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Trek Session 88 FR

Trek Session 88 FR is #19 product in Full Suspension Bikes

★★★★★
5.0

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from $6,049.99

 

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Pros

  • Balanced suspension (5)
  • Durable (5)
  • Great components (5)
  • Handles well (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Plush (4)
  • Wicked fast (1)
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  • Free riding (5)
  • Downhill (4)
  • Racing (3)
  • Urban biking (1)
 
 
 

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Leave it to Trek to re-invent freeride madness. The Session 88 FR takes an Alpha Red aluminum frame and adds a burly RockShox Totem fork with 180mm…

Specification Description
Model 1174600119, 2008_1174600, 2009_1174600
UPC 745889614527
Brakeset Shimano "New"Saint w/Servo Wave; 203mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor
Brakeset Shimano New Saint; 203mm front, 180mm rear rotor
Cassette SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed
Crank Shimano "New" Saint, 83mm bottom bracket, 36T
Crank Shimano New Saint, 36T chainring
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 head tube, oversized bearings, 203mm travel
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum with ABP, Full Floater, Aluminum EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized sealed bearings, 200mm rear wheel travel
Front Derailleur MRP System 3 Chainguide w/Party Crasher bash guard
Front Suspension RockShox Totem
Front Suspension RockShox Totem Coil w/E2 alloy steerer, rebound, high/low speed compression, Mission Control, 180mm
Front Suspension RockShox Totem Coil, 180mm
Front Suspension RockShox Totem w/E2 steerer, 180mm
Handlebars Bontrager Earl, 50mm rise, 31.8mm
Headset Custom Cane Creek E2; 1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset Custom Cane Creek; 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Model Year 2008
Model Year 2009
modelYear 2009
Pedals Bontrager Big Earl platform
Rear Derailleur Shimano "New" Saint "Shadow" SS
Rear Derailleur Shimano New Saint Shadow
Rear Suspension Fox DHX 5 Coil, custom "gravity tuned" w/external rebound, 15-click Pro Pedal, boost valve; 8.75x2.75"
Rear Suspension Fox DHX 5 Coil; 8.75x2.75"
Rear Suspension Fox DHX 5 coil, 8.75x2.75"
Saddle Bontrager Big Earl
Seat Post Bontrager Big Earl
Shifters Shimano "New" Saint, Rapidfire Plus
Shifters Shimano New Saint Rapid Fire Plus
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5"
Sizes S, M, L
Stem Bontrager Big Earl, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Tires Bontrager Big Earl w/Stability Control Casing, 26x2.5"; 60 tpi
Tires Bontrager Big Earl, 26x2.5"; 60 tpi
Wheels Bontrager Big Earl
Wheels Bontrager Big Earl wheel system, 20mm front, 12mm rear w/150mm spacing

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Trek Session 88 FR Reviews

 

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Trek Session 88 FR Review

Gravity fed machine

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Balanced Suspension
  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
  • Racing
 

"Broke the Session 88 FR out Memorial Day weekend 09' at the Mountain States Cup, Chile Challenge Habenero Downhill in Angel Fire, NM. I am a Trek Grassroots Jr. Men 13-14 gravity rider (80 lbs) I can tell you this bike rips! Fox and RockShox tuned the suspension springs to my weight…I was able to k …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 28 2009
DH4ever
Littleton, Colorado
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $6,049.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Session 88 FR Review

AWESOME!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Balanced Suspension
  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
 

"I got to ride this bike during the 2008 Crankworx Colorado Festival. This bike rocks! Awesome small bump compliance with a limitless travel feel. The Full Floater and ABP technology allows you to fly into corners and berms faster with greater feel and control. The Totem up front is great and gives t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 12 2008
DR
Littleton Colorado
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $6,049.99
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Session 88 FR Review

Whole lotta bike lovin'

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Balanced Suspension
  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well

    Cons

  • None so far

    Best Uses

  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
  • Urban Biking
 

"I just got this bike April 09 and I can't say enough. I am a bike wrench and see alot of really cool bikes and this one in particular is jaw dropping. The frame is like a work of art, the suspension linkage is as advertised "bottomless".I ride the large and just swapped the rear spring for a 700# x …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 10 2009
Fatsweatski
Ardmore, PA
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $6,049.99
 
 

Trek Session 88 FR Review

Epic Ride...

★★★★★
5.0

"This is the best DH/FR bike ive ever ridden. The suspension is so plush and bottomless. Usually after a day at a mountain my hands hurt by then end but this is the only bike ive ridden where this hasnt happened. Words just dont do this bicycle justice... "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 29 2009
Bender
West Hartford, CT
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $6,049.99
 
 

[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Session 88 FR Review

A MasterPiece

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Balanced Suspension
  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
  • Racing
 

"This bike is an absolute masterpiece. The design of the session 88FR makes riding the tight burms a breez. just the feel of the bike is everything nothing can beet the ride you'll have when you start down the mountain. i fully reccomened this bike to everyone. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 7 2008
Crash Jr.
Chase, BC, Canada
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist
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Price: $6,049.99
 
 
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