The new 2008 Trek Equinox TTX 9.9SSL is all about speed. If you are looking to ride in your first triathlon or if you are a regular competitive cyclist than you may want to look into investing in this bike. This bike is made by Trek which is a company that has been around for along time, and has an outstanding reputation when it comes to bikes. Each year they use technology to help them come up with new frame materials and new concepts for their bikes. All of their bikes have stronger, and lighter frames that will maintain their high level of performance over time. They really have the best reputation as far as many competitive cyclist are concerned. The best part is that the way the 2008 Trek Equinox is made makes it not only quick but also very lightweight. It has a 9.9 SSL frame, which as you know is a lot better when compared with other models.
Some of the features that really stand out with the 2008 Trek Equinox are the Wider Fork Blade Spacing, an Integrated Fork Crown, Lowered Down Tube, and the Internal Cable Routing. All of these features help the Equinox to have more speed and be faster than any other bike on the market. One thing that all competitive cyclist need is a bike made for speed. The extra added features also help to absorb shock very well. Currently the bike is available in four different models. There is the TTX 9.9 SSL, with a retail price of $8249.99. Then there is the TTX 9.9, with a retail price of $5279.99, and the TTX 9.5 for a retail price of $3849.99. Last but not least is the TTX 9.8 whose starting retail price is about $3000.00. All of these bikes are lightweight and similar in many ways. Which bike you choose really depends on what you are looking for in a bike and of course how much you want to spend. Remember when searching for a bike find the one that best suits you and your needs. Keep in mind that the Trek Equinox bikes are made for those serious competitive cyclist, and not for those looking to take a leisurely ride around the neighborhood.
Here are some additional specifications for the Trek Equinox TTX 9.9 SSL. The frameset comes in three different sizes (S,M,L). It has an OCLV Red Carbon frame, and the wheels are Bontrager Aeolus. There is a 5.0 in the front and a 6.5 in the rear. The saddle is a Bontrager Race Lite TT. The reversible aero seat mast also offers the rider a choice. You can either go with the 73° road bike seat tube angle, or you can choose the 79° seat tube angle. Out of all the bikes that are mentioned in this article it seems that the Equinox TTX 9.9 SSL does stand out above the rest. Of course you can expect to pay a lot more money, but when it comes to bikes you really do get what you pay for. For additional specifications and information on each of these bikes you can visit the official trek website at www.trekbikes.com.
