The Session 8 is a downhill mountain bike with a burly alloy frame and high-pivot suspension design that keeps you nimble, planted and blazing-fast on even the most punishing runs.
It's right for you if...
You practically live at the downhill park, and want a fast, traction-packed DH bike that can handle your gnarliest runs thanks to a suspension design that keeps you in control all the way down.
The tech you get
A burly alloy frame, 200 mm rear travel with a Marzocchi Bomber shock, 200 mm RockShox Boxxer Select with plush Charger RC damper, powerful Code R 4-piston brakes and a SRAM GX 7-speed drivetrain.
Why you'll love it
The final word
The Session has always been the go-to DH bike. Now it's more of a ripper than ever thanks to a new suspension design that delivers more traction, speed and virtually no pedal kickback.
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 |
fork | RockShox Boxxer Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, 46 mm offset, 20x110 mm Boost thru-axle, 200 mm travel |
shock | Marzocchi Bomber, 250mm x 72.5mm. R1 - 400lb spring; R2 - 450lb spring; R3 - 500lb spring. |
wheel front | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle |
wheel rear | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12 mm thru axle |
skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
rim | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20mm Boost thru axle |
tyre | Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60tpi, 29x2.50" |
rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
shifter | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed |
rear derailleur | SRAM GX DH, medium cage |
crank | Truvativ Descendant DH, DUB 83, 34-T steel ring, 165 mm length |
bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded |
cassette | SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7-speed |
chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
pedal | Wellgo BO-87B, alloy body, Cro-Mo axle, replaceable pins |
saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length |
handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length |
head set | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom (includes geometry-adjust angled cups) |
brake rotor | SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
weight | M - 17.92 kg |
weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
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 |
Fork | RockShox Boxxer Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, 46 mm offset, 20x110 mm Boost thru-axle, 200 mm travel |
Shock | Marzocchi Bomber, 250mm x 72.5mm. R1 - 400lb spring; R2 - 450lb spring; R3 - 500lb spring. |
Wheel Front | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle |
Wheel Rear | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12 mm thru axle |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
Rim | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20mm Boost thru axle |
Tyre | Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60tpi, 29x2.50" |
Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Shifter | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH, medium cage |
CRANK | Truvativ Descendant DH, DUB 83, 34-T steel ring, 165 mm length |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded |
Cassette | SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7-speed |
Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
PEDAL | Wellgo BO-87B, alloy body, Cro-Mo axle, replaceable pins |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length |
Head Set | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom (includes geometry-adjust angled cups) |
BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
Weight | M - 17.92 kg |
Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Frame Material | Alloy |
Fork Material | Suspension |
Groupset Brand | Sram |
Groupset Model | GX DH |
Fork Brand | Rockshox |
Fork Travel | 171 - 220mm |
Shock Travel | 171 - 220mm |
Pedals Included | Yes |
Ride Style | Downhill |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Shifting Type | Mechanical |
Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 7 |
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