Yes, truck is completely stock and running boards are factory installed.

The saddle is pretty much what you would expect on a Trek. Good quality with "some" padding. My cold weather pants have built in padding, my warm weather shorts do not. I recommend the padded gear. That need could change depending on how long you're going to be in the saddle. The more you ride, the more acclimated you'll get to it. "See you on the trail" 🚲🇺🇲

Good choice on the bike. I was actually holding out for a black one but it was not available. The red is pretty cool though. Thanks for watching. See you on the trail 😎🇺🇲

Absolutely not. V6 twin turbo. Amazing power and torque. 😎 Explorer SUV's, no matter the trim level, are definitely underpowered with a four cylinder engine. May as well just get a jeep. 😁

Sounds awesome 😎 "See you on the trail"

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@@seeyouonthetrail4102 could you tell me which dropper post you use? Does it increase the minimum height from seat to ground due to the dropper post? I am asking because I am only 5'3 so If the height is increased then it does not work for me. Thanks

Absolutely you can add it to your bike. It will change the way you ride. Easily lower the seat to stop or dismount.

@@seemovielove3597 If you're riding now with your seat all the way down, a dropper post may not be worth the investment. If you have some room to adjust, then yes. Replace your current seat post with a dropper post. The post has a range of motion so ideally you raise it to your ride height once you mount the bike. You're able to stop the post at any point in the height adjustment range on the fly and ride.

@@seeyouonthetrail4102 I would hazard a guess that if one is riding with the seat all the way down the frame size is to big. Drop down one frame size or two.

Yes. Check with your local Trek dealer 👍

Thanks for the comments. I tend to lean more towards the mountain bike direction of riding than road cycling, although I do ride a lot of both on this bike. For example, I don't use toe clip peddles like most road cyclists. I want to be able to move my feet as needed to adjust my weight and position on the bike. The dropper post is a big part of that movement. I can lower the seat, push my weight back over the rear tire and go off a steep bank or drop off. And not go over the handle bars. 😎 The dropper post does help with getting on and off the bike as you suggested it might. You can lower the seat, and get your leg over the bike easier. Then simply raise it back up to your best height. I tend to ride with my seat as high as possible to allow more power in my legs, especially for riding on the road. When I stop, I simply lower the seat and can easily touch my feet to the ground. One more thing. Adjust air pressure in your tires if needed depending on the surfaces you ride. On blacktop use full pressure, in gravel lower it down 10 lbs psi from max. In looser dirt or trail surfaces you can bring it down a little more. Do what feels comfortable for you. It will help get the best traction for a safe ride. "See you on the trail"🚲🇺🇲

@@seeyouonthetrail4102 Why do you want to ride on mountain trail? More fun? I am 60 so I think I do not have enough power to push on mountain trail, but I would like to ride on light trails or other if the bike can handle it. Do you have any issue when climbing hills on this bike? Thanks

@@seemovielove3597 Thanks for the comments. Probably the number one reason I prefer a mountain trail or a trail in general to the blacktop is safety. Distracted drivers on the road are definitely my number one concern. My bucket list trip for this 2023 season is going to be Snowshoe West Virginia and downhill biking there. "See You On The Trail"

I have a 2019 XLT with AT / all climate tires roof rack with LED lights all around (52" curved front, two 4" on sides, and 37" curved rear, all triple row. Upgraded high beams H9 LED, upgraded reverse lights LED, interior map lights, color shift (red / white LED). Hitch with recovery point. Just need to install my front recovery hooks, winch, spare full size tire on roof and my on board air system, and I'll be ready for the trail!

Sounds like you have a nice Explorer. Equipped with whatever may be needed. Nice ! 😎🇺🇲

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The C&O is a wonderful ride. Lots to see along the way. This trail could easily be ridden several times and each experience would be unique. Allow some time to visit the "Canal Towns" along the way. If White's Ferry opens back up before your trip, I recommend riding it across the Potomac. Over and back for a bike was like $5. When you ride through Williamsport (between mile marker 99 and 100) stop by townhall and say hello. : See You On The Trail" 👍🇺🇸

@@seeyouonthetrail4102 I will look you up in Williamsport as I'm staying at the Bay Farms B&B. Also, my plan was to stay in Leesburg after leaving Harpers Ferry to break up the ride to Georgetown, but the Ferry issue has me going all the 60 miles into DC.......a mileage first for me!

@@sargeroberts2430 Bay Farms B&B is a good choice. Check out Tony's Pizza across the street for dinner as an option . The Chicken Alfredo is awesome. On our trip we rode from Williamsport to Swain's Lock and tent camped for the night. Lockhouse #21 Swain's Quarters is right there also. You could check and see if it is available for to rent for the night. From there to Georgetown and the mile 0 marker is around 16 miles.

Thanks for the intrest in the video. Sand mode changes the throttle response. No throttle delay, Instant torque. Which is what you want in sand or you can get in trouble quick.

Do you know where I can read more about this?

Sand mode also disables the traction control. It should light up on the dash. It does on my 2013 Sport

It DOESN'T say he PEDDLED across the high plains deep into the mountains either

I wonder where that chic is now he picked up at the bar in Mackinaw City? HAHAAHHAHAHAH

@@billz410 she's living in Havre Mt

Very observant Zimmerman

@@362mg I say thar, ol’ chap, who is this MMG fellow?? Sounds like quite the lad indeed!!!

@@billz410 HELLOOOOOOOO

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Thanks for watching the video. The C&O is a great ride. Brunswick Family campground was very nice.Right along the canal,clean, and inexpensive for cyclists. I highly recommend it. "See you on the trail" 👍

Thanks for the question. I'm 5'10" and 195 lbs. The frame is a large. I like the fit. For most riding conditions I like to just barely touch the ground with the toe of my shoe when stoped and the dropper post is in the full up position. Reaching slightly forward for the handlebars. This allows me to ride a little more upright for blacktop or gravel with maximum torque on the pedals but still lower the dropper post and move or pivot my weight back of the seat to go over a log, steeper drop off, or rough terrain, where a lower center of gravity is needed. I ride pretty much every day just after sun rise and before work. This bike is very versatile and I can vary my ride from road to gravel to dirt trail at any time. Enjoy the bike when you get it and ride often. " See you on the trail" 👍🇺🇸🇨🇦

Large frame is 20in/55cm.

Thank you for your thoughts and I understand completely. I have been wanting to do a follow up video on the Trek DS4 now that I have put a ton of miles on bike.The next effort will include more detail on the bike, audio input and pics of some of the rides. "See you on the trail"👍🇺🇸

Thanks for the questions. 👍 The tail light is mounted to the Bontrager rear rack using the bolt that was supplied with the pro light kit. Front and rear lights are super bright. Definitely worth the cost. The seat post is a KS eTen remote dropper post 27.2 mm. Cost is around $150. The phone holder is Bike Phone Mount model TT-SH003 from Amazon. Not sure they still sell that one. I've had it a few years. Cost was about $15. I prefer the clamp on mount. It lets me move the phone holder from the handlebars to other mounting points on the bike and use the camera mode to get different camera angles if needed. "See you on the trail" 😎🇺🇸