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About the Trek Session 9.9 2018

The Trek Session 9.9 2018 is a Full suspension Downhill Mountain Bike with a carbon frame. Equipped with a Shimano Saint drivetrain of 10 gears (1x10). Its features include internal routing, hydraulic disc brakes, and tapered head tube. The bike weighs approximately 15,58 kg.

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The Fastest Bike Of The Year

The Trek Session 9.9 Carbon

Aaron Gwin raced the Trek Session 9.9 carbon frame to a World Cup overall title in 2011. That takes away any excuses you might dream up for why you can’t ride it just as fast. This bike bleeds speed. It’s the newest version of a wrecking crew perennial favorite: the aluminum-framed Session 88. This is not a beginner’s bike, but for the racer who wants a no-holds-barred, leave-the-excuses-at-the-door ride; it’s an absolute dream machine.

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WHO IS IT MADE FOR?

This is a purebred downhill race machine. Hang it on a scale right out of the box and you’ll wonder if the front wheel is still touching the ground (we did). We’ve seen this frame built with a downhill-ready kit at less than 30 pounds. This stock version is built with the privateer racer in mind. It’s expensive, but not out of reach if you’re serious about racing downhill.

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WHAT IS IT MADE FROM?

The front triangle and seat stays are Trek OCLV carbon fiber and include Trek’s exclusive InTension technology. InTension is a low-density, ultra-stiff material that allows Trek engineers to build the complex shapes and molded areas of the frame. Trek claims this gives them a structure that is four times the strength of similar carbon-only frames. The carbon downtube is also protected by Trek’s bolt-on carbon armor.

The frame uses Trek’s Active Braking Pivot (ABP) rear suspension with a full-floater shock design. The rear suspension is controlled with a custom-tuned, Kashima-coated Fox DHX RC4 damper. The Fox 40 fork uses Trek’s exclusive Hybrid Air technology, with both air and coil for the spring. The frame also features Mino Link-adjustable geometry, an E2 tapered head tube, internal cable routing, an 83-millimeter bottom bracket, ISCG tabs, and a 12-x150-millimeter rear axle.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT?

Trek’s attention to their suspension tuning is amazing, but the component mix is what should be expected from an out-of-the-box, pro-level downhill race bike. It’s a smart mix of proven SRAM components and much-improved Bontrager house-brand parts. The SRAM X0 drivetrain provided flawless shifting during testing. The MRP G2SL is a proven chainguide. This version features a carbon back plate to save weight and still delivers the quiet and stable performance we love. It’s the kind of drivetrain you don’t have to think about. It just works.

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HOW DOES IT PERFORM??

Custom Fox suspension: Trek has worked closely with Fox to develop the suspension components for the 9.9. The stock suspension has the feel of a factory-supported pro’s bike. The Hybrid Air system in the custom Fox 40 fork is designed to deliver the plush, linear feel of a coil and still allow the rider to fine-tune his settings without swapping springs. The fork uses an extra-soft titanium spring; the rider then adds air pressure to achieve proper sag. Whereas purely coil-sprung forks require the rider to approximate spring weight and use the compression dampers to fine-tune, the Hybrid Air system allows the rider to get exactly the right spring rate every time. It also makes setup and tinkering between runs much easier.?Trek valves the DHX RC4 damper with the same tune as the Trek World Racing team. If it doesn’t work for you, you need to ride faster. The adjustments are very effective, and we found our ideal settings quickly.

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Mino Link: The Mino Link adjustments give the rider the option to choose a slack or slacker geometry without affecting the suspension performance. With a flip of the chip, the rider can simultaneously adjust head angle by a half degree and bottom bracket height by about 10 millimeters. This allows the rider to choose a racy, long and low setup, or a slightly higher and steeper park-style geometry.

Descending: The Session begs to be ridden fast. This bike challenges you to throw down your best lap time on every run. The suspension has a very balanced feel, with both ends perfectly suited to each other when set up properly. As with other ABP suspension bikes we’ve tested, the wheels seem to move quickly through their travel to get over obstacles without losing momentum, and they return to the sag point just as fast. This gives the bike an incredibly lively feel over rough terrain, yet it is predictable, consistent and buttery smooth. This bike also comes off the ground easily, so it prefers to be “flicked” down the trail rather than man-handled. Quick line changes and airs are no problem with the 9.9.

