Trends come and go every few years. When the SX Trail first came out in 05, short travel freeride bikes were gaining popularity, and were really popular for a lot of people for the few years to follow. These days short travel freeride bikes seem to be way less popular now a days than they were 4 or 5 years ago, and 8" full on DH rigs for everyday freeride seem to be making a comeback.