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You can find the latest information about Trek bicycles (Madone, Domane, Emonda, hybrid bikes(FX, DS), and mountain bikes) in Japan here.

Want to be updated with Trek Bikes in Japan? Be sure to check our page to get the latest updates on the newest bicycles, parts, styles, accessories and everything that you need. If you are residing in Kanagawa or Tokyo, be sure to locate the nearest CHIBACYCLE shop to you!

 

Contents

Early Summer Models (updated on June 6th 2017)                   

Frequency of model changes in Japan（updated on May 28th 2017)

Three ways of model changes（updated on May 7th 2017)

Updates on model changes  (updated on June 7th 2017) 

Latest from TREK JAPAN（updated on June 6th 2017)

On 2018 models and current models: Which is the best way to go? (updated on May 7th 2017)

   

 

2018 early summer models

LINK: Emonda ALR4/ALR5 2018 model

 

 
LINK: FX1/FX2/FX3 2018 models

 

Frequency of model changes in Japan

Updates on the upcoming year’s models are released from early to mid-August every year. Enthusiasts can count on this information however, TREK also releases details on new bicycles all year long. For instance, the announcement of Emonda-ALR which was released two years ago did not come out in the month August. In an event like this, it is likely that the said model would be on a brochure together with the following year’s models.

In the event that the current models sell more than what was projected, our distributor releases the next year’s models earlier and are thus called the “early summer models.”

 

 

 

TREK WORLD 2018 in JAPAN will be held on August 8th 2017. All upcoming models will be revealed on the said date. Our website will be showing you updates about them as well so stay tuned!

 

Three ways of model changes

There are three ways that TREK Bikes are developed.

1．Full model changes

creation of new frame designs which are introduced as the front line models 

２．Changes of assembly parts and components

developments on new assembly parts and components

３．Changes of colors

new colors are introduced

 

Updates on Model Changes

Projection as a store specializing in TREK

It is known that even the in-house TREK staffs are not updated in advance regarding the model changes. The information is usually disseminated among the staffs the morning before new models are released to the public. However, you can project their releases if you possess a high expertise in bicycle trade and TREK’s history.

The following is our projection with a focus on road bikes.

 

1.  Full model changes

Let us trace the model changes in the history of TREK. Announcement of the release of Domane and the model change of Madone were in 2013, model change of Speed Concept was in 2014, announcement of the release of Emonda was in 2015, model change of Madone and the announcement of release of Emonda Aluminum Series in 2016, and the model change of Domane in 2017. In this order, we can guess that the next would be the year for Speed Concept. It is possible that there may be no changes in the coming year.

２．Changes of assembly parts and components

New ULTEGRA(R-8000 series / Di2 / Disc) has been announced officially from SHIMANO, so IT is settled that new ULTEGA will be installed in 2018 model of Emonda, Madone, and Domane will be installed.  
Link: R-8000 series

３．Changes of colors

It is usual to change the available colors when a model year turns so you will be able to find your favorite colors. Don’t sit and wait for next year, get your bikes soon if your favorite bike is on the brochure!

 

Latest from TREK Japan

June 6th 2017   Emonda ALR 2018 model
June 6th 2017   FX series 2018 model
May 28th 2017  product preview: new downhill bike "Session"
May 25th 2017  campaign report (lottery result)
May 24th 2017  product preview: Hilo Pro Carbon & Comp Saddle
May 23th 2017  product preview: XXX VR-C handle bar
May 6th 2017    product preview: super light (68g) XXX Carbon saddle
※link destinations are Japanese only

On 2018 models and current models: Which is the best way to go?

Does exchange rate affect the price?

TREK is a US brand, Prices are decided in Japan by TREK Japan, and sell TREK bikes through retailers. So if Japanese yen is strong, the price decreases; and if yen is weak, the price increases.

 

※a vertical line in this chart shows early May last year, a horizontal line shows dollars-yen-rate on early May this year.

 

The exchange rate was 105 yen for one dollar early-May a year ago, and Japanese yen became stronger till October. Our distributor would have decided the bike prices during this term so the price of the upcoming year’s model would be higher than the current models’. On the other hand, the “early summer models” would have retained their prices or possibly more reasonable if there were plans on introducing them, because TREK Japan decided on the prices in May or earlier and at that time, the Japanese yen was not so strong.

It is also an important factor for TREK to take into account the balance between other competing brands. Following the chart, we can say that purchasing the current model may be better than waiting on upcoming models.

 

 

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We will update this page as soon as we get the official information so please look forward to it!