Cornering: Entering and exiting corners, the rider feels supremely fast. With the suspension working so perfectly, it doesn’t matter if it’s a high-speed berm or a tight, rock-strewn switchback, the Session handles it confidently. The 14-inch bottom bracket seems high on paper, but the center of gravity feels remarkably low, allowing the rider to dive into corners without fear of snagging the high side of a berm or an unseen rock. The Bontrager G4 Team tires bite like a pit bull on a cat, especially in loose-over-hardpack situations where other tires can break free quickly. Their relatively square profile has a very predictable breakaway point that can be pushed to the limit.

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Braking: The ABP suspension makes this bike fully active over the roughest terrain, even when grabbing a handful of rear brake. The ABP works.

Pedaling: A 35-pound downhill bike feels pretty snappy, even on flatter courses that require pedaling. The RC4 shock provides a solid pedaling platform when set up with adequate low-speed compression damping.

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS?

The Avid X0 brakes are powerful and consistent, but they chirp when first applied. They also developed a sticky master cylinder that prevented the lever from fully extending by the end of the test. While we’re fans of most SRAM components, their X0 brakes are not at the top of our list. The Bontrager G4 Team tires performed well but showed signs of wear quickly, like a race-only tire. If you ride these in the park day in, day-out, don’t expect them to last long.

BUYING ADVICE

This bike will compete with the fastest factory-tuned pro bikes right out of the box. It is incredibly easy to set up, yet allows plenty of adjustment for any course or riding style. The only hang-up is the price tag. However, if you’re a privateer, you’re probably used to couch surfing or sleeping in your car at the races anyway. If you’re willing to pay for it, this bike will make you a contender on any racetrack.

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  • Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon w/InTension main frame, OCLV stays, ABP, Full Floater, HexMC carbon EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, integrated frame protection, internal control routing, MicroTruss, Carbon Armor, ISCG mount, 210mm travel
  • Fork Fox Factory Float 40, Fox Factory 40 FIT RC2 w/air spring, Kashima Coat, hi/lo speed compression, 20mm thru axle, 203mm travel
  • Wheels DT Swiss FR1950 Gravity Classic, 20mm front, 157x12 rear
  • Wheel Size 27.5"
  • Tires Bontrager G4 Team Issue, 27.5x2.35"
  • Chain Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR
  • Crank Shimano Saint, Shimano Saint, 36T
  • Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Saint, Shimano Saint, Shadow Plus
  • Shifters Shimano Saint, Shimano Saint, 10 speed
  • Brakeset Shimano Saint, Shimano Saint hydraulic disc
  • Handlebar Bontrager Rhythm Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Saddle Bontrager Evoke 3, hollow titanium rails
  • Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Stem Bontrager Direct Mount, 31.8mm
  • Grips Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
  • Headset Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

Q: How much is a 2017 Trek Session 9.9?

A 2017 Trek Session 9.9 is typically priced around $9,999 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2017 Trek Session 9.9 may be purchased directly from Trek .

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A 2017 Trek Session 9.9 weights 15.58.

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The 2017 Trek Session 9.9 has 27.5" wheels.

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2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

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2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2 (click to enlarge)

When it comes time to purchase a downhill mountain bike fork, most people have Fox’s 40 on their short list. For 2012 Fox has made quite a few tweaks to their 40 RC2 fork that should help bump it up your list if you’re in the market for a new fork.

MSRP: $1600.00 USD

Featuring 8in (203mm) of travel out of the box, the Fox 40 FIT RC2 is FOX’s premiere downhill fork offering. Axle to crown measurement is 571mm at 8in of travel.  Available in white or black diamond (as pictured here).

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

Purple and Green springs included with installed Blue Titanium spring (click to enlarge

Out of the box, the Fox 40 FIT RC2 fork comes with the fork as well as two springs in addition to a blue stock TI spring already installed.  A 4 bolt style boxxer direct mount stem can be bolted to the crown or you can use a conventional 1 1/8″ stem.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

FOX 40 preload adjuster (click to enlarge)

The stock spring is Titanium (Blue) and is suggested for riders roughly 150-180lbs. A purple steel spring is included for riders 120-150lbs as well as a green spring for 180-210lb riders. Additional springs are available to purchase for even lighter riders (black) or heavier riders (yellow). A preload knob is located on top of the left leg that allows you to dial in the preload externally.

