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Trek Lush 27.5

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Colour / Sangria/Chi Red

Size / 14", 15.5", 17", 18.5"

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• Frame Women's Alpha Platinum Aluminum with Internal Derailleur and Dropper Post Routing
• Fork RockShox XC30, Solo Air Spring, Rebound, TurnKey Lockout, E2 Tapered Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 120mm
• Shock RockShox Monarch RL, Rebound, Lockout, 6.75"x1.75"
• Hubs Bontrager Alloy Front // Formula DC22 Alloy Rear
• Wheels Bontrager AT-650 32-Hole Double-Walled
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager XR3, 27.5"x2.35" Front / 27.5"x2.20" Rear
• Chain 17.05", N/A, 36/22 Tooth, KMC X10
• Crank Race Face Ride
• Bottom Bracket 13.19", Press-Fit
• Front Derailleur SRAM X5, High Direct Mount
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore, Shadow
• Shifters Shimano Deore, 10-Speed
• Brakeset Shimano M395 Hydraulic Disc, Shimano
• Handlebar Bontrager Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm Rise
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1 WSD
• Seatpost Bontrager SSR, 2-Bolt Head, 12mm Offset, 31.6mm, Quick Release, 31.6mm, Quick Release
• Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7°
• Grips Bontrager Race
• Headset FSA IS-2, E2, Alloy Cartridge

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A 2015 Trek Lush 27.5 is typically priced around $2,090 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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Bike Review: 2015 Trek Lush Carbon 27.5

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We've bought 2 high end women's specific bikes in the past three years (currently a trek lush SL 29) and both bikes had crap forks which were a joke and practically rigid with a light female rider unless you ran pressure way below the lowest recommended setting. It a shame that you still have to spend at least a grand to upgrade a 3 - 6 thousand dollar bike to make up for intentional short speccing by major bike companies.  

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At A Glance

The Lush Carbon is the crème de la crème of Trek’s women’s range. The Lush series has no less than four models, each with a slightly different build package and price tag, yet the overall Women’s Specific Design, attention to detail and technology carries throughout the range.

You can tell the minute you take the Lush Carbon out of the box that it means business, and not just any business, this is business with a Savile Row tailored suit, Cartier cuff links and a silk tie. (That’s not to say it’s geared up for a man, just that it has that kind of refined sex appeal.) The matt and gloss black combo, with lime green detailing is subtly eye-catching, and wants to party (without shouting about it too much).

As you would expect with the Lush Carbon being the queen of the crop (pun intended), it is specced with an impressive array of components; SRAM takes care of the drivetrain duties with the X1 set-up, whilst Shimano Deore XT handles the braking and Fox has the suspension covered with an Evolution Series 32 Float up front and Performance Series Float at the rear.

It’s worth mentioning at this point that the rear shock includes the all-important RE:aktiv suspension, having been tuned by Trek in California and developed in connection with Penske Racing Shocks to give regressive damping technology that’s used in motor racing; working when it needs to, but staying firm and providing efficient pedalling when not. Each RE:aktiv shock has been tuned specifically for the bike series it’s intended for, and to work with the weights and styles of riders in that category, in this case females (typically lighter weight etc).

The rest of the kit is a mainly Bontrager affair, apart from the RockShox Reverb dropper seatpost. It’s clear that nothing on this bike has been left without thought and it truly is a gleaming, high-end machine, begging to be admired…and also ridden!

Trek having been doing a grand job over the years of pushing the women’s side of cycling in general, and have followed through with this focus and passion by creating women’s specific bikes that really have been designed from the ground up, not just by colouring them in differently. The frame geometry gives a shorter standover, and the angles and tube lengths distribute the weight more evenly between the wheels.

All this is geared up for the slightly different build, weight and reach that women have. It’s easy to assume sometimes, that women’s mountain bikes either haven’t had that much thought, or are just a cheaper (maybe dumbed down) version of one of the men’s models, yet these days a lot more thought has been going into women’s bikes and that fallacy is diminishing rapidly. The Lush Carbon certainly puts that notion to bed in a heartbeat.

