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2016 Trek Session 27.5 Carbon Frameset

Original specifications: 27.5 wheels.

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Model year: 2016
Category: Mountain
Original MSRP: $4,999.99
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Viper Red
In this record: 5 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
Archive ID: 1072030

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Original buildCarbon Fiber · 27.5

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Viper Red

Frameset

Frame Construction	OCLV Mountain Carbon w/InTension main frame, OCLV stays, ABP, Full Floater, HexMC carbon EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, integrated frame protection, internal control routing, MicroTruss, Carbon Armor, ISCG mount, 210mm travel
Frame Material	Carbon Fiber
Rear Shock	Fox Factory DHX 2 SLS, adjustable spring preload, rebound, low-speed compression, (S 400lb; M 450lb; L 450lb; XL 500lb spring), tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 8.75x2.75"

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

Wheels & Tires

Wheel Size	27.5

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Original specifications

Headset · Original

Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

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