In 2011, they added Kashima to their stanchions to improve the performance and debris shedding. 2012 sees an even more improved Kashima coating.

2012 sees a darker Kashima finish, coated in Japan, that is quite a bit more darker gold in nature.  In addition to Kashima, they’ve also updated seals with new SKF seals that help reduce the stiction as well as improving on the FIT damper.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

2012 Fox 40 Kashima (click to enlarge)

SKF Fork Seals

Fox has been working with SKF in Italy to develop new fork seals that are smoother and offer less friction. FOX wanted to improve the feel and performance of their products even more (much like what they did with Kashima coating last year). Lower friction for better performance and response. This new partnership has led to some great developments for Fox in their seal technology. These new SKF seals will be on all the 2012 forks from FOX all the way down to even their Evolution line. The seals are also able to be installed on any of FOX’s previous forks if you want some of the benefits of the 2012 line.

Combine these new seals with Kashima coat and we feel riders get a much better product.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

The FIT damper has seen some revisions to improve the functionality. With the FIT design, it allows damping fluid to remain clean and isolated. This helps improve reliabilty as well as performance. In 2011 the compression adjusters moved to the top of the stanchion on the 40 RC2 and the rebound to the bottom of the right leg. This has carried over to 2012 again.

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FOX 40 lowers and rebound protective knob (click to enlarge)

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Rebound knob accessible once cover is removed (click to enlarge)

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Fox 40 RC2 crown (click to enlarge)

The location of the hi and low speed compression adjusters on top of the stanchion allow for easy adjustment on the trail. Previous FOX 40’s had the compression on the lower part of the leg which wasn’t as handy for trail side tuning.

In previous year’s the Fox 40 RC2 external compression adjustments didn’t feel quite as wide as the range of adjustment in our 2012 Fox 40 RC2.  Each dial still offers smooth actuation out of the box and gives feedback in a positive click.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

Fox 40 FIT RC2 compression dials (click to enlarge)

The axle is a simple system of pinch bolts on both sides with an axle. It works well enough and leaves no question to proper installation at the end of the day. I found the axle removal can be a little awkward at times to remove as the axle doesn’t have a lip to help grab onto on removal.

On some bikes, the lower FOX crown itself can come into contact with some frame down tubes.  While I think bike manufacturers should ensure compatibility with the fork, Fox’s lower crown could be revised to help alleviate this as well. While on the topic of possible improvments , the fork bumpers i’ve found can twist especially after they’ve been used a bit.  It would be nice to see these bumpers improved more so that they stay in place better on bikes that don’t utilize integrated bumpers.

The Fox 40 still utilizes a IS mount for the brake. A 160mm front IS adapter is used to work with a 203mm rotor. If you’re looking to run a smaller rotor, you can’t at this time.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

FOX40 FIT RC2 on Devinci Wilson (click to enlarge)

The 2012 Fox 40 offers a good range of damping and the additional improvements to the Kashima coating and SKF seals make it an even better fork in our experience. The chassis is stiff and helps hold lines in the roughest of conditions.

We installed our Fox 40 on our Devinci Wilson that we reviewed awhile back and have framed some thoughts as well on the fork for you all.

, 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

Fox 40 RC2 (click to enlarge)

I personally like how Fox has continually updated the 40 series essentially building upon a good blueprint. The 40 offers good damping adjustment to sit in its travel without sitting to low in its travel. It holds up well in corners and maintains a good ride height as well. Some spring noise was noticed but not a deal breaker by any means. The Fox 40 also offers more turning radius than a boXXer in comparison  so while it might seem like a small point, it helps maneuver the bike in tight terrain if you compare the Fox against other forks back to back.

Hybrid Air setup on the Session 9.9

Trek’s Session 9.9 has a revised Fox 40 that includes what they’re calling Hybrid air that I think could be beneficial for future FOX users but isn’t available at this time for consumers who don’t purchase a new Session. Fox 40 RC2 Hybrid air is a system that Trek worked on with Fox that allows the user to add air to adjust the spring rate in greater precision in conjunction with the titanium coil inside.