On The Trail

Now, as often happens when a good-looking bike arrives to test, particularly one that’s been specifically geared up for us ladies, I got this one out of the box, and after a quick set-up and minor adjustments, headed straight out on the trail without too much further inspection. It might come across dis-interested in the spec, but it’s sometimes a good way to fully appreciate a bike without any preconceived ideas about how it might perform.

In this instance it truly showed just what a superb creation the Lush is. With only 120mm of travel you could easily be forgiven the misconception that this is a tame pony, aimed at the cross-country side of riding - and indeed on the Trek website the Lush series is listed under both Cross Country, and Trail Bike sections. The key there is the listing under Trail Bike, and the absolute disbelief we had after the first ride that on closer inspection realising it is, in fact, only 120mm - incredible!

When riding the Lush it certainly doesn’t feel anything like a short travel cross-country rig (until of course you get to the climbs when the CTD suspension comes into its own and the SRAM X1 has you wondering why you ever needed three cogs in the past), its geometry, technology and excellent build really do inspire confidence and have you riding trails faster, smoother, and somehow feeling more balanced than even before. One of the main nods towards its cross-country affiliation is the slightly narrower handlebars. We swapped these after one ride for a wider pair which gave a far more controlled and planted ride up front, more in keeping with the trail riding the Lush encourages you into.

The RE:aktiv shock works wonders at smoothing out the rough stuff without losing any energy through the bike or overly sucking up the speed. Ridden a lot of the time in Trail mode it just got on with the job in hand whilst you could concentrate on what lay ahead and enjoy the ride. This smoothness and ease of pedalling is of course aided by the 27.5 wheelsize – new to the Lush this year, and a very welcome addition.

We found the handling on the Lush Carbon to be excellent, nipping round various trails, eating up singletrack and weaving through woodland, it seemed happy going up, down and around everything we pointed it at.

I must admit I’m not a fan of climbing, and I’ll often just slip into the granny and day dream my way to the top at my own pace, much to the annoyance of the boys! With the 11 speed set up on the Lush, however, there is no granny ring option - although the gearing ratio gets reasonably close. Aided by the lighter frame weight and the excellent pedalling efficiency I found myself not only climbing much faster and, dare I say it, enjoying it, but I also wasn’t far off the boys when I reached the top!

I think what amazed us the most though was how well this bike handled when the gradient got steeper and more technical going downhill. It really didn’t bat an eyelid, and had a devilish determination to attack and conquer, which seemed to permeate into the rider.

The queen in the Lush castle, this carbon model really does hold her crown well. Lively, ridiculously refined, with a top-spec accessories list all set on a gleaming, lightweight yet strong frame that really does surpass itself by its ability. The handlebars are probably the only area we’d change for more trail-orientated riding and front end handling, however that’s personal preference and feel of course. If you want to splash out and ensure you’ve got one of the best women’s trail bikes on offer, that will have you enjoying all the singletrack you can throw at it then you certainly won’t be disappointed.

The Lush Carbon is rather like that friend at school who was studious, ‘sensible’, and had your parents seal of approval, yet somehow always managed to get you into trouble by having too much fun…

Specifications and Geometry

Frame: WSD OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, ISCG mount, magnesium EVO link, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, 120mm travel Front suspension: Fox Evolution Series 32 Float, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, 120mm travel Rear suspension: Fox Performance Series Float, DRCV, RE:aktiv, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 6.75x1.75" Sizes: 14, 15.5, 17, 18.5" Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front Tires: Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear Shifters: SRAM X1, 11 speed Rear derailleur: SRAM X1, Type 2 Crank: SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync, 32T Cassette: SRAM XG-1180, 10-42, 11 speed Chain: SRAM PC-1130 Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2 WSD, chromoly rails Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise Stem: Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, alloy cartridge Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc Grips: ESI Racers Edge

Trek Lush Carbon Medium/17”(16.5”Actual)

Seat tube 406mm Top Tube 580mm Head tube 105mm Chain stay 433mm Wheelbase 1121mm BB Drop 15mm Head angle 68° Seat angle 74° Reach 417mm

Weight w/o pedals 26lbs

This review was in Issue 36 of IMB.

