Trek Session 8 29 GX

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CHAMELEON GREEN
R1
R2
R3
Part Number:

5342069

GTIN:

197216289012

2026 Trek Session 8 – The Ultimate Downhill Machine

The 2026 Trek Session 8 isn’t just another downhill mountain bike — it’s a purpose-built gravity weapon engineered for riders who live for speed, control, and confidence on the steepest, roughest terrain. With a burly alloy frame and a high-pivot suspension design, the Session 8 keeps you planted, nimble, and insanely fast through rock gardens, drops, and punishing descents.


Built for Riders Who Live to Send It

If you practically live at the bike park and crave a fast, traction-packed DH bike, the Session 8 delivers in spades. Its 200mm of rear travel paired with a Marzocchi Bomber shock and a 200mm RockShox Boxxer fork (with plush DebonAir+ spring and Rush RC damper) smooths out even the gnarliest lines. Add in Maven Bronze 4-piston brakes for unbeatable stopping power and a SRAM GX DH 7-speed drivetrain for bombproof shifting — and you’ve got a bike that’s built to dominate.


Key Features That Set It Apart

  • ✅High-Pivot Suspension + Idler Pulley: Boosts traction, carries more speed, and minimizes pedal kickback for ultra-smooth stability on every run.
  • ✅Virtually Zero Pedal Kickback: Stay planted and in control — even when landing jumps or hammering through braking bumps.
  • ✅Rearward Axle Path: The back wheel moves with impacts, not against them, keeping your momentum and giving you better grip and flow.
  • ✅Reach-Based DH Sizing: Fit based on reach, not just height — ensuring every rider gets perfect balance and confidence on the trail.
  • ✅Active Braking Pivot: Independent tuning for acceleration and braking means you stay in control no matter how aggressive your line.
  • ✅Size-Specific Chainstays: Longer stays on bigger frames for balanced handling and control across all sizes.

Smarter Suspension, Faster Riding

The Session’s high-pivot design results in a rearward axle path that lets the wheel move naturally over obstacles, keeping your momentum flowing and suspension feeling smoother, faster, and more controlled. Less hang-up means more speed — simple as that.


Rock the Mullet (or Go Full 29)

Out of the box, the Session 8 rolls on 29” wheels for maximum speed and stability. But if you prefer a more playful, park-ready ride, you can switch it up — run a mullet setup (29” front, 27.5” rear) or go 27.5” front and rear for maximum agility and flickability.


Tune It Your Way

Thanks to Mino Link adjustments on both geometry and suspension, you can easily customize your setup. Go progressive and firm for race days, or softer and slacker for park laps — it’s your ride, your way.


The Legend, Refined

The Trek Session has always been the go-to name in downhill performance. The 2026 Session 8 takes that legacy and makes it even more unstoppable — faster, smoother, and more confidence-inspiring than ever. Whether you're racing World Cup lines or lapping your local park, this bike is built to push your limits and take every run to the next level.


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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
Wheel Size Front 29
Wheel Size Rear 29
Weight 19050 g
Fork RockShox Boxxer, DebonAir+ spring, Rush RC damper, 52 mm offset, BoostDH 110x20 Maxle Stealth, 200 mm travel
Shock Marzocchi Bomber
Gears DERAILLEUR, Sram, 7 Gears
Tyres Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
Pedals WELLGO
Wheels Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle, 29" Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12 mm thru axle, 29"
Shifters SRAM GX DH, 7-speed,
Kickstand UNKNOWN, Unknown
Front Brake SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 200 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Brake SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 200 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX DH, medium cage
Crankset Truvativ Descendant DH, DUB 83, 34-T steel ring, 165 mm length SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded
Chain SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed
Headset FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom (includes geometry-adjust angled cups)
Handlebar Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Stem Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length
Grips Trek Line Pro, lock on
Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length
Seatpost Clamp UNBRANDED
Saddle Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Colours CHAMELEON GREEN
Sizes R1, R2, R3
Brand Trek
Model Year 2026
Barcodes 197216289012, 197216289029, 197216289036
SKUs / Part Numbers 5342069, 5342070, 5342071

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