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    MSRP
    $5,399
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Downhill
    Weight
    39.0 lbs
    7.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox BoXXer Select
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc
    Truvativ Descendant, GX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 7
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    200mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Session 8 29 GX is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Session 8 29 GX
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    27 mph

    Session 8 29 GX

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorSatin Trek Black

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, 46 mm offset, 20x110 mm Boost thru-axle, 200 mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Size: R1, Fox VAN Performance, 181 kg/400 lb spring, 250 x 72.5 mm; Size: R2, Fox VAN Performance, 204 kg/450 lb spring, 250 x 72.5 mm; Size: R3, Fox VAN Performance, 227 kg/500lb spring, 250 x 72.5 mm

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded

    Headset

    FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom (includes geometry adjust angled cups)

    Stem

    Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo BO-87B, alloy body, Cro-Mo axle, replaceable pins

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX DH, medium cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant DH, DUB 83, 34-T steel ring, 165 mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM GX DH, 7-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7-speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc

    TypeSRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle, 29", Rear: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12 mm thru axle, 29"

    Tires

    Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60 tpi, 29x2.50"

    Disc Rotors

    Size: R1, R2, R3, SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm; Size: R1, R2, R3, SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm

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