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Trek Lush review

A plush full-susser with a host of female specific tweaks

Russell Burton

Guy Kesteven

Well-honed female-specific geometry and contact point equipment, dependable kit, sorted suspension

Wheels are overly heavy and tough, narrow bars suit small shoulders but limit lairy-moment control

Trek was the first brand to develop a range of women’s-specific bikes back in the 1990s. It's been evolving the designs ever since.

Properly female-specific setup

The Lush is the cheapest of the four full-suspension bikes in Trek's current range and offers significant extra control and smoothness without sacrificing easy-riding efficiency.

Trek really does make its women’s bikes different to its unisex/men’s bikes. That’s in contrast with brands whose ‘female’ and ‘male’ frames have identical geometry but different paint jobs and size assignments.

Unlike some makers, this isn't just a scaled-down and repainted men's bike – geometry and contact points have both been purpose-designed

While some might prefer a more stretched frame, most of our test team synced with the more compact dimensions of the Lush. The frame sizing is properly small, so try it out in person rather than just guessing.

As you’d hope, the contact points are all sized to suit, with 670mm bars and 65mm stem on our small Lush. Grips are smaller in diameter and the Evoke saddle proved a comfortable perch for everyone.

Pocket rocket

There’s nothing downsized about the ride of the Lush. The 32 spoke Bontrager based wheels are probably overkill for the size of rider that’ll be riding a small sized Lush but they’re still noticeably rapid to accelerate. The RockShox Recon fork is slightly heavy, but at 14kg overall weight is respectable despite all the extra suspension.

The Recon Maxle fork and Monarch rear shock make a winning suspension combo

It doesn’t take long for that to prove its worth – and Trek has made it as easy as possible for less technically minded riders to get set up. While a good shop should help you, clip-on plastic sag guides for shock and fork make it easy to find a good ballpark suspension pressure. From there you can rely on the damping of the Recon Maxle fork and Monarch rear shock to suck up impacts and keep control. The Maxle and Full Floater, ABP rear suspension are a great control- and confidence-boosting double act.

Travel might sound relatively short at 120mm, but the design extends the perceived performance with a concentric rear pivot taking brake input out of the equation. While the narrow bar limits ultimate leverage, the base geometry is stable at speed without wandering on climbs and it’s routed for an internal dropper post. The dropouts can be switched for a stiffer 142x12mm axle too.

The Lush has a sorted, easy to ride persona and the more we rode it the more it justified the cost with boosted speed, confidence and enjoyment.

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2015 Trek Lush 27.5 Womens mountain bike

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First Look: Trek’s 2015 Mountain Bikes

New Fuel EX, Lush, and Remedy models unveiled

  • The Trek Fuel EX full-suspension trail bike line sees two new 27.5-inch offerings in carbon and three in aluminum. Prices start at $2,630 for the aluminum models and $5,250 for carbon. The bikes are on their way to shops now.  • The women’s Lush full-suspension line goes from three models to four, and moves from 29er wheels to 27.5.  • The Remedy 29 will also be offered in carbon for 2015, with availability TBD.

2015 Trek Fuel EX (Sterling Lorence)

First Ride: Re:aktiv and Fuel EX 27.5 Trek partnered with Penske Racing shocks to improve the dampers found in the Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) shocks found on its Fuel, Lush, and Remedy bikes. Penske Racing has a long history building shocks for some of the most demanding motorsports, including F1, NASCAR, and World Touring car racing as well as other disciplines such as ATV and motocross.

The new technology is dubbed Re:aktiv. At the heart of the system is a new damper stack that allows faster low-speed-compression reaction time while providing a firmer platform for pedaling. The new shocks will retain the DRCV air spring, and will continue to be produced by Fox Racing Shocks. The DRCV shock has two air chambers. On smaller bumps or smooth terrain, the shock uses only the primary chamber. Larger hits that force the shock shaft to travel halfway through its stroke open an auxiliary chamber that increases the overall air volume. Trek claims the DRCV offers the lively feel of a shock with a smaller air spring, but provides the plush bump absorption of a larger air spring. Combining that technology with a firmer platform to pedal against, it says, will result in a bike that will perform just as well whether you’re pedaling over rough terrain or letting the suspension (and gravity) do the work on a descent.

