In addition to its frames, Trek also offers its own line of bicycle components under the Bontrager name as well as helmets, shoes, cycling-specific clothing and other accessories. According to Chain Reaction, Trek’s continual refinements have resulted in the frame’s wide use among the world’s top bicycle racers. These efforts have consistently given Trek high marks for producing some of the lightest and most comfortable road and mountain bike frames in cycling. While Trek began building steel bicycles in the 1990s, the company quickly emerged to the forefront of carbon fiber technology with its “Optimum Compaction, Low Void” monocoque frame building efforts.

Motobecane USA does manufacture bicycles, but they are built in Taiwan and imported into the U.S. Currently, Motobecane in France only builds motor scooters. The French Motobecane filed for bankruptcy in 1981 and was bought by Yamaha.

Highlights for the build include a Shimano GRX 2×11 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, DT Swiss Spline tubeless-ready wheels, and Ritchey cockpit. Cycling aficionados caution that the current Motobecane, known as Motobecane USA, has no connection with the original French Motobecane. The new Mulekick 853 gravel bike is offered through, and has a spec sheet that compares to many bikes costing several times its asking price.

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