Trek did a very good job making the Slash a quiet bike, then seemingly lost the plot when they specced a hard rubber chainslap protector that does little to mitigate the drivetrain noise in bumpy terrain.

Highs

Excellent geometry and balanced ride
Composed, capable, and predictable suspension
Climbs well for such a downhill-focused bike
Excels in challenging terrain

Lows

Chassis may be too stiff for some
Chain drop issues due to improperly spaced lower idler (fixed)
Stock chainstay protector did very little to manage noise

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Review: Trek Session 9 X01 2022

Oct 2021 · Drew Rohde

If you’re looking for a bad ass downhill bike that will literally have you taking your fingers off the brakes longer as it floats over the chunder beneath you, the 2022 Trek Session 9 is worth a solid look.

Highs

Holy Moly Fast!
Smooth as butter
Fair value
Inspires confidence like few others
Looks good, paint splatter!
G5 Tires

Lows

180mm rear brake rotor
Rear end can be awkward, long feeling in tight, slow corners
Handlebar sweep/lack of rise

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The New 2022 Trek Session

Apr 2021

The new Trek doesn't look like a Session...ok maybe it does, but it's still all new!

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Bike Test: Trek Session 9.9 29

Mar 2019 · McCoy

Faster than a speeding bullet

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Geometry

Specs

Build

Frame	Alpha Platinum Aluminium, high main pivot, idler pulley, integrated frame protection, internal or external routing, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ISCG 05 2-bolt mount, Active Braking Pivot, 157x12 mm thru-axle, 200 mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Deep Dark Blue to Alpine Blue Fade
Shock	Size: R1, Fox VAN Performance, 400 lb spring, 250x72.5 mm; Size: R2, Fox VAN Performance, 450 lb spring, 250x72.5 mm; Size: R3, Fox VAN Performance, 500 lb spring, 250x72.5 mm Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Coil

Wheels

Tires	Frame: 29x2.50"

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2022 TrekSession AL Frame Set

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Session AL Frame Set