Trek 2014 gallery part two – mountain and road bikes
Trek 2014 gallery part two – mountain and road bikes
Plus commuting bike and kit highlights
If using gravity to its fullest is your main aim, the Trek Session 88 might be the bike for you. Its aluminium frame offers 210mm of travel through its Fox DHX shock. Up front is a Fox 40 R fork plus Avid custom CODE brakes. There are three bikes in the Session family (this one sits in the middle), topped by the £7,000 9.9 (US pricing TBA)
If using gravity to its fullest is your main aim, the Trek Session 88 might be the bike for you. Its aluminium frame offers 210mm of travel through its Fox DHX shock. Up front is a Fox 40 R fork plus Avid custom CODE brakes. There are three bikes in the Session family (this one sits in the middle), topped by the £7,000 9.9 (US pricing TBA) - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
To protect the Session 88’s frame and fork, Trek have integrated a bump-stop to the frame. It should help keep that liquid red paint looking good - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
New for 2014 is the £4,000 Fuel EX 9.8 29 (US pricing TBA), a carbon 29er version of the 26in-wheeled Fuel EX. Trek are using their G2 geometry on the bike, to give a fast, agile and confident ride - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek’s in-house component brand Bontrager provide their Rhythm Elite TLR wheels and XR3 Team Issue tubeless tyres for the Fuel EX 9.8 29 - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The £4,000 carbon Superfly FS 9.8 SL (US pricing TBA) comes with an XT groupset and Fox shock - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
A removable/replaceable down tube guard hints at the kind of big hits and flying rocks the Superfly 9.8 should encourage you to encounter - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The women's specific (WSD) Lush 29 is a 120mm 29er trail bike. The swoopy top tube offers increased standover height, and Trek’s ABP and G2 geometries are all included on the £1,700 bike (US pricing TBA) - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek Lush 29 WSD - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The Trek Madone 5.2 is a race-ready road bike constructed from 500 series OCLV carbon and designed with aerodynamics in mind. The stiff E2 head tube is backed up with a BB90 bottom bracket, for efficient power transfer - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek have integrated brakes into the Madone 5.2’s frame and forks, to improve aerodynamics - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
For £2,600 (US pricing TBA) you can benefit from Trek’s aerodynamic designs, which have now been integrated into the Madone 4 Series bikes. The 4.9 also falls under customisation program Project One, meaning you’re able to add a huge degree of personalisation to the look and componentry of your bike - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
For £2,600 (US pricing TBA) you can benefit from Trek’s aerodynamic designs, which have now been integrated into the Madone 4 Series bikes. The 4.9 also falls under customisation program Project One, meaning you’re able to add a huge degree of personalisation to the look and componentry of your bike - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The Madone range’s entry-level carbon bike is the 3.1, at £1,400 (US pricing TBA), built with Trek’s OCLV caron technology and an E2 tapered head tube to keep things stiff - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
With moulding capabilities developed over the years, Trek have sculpted this beautiful seatstay/seat tube interface. The slender stays should provide comfort. Interestingly for a bike of this type, mudguard and rack mounts are built in - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The £1,500 (US pricing TBA) Domane 4 combines carbon comfort and Project One customisation at a great price. The IsoSpeed decoupler provides significant damping from road buzz through the seatstay and top tube junction - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The £1,500 (US pricing TBA) Domane 4 combines carbon comfort and Project One customisation at a great price. The IsoSpeed decoupler provides significant damping from road buzz through the seatstay and top tube junction - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek offer the Domane in women's-specific models. The £1,800 4.3 WSD is one such bike (US pricing TBA), benefiting from an IsoSpeed decoupler and Project One cusomisation. The carbon frame holds a largely Shimano 105 groupset, along with a women's-specific saddle and compact bar - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek offer the Domane in women's-specific models. The £1,800 4.3 WSD is one such bike (US pricing TBA), benefiting from an IsoSpeed decoupler and Project One cusomisation. The carbon frame holds a largely Shimano 105 groupset, along with a women's-specific saddle and compact bar - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The CrossRip is a soft-cross/commuter bike ideal for the urban jungle (£1,000/US$TBA). The Alpha Aluminium frame comes with all the relevant guides and mounts ready to ensure you get across town safe and dry, while Hayes CX5 mechanical disc brakes are provided for reliable stopping in the wet - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The CrossRip’s rear disc calliper is kept out of the way, inside the seat- and chainstays - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The CrossRip’s UK price point is ideal for cycle to work schemes - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
At £675 (US pricing TBA), the 7.4 FX Disc is priced well for those looking for a dependable urban commuter. The inclusion of Hayes hydraulic disc brakes and ergo grips should also appeal to those looking for safety and comfort. In a bid to ensure that punctures are prevented as much as possible, Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case tyres are fitted - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Hydraulic Hayes brakes are fitted to the Trek 7.4 FX Disc - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
This beautifully presented TT bar is an all-carbon affair, with a decent range of adjustment to help get exactly the right position on the bike. UK price is £499 - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Bontrager produce a range of carbon wheelsets, with the Aeolus being the range-topper. Tubular and clincher varieties are available at a range of rim depths - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Bontrager produce a range of carbon wheelsets, with the Aeolus being the range-topper. Tubular and clincher varieties are available at a range of rim depths - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
The new Bontrager SE4 mountain bike tyre. The layer of casing below the tread is in three strips as opposed to one, which Trek claim allows the tyre to flex better vertically, providing improved traction - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
Trek have introduced a new fabric, PROFILA, which they say offers great wicking abilities as well as comfort. The material is being used across much of the 2014 range - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
If using gravity to its fullest is your main aim, the Trek Session 88 might be the bike for you. Its aluminium frame offers 210mm of travel through its Fox DHX shock. Up front is a Fox 40 R fork plus Avid custom CODE brakes. There are three bikes in the Session family (this one sits in the middle), topped by the £7,000 9.9 (US pricing TBA) - Tom Marvin/Future Publishing
BikeRadar were at the Silverstone race circuit last week, for the Trek World Europe show. In our first highlights gallery we showed you the Farley fat bike, trickle-down features on the 1 Series, Madone and Domane road bikes (including an aero frame for the Madone 4 Series) and gear from Trek in-house brand Bontrager.
Also on show were 2014 mountain bikes (from the gravity-oriented Session 88 to the range-topping Superfly FS 9.8 SL), more road machines, commuting-friendly options and Bontrager parts and accessories.
See the image gallery on the right for more details.
Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar.
He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit.
His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events.
He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine.
In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products.
He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance.
Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.
Height: 182cm
Bike size: Large
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