Name: Session 8 29 GX
SKU: 323192

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.

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.

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.

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.

New suspension layout with a high pivot and idler pulley increases traction, carries more speed and reduces pedal kickback for more stability
Virtually zero pedal kickback means that youll stay confidently planted and in control during descents especially when landing jumps or drops
The high pivot design delivers a more efficient rearward axle path so youll carry more speed and your wheel wont get hung up on obstacles
Adjust your suspension progression by flipping the lower shock mount chip 20% for plush park rides, 25% for racing efficiency
Our new DH sizing system is based on reach, not rider height, which is the most important factor in a great downhill bike fit

*Please note spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset

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, DebonAir spring, Rush RC damper, 52 mm offset, BoostDH 110x20 Maxle Stealth, 200 mm travel
*Shock	Size:R1 Marzocchi Bomber, 181 kg/400lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm
	Size:R2 Marzocchi Bomber, 204 kg/450lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm
	Size:R3 Marzocchi Bomber, 227 kg/500 lb spring, 250mm x 72.5mm
Max compatible fork travel	200mm

Wheels

Wheel front	Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle, 29"
Wheel rear	Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12mm thru axle, 29"
Skewer rear
Tyre	Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
Rim strip
Max tyre size	Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain

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
Max. chainring size	1x: 36T

Components

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
Head set
Brake	SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor	Size:R1, R2, R3 SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm
*Brake rotor	Size:R1, R2, R3 SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 220mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Weight

Weight	R2 - 17.92 kg / 39.51 lbs
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.

Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.