2022 Trek Session Vs. Specialized Demo | Fastest Downhill Bikes Ridden & Rated

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • This video contains product placement for Bluegrass & MET. We’ve got two of the latest and fastest downhill bikes, the Specialized Demo Race and the Trek Session nine X01, and today we're putting them head to head to see which is the best downhill bike in 2021.
    Modern enduro bikes might be more capable than the downhill bikes of old, but the continued development in downhill has seen them become even more focused.
    For pure, no holds barred, adrenalin-fuelled, flat-out action, NOTHING can hold a candle to the mighty downhill bike.
    The Trek Session is an iconic gravity bike built for high-speed control and big mountain fun on downhill courses and bike parks. With a new high pivot suspension design, 200mm travel front and back, and new reach sizing, the Session is a truly fast and fun bike.
    The Specialized Demo is all about speed. It comes with a mullet set up, 200mm of travel front and back, and a tough aluminium frame. It's been tested by World Champ Loic Bruni, so you can expect great things.
    Which bike do you prefer? let us know in the comments!
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    00:00 Intro
    00:34 5 Key points
    01:41 Are downhill bikes worth it?
    03:09 Frame details
    05:38 DH bike suspension
    07:21 DH bike geometry and sizing
    10:08 Session and Demo specs
    12:18 How does the Specialized Demo ride?
    13:26 How does the Trek Session ride?
    14:25 The winner!
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Komentáře • 78

  • @bikeradar
    @bikeradar  Před 2 lety +8

    What's your favourite downhill bike? Let us know what you think in the comments!

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před 2 lety

      Still hearting your own comments...

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Před 2 lety +2

      @Tomi S spread the love ☮️

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před 2 lety

      @@bikeradar hahahaha

  • @sbbeowulf8296
    @sbbeowulf8296 Před 2 lety +17

    Downhill bikes are the reason we have such good enduro and trail bikes

  • @HiagoSN
    @HiagoSN Před 2 lety +49

    "Specialized is 7000 something pounds, Trek is 6000 something pounds" I think that we have a winner right here lol

    • @323johnnybravo
      @323johnnybravo Před 2 lety +1

      Wonder how much the GT fury is , the bike Trek cloned lol

    • @ben_cm1141
      @ben_cm1141 Před 2 lety +1

      The 29 demo is the same price as the session

    • @berrybbenson1884
      @berrybbenson1884 Před 3 měsíci

      I got my first do bike from Facebook for 900

  • @samvilla6290
    @samvilla6290 Před 2 lety +12

    Some people like kale salad but I prefer kale trasings 😉

  • @zon3ful
    @zon3ful Před 2 lety +22

    the prices though. I'm genuinely curious how much of these do they actually sell.

    • @watsonthedog264
      @watsonthedog264 Před 2 lety +1

      They’re not available until 2023 most places, if that’s any indication

    • @charlieboy7502
      @charlieboy7502 Před 2 lety +2

      About 150 worldwide then about 75 after the first 5 months

  • @antrace92
    @antrace92 Před rokem +1

    I bought the specialized after this and many other videos. I'm happy with my choice but almost the same week a friend bought the trek with a mullet setup and I think it radically changed the bike character. It felt so playful and fun especially on corners, I don't know what happened but I felt faster than the specialized. But I think they're both great allrounder

  • @ryank7058
    @ryank7058 Před 2 lety +13

    Then there’s me, a XC racer watching a video on some thing I will never do nor buy. I love CZcams

  • @theparkrat2260
    @theparkrat2260 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you for putting out DH content. I have a Demo and I agree that the tires are trash(The new ones might be better, idk yet). It would have been interesting if you tested the Demo as a full 29er also to be more fair in the comparison. Cheers!

    • @ben_cm1141
      @ben_cm1141 Před 2 lety

      I agree!

    • @Gingerbadger80
      @Gingerbadger80 Před 2 lety

      To be fair, it was a comparison of stock bikes bar the change of tyres.

  • @FancyAnimal
    @FancyAnimal Před 11 měsíci +2

    You can put a motocross bike in neutral, shutoff the engine, beat the bicycle to the bottom, save $1000, and motor home.

  • @darrinkulyk9560
    @darrinkulyk9560 Před 7 měsíci

    I Just Bought a 17 CF Demo8 😎 AWESOME Bike Whistler Opening Day 😎

  • @vlbz
    @vlbz Před 4 měsíci

    Great review. You could swap the rear wheel next time, so the bikes have the same diameter wheels, for the next review, and have a more level playing field.

  • @fonzo9405
    @fonzo9405 Před 2 lety +7

    Kail Trasing tyres are best

  • @bigmack10
    @bigmack10 Před 2 lety

    How would you compare these to the SC V10?

  • @rodrigonavarrete3103
    @rodrigonavarrete3103 Před rokem

    What offset does this demo use on its front plate?

  • @ZRMTB
    @ZRMTB Před 2 lety +10

    Session 💯🤙🏽

  • @ThunderStruckMTB
    @ThunderStruckMTB Před 2 lety +11

    Wait, does that Session look like a Demo?

    • @XKsavX666
      @XKsavX666 Před 2 lety

      Probably came from same factory in China

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před 2 lety +4

      @@XKsavX666 Or Taiwan

    • @brauljo
      @brauljo Před 2 lety

      @@th_js Same thing

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před 2 lety

      @@brauljo It is actually not the same thing, if you look closely on the map.

