2012 Trek Lush Womens Full Suspension Mountain Bike
This season sees the introduction of the Trek Lush: A womens specific mountain bike designed from the ground up using the full floater/ ABP suspension design. An evolution of the WSD Fuel EX, the brand new Lush uses some unique features to make this an ideal XC trail bike for female riders wanting balance and control in a confidence-inspiring package. One aspect of women's bikes that is often an issue is the stand-over height, which Trek have addressed by giving the Lush the lowest stand-overs in its class. This  is apparent in the curvy top tube of the frame that provides much more clearance than a straight tube would. However, providing this much stand-over was not as easy as simply bending the top tube, as Trek had to redesign the rear suspension with a smaller rear shock to get the clearance they required. Aside from being more compact, the smaller DRCV rear shock is optimal for smaller female riders due to the different air pressures required when compared to bigger male bodies. Considerable testing has also been done to make sure that the Lush's overall geometry and handling will feel comfortable for a wider spectrum of female riders. The intention was to deliver confidence and comfort, which in turns provides fun, because at the end of the day that's what mountain biking is all about.
 
The Lush kicks off the all new line up of WSD bikes for 2012 with a great package that keeps the budget happy whilst not skimping on performance. A particularly good feature included is the DRCV rear shock that due to it's ability to avoid the normal ramp up associated with air shocks will allow the full travel to be used.  We see this problem often with lighter females as they just don't get through their travel even when setup at the right pressure. It's pointless having a 120mm travel bike if you only use 50mm which is where the DRCV shock really shines. Everything about the Lush is designed to better perform for Women; from the bars and WSD saddle, to the lighter tuned suspension for lighter riders. Overall the Lush will just work better for you, giving you more comfort, more confidence, and more control.