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2020 Trek Session 9.9 29

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Mar 2019 · McCoy

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Nov 2018 · Drew Rohde

A review worth reading if you are considering a 29er DH bike. The Trek Session 9.9 downhill bike has a couple interesting quirks but is without a doubt one of the best DH bikes we've ridden in. If you're a racer looking for pick up speed and drop seconds, check this bike out!

Oct 2018 · Paul Aston

One of the most successful, recognizable silhouettes on the DH circuit now comes with wagon wheels. So how does it compare to the newest crop of DH bikes?

Ultra light and stiff

Exceptional, simple finish

Balanced, aggressive geometry

Quick acceleration and efficient pedaling

Possibly too light and stiff

Top of the line price tag

Lacking traction in rough stuff

Reach may limit taller riders

Sep 2018 · Seb Stott

A pricey bike let down by a basic fork, disappointing brakes and dated geometry

‘ABP’ rear suspension provides a solid, supple action

Relatively short front end feels cramped, high bottom bracket and short frame deliver a sometimes precarious-feeling ride, harsh fork and weak brakes are disappointing for the price

If you're a DH racer, your special edition bike usually comes out during worlds - if you're good enough to qualify and your bike sponsor loves you.

May 2017 · Matt Phillips

All new carbon framesets for both 27.5 and 29 inch wheels for Trek's downhill race bike

Trek releases the 2018 Session with updated geometry, refined linkage, and a revamped Float X2 shock. There's also a 29 inch version, which the internet will probably have nothing to say about.

May 2017 · Smurf

The world's first production, carbon 29er downhill bike

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Trek Session 8 27.5 review

Impressive pedigree, but a letdown in the rough

‘ABP’ rear suspension provides a solid, supple action

Relatively short front end feels cramped, high bottom bracket and short frame deliver a sometimes precarious-feeling ride, harsh fork and weak brakes are disappointing for the price

While Trek's top-end Sessions had a complete redesign for 2018, this budget model uses a frame carried over from previous years. It’s a design that’s enjoyed huge success on the World Cup circuit, but how has it stood the test of time?

Editor's note: This bike has now been superseded by the 2019 model which was not available for review at the time of this test

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Trek Session 8 27.5 frame

Trek’s ABP (Active Braking Pivot) suspension system is essentially a single-pivot with linkage-driven shock design, except it uses a rear-axle pivot to reduce the effect of braking on the suspension action.

The shock is compressed between the upper rocker link and the forward tips of the chainstays. Trek calls this set-up ‘Full Floater’ and uses it to tweak the leverage curve so that the Session provides 210mm of slightly progressive travel.

A ‘Mino Link’ chip allows the bottom-bracket height to be adjusted by 10mm and the head angle by half a degree.

Trek Session 8 27.5 kit

To be blunt, you don’t get all that much for your money.

The Session 8 has solid DT Swiss wheels, Bontrager tyres and SRAM drivetrain parts, but its BoXXer RC coil fork houses RockShox’s more basic Motion Control damper. The SRAM Guide R brakes were also disappointing, lacking in power and developing a spongy feel after a few muddy rides.

Trek Session 8 27.5 ride

The Session felt small and cramped. In fact, I found myself double-checking that Trek had sent the XL frame I’d requested.

Not only is the reach noticeably short, but the minimal-rise bar (15mm) sits low on the negative-rise stem. With a high-ish bottom bracket, the bar feels even lower when riding. At 6ft 3in, I was practically rubbing my knees on the bar when I leaned forward to pedal. Plus things felt precarious in steep or technical sections.

I ended up swapping out the bar for something taller and with less backsweep, as well as putting a 5mm spacer under the stem. Even then, the high bottom bracket and short front centre meant the ride was far less stable or confidence-inspiring when things got fast or technical.

The Trek’s higher centre of gravity makes pushing hard into turns feel like more of a gamble too, despite the impressive grip of the high-volume Bontrager G4 tyres.

Up front, the Motion Control fork also puts the Session at a distinct disadvantage. It’s noticeably harsh on high-speed hits in particular, where it spikes badly. The damping just can’t react in time to keep up with square-edged bumps and the result is a clunky feeling through the bar.

