[mtnbiker49]

http://www.primera-sports.com/Template.aspx?prodID=7909

Frameset
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/Aluminum Armor, ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, ISCG03 mounts, 203mm travel
Front Suspension RockShox Boxxer Race w/coil spring (16/17.5" red; 19" blue), rebound, low speed compression, rebound, internal preload, Motion Control IS, 1-1/8" steerer, Maxle DH 20mm, 200mm
Rear Suspension Fox Van RC, "freeride tuned" w/rebound; 8.5x2.5" (S 400lb; M 450lb; L 500lb spring)
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Big Earl Disc wheel system, 32 hole, 20mm front hub, 150x12mm rear hub
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF, 26x2.5"
Drivetrain
Shifters SRAM X.7, 9 speed
Front Derailleur MRP G2
Rear Derailleur SRAM X.9
Crank Race Face Respond DH, 38T
Cassette SRAM PG-970 12-26, 9 speed
Pedals Wellgo BO-87B
Components
Saddle Bontrager Evoke 2, Cro-Moly rails
Seat Post Bontrager Rhythm, 31.6mm, 5mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Big Earl, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 9 degree sweep
Stem Bontrager Big Earl, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
Headset FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings
Brakeset Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc
Extras Trek fork sag meter, aluminum armor

 

[mattmatt86]

As opposed to the "For Fake" model?

 

[mtnbiker49]

As opposed to the other "gravity girls" bike.

 

[IH8Rice]

they are calling it the Boxxer Race?

 

[CBJ]

they are calling it the Boxxer Race?

Maybe its not for really after all

 

[mtnbiker49]

Maybe its not for really after all

Must be a UK thing.

 

['size]

8.5 x 2.5" shock? don't the previous models use a 8.75 x 2.75" shock?

 

[lachy_mtb]

yeah the older ones are running the 8.75x2.75, kinda werid as well that the shock is freeride tuned, considering the scratch is their freeride bike if I'm not mistaken.

 

[waterdogs]

I like the houndtooth better... not a fan of the red fork either.

 

[Vrock]

8.5 x 2.5" shock? don't the previous models use a 8.75 x 2.75" shock?

I hope the 8.5x2.5 is a mistake. It's really short for a 8'' travel bike.

 

[mtnbiker49]

It sure looks like a downgrade from the Session 88 posted on there.

 

[Kanye West]

Looks like a Kona.

 

[Banshee Rider]

I think the paint looks alot cleaner than my 10' Session. The hound-tooth is just too busy for my likes. Clean looking bike!

 

[mtnbiker49]

I have a feeling that the anodized finish will be more durable than the gloss on previous models. Though, I still like the 2010 Session 8 more. Trek sucks

 

[William42]

they're selling it online? did something change, or is their trek dealership gonna get the smackdown?

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

bring back this.

 

[livewakesnow]

I wonder how much the head tube lengths differ on this from the kona

 

[captainspauldin]

I wonder how much the head tube lengths differ on this from the kona

I don't

 

[Capricorn]

looks similar to the new Kona...forgot the link. but still, seksi bike.

 

[Metal Dude]

You mean the new Kona is biting the Trek's style. It's basically the same design since 08.

 

[William42]

yah, the new trek that has been out for 3 years totally looks like a new preproduction bike! those assholes!

 

[mtnbiker49]

Thanks to someone on pinkbike.

 

[mtnbiker49]

Definately a reshaped downtube. 2010 all the way.

 

[BmxConvert]

they're selling it online? did something change, or is their trek dealership gonna get the smackdown?

RIF. Reading Is Fundamental.
They can sell online as long as it is picked up in person just as the website reads.

 

[bizutch]

Definately a reshaped downtube. 2010 all the way.

but yet doesn't come with the fork bumpstops that are featured on vitalmtb's Trek pics.... Give credit for the headtube integrated bump stop to Fred at FTW for designing them into the old Motorhead. Still one of the smartest DH bike features ever.

 

[IH8Rice]

but yet doesn't come with the fork bumpstops that are featured on vitalmtb's Trek pics....

it looks as if the Session 8 doesnt come with them and the 88 does.

 

[Victor]

A friend of mine just bent his frame a little in that exact spot so they are put there for a very good reason, can't understand why they wouldn't stick a pair on the Session 8 tho.

 

[klunky]

The 88 has a reshaped tubing to make it more aero. I guess that wind tunnel worked showed something.
The Sesh 8 has an optional "strap on" DT guard

 

[Beast]

Pssssst - http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/2011-Trek-Session-88,1513/2011-Trek-Gravity-Bikes,10277/sspomer,2

 

[mtnbiker49]

http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/08/12/2011-trek-session-88-gets-aero-and-adds-more-rubber/

Session 88 compared to Session 8

 

[chillindrdude]

thanks for the link. good to know that the 2011 Session 8 downtube guard will be retrofitable to my 2009 Session

 

[fluider]

http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/08/12/2011-trek-session-88-gets-aero-and-adds-more-rubber/

Session 88 compared to Session 8

Sorry, but new supu dupa aero shaping of part of downtube can make racer be 1-2s faster? That downtube of triangel to square cross-section?

 

[descente]

who cares how long the finish lasts, it lasts longer than the frames do.

strap on guard huh? maybe they just should have bit the weight penalty and spec'd proper size tubing.

 

[klunky]

who cares how long the finish lasts, it lasts longer than the frames do.

strap on guard huh? maybe they just should have bit the weight penalty and spec'd proper size tubing.

Really? I would say that this is a better solution, stronger profile tubes, rubber/carbon bash plate and still very light.
I would have that over a porky frame.

 

[William42]

who cares how long the finish lasts, it lasts longer than the frames do.

strap on guard huh? maybe they just should have bit the weight penalty and spec'd proper size tubing.

I agree. Lets apply that to everything that rides better when it weighs less - motorcycles, dirt bikes (PLASTIC GUARDS?!!! rofl, why not just make 3 inch thick steel coverings to prevent dents from rock strikes), quads, baja cars....

but seriously, you're flat out wrong. companies should do whatever gives the best ratio of strength to weight. no idea if this is lighter, stronger, weaker, made of cotton candy, etc, but i do know that trek tests their bikes pretty extensively, and I do know that if they can achieve a lighter weight with similar resistance to rock strikes as a thicker tube, they should do it.

 

[mtnbiker49]

2011 Trek Website is up.

trekbikes.com

 

[Trekrules]

Session 88 is $6,299.99 and the session 8 is a litle bit over $4,000,that is expensive!

 

[mtnbiker49]

Session 88 is $6,299.99 and the session 8 is a litle bit over $4,000,that is expensive!

It really is expensive. Plus, nothing has been upgraded on the 8. (I think the Fox Van shock is a downgrade from the fox DHX 4.0 from last year) Glad I picked up a barely used 2010 model for under 3,000.

I do like the Session 88 frame that is sold by itself. Nice paint scheme compared to the ugly completes.

 

['size]

It really is expensive. Plus, nothing has been upgraded on the 8. (I think the Fox Van shock is a downgrade from the fox DHX 4.0 from last year) Glad I picked up a barely used 2010 model for under 3,000.

I do like the Session 88 frame that is sold by itself. Nice paint scheme compared to the ugly completes.

did you notice a price on the frame only? i couldn't find it.

 

[Trekrules]

frame should be arround $3000 which is expensive,but the paint scheme is indeed better than the complete bikes