  • Our 2012 Fox 40 FIT RC2 weighed in at 3245.2g

Conclusion: Overall the Fox 40 RC2 has proven to be a reliable fork for us. It’s a stiff fork, stays up well in its travel, and has a wide range of adjustability. It isn’t the lightest fork out there but certainly isn’t excessively heavy when you consider that it is a coil fork. The FOX 40 FIT RC2 offers a lot of small improvements for 2012 that translate into a very solid overall fork.  Put it on your list of forks to try out if you haven’t already.

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2012 Fox 40 FIT RC2 (click to enlarge)

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In 1993 "Elektrostal" was transformed into an open joint stock company. The factory occupies a leading position among the manufacturers of high quality steel. The plant is a producer of high-temperature nickel alloys in a wide variety. It has a unique set of metallurgical equipment: open induction and arc furnaces, furnace steel processing unit, vacuum induction, vacuum- arc furnaces and others. The factory has implemented and certified quality management system ISO 9000, received international certificates for all products. Elektrostal today is a major supplier in Russia starting blanks for the production of blades, discs and rolls for gas turbine engines. Among them are companies in the aerospace industry, defense plants, and energy complex, automotive, mechanical engineering and instrument-making plants.

Headquarters Ulitsa Zheleznodorozhnaya, 1 Elektrostal; Moscow Oblast; Postal Code: 144002

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Website: http://elsteel.ru

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  3. @tvansteenbergen 's awesome Trek Session Bike : Trek Session 9.9 Custom

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  5. @gregersped 's custom Trek Session 9.9 with FOX suspension

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  1. TREK SESSION 9.9 RSL- 2017

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  1. 2012 Trek Session 9.9

    Fork: 203mm front travel via a Fox 40 Fit RC2 with exclusive Hybrid Air technology and Kashima. Tires: 2.35-inch Bontrager G4 Team. MSRP: $8930. Weighing in at less than 35-pounds, the Session 9.9 was the lightest 2012 production downhill bike. That's no small achievement.

  2. Session 9.9

    Fox Factory 40 FIT RC2 w/air spring, Kashima Coat, hi/lo speed compression, 20mm thru axle, 203mm travel Rear suspension Fox Factory DHX 2 SLS, adjustable spring preload, rebound, low-speed compression, (S 400lb; M 450lb; L 450lb; XL 500lb spring), tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 8.75x2.75"

  3. Session 9.9 DH 27.5 Race Shop Limited

    Discover your next great ride with Session 9.9 DH 27.5 Race Shop Limited. See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. Shop now! ... Fox Factory 40 FIT RC2, air spring, Kashima Coat, hi/lo speed compression, 20mm thru axle, 203mm travel. Rear suspension

  4. 2018 Trek Session 9.9

    First Look: 2018 Trek Session 29 and 27.5. May 2017. 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. ... Fox Factory 40 FIT RC2 w/air spring, Kashima Coat, hi/lo speed compression, 20mm thru axle ...

  5. 2019 Trek Session 9.9 29

    First Look: 2018 Trek Session. May 2017 · Matt Phillips. All new carbon framesets for both 27.5 and 29 inch wheels for Trek's downhill race bike Read Review. First Look: 2018 Trek Session 29 and 27.5 ... Fox Factory 40 FIT Grip2, air spring, Kashima Coat, hi/lo speed compression, Boost 110x20 thru axle, 190mm travel.

  6. 2021 Trek Session 9.9 Carbon Custom Painted For Sale

    Frame - Trek Session 9.9 size Large (although all Trek's come up a bit smaller) Fork - Fox 40 Kashima. Great working order, however there is a scratch on the top of the stantion.

  7. Trek Session 9.9 || Carbon Fiber Downhill Bike || Mtb Review || Fox 40

    2014 trek session 9.9 carbon framefox 40 with kashima coating suspension with fox rc4 rear air shock

  8. Trek Session 9.9 2018

    Fox 40 Factory Kashima Wheels Rims DT Swiss FR1950 Gravity Classic, 20mm front, 157x12 rear Tires Bontrager G4 Team Issue, 27.5x2.35" ... Trek Session 9.9 2018 has a gear ratio of 1,44 uphills. This means that for every 1 turn of the pedals at the front, the back wheel turns 1,44 times. The lower this value, the better is the bike performance ...

