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bryantaber
a Downhiller
from MassDate Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: Very Light Frameset, Full Floater, Light tubingWeaknesses: Frameset is a little too thinBottom Line: Bought the frame brand new from a Bike shop mechanic who only needed the Session stock bike components. I am coming off of an IH Sunday and up til now never thought I would see a bike that pedaled better than the Sunday. I was wrong. My Trek is abt 37 lbs BUT I'm not sure what it is but this bike feels so flickable on the trails I have never ridden so fast in my life. I am just pumping out of turns and up small hills where before I had to be pedaling out of the burms to climb the hill. My friends behind me have noticed a big difference.Im pumping thru the trails and their pedaling still behind me. They cant keep up. The bike feels sooooo fast and light as if I can just push and hop along my run and place the bike where I want. ITS A FARRRR Superior jumper than the IH. The Sunday was sooooo stable in felt like it didnt want to leave the ground. the sesion feels like the lightest, stiffest most nimble single pivot without any of the brake jack, Accept it pedals like a hardtail. It took a while getting used to the Single crown and the front is a bit twitchey compared to my trple. The slack headangle and lightweight front is probably the reason. Now for downer. I have seen some nasty dents at the Mt. The tubing is thin. At Hiland Mtn, However, they use the session for their rental fleet. They are usuing clear pvc drainage hose ziptied to the frame as protection. Tney assured me that they have had no significant dents as a result. I have since done the same and can atest to it's success. So far is is the most Superior feeling Dh bike I have ever owned. I cannot believe how fun and easy to pedal it is. It's as responsive as my Giant trance. if I could raise the seat as hi I would use it as my trail bike. I hear its 2100 frame only (if u can find one). So It's hrd to give it 5 turds as a value. But defntly 5 for Overall, Im n ot just one of those guys who love to write glowing reviews to feel good about his prurchace either. I really have to be impressed to take the time to write a review. Hope this was helpful
Favorite Trail: Lincoln Woods / Diablo
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1350.00
Purchased At: Pinkbike
Similar Products Used: Balfa BB7, IH Sunday, Turner Dhr
Bike Setup: Mavic 823's, Saints, Totem (FR version), Formula Ouro's, Answer Carbon Bars
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mcap
a Weekend Warrior
from Fountainville, PADate Reviewed: July 12, 2010
Strengths: This bike is amazing. The suspension feels bottomless and is so smooth. This bike pushes you to ride faster and soaks up the big hits. The Saint components are excellent, the bike is fairly light, Totem has worked well and is very stable. The 65 degree headtube is aggressive and is very good around turns and feels very smooth off large drops. You can really notice the benefit of the ABP. I love this bike and I have yet to run into another at the mountainWeaknesses: Pricey if purchased new at retail price.Bottom Line: If you have the cash and are looking for a unique DH/FR rig and can find one for sale, buy it! There are many other great DH/FR bikes out there, the Session 88 can handle whatever you throw at it
Favorite Trail: Diablo
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Stock 09 Session 88 FR
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Fatsweatski
a Downhiller
from Ardmore. PA 19003 USADate Reviewed: May 28, 2009
Strengths: Light Stiff great components great appearance Abp, Full floater and evo link combine to make a bottomless feeling no break jacking rocketWeaknesses: NONEBottom Line: This bike is sick in all the right ways..If you have big enough you know whats this bike can take it and correct your mistakes as they happen.
Favorite Trail: Wissahickon
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Human Zoom Bikes and
Similar Products Used: My 2003 Kawasaki KX250
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oldman54
a Downhiller
from Calgary, AB, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 25, 2009
Strengths: Light, fast downhill bike with excellent brakes.
Jumps like a kangaroo.Weaknesses: High priceBottom Line: The bike is disgustingly fast since there is no brake jack so you can hit the turns hard, brake with control and shoot thru.
I'm not a big fan of tight, technical trails but on this bike had no problem negotiating them and actually enjoyed them. This might be explained by the bike's lighter weight which allowed it to be shifter around easily.
Took a few runs but after the suspension was dialed in jumps became a shear joy. The suspension feels bottomless.
Favorite Trail: Whistler, B.C.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Purchased At: Cyclepath Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky Primo is the closest bike I have ridden to this one.
Bike Setup: Freeride
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