In contrast, the rear suspension is very supple. The RockShox Vivid R2C shock is fancy for this price point, but doesn’t offer any big advantage over the simpler coil shocks found on other bikes.

Because of the short and tall frame, I had to run the rebound damping (particularly the high-speed rebound) pretty slow to provide enough stability over jumps and G-outs, and this compromised sensitivity a little. I also swapped the stock 500lb/in spring for a 550lb/in replacement to make the bike feel more balanced.

Trek Session 8 27.5 verdict

The outdated geometry, harsh fork and underwhelming brakes meant I really struggled to get on with the Trek.

Smaller riders can go some way to addressing the first complaint by going up a size, to get a longer reach (if the seat tube isn’t too long), but the high bottom bracket still undermines the handling somewhat. Considering all this (as well as the price), it's a hard bike to recommend.

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Trek Session 9.9 29

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Weight / M - 15.27 kg / 33.67 lbs (with tubes)

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Session 9.9 is the pinnacle of downhill mountain bike performance. This is the same DH bike the pros ride, and it’s built for one reason: going as fast as freakin’ possible down hills. It pairs a SRAM X01 DH drivetrain and Code RSC brakes with our premium OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and RockShox suspension with super-fast 29″ wheels.

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• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, tapered head tube, integrated frame protection, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ISCG mount, ABP, 12x157mm thru axle, 190mm travel
• Fork RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RC2 damper, straight steerer, 46mm offset, Boost, 110x20mm Maxle Stealth, 190mm travel
• Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH, 225x70mm
• Wheels Front: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20mm Boost thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12mm thru axle
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
• Chain SRAM PC-1110, 11 speed
• Crank SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 36T, 165mm length
• Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, 83mm, BSA threaded
• Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 DH
• Shifters SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed
• Brakeset SRAM Code RSC hydraulic disc
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
• Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 330mm length
• Stem Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Direct Mount, 50mm length

Q: How much is a 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29?

A 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 is typically priced around $8,000 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29?

The 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 weigh?

A 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 weights M - 15.27 kg / 33.67 lbs (with tubes).

Q: What size wheels does the 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 have?

The 2020 Trek Session 9.9 29 has 29" wheels.

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Trek Session 8 2020

About the Trek Session 8 2020

The Trek Session 8 2020 is a Full suspension Downhill Mountain Bike with a alloy frame. Equipped with a SRAM GX drivetrain of 7 gears (1x7). Its features include internal routing, boost 110 , and e-thru axle. The bike weighs approximately 16,27 kg.

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Bike Test: Trek Session 9.9 29

Downhill is one of the gnarliest forms of mountain biking, requiring rigs that look more like off-road motorcycles than traditional bicycles; however, unlike its motorized cousins, a downhill bike requires gravity to propel it down the mountain. These bikes are some of the hardest to justify buying, unless of course you live in close proximity to a ski resort or have a good group of friends willing to take turns being the shuttle driver.

For that reason, MBA doesn’t test many downhill bikes; however, the new wave of 29er downhill bikes had many of our test riders curious to know what it would be like to ride a 7.5-inch-travel rig with fast-rolling 29-inch wheels. So, we decided to test one. We are stoked to introduce you to one of the winningest bikes on the World Cup Downhill circuit—the Trek Session 9.9 29.

WHO IS IT MADE FOR?

The Session has been in Trek’s lineup for years now and has featured many wheel sizes along the way, starting with the 26-inch wheel and later moving towards the 27.5-inch model, which is still available today. The 29er version was only offered as a frame, fork and shock package until the 2019 model year when Trek unveiled the bike we have here today. The Session 9.9 is Trek’s top-of-the-line 29er downhill race bike. So, who is it made for? Well, World Cup downhill racers; however, we’re sure Trek also expects to sell these high-octane bicycles to more human-like riders such as ourselves.

The Session 9.9 29 is designed for riders looking for an edge in competition or the ability to transform black-diamond trails into blue ones.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM?

