Dual sport bikes are a fun way of enjoying riding on the pavement and dirt. They’re smooth-riding adventure-loving bikes that are capable and confident on the rough road and will easily jump from road to trail.
The Trek Dual Sport range bikes are hybrid bikes are the most versatile and enjoyable bikes to ride. The 2021 Dual Sport 1, 2, and 3 have undergone some upgrades in 2022. The most significant upgrade has been an overhaul of their entire drivetrain. The 2022 Dual sport 1 now has a simplified 2×8 drivetrain with 16 speeds with fewer issues, while Dual sport 2 has a 2×9 drivetrain with 18 speeds and Dual sport 3 has a 1×10 drivetrain with one gear in front. All the bikes also have an upgraded crankset, a rear hub upgrade, and a color upgrade.
Table for 2021 vs 2022 Trek Dual Sport lineup
| Model | Drivetrain | color | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | Â |
| Dual sport 1 | Shimano Tourney/Altus 3x7,Tourney TY510 front derailleur,Alloy 48/38/28 tooth crankset, SunRace MFM300 14/34 tooth freewheel | Shimano Tourney/Altus2X8, Tourney TY710 front derailleur, Alloy 46/30 tooth crankset,Shimano HG31 11/32 tooth cassette | Trek black,Viper red | Quicksilver, Lithium grey,Satin deep dark blue | Check price |
| Dual sport 2 | Shimano Tourney/Altus/Acera 3x8,Altus M315 shifters,Tourney TY710 front derailleur,Acera M360 rear derailleurs,Alloy 48/38/28 tooth crankset,Shimano HG31 14/32 tooth cassette | Shimano Altus/Acera 2x9,Altus M2010 shifters,Acera T3000 front derailleur,Altus M2000 rear derailleurs,Alloy 46/30 tooth crankset,Shimano HG200 11/36 tooth cassette | Mulsanne blue,Metallic gunmetal | Trek black, Viper red, Mulsanne blue | Check price |
| Dual sport 3 | Shimano Acera/Alivio 2x9,Acera M3000 shifters,Acera T3000 front derailleur,Alivio M3100 rear derailleur,Shimano MT210 tooth crankset, Shimano HG200 11/36 tooth cassette | Mainly Shimano Deore M4100 1x10,No front derailleur,Deore M5120 rear derailleur,Prowheel Alloy 40 tooth crankset,Deore M4100 11/46 tooth cassette | Factory orange, Lithium grey | Rage red, Dark aquatic, Matte trek black | Check price |
2021 vs 2022 Trek Dual Sport lineup. How do they compare?
Drivetrain
The 2021 Dual sport 1 had a 3×9 drivetrain with 21 speeds that were upgraded in 2022 to the simpler 2×8 drivetrain with 16 speeds. The Dual sport 2 3×8 drivetrain with 24 speeds was upgraded to the 2×9 drivetrain with 18 speeds. The Dual sport 3 was upgraded from the 2×9 drivetrain to the 1×10 drivetrain. The Dual Sport bikes have also seen upgrades in their crankset and cassette and replacements of their front and rear derailleurs for a smoother ride.
Color
All the 2021 Dual sport bikes had 2 colors, but the 2021 models now come in 3 colors that are more vibrant and attractive which caters to more diverse groups of riders.
Weight
The 2021 Dual sports bikes have seen a slight change in their weight with the 2022 models shedding a bit of weight to make them lighter thanks to the lighter components.
Verdict. So, which is better?
Although there’s a slight increase in their prices, the upgrades in the 2022 bike models make them better bikes that are worth your money.