2002 Trek Technical Manual

For 2002

Navigator frames remain unchanged from 2000.

Geometry

The Navigator is designed with geometry which

puts you in a full `heads up' position. The dimen-
sions may look a bit odd on paper, but there
is a reason; we designed these frames from the
ground up to use suspension seatposts and adjust-
able stems.

Ride

For the recreational cyclist, these bikes are an

epiphany. Instead of focusing on race qualities like
carving turns, or power uphill, the Navigator's
first feature is comfort. Some afficionados will
point out that an upright position is not aero,
and is therefore inefficient. We'll point out that
aerodynamics only really become important above
20 MPH. Or that if you are off the bike
because your back hurts, aerodynamic efficiency
isn't worth much, regardless. Furthermore, the
Navigator rider is not trying to beat the clock,
they just want to have fun.

Riding a Navigator, you will enjoy these bikes

for anything from a spin around the neighborhood
to commuting and day tours. The comfort features,
like suspension fork, sprung saddle, or seatpost are all
tuned to react at low bump forces, so you don't have
to be going really fast or hit big bumps to enjoy their
benefits. The smooth tires make these bikes pretty fast,
but the large footprint also makes them stable on dirt
footpaths or Rails-to-Trails tours.

Frame details

The Navigator uses Alpha aluminum frame technol-

ogy.

Designed for suspension seatposts and adjustable

stems, this frame has a unique look to it. The seat tube
is short compared to other bikes because a suspension
seatpost has a section which cannot be lowered into the
frame. This means the normal seat height is quite a
ways above the top tube. Meanwhile, this rider wants
to sit upright. If a suspension seatpost were put on a
`normal' frame, the head tube would be too short to
position the handlebars for a comfortable, bent-elbow
position.