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Trek Session 88 Downhill Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe qualities that make Session a killer race weapon also make it the ideal gravity big-hit machine.
User Reviews
Submitted by
mkrp1976
a Downhiller
from Midlands Date Reviewed: February 2, 2011 Strengths: I have bought the Trek Session 88 FR version. This bike is the best full suspension bike I have ever had and I have had a few. The way the rear end absorbs the bumps is amazing and the travel feels bottomless, I have never bottomed this bike out. The angles are real slack and took some getting used to but they are spot on and the bike is really stable at high speed and the bike rails the turns too. The spec on the bike is excellent and in my opinion is better than the DH version since it gets nearly a full shimano saint package on it. It looks great too and turns a lot of heads on the trails. I have changed a few thing on it no and have got the bike down to just over 35 lbs which is superlight for a bike of this kind. Weaknesses: The tubing is quite thin which is why I didnt want the DH version as it comes with Fox 40's and as the previous guy said I can damage your frame quite easily in a crash. The freeride version comes with Totems which are great. The standard pads in the shimano saint brakes are crap, ditch them and get some Goodrich pads and they are fine. Also the saddle is crap and the chain device weighs a ton. I have since got rid of both of these and put much lighter replacments on. I have also got rid of the bontrager bars and seatpost and replaced them with Renthal on FSA components. The frames come up real small, my size small (16.5") frame only has a 19" top tube! I have a 14" hardtail and that has a 22" top tube. This may be a problem for some as I found it too short but now I have changed the bars and seatpost its fine. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lots Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3500.00 Purchased At: Leisure Lakes Wolver Similar Products Used: Giant Glory, Banshee Rune, Bike Setup: Standard spec apart from changing the following, bars Renthal, seat post FSA carbon, chain device Superstar Plasma, saddle Nukeproof and tyres Maxxix Minion F's single ply. 
Submitted by
wildthingdh
a Downhiller
from uk Date Reviewed: March 5, 2010 Strengths: build weight was very good. built the frame up with good tried and tested reliable components, which resulted in a very good ridable bike. Weaknesses: frame is too weak really if your not using it for racing. running direct mount stem on boxxers, had a crash where i came down on the bars and went over, which i have done and im sure you all have in the past on different frames. though when i got up the forks "with bump stops fitted" had dented the left had side of the frame which then pulled the head tube out of alignment, gutted. trek uk said you cant get replacement front ends and i would have to buy a new frameset complete, i dont think so !!!!! dont buy trek hydroform frames there too thin. local shop had customer in with a failed seat stay as it was to thin and you could see material missing from the forming process, air bubbles. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: les corrsets france Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: lesuire lakes uk Similar Products Used: orange frames, astrix frames. Bike Setup: downhill 
Submitted by
dh dood
a Downhiller
from canada,bc Date Reviewed: November 27, 2009 Strengths: The bike IS A TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is ALL STRENGHT Weaknesses: If there was any i would have already found them THIS BIKE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BEING WEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dr.green thumb trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1.00 Purchased At: trek Similar Products Used: ROCKY MOUNTAIN SWITCH but even that swedish tank is not comparable Bike Setup: everything stock i have three of them though one is all after market besides the frame and the other is my test bike
Submitted by
justin schenk
a Downhiller
from Morro bay CA Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009 Strengths: overall handling and light weight.it seems to float over everything. fit and finish is excellent. all componenents work well. i didnt give the bars stem or seat and seatpost a chance. i changed brakes from avid to saints as i am picky. stability is great as is the cornering. do yourself a favor and get the 88 it will be a great bike for everyone. Weaknesses: a little slow getting up to speed compared to nomad but that makes perfect sense. it just bugs me. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: face Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $6500.00 Purchased At: Family Cyclery Similar Products Used: v1o2nd gen, socom, scott highoctane nomad, vpfree.all these were owned and tested thoroughly the session is the best overall Bike Setup: fox 40 dhx5.0 deemax wheels after a period of time. fsa gravity light bars WIDE. thompson post sunline direct mount stem, saint brakes. other than that stock
Submitted by
andy
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009 Strengths: light, well made ish, good design, three year waranty Weaknesses: Seems it could be easly damaged due to thin material construction! But that's how you get a light bike i guess.Fox damping.Bearings of poor quality, need replacing after winter riding. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Most of them Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: lesuire lakes Similar Products Used: GiantDH team / Transition Blindside. Bike Setup: Boxxer Teams,hope hubs on 29MTX's,maxxis 3C,formular oro's,SDG Ifly,Sunline kit.
Submitted by
Nozes
a Racer
from Portugal Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009 Strengths: Light;Beautiful;Super eficient suspension & geometry Weaknesses: Until now,the only weakness seems to be the rider (me) :) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lousã Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $3500.00 Purchased At: Ofimoto bike shop (P Similar Products Used: Giant ATX One DH,MSC Nozko,Iron Horse SGS,Kona Stab Bike Setup: Session 88DH size M,Fox DHX5 400 spring,Boxxer Race,Truvativ Hussefelt WC bars,Nuke Proof+Sun Equalizer 31 wheels,Race Face Evolve DH crankset,E13 LG1,Hayes Stroker Trail,Bontrager tires
Submitted by
jmacovei
a Weekend Warrior
from bristow, va Date Reviewed: December 24, 2008 Strengths: Impressive suspension kit and heavy weight bomber feel. Gorgeouse frame and overall design, look and feel. Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gambrill, Fountainhead Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $5800.00 Purchased At: Revolution Cycles, A Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: X0, Fox RC2, DHX 5.0, Avid Elixir, Bontrager Rims, Tires, Saint crank
Submitted by
bikr_guy930
a Racer
from CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2008 Strengths: Very stiff frame Very light frame/bike (Complete weighs 36lbs out of the box) Dialed out of the box Finally a competitive downhill bike from Trek Weaknesses: Expensive, but the completes are pretty much ready to go out of the box. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Almost everything Bike Setup: Stock
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