We have a new sensation going on in the Netherlands, a growing number of girls that freeride and are GOOD at it too! A few of them (including me) have started this website www.freeride4girls.nl and we’ll be blogging en vlogging our asses of as much as our bike-pleasure allows us. We’re quite ambitious, so this could be the start of a very interesting new weblog. Go check it out, we’re still writing content and new posts will be added every day or so. And please, let us know what you think!

Pinkbike is one of the lucky ones who got to go to the Trek Press camp this week in Chatel. Where others have to wait for their contacts to get home from that week ;-) they get to see and try these awesome rides in the right type of place. Be sure to read the full details on Pinkbike.com follow the links here:
On the Remedy 9.9: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trek-remedy-99-2011.html

On the Scratch 9: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trek-scratch-9-2011.html

And stunning photography: Sterling Lorence

Scratch 9

2011 Trek Scratch 9 details

• Coil sprung front and rear
• 170 mm of rear wheel travel)
• Uses Trek’s Active Braking Pivot
• 12 x 142 mm rear axle (convertible to 135 QR with supplied hardware)
• Adjustable geometry allows for head angle and B.B. height variation
• Custom tuned Fox DHX RC4 shock
• 180 mm Travel Fox 36 Van FIT RC2 fork
• ISCG03 chain guide tabs
• Two models: Scratch 9 (shown) and Scratch 8
• Available as a frame only

Remedy 9.9

2011 Trek Remedy 9.9 details

• OCLV Mountain Carbon front triangler
• OCLV Mountain Carbon seatstays
• Uses Trek’s ABP Convert for active suspension while braking
• 12 x 142 mm rear axle (convertible to 135 QR with supplied hardware)
• Custom tuned Fox RP23 DRCV rear shock
• Custom tuned Fox 32 Talas FIT RLC
• E2 Tapered headtube
• SRAM XX 2 x 10 drivetrain
• Routing for a telescoping post
• Three OCLV Carbon models: Remedy 9.9 (shown), Remedy 9.8, and the Remedy 9.7
• Available as a frame only

Video on custom valving

Source: http://hagoromo.blogspot.com/2010/06/2011-trek-session.html

Cam McCaul Trek Scratch with Fox 36 180mm

Trek Session 88 dh bike.

…but it’s cold as hell!

A little birdie send me some specs and pictures of the 2010 Trek Scratch, the all new freeride weapon. The Scratch will be set between the Session and the Remedy, as speculated, and comes with 170mm travel. Prices will be made public after this years Eurobike, but we now know you have a choice of two: Scratch Air 6 and Scratch Air 8 (Dutch/European input).

Scratch Air 6

Sizes 15.5 17.5 19.5 21.5
Color 1 Gloss White
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142×12mm or 135×12mm rear axle, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel
Front Suspension RockShox Lyrik Solo Air w/air spring, rebound, E-2 steerer, 20QR, 170mm travel
Rear Suspension Fox Float RP-2 w/ XV air can, ProPedal, rebound; 8.5″x2.5″
Wheels Bontrager Cousin Earl Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready
Tires Bontrager FR-4, 2.35
Shifters Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX, Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow
Crankset Shimano SLX, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals
Saddle Bontrager Rhythm
Seat post Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6, 5mm offset
Stem Bontrager Rhythm
Handlebars Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise
Grips Bontrager Rhythm Dual Lock On
Headset FSA NO.57E, E-2 , ACB sealed bearings
Brake set Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc
Extras Frame adapters for 135mm rear wheel

Scratch Air 8

Sizes 15.5 17.5 19.5 21.5
Color 1 Gloss Black
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142×12mm or 135×12mm rear axle, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel
Front Suspension Fox 36 Talas R w/air spring, lockout, rebound, alloy E2 tapered steerer, 20QR, 170mm travel
Rear Suspension Fox DHX Air 4.0 w/ ProPedal, bottom out resistance, rebound; 8.5″x2.5″
Wheels Bontrager Cousin Earl Pro Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready
Tires Bontrager FR-4, 2.35
Shifters Shimano XT
Front Derailleur Shimano XT, Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset Shimano XT, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cassette SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals
Saddle Bontrager Rhythm
Seat post Crank Brothers Joplin w/ height adjustment, 31.6
Stem Bontrager Rhythm
Handlebars Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise
Grips Bontrager Rhythm Dual Lock On
Headset FSA NO.57E, E-2 , ACB sealed bearings
Brake set Avid Elixir R Carbon hydraulic disc
Extras Trek fork sag meter, frame adapters for 135mm rear wheel