[cully]

well, It looks like trek is moving in the right direction with all of their freeride stuff.
http://bikemag.com/gallery/trek_session_88_release_gallery/

yeah, that new session 88 looks sweet but look at the cam's new dj whip. It looks like its going the same direction as most of the other aluminum DJ frame manufacturers (kona, banshee, santa cruz) looks like a big improvement at least.

 

[Tetreault]

e2 headtube = stupid
not a terrible looking bike, it really resembles the chase or a stp though.
id like to see the geo numbers on it

 

[cully]

I actuauly like the idea of the e2, a larger bottom cup to take the higher load.

and yeah it kind of does look like the stp and chase but appears to have a higher bottom bracket than both of those bikes. the chainstays seem short, but not crazy short, I don't know just looks like a good evolution. Im sure it's built to cam's specific geometry, but I think that was the case with the jack too.

 

[escapeartist]

Dont you need a fork with an e2 specific steerer tube for that e2 **** though? Or can you just run a step down 1.5 to 1 1/8th headset?

 

[jonKranked]

this may not be the place for this discussion, but does it irritate anyone else that the big name companies, who ignored niche markets like dh, dj, and freeriding are now jumping on the bandwagon? The vast majority of innovation and soul in these markets come from small boutique companies which can more readily adapt to rider feedback. But now the conglomerates, who sat in the corners as these niches grew, are trying to cash in on these markets. They're making the money that I personally feel is more deserving elsewhere, for the sheer fact that they have more capable large scale manufacturing.


Granted, its a double edged sword, since they are able offer quality bikes at a more affordable price point. Which in turn makes the sport more accessible to more people. At the end of the day, when there are more mountain bikers, we all win.

 

[Frankenschwinn]

this may not be the place for this discussion, but does it irritate anyone else that the big name companies, who ignored niche markets like dh, dj, and freeriding are now jumping on the bandwagon? The vast majority of innovation and soul in these markets come from small boutique companies which can more readily adapt to rider feedback. But now the conglomerates, who sat in the corners as these niches grew, are trying to cash in on these markets. They're making the money that I personally feel is more deserving elsewhere, for the sheer fact that they have more capable large scale manufacturing.


Granted, its a double edged sword, since they are able offer quality bikes at a more affordable price point. Which in turn makes the sport more accessible to more people. At the end of the day, when there are more mountain bikers, we all win.

This is new how?

 

[mattmatt86]

e2 headtube = me no care

 

[joelalamo45]

Trek needs to get off it's ass and release a Cam McCaul slopestyle bike. There are a million dj bikes out there, but he's the hottest slopestyle rider out there and they are taking waaay too long to get in that market.

 

[kidwoo]

does it irritate anyone else that the big name companies, who ignored niche markets like dh, dj, and freeriding are now jumping on the bandwagon?

yeah I'm all torn up about it


more bikes sucks!!

 

[mattmatt86]

yeah I'm all torn up about it


more bikes sucks!!

I know, I've been losing sooo much sleep over the past few years cause i can't get the Cam McCaul Slopestyle bike. Especially since I ride Slopestyle sooo much.

 

[kidwoo]

Just go down to your local slopestyle course.


It's right next to the baseball diamond and skatepark


I know as soon as I hit 40 that sh1t is gonna be everywhere.

 

[ebrider510]

LOL at the slopestyle course comments. great stuff.

good lookin bike. makes sense that they mite actually have a dialed DJ bike since Cam's been riding for them for the past few years. some sort of short travel fully with Cam's name on it would make sense too, maybe a 5" travel Session of some sort?

 

[Savage_Animal]

Haha did anyone notice the hydro gyro on it, it looks sweet. But the bike, not so much.

 

[sittingduck]

I've killed a couple of suspension forks where they steer tube meets the crown.
E2 might help that, if the steerer is bigger at the base. (not just the bearing)

 

[don]

I agree w/ Sitting Duck and cully - The E2 makes sense especially for those types of bikes Trek is launching. I've had 1.5" HT bike and liked them but always thought having it up top was overkill and never looked good if you were running an 1 1/8" stem. Would I want a 1.5 lower on my USB - definitely not - but for those longer travel rigs I don't think it would be a bad move.

IDK, I'm usually one to pick at the big names - but that line of Trek's look pretty good. I see where JonKranked is coming from - but I also think about how many Specialized's P's and Giant STP's I've seen getting use and then a year or so later those same people getting a better bike. That Trek HT DJ bike has some nice lines - if they could get it out at a good price - then that's a good thing.

 

[Savage_Animal]

I like how their putting out some new ideas though, something different then what everyone else has