2015 Trek Lush 650b (Sterling Lorence)

Jose Gonzalez, Trek’s director of suspension design, explained that the new damper optimizes the suspension by keeping the shock at the sag point (previous-generation shocks tended to sit closer to the mid-point of the stroke). The benefits of this are twofold: It holds the bike closer to the true geometry of each model and allows the damper to react quicker and return to its optimum position sooner. As a result, the bikes pedal more crisply in all three shock modes, Climb, Trail, and Descend.

Trek also linked up with Push industries to supply air volume reducers for its DRCV shocks and forks. The parts are available directly from Push and allow riders to tune the suspension to their liking by altering the factory air spring rate. These small spacers are available in multiple sizes so you can make incremental changes in a fork’s or shock’s air spring rate.

Related:  Tested: Trek Lush 27.5 

I tested the design on the new 27.5-inch carbon Fuel EX 9.8, a 120mm travel bike perfect for the hills and hollers of the DuPont State Forest. Compared to the previous non-Re:aktiv equipped machines, the bike did sit higher in the travel without resorting to higher air pressure and/or an air-volume reducer. The Climb mode, which was previously useful only for long, smooth ascents, became a viable setting for anything from pavement-smooth trail to smaller bumps and rougher patches of track. Set in Trail mode the shock provided crisp, efficient pedaling, remaining firm when I stood to jet up over small rises or during sustained seated climbs. Yet it still ate up the bumps when the terrain became stuttery and coarse. I spent the bulk of my time in Trail mode, resorting to the fully open Descend mode only at the highest speeds on the chunkiest terrain.

Re:aktiv will be available on Trek’s 9-series bikes this year. Lower-end models could get the new damper as early as 2015.

New Remedy 29 Carbon with Boost 148 The Remedy 29 gets a makeover for next year with the addition of carbon-frame offerings. Most of the bike remains unchanged, with geometry and spec carrying over from the current models. The biggest change is at the tail of the bike, with the introduction of Boost 148. Trek increased stiffness laterally in the wheels by partnering with SRAM to offer a hub that is 6mm wider at the axle ends and pushes the hub flanges out by 3mm each. Trek claims this will create better triangulation and even out spoke tension, and that the 29er wheels will ride closer in stiffness to their smaller counterparts. The Boost 148 design adds clearance to the frame for tires as large as 2.3 inches, while also keeping chainstays short and chainline in check for proper shifting performance. For riders using a single-ring drivetrain—the system will work with a double setup too—SRAM developed a spider that keeps the centerline of the ring in proper alignment with the cassette so shifting performance is unaffected. Trek and SRAM designated the system as “open source,” so the design is available to any manufacturer.

2015 Trek Remedy with Boost 148 (Sterling Lorence)  

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Nov 2015 · Guy Kesteven

All Trek’s experience in a well balanced, confidence boosting, full suspension all-rounder. Buy if you want a well-balanced women's all-rounder and don't mind a compact setup

Well-honed female-specific geometry and contact point equipment, dependable kit, sorted suspension

Wheels are overly heavy and tough, narrow bars suit small shoulders but limit lairy-moment control

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Jul 2015 · Vic Alker

In her first report Vicki introduces us to her long term, womens' specific carbon trail bike from Trek.

The new wheel size makes this Lush a nearly-perfect trail bike

The women's specific Trek Lush Carbon earns our praise for its completely unique geometry and high-end value.

The 2015 Trek Lush Carbon 27.5 features all-new, women’s only tech and it’s dressed to impress. - Mtbr.com

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You love nature, adventure, tackling singletrack with friends, seeking new challenges. So does Lush. It's a perfect match.

