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  • Trek launched their Speed Concept time trial and triathlon bike for sale at this year's Tour of California.

    Trek launched their Speed Concept time trial and triathlon bike for sale at this year's Tour of California.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The truncated rear of the 2 Series Kammtail seat tube.

    The truncated rear of the 2 Series Kammtail seat tube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • A look at the Kammtail downtube.

    A look at the Kammtail downtube.

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  • The Di2 equipped Speed Concept features a bottom bracket mounted battery.

    The Di2 equipped Speed Concept features a bottom bracket mounted battery.

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  • The brake and shifter cables exit the back of the stem into the top tube and are protected by a rubber cover.

    The brake and shifter cables exit the back of the stem into the top tube and are protected by a rubber cover.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The rubber cover is meant to keep excessive water and grit out of the frame, but moves easily when steering the bike.

    The rubber cover is meant to keep excessive water and grit out of the frame, but moves easily when steering the bike.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The brake and shifter cables exit the back of the stem into the top tube and are protected by a rubber cover.

    The brake and shifter cables exit the back of the stem into the top tube and are protected by a rubber cover.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Speed Concept design is about details, Trek made a special skewer that perfectly matches the lines of the dropout.

    The Speed Concept design is about details, Trek made a special skewer that perfectly matches the lines of the dropout.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • A closer look at Kammtail; the seatpost is in the +10mm position, which produces a 78-degree seat angle.

    A closer look at Kammtail; the seatpost is in the +10mm position, which produces a 78-degree seat angle.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The 7 Series bikes feature a standard headtube.

    The 7 Series bikes feature a standard headtube.

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  • The SpeedBox offers a clean and aero solution to top tube storage.

    The SpeedBox offers a clean and aero solution to top tube storage.

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  • Trek's SpeedBox top tube organiser.

    Trek's SpeedBox top tube organiser.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The front end of the 7 Series uses a standard front brake and bar, but the fork features Kammtail legs.

    The front end of the 7 Series uses a standard front brake and bar, but the fork features Kammtail legs.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Trek carries the Kammtail design down to the Alpha aluminium 2 Series Speed Concept.

    Trek carries the Kammtail design down to the Alpha aluminium 2 Series Speed Concept.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The rear of the 2 Series.

    The rear of the 2 Series.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The 2 Series front end incorporates Kammtail design to the downtube and fork legs.

    The 2 Series front end incorporates Kammtail design to the downtube and fork legs.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Speed Concept 2 Series also uses a chainstay mounted rear brake.

    The Speed Concept 2 Series also uses a chainstay mounted rear brake.

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  • The seatpost features a one-bolt clamp and adjustable head with a range of position from +10mm to -10mm offset.

    The seatpost features a one-bolt clamp and adjustable head with a range of position from +10mm to -10mm offset.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The bar extensions are supremely adjustable in both reach and height, but the base bar stays in a fixed position.

    The bar extensions are supremely adjustable in both reach and height, but the base bar stays in a fixed position.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • It's not every day that Trek president John Burke attends a product launch, Trek is very excited about the Speed Concept.

    It's not every day that Trek president John Burke attends a product launch, Trek is very excited about the Speed Concept.

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  • Of course data commissioned by a brand for that brand must be taken with a grain of salt, but nonetheless, the numbers are incredibly impressive.

    Of course data commissioned by a brand for that brand must be taken with a grain of salt, but nonetheless, the numbers are incredibly impressive.

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  • Trek says that the 7 Series is the second fastest bike on the market aerodynamically.

    Trek says that the 7 Series is the second fastest bike on the market aerodynamically.

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  • The DraftBox makes the back of the bike even faster than the RadioShack team bikes.

    The DraftBox makes the back of the bike even faster than the RadioShack team bikes.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The front of the Speed Concept 9 Series only has two short runs of shifter cable housing exposed.

    The front of the Speed Concept 9 Series only has two short runs of shifter cable housing exposed.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The front of the Speed Concept just looks incredibly fast.

    The front of the Speed Concept just looks incredibly fast.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • All of the Speed Concept models feature built in mounts for the SpeedBox on their top tubes.

    All of the Speed Concept models feature built in mounts for the SpeedBox on their top tubes.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The DraftBox affords extra speed, but also a place for tube, multi-tool and C02.

    The DraftBox affords extra speed, but also a place for tube, multi-tool and C02.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Kammtail is a airfoil with a truncated tail as seen here on the Speed Concept's downtube.

    The Kammtail is a airfoil with a truncated tail as seen here on the Speed Concept's downtube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Speed Concept 9 Series models start with an Ultegra equipped version at US$5,499 (

    The Speed Concept 9 Series models start with an Ultegra equipped version at US$5,499 (

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  • Inside the Speed Concept's DraftBox.

    Inside the Speed Concept's DraftBox.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Speed Concept is incredibly narrow and clean, as illustrated by this view of the fork.

    The Speed Concept is incredibly narrow and clean, as illustrated by this view of the fork.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Speed Concept 9 Series range is highlighted by a 9.9 Shimano Di2 equipped Project One model.

    The Speed Concept 9 Series range is highlighted by a 9.9 Shimano Di2 equipped Project One model.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • All of the 9 Series Speed Concept models come with a Kammtail handlebar design.

    All of the 9 Series Speed Concept models come with a Kammtail handlebar design.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The 2 Series has internally routed cables.

    The 2 Series has internally routed cables.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com