    • @brauljo
      @brauljo Před 2 lety

      @@th_js one calls itself the People's Republic of China and the other calls itself the Republic of China

  • @timkuntz3205
    @timkuntz3205 Před rokem

    Cale tracing tires?

  • @th_js
    @th_js Před 2 lety +10

    Haven't ridden either of them, but the Specialized looks much cooler.

  • @ribhinrichado708
    @ribhinrichado708 Před 2 lety +1

    Fabio wibmer cycle model name and cycle name pls tell me

  • @stevenkilleen8149
    @stevenkilleen8149 Před rokem

    Prefer aluminum frame all day especially for dh so true tho I don't even have a dh bike anymore I love my nuckproof mega so go for local pedaling around and bike parks

  • @zackyindonesia1234
    @zackyindonesia1234 Před 2 lety +5

    This videos very good

  • @antonioperez-ch3mx
    @antonioperez-ch3mx Před 2 lety +4

    Trek Session, the best!

  • @Mrlonely237
    @Mrlonely237 Před měsícem +1

    I have a specialized status 2015

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Před měsícem

      Nice one, cracking value bike that.
      ~ Will

  • @TheNik604
    @TheNik604 Před 2 lety

    Scott Gambler 920

  • @z1lla803
    @z1lla803 Před 2 lety

    dropper post?

    • @garethjones3070
      @garethjones3070 Před rokem +2

      Down hill bikes don't tend to have them due to the fact they are designed for going as fast as possible down hill. Lots of trail bikes have them and lots more gear ratios to help the rider get around. Raise the post for pedaling, drop the post for going down hill.

  • @DanG87123
    @DanG87123 Před 2 lety +15

    £6-7k for an alloy bike, I pity the next generation of kids wanting to get into the sport

    • @benphillips1149
      @benphillips1149 Před 2 lety +3

      would you want a carbon dh bike? i can safely say i wouldn't!

    • @dongh1217
      @dongh1217 Před 8 měsíci

      @@benphillips1149well said

    • @smitthe4408
      @smitthe4408 Před 8 měsíci

      The cheapest possible find is 3400 from yt and virus still way too expensive

  • @gopro_vlogs
    @gopro_vlogs Před 8 měsíci

    I don't think there is such a thing as kale tracing tyres although I know what you mean 😂

  • @superboost1574
    @superboost1574 Před rokem

    Kale tracing tires eh? 1:24

  • @Jackofafewtrades
    @Jackofafewtrades Před 2 lety +6

    Huh, what do you know. They both look like a trek session.

  • @HG-jq5rh
    @HG-jq5rh Před 2 lety

    Why is the sound quality always sooo bad on these videos

  • @dragonnetx
    @dragonnetx Před 2 lety

    Trek 🤘🏻 Specialize 🤘🏻

  • @tbrowniscool
    @tbrowniscool Před 2 lety +1

    7k for an 17kg aluminium bike... No thanks I can buy a 2021 Honda Grom for £3500. These prices are crazy

    • @cwalt4089
      @cwalt4089 Před 2 lety +9

      how do you ride the Honda on a DH track?

    • @tbrowniscool
      @tbrowniscool Před 2 lety +3

      @@cwalt4089 With great difficulty, I was more talking about the comparable costs of the two vehicles. But you knew that 😂😉

    • @cameroncerullo7738
      @cameroncerullo7738 Před 2 lety +5

      You can also buy a bike from a big box retailer for a couple hundred bucks. But that’s not relevant.
      No one is cross-shopping these bikes and a Grom.

    • @tbrowniscool
      @tbrowniscool Před 2 lety

      @@cameroncerullo7738 Yup I agree. Was just saying

    • @MaxMustermannnnnn
      @MaxMustermannnnnn Před 2 lety

      Screw your lawnmower.

  • @hidetoh5213
    @hidetoh5213 Před 2 lety

    kale tracing

  • @kris4645
    @kris4645 Před rokem

    Trek looks awesome!
    Specialized looks less awesome, especially that rear shock placement! And it always was,and probably will be,a overpriced elitist brand! 😊

  • @gazg00
    @gazg00 Před 2 lety +3

    Session all the way........

  • @gulfcitynd
    @gulfcitynd Před 2 lety

    Neither of them really

  • @mateowarmerdam1029
    @mateowarmerdam1029 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like a-

  • @solfest9508
    @solfest9508 Před 2 lety +4

    Fastest downhill bike, shouldn't it be a Commencal then?

  • @Enxyne
    @Enxyne Před rokem

    Reviews where they just use random adjectives to compliment the product aren't very useful. It's all subjective to the rider and you don't pass on any real information to the viewer. I learned next to nothing from this

  • @arcadialive4265
    @arcadialive4265 Před 2 lety +6

    It’s really not so much trek vs. specialized anymore. The battle of kings is more Santa Cruz and Specialized.

    • @Gabeis36
      @Gabeis36 Před 2 lety +7

      You are talking out of your bum

    • @323johnnybravo
      @323johnnybravo Před 2 lety +4

      Trek stole the design from the GT fury , they stole the SWAT box and stole Dave Weagle’s split pivot design. Trek is trash 🗑.

    • @Psychizm
      @Psychizm Před 2 lety +2

      @@323johnnybravo cope

    • @323johnnybravo
      @323johnnybravo Před 2 lety +1

      @@Psychizm bought a Santa Cruz Megatower so I’m doing good :)

    • @jaysealenduro5618
      @jaysealenduro5618 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes because the fact is Trek is better/superior than both and it doesn't matter if you're a brand hater cause that's literally nonsense hating something that didn't even hurt you.