Trek Session 88 Reviews
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The Session is the industry benchmark for downhill performance. Featuring World Cup-winning geometry and industry-leading suspension performance, the 2010 Session 88 sees a significant upgrade to the Fox DHX RC4 rear shock and Trek World Racing team paint. Also available as a frame-only.
Specs:
Frameset
Sizes: 15.25, 17.5, 19.5"
Frame: Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, ISCG, 203mm travel
Front Suspension: Fox 40 Fit RC2 w/Ti coil spring (15.25/17.5" blue; 19.5" green), hi/lo speed compression, rebound, internal travel adjust, 1 1/8" steerer, 20mm thru axle, 203mm
Rear Suspension: Fox DHX RC-4, custom "DH race tuned" w/externally adjustable velocity sensitive damping, bottom out force adjust and bottom out progressiveness, external rebound; 8.75x2.75" (15.25" 400lb; 17.5" 450lb; 19.5" 500lb spring)
Wheels
Wheels:Bontrager Big Earl Disc wheel system, 6 bolt
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF, 26x2.5"
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM X.0 trigger
Front Derailleur: n/a
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0
Crank: Shimano Saint, 38T
Cassette: SRAM PG970 12-26, 9 speed
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Race X Lite
Seat Post: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.6mm, 5mm offset
Handlebars: Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise
Stem: Race Face Atlas direct connect
Headset: Cane Creek Frustum SE Light Edition, E2
Brakeset: Avid Elixir CR MAG, hydraulic disc
The Session is the industry benchmark for downhill performance. Featuring World Cup-winning geometry and industry-leading suspension performance, the 2010 Session 88 sees a significant upgrade to the Fox DHX RC4 rear shock and Trek World Racing team paint. Also available as a frame-only.
Specs:
Frameset
Sizes: 15.25, 17.5, 19.5"
Frame: Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, ISCG, 203mm travel
Front Suspension: Fox 40 Fit RC2 w/Ti coil spring (15.25/17.5" blue; 19.5" green), hi/lo speed compression, rebound, internal travel adjust, 1 1/8" steerer, 20mm thru axle, 203mm
Rear Suspension: Fox DHX RC-4, custom "DH race tuned" w/externally adjustable velocity sensitive damping, bottom out force adjust and bottom out progressiveness, external rebound; 8.75x2.75" (15.25" 400lb; 17.5" 450lb; 19.5" 500lb spring)
Wheels
Wheels:Bontrager Big Earl Disc wheel system, 6 bolt
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF, 26x2.5"
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM X.0 trigger
Front Derailleur: n/a
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0
Crank: Shimano Saint, 38T
Cassette: SRAM PG970 12-26, 9 speed
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Race X Lite
Seat Post: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.6mm, 5mm offset
Handlebars: Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise
Stem: Race Face Atlas direct connect
Headset: Cane Creek Frustum SE Light Edition, E2
Brakeset: Avid Elixir CR MAG, hydraulic disc
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- Slack geometry
- Great corner traction
- Pedals well... for a DH bike
Cons: - Thin frame metal that dents easily
- Loud... if you don't do something to reduce chain noise
- Not quite as stable at high speeds as other DH frames
- Navigating at slow speeds
Recommendation: The 88 lives up to the hype. It is truly one of the best DH frames on the market. The stable suspension platform and predictability helps keep the bike nice and low as you float over any terrain.
The weight of the frame and build weight is quite astonishing for an AL frame and can be felt when riding. However, in order to keep it light weight Trek uses thin metals, which sadly dent very easily. Furthermore it also resonates chain noise which makes it a very loud bike if you don't do anything to remedy it (I installed a CSixx chainstay protector and its worked wonders).
More important, it does fall short in terms of stability when things really get fast and rough. This may be another issue that is a result of weight but I only noticed this after riding a Cove Shocker back to back.
The Session 88 is a fantastic bike that is definitely worth looking at if you are in the market.