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Lush SL 27.5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Lush trail bike is praised for its women’s-specific geometry and modern features like 27.5-inch wheels, a single-ring drivetrain, and a dropper post. Its RE:aktiv shock and Dual Rate Control Valve technology are highlighted for providing a smooth ride and efficient climbs. However, some reviews note handling issues due to narrow bars and an underwhelming front fork in technical sections.
Completely unique women’s-specific geometry
Modernized with 27.5-inch-wheels, a single-ring drivetrain, a dropper post, RE:aktiv shock, and carbon fiber main frame
RE:Aktiv shock tuned for lighter riders, providing firm support and rapid opening at high speeds
Dual Rate Control Valve technology for smooth ride and efficient climbs
Predictable in the air and climbs like a pure XC machine
Fox Evolution 32 Float fork felt underwhelming, especially in technical sections
Bontrager Race Lite bar at 660 millimeters wide is quite narrow, affecting handling confidence
Some testers felt cramped on the 17-inch test bike
Front and the back of the bike weren’t always in complete agreement
Upright geometry and narrow 660mm bars felt too tight for a trail bike
The 2015 Trek Lush is like the kid who comes back to school after summer break decked out in trendy clothes and sporting a hip new haircut.
BIKE MagazineIt’s a cauldron of cool features that work together for a near-magic ride on descents.Bicycling
Unlike some makers, this isn’t just a scaled-down and repainted men’s bike – geometry and contact points have both been purpose-designed
BikeRadarGeometry is queen. Don’t spend a penny before taking a real test ride.
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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.
May 2015 · Selene Yeager
The new wheel size makes this Lush a nearly-perfect trail bike
Jan 2015
The women's specific Trek Lush Carbon earns our praise for its completely unique geometry and high-end value.
Dec 2014 · Kristen Gross
The 2015 Trek Lush Carbon 27.5 features all-new, women’s only tech and it’s dressed to impress. - Mtbr.com
May 2013
To take a break from the long work days running around on foot at the Sea Otter Classic, I signed up to ride the MTB Gran Fondo at the event. Having never been to Sea Otter, I took a leap of faith and assumed I could “demo” a bike from any number of manufacturers for the recreational 20-miler. It was a bit of a gamble because there was a chance I would end up without a bike. But the other risk was getting a bike in my size.
Mar 2013 · Fi Spotswood
A perfect trail bike that’s more than capable of aggressive descents and seriously fast, technical riding
| Frame | WSD Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, magnesium EVO link, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA IS-2, E2, alloy cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 WSD, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5, high direct mount |
| Crank | SRAM S1010, 36/22 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready, w/TLR strips, 15mm front hub, 142x12 rear hub |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear |
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Last updated June 29
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