Initially I was planning on getting a session 77 because I am in real need of a bike to ride snowshoe/mtn creek (currently only have DOC for street and a Chameleon for XC). But im not sure i like the direction trek is going with this new stuff from sea otter... I am in a dilemma. Im not sure if i want to go "big manufacturer" or not, but the small guys are pretty $$$. The one upside the trek is that I will be able to employee purchase this bike, so for you industry guys you can do that math on a $3500 bike...Its a damn good deal. This weekend I got to ride one and was really impressed with the pedaling, weight, and overall feel of the bike and just for the record i dont really race much. I know the board is very "anti trek" but I just wanted some opinions from you 's...thanks guys