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I've had this bike for nearly two years, this was my first full suspension bike. This baby has been through so much, I've raced and trained for XC with it for the past two years. I've taken some serious crashes with this bike, and my first instinct has always been to check the bike. My Lush never let me down, the frame is still going strong as well as all of the components. I have not had to have a single repair. The 29" wheel rolls over anything and everything while giving me leverage on climbs. This is a fun bike and I highly recommend.

Weaknesses would have to be none.

good components for the price point, Women Specific Design simply WORKS for a petite woman handling suspension tuned to a woman's weight

slooooow on the flat... but that's not why you bought a full suspension, is it?!

I picked up my Lush S 2013 in Bangkok... which is flat as a pancake. I got a great deal on it (and I already think that it is a great value for the components) because there is really no use for a full suspension bike when you never go down a hill! the S was the only version offered in the store, so I didn't try the SL or regular Lush, but this price point and component level was pretty much what I was in the market for, anyway. I was all excited to try it out, despite the flatness of Bangkok, so I took it out with a local group who rides the trails around the rice paddies outside of town, which turned out to be almost as hard packed as the tarmac roads we took to get to them. I found myself at the tail end of the group the whole time- all of whom were riding hard tails with smooth, skinny tires - which was a bit embarrassing, really. But then I took it home, to Kathmandu... Suddenly I went from the back of the pack to charging up hills, passing the best of our group, and flying down singletrack like I had wings. I felt like Superwoman! The big knobbly tires, which slowed me down on the flat hardpack in Thailand, grip the mud and layered dust of Kathmandu like glue. The plush suspension takes the drops and rocks and ruts like they weren't even there, the derailleurs shift the chain along the 3X10 rings like silk, and the slack overdrive headset steers like a dream. The real difference with this bike, for me, is the geometry. I am 5 foot nothing, with relatively long legs and short arms- kind of a typical woman, really! I ride the 14.5 Lush S, which puts me much closer to the handlebars than my hard tail (also a Trek, but not WSD). The different angle makes my pedal stroke a lot more efficient too, which is how I find myself powering up hills about twice as fast as before, despite the rear suspension. This is also the first bike I've ever owned where I actually have the recommended stand over height! The suspension is also well designed for a lighter woman, making even the front fork significantly more cushy than my HT, while never being in danger of bottoming out- giving me a lot more control, not just a smoother ride. The one thing I'm still getting used to is the totally different center of gravity. While it makes me feel more in control and confident on the downhill, I feel much higher off the ground than on my HT, and therefore a bit tippy. This is particularly true when I'm headed up a short very steep bit of trail- I often feel like i'm going to tip over. This is more a technique issue than anything else, and I'll get used to it soon, but I thought I'd mention it in case other people feel the same way. The steering is also much more sensitive than on my HT, so I had a bit of trouble at first on particularly skinny "half tracks" like those between the Nepali rice paddies (the Thai paddies have tractor roads between them), I felt like I was in danger of accidentally over steering and falling off the track. Again, this is just something to get used to. Finally, it is a bit shallow, but I do have to say I love the color, and I've gotten a TON of complements on it. The powder blue and navy is just striking, and the gold accents are a nice touch! If you want an idea of what kind of riding I do in Kathmandu, look up "colors of Kathmandu" on YouTube.

not carbon! a good value. many frame improvements from the Trek Fuel WSD. handles well with excellent suspension properties. 2012 Lush SL has decent color. decent weight.

oem crankset on the 2012 Lush SL. not compatible with water bottle cages. 2012 color options are hideous (except for Lush SL which is decent) and will not match well with most prospective upgrades that are dominated with red, gold, etc unfortunately, color coordination is a big thing among most ladies