Trek designed the Session around many of its flagship technologies that we’ve come to know and love, such as OCLV (Optimum Compaction Low Void) Mountain carbon. OCLV is a process used across Trek’s carbon mountain bike lineup to ensure the right balance of stiffness, strength and durability. A Mino Link Flip Chip, along with fixed-angle headset cups, allows riders to fine-tune the Session’s geometry to better match different riding styles and types of terrain. The bike uses a four-bar suspension design with 190mm of travel, along with Trek’s patented ABP (Active Braking Pivot) to better separate suspension and braking forces. Trek then added armor to protect vulnerable areas, such as the downtube.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT?

The Session 9.9 is a purebred race bike equipped with nothing but the best. Starting with its suspension, we see a 190mm-travel Fox Factory 49 fork, which builds off the popular Fox 40; however, the arch is modified to allow clearance for a taller wheel. In back, Trek spec’d a 2019 Fox Factory Float X2 with a new mechanical bottom-out bumper to provide a more progressive end stroke. Our Session rolls on Bontrager Line 30 downhill wheels, with a Boost 110×20 hub up front and a Boost 157×12 hub with a seven-speed downhill freehub in the rear. Trek added a burly MRP G4 carbon chainguide and gave the bike a full Shimano Saint groupset. Bontrager parts round out the rest of the build, including the cockpit, saddle, seatpost and tires.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM?

Setting sag: Trek spec’d the Session with Fox Factory-level suspension, which we opted to set up with 30-percent sag front and rear. We then made adjustments to our compression and rebound until we found our sweet spot. The Session’s rear air shock made it easy to set sag without having to worry about swapping a coil spring. This means riders of all sizes can tune the suspension to their liking without purchasing extra parts.

Moving out: Once you toss a leg over the Session, it immediately becomes apparent that this is a purebred race machine built to take on the world’s toughest World Cup tracks. The big wheels, slack angles and wide 820mm handlebars all come together to inspire confidence—no matter what obstacles are in front of this beast. Prior to our testing, we trimmed the seatpost down 3 inches in order to have a lower center of gravity over the bike. Racers often run a taller saddle height than park riders; however, even for racing, the stock seatpost seemed a bit too high.

Overall, the Session has a comfortable fit, and while the reach measurement looks short on paper, standing over the bike feels natural.

Cornering: Our test riders expected the Session 29 would be like a monster truck made to straight-line its way down the mountain, and while that was somewhat true, this big-wheeled downhill machine surprised us. While the Session isn’t a slasher-type bike that lets you smash the rear wheel into corners, it does track through turns impressively well and changes direction with relative ease. Of course, a little extra speed helps liven this bike up, but even in slower situations the Session navigated the trails quite well.

Descending: “Faster than a speeding bullet” is probably the best way to describe this bike’s ability to descend. The Session picks up speed as if it has a hidden motor tucked away in its bottom bracket. Even after getting on the brakes hard mid-run, it gets right back up to speed as if it never slowed down at all. This is likely attributable to the fast-rolling 29-inch wheels; however, Trek’s geometry and detailed suspension tuning play a major role here. The Session is most at home eating up rough and rocky black-diamond trails but isn’t afraid to take on bigger jump lines, either. Park riders may find the 29-inch wheels harder to toss around; however, any rider looking to improve his or her time to the bottom of the mountain will benefit from the larger-diameter wheel.

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS?

Trek offers the Session as a frame-only option or as the compete model we tested. Our bike came with components suited for a pro racer; however, we made a few changes to enhance our control and confidence. First things first, we trimmed our seatpost to achieve a deeper insertion, allowing for more room to move above the bike. We then swapped out the Bontrager handlebar and stem for a Renthal cockpit and added a custom-printed ODI number plate.

BUYING ADVICE

Diehard downhill racers are more likely to purchase this bike than park rats. Trek designed this bike for riders looking for the fastest way down the mountain who aren’t afraid to put up the cash to do so. Trek continues to offer the 27.5-inch model, which sells for a more affordable $4730, and will likely suit the needs of riders wanting a fun park bike they can toss around jump trails. That said, the Session 29 is the ultimate weapon for riders who need it. The bike blasts down the mountain with precision and control, turning the gnarliest terrain into a casual walk in the park.  www.trekbikes.com

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