Submitted by
justin schenk
a Downhiller
from Morro bay CA Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
face
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$6500.00
Purchased At:
Family Cyclery
Strengths:
overall handling and light weight.it seems to float over everything. fit and finish is excellent. all componenents work well. i didnt give the bars stem or seat and seatpost a chance. i changed brakes from avid to saints as i am picky. stability is great as is the cornering. do yourself a favor and get the 88 it will be a great bike for everyone.
Weaknesses:
a little slow getting up to speed compared to nomad but that makes perfect sense. it just bugs me.
Similar Products Used:
v1o2nd gen, socom, scott highoctane nomad, vpfree.all these were owned and tested thoroughly the session is the best overall
Bike Setup:
fox 40 dhx5.0 deemax wheels after a period of time. fsa gravity light bars WIDE. thompson post sunline direct mount stem, saint brakes. other than that stock
Bottom Line:
the best overall dh bike of the year i believe magazines have raved about it and so do i get the bike.
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Submitted by
andy
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Most of them
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
lesuire lakes
Strengths:
light, well made ish, good design, three year waranty
Weaknesses:
Seems it could be easly damaged due to thin material construction! But that's how you get a light bike i guess.Fox damping.Bearings of poor quality, need replacing after winter riding.
Similar Products Used:
GiantDH team / Transition Blindside.
Bike Setup:
Boxxer Teams,hope hubs on 29MTX's,maxxis 3C,formular oro's,SDG Ifly,Sunline kit.
Bottom Line:
As good as they say. But it is a race bike, hence the thin and light frame, so live with it. Had mine since last Sept and some bearings need replacing, but sill rides good. Just bought the frame set though.
Rode the production bike and the 40's let it down. Also rode my mates with a vivid shock, This is a worthy upgrade. Made the 37lbs build more controlable. Don't belive the hype about the special fox tune. There is a lot more potential in the frame. I'm currently thinking of a Crane Creek, as i can live with the extra weight, that's why i like the bike, it will still only be 38lbs. Nice to push up the hill as well.
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Submitted by
Nozes
a Racer
from Portugal Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
I waited about 4 months for this frame!
This is a cost AND weight-controled build,and I managed to build an excelent bike weighting 17.4kg and costing me under 3500€.
I've raced it last weekend for the first time,and was blown away by how good it really is,the ABP system realy works,the suspension feels bottomless and the geometry feels just about perfect
Can I give my bike 7 chilis?
No?
Well,it deserves them!!
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Submitted by
jmacovei
a Weekend Warrior
from bristow, va Date Reviewed: December 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Gambrill, Fountainhead
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5800.00
Purchased At:
Revolution Cycles, A
Strengths:
Impressive suspension kit and heavy weight bomber feel. Gorgeouse frame and overall design, look and feel.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
X0, Fox RC2, DHX 5.0, Avid Elixir, Bontrager Rims, Tires, Saint crank
Bottom Line:
Bought this bike less than a month ago, just getting into downhill after breaking into Mountainbiking less than 6 months ago...the bike is a stunner, looks gorgeous, read the reviews and product development articles in Dirt Magazine prior to its release, dropped the 6k with no problem after hearing Shandro was on the development team and reading the Dirt magazine assessment of this bike. Used it a couple of times so far, and have to say, it sucks up bumps and all while maintaining a tall in saddle feel with no problem (meaning standing up on the pedals). I will write another review after breaking it in at Snowshoe in the spring and other places. So far, no complaints, very solid bike.
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Submitted by
bikr_guy930
a Racer
from CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very stiff frame
Very light frame/bike (Complete weighs 36lbs out of the box)
Dialed out of the box
Finally a competitive downhill bike from Trek
Weaknesses:
Expensive, but the completes are pretty much ready to go out of the box.
Similar Products Used:
Almost everything
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Bike has a very good initial feel; it is instantly confidence inspiring, there is nothing to 'get used to'. Very good parts spec - bontrager stuff works extremely well, unless looks are more important than performance to you, there is nothing you need to change. Bike is light and on top of that it carries its weight low. Very stable/corners very well. ABP works, you can brake VERY late into very rough corners with minimal adverse effects. Pedals incredibly well. So for their first legitamate downhill bike, Trek has done an incredible job. In my opinion, it is the best bike on the market right now unless you 'need' 10 inches of travel.
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