i have researched and tested the Trek Lush Carbon and the Trek Lush SL. I was intending to splurge on my girlfriend who has shown great improvement in mountainbiking. i was also intending to either settle with SLX or XT or maybe XTR For comparison among women's bikes, i have also researched the Specialized Safire Pro, Giant Trance XW, Norco Sight Forma 2 and Forma 3 and the Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon. The Trek Lush rides very well. Suspension has minimal bob when pedaling but descends very well. Its ABP system works well and allows suspension to remain active even during panic braking. The price value is one of the best and second only to the Norco Sight Forma. Compared to last years model (its predecessor) 2011 Trek Fuel 8 WSD, the Lush has improved with lower standover height and a better riding experience. the Lush has less travel with 120mm compared to the Norco Sight Forma at 140mm and the PC Mach 5.7 carbon at 140/150mm. However my girlfriend is upgrading from a 80-100 fork hardtail so i think the 140 is overkill (at least for now). the difference in travel was therefore inconsequential. The price was great and i really wanted to settle with the Lush. Unfortunately, there were two things that were simply unacceptable in this bike: 1. color. the colors of their bikes are far from attractive and clashes with most upgrades that i wanted to add. for example, i intended to add a better wheelset which had red stripes (as most mtb components have)... with so many other colors the bike starts to look like a rainbow or clown in bad way. although color is not a big issue to me, it was an issue with my sister and my girlfriend and since i was already spending that much money, i wanted a good looking bike. The outgoing 2011 Trek EX 8 WSD (was on sale) looked great but was not the right size. 2. you cannot attach a water bottle cage on it. the bike decision basically came to this. as an avid mountain biker, we go 3-4x a week but each ride is less than 2.5 hours long. most of the female bikers including my sis and girlfriend rarely ride more than 2 hours and would rather use water bottles for non-epic length bike rides. they don't want to wear a sweaty camelback that needs to be washed each week and requires extensive preparation beyond filling a clean water bottle that they could wash in the dishwasher. in the end, no matter how i tried to convince myself about the Lush, it simply didn't cut it. by lowering the standover height (which was already sufficiently low in the previous Fuel EX WSD) they made the frame triangle too small to allow a water bottle cage and thus didn't even try to put bolts/receivers on the downtube. if this was a freeride or downhill bike, i would understand the lack of water bottle cage bolts/receivers but this is a trail bike! nearly went with the Specialized Safire Pro but it looks hideous and the suspension design was not inspiring. i ended up settling with the Pivot Cycles 5.7 Carbon (the aluminum did not allow water bottle cages either) and built it with Shimano XT at competitivecyclist.com. it is a sweet bike although i ended up spending nearly 2x more than i intended to when i was looking at the Trek Lush

smooth ride. easy too handle, corners great,and climbs like crazy! pretty paint job. solid, light,traction is top notch..fits my body correctly and 27 inch stand over.pretty girly looking paint job seems to cleean easy. appears to reject mud.good price was out the door.

none...... just be sure if you move brake levers in for one finger,that the rear brake cable might need slack re dispursed. this is because handle bars are not wide.24" (white grips are no problem they windex back to pure white anytime...)

my hard tail rattled too much so my husband bought me a lush. superb workman ship on this ladie bike. paint job is drk blackish blue with glitter that reflects near dark purple with a hint of gold.lots of laddie ish emblembs and a pink elephant on the back of the frame by the crank and shock. pretty bike. too pretty for a boy to ride. smooth ride and easy to control. i hate to climb but this bike climbs great! love the traction. Im not a hot dog like my husband but with the lush I can at least follow him in style and comfort. we see a lot of fuji and giant and specialized but the TREKS are way better and worth the money. my husband says the LUSH cant mop the floor with any other xc bike out there. I think he is right. I am really a begginner but yesterday we went to palos illinois and peddaled 3 ravines, one day and gravity cavity. ok so i walked 2 of the ravines but the 3rd I did and the Lush handled cornering at one day and I dont even know how to corner yet!!!then we walked up gravity cavity and my husband did the jump with his remedy 7, and then I climbed out of gravity cavity from first jump to top on my LUSH. last but not least the 27 inch stand over is perfect because i am only 5'2". all Lush frame sizes have 27 " standover give a 1/4" or so.I recomend this bike to all wifes because it helps to have a top machine. you dont got to be any good to pedal a LUSH but if you are good you could compete with this bike.

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