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    MSRP
    $5,499
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Downhill
    Weight
    39.5 lbs
    7.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox BoXXer
    Marzocchi Bomber
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM 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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    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 Aluminum, 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, 157x12mm thru axle, 200mm travel

    BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorSatin Trek Black

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer, DebonAir+ spring, Rush RC damper, 52mm offset, BoostDH 110x20 Maxle Stealth, 200mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Size: R1, Marzocchi Bomber, 400lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm; Size: R2, Marzocchi Bomber, 450lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm; Size: R3, Marzocchi Bomber, 500lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm

    Travel200mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 83mm, BSA threaded

    Headset

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

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 330mm 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, 34T steel ring, 165mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM GX DH, 7 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110, 11 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc

    TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20mm Boost thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12mm thru axle, 29''

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Size: R1, R2, R3, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 220mm; Size: R1, R2, R3, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm

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