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2016 Trek Session 8

Velopedia Archive ID 1221314

Overview

Model year2016
BrandTrek
ModelSession 8
Bicycle typeMountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID1221314
Original MSRP$3,999.99
ColorsMatte Trek Black
SizesS, M, L, XL

Frameset

Frame constructionAlpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Full Floater, EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, integrated frame protection, internal control routing, MicroTruss, down tube guard, ISCG Mount, 210mm travel
Frame materialAluminum
ForkRockShox Boxxer RC, coil spring (S, M red; L, XL blue), low speed compression, internal preload, Motion Control IS, 20mm Maxle DH, 200mm travel
Fork materialSuspension
Rear shockRockShox Kage RC, coil spring, rebound, adjustable hydraulic compression damping, (S 400lb; M 450lb; L 500lb; XL 500lb spring), tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 8.75x2.75"

Drivetrain

Component groupDH mix
ShiftersSRAM GX, 10 speed
Rear derailleurSRAM GX, Type 2
CranksetTruvativ Descendant, 36T
Rear cogsSRAM PG 1030, 11-26, 10 speed
ChainKMC X10

Brakes

BrakesSRAM Guide R hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA Orbit, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
HandlebarBontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager Direct Mount, 31.8mm
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm Elite, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs20mm front, 157x12 rear
RimsDT Swiss FR2150,
Front tireBontrager G4 Team Issue, 27.5x2.35"
Wheel size27.5

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.