  9. Bike Test: Trek Session 9.9 Carbon

    The Fastest Bike Of The Year The Trek Session 9.9 Carbon Aaron Gwin raced the Trek Session 9.9 carbon frame to a World Cup overall title in 2011. ... The rear suspension is controlled with a custom-tuned, Kashima-coated Fox DHX RC4 damper. The Fox 40 fork uses Trek's exclusive Hybrid Air technology, with both air and coil for the spring ...

  10. Trek Session 9.9 DH 27.5

    Trek debuted the new Session 27.5 and its bigger-wheeled sibling at the beginning of the 2017 World Cup race season, and it's now available for public consumption. ... Yes full bike with Fox 40 ...

  11. Trek Session 9.9 2014

    Everything you need to know about the Trek Session 9.9 2014 - View Reviews, Specifications, Prices, Comparisons and Local Bike Shops. ... Upgrades from Session 9.8: - Fox Factory 40 fork w/Kashima - DT Swiss 240 hubs w/FR 600 rims - Shimano Saint Shadow Plus drivetrain - Shimano Saint brakes. Close. Share this product.

  12. 2012 Trek Session 9.9 Carbon Fiber Downhill Bike Frame

    2012 Trek Session 9.9 Carbon Fiber Downhill Bike Frame 10/6/2011 : sicklines. Trek Session 9.9 Complete. For 2012, Trek has got an all new top of the line Session available for the public. Raced on by Aaron Gwin this past year, he was able to secure the 2011 UCI DH World Cup overall title, which is no small feat. ... FOX 40 Kashima RC2 with ...

  13. Trek 2012 Session 9.9

    Trek 2012 Session 9.9 ( MSRP $8929.99 ) — Session has the best of everything you want in a downhill machine: dialed geometry, tuned suspension, state-of-the-art technology. The qualities that ...

  14. 2017 Trek Session 9.9

    The 2017 Trek Session 9.9 is an Downhill Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5" wheels, is priced at $9,999 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including SM, MD, has Fox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Trek 's Session range of mountain bikes.

  15. Trek Session 9.9

    Fox 40 lowers bolted with GravityWorkz.co's Gold Titanium bolts. Rotor bolts from gravityworkz.co as well. ... Trek. Session 9.9 Frame: Trek Session 9.9 Rear Shock. Fox Racing Shox. DHX RC4 Kashima Gravityworkz.co Yellow Titanium Spring Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox DHX RC4 Kashima. Misc: Gravityworkz.co Yellow Titanium Spring ... Trek Session 9. ...

  16. Trek Session 9.9 (2013) Specs

    View product specifications: Trek Session 9.9 2013 - View Reviews, Specifications, Prices, Comparisons and Local Bike Shops.

  17. 2012 FOX 40 FIT RC2

    2012 Fox 40 Kashima (click to enlarge) ... Trek's Session 9.9 has a revised Fox 40 that includes what they're calling Hybrid air that I think could be beneficial for future FOX users but isn't available at this time for consumers who don't purchase a new Session. Fox 40 RC2 Hybrid air is a system that Trek worked on with Fox that allows ...

  18. Trek Session 9.9 Review

    The Session 9.9 is all new for 2012, and the forth incarnation of Trek's Session downhill bike. It is built around an entirely new frame for 2012 that is manufactured at Trek's U.S.A headquarters ...

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  20. 92N6E Radar, S-400

    92N6E Radar, S-400. First S-400 bltn, Elektrostal, Moscow. There are no comments to display.

  21. 2013 Trek session 9.9 CARBON fox40 kashima saint

    2013 Trek session 9.9 CARBON fox40 kashima saint ... Gabel: Fox 40 Hybrid Air, Kashima Stery: Cane Creek Mostek: Hope, mit Titanium-Hardware Kierownica: Answer ProTaper Gripy: ODI

  22. 9th radio centre of Moscow, Elektrostal

    The 9th radio centre of Moscow was a high power shortwave and medium wave broadcasting facility at Elektrostal near Moscow.Its broadcasting frequency was 873 kHz with a transmission power of up to 1200 kilowatts. It was also used as radio jammer of "unwanted" stations.

  23. Metallurgicheskii Zavod Electrostal AO (Russia)

    Main Activities: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding. Full name: Metallurgicheskii Zavod Electrostal AO Profile Updated: February 22, 2024. Buy our report for this company USD 29.95 Most recent financial data: 2023 Available in: English & Russian ...