek Boone 5 Disc price and availability
You can read more at Cyclingnews.com
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