Specialized vs Trek:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Specialized had more branded searches than Trek among downhill brands worldwide. Specialized was estimated to have 1.1M branded searches compared to Trek’s 368K, and held a 22.4% Share of Search versus Trek’s 7.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Specialized or Trek?
Compare the downhill brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Specialized, Trek. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Santa Cruz | Specialized | Trek | Scott |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.8% | 31.8% | 9.2% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55% | 36.2% | 8.6% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 31.7% | 9.2% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.5% | 25.1% | 7.2% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 28.5% | 8.3% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 36% | 10.4% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 32.9% | 9.2% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 56.2% | 32.7% | 11% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.1% | 32.4% | 9.3% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 58% | 32.5% | 9.4% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.9% | 31.7% | 11.2% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.9% | 22.4% | 7.6% | 0.14% |
How has the Specialized and Trek comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Specialized was ahead of Trek in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s estimated Share of Search among downhill brands worldwide moved from 31.8% to 22.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 1.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trek’s estimated Share of Search among downhill brands worldwide moved from 9.2% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for downhill brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Specialized lost estimated Share of Search among downhill brands worldwide, from 31.7% to 22.4%.
In September 2026, Trek lost estimated Share of Search among downhill brands worldwide, from 11.2% to 7.6%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Specialized’s and Trek’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Specialized
4 branded search terms
- specialized
- specialized bicycle
- specialized bike
- specialized bikes rockhopper
Trek
1 branded search term
- trek bike
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