Hi everyone,
I was trying to find out the differences between the Trek XM700+ year models (2016, 2017 and 2018) but could not find enough information online so I wanted to include my findings in this thread and keep it open for future models as well.
Between Trek XM700+ 2016 and 2017, the only...
I've had my xm700+ for about 3 months riding it at 6400' about 3 times a week. At my age, 70 plus, I find it's a great ride, removes wind - have ridden it in 20mph headwind, with 30mph gusts, can easily maintain 15 mph, but steep hills brings it down to 10mph in turbo mode. Twenty mph headwinds...
The XM700+ is available in 3 frame sizes but only in high step. Using a Bosch Performance Speed drive system and a Shimano SLX 10 speed drivetrain and is capable of reaching ~28 mph! An incredible 60 newton meters of torque. Quick release on the front and back making it easy to preform maintenance.
Wanted to give everyone my impression after having purchased the Trek XM700+ and ridden it for over 200 miles on San Francisco hills as a daily commuter. Put a quick video on Youtube:
Cons First (cause there aren't many!):
1) One of the reasons I chose this bike was for brand and service...