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Trek Session Custom Build

A detailed showcase of a 2023 Trek Session custom downhill mountain bike build, featuring high-performance components including RockShox Boxxer fork, Fox rear shock, and premium drivetrain components.

Rafe Lehner
March 26, 2023
2 min read
Trek Session Custom Build

TREK SESSION

2023 Trek Session Custom Build

About the build and Bike

The Trek Session is a highly regarded downhill mountain bike that is known for its exceptional performance and durability. Here are some reasons why the Trek Session is considered a great bike:

  1. Design: New suspension layout with a high-pivot design. This helps with increase traction, increase stability, and reduces pedal kickback.

  2. Suspension Progression: Make adjustments to your suspension progression. Linear for plush park laps are more progressive for racing efficiency

  3. Performance: The Trek Session is an incredibly capable bike that excels on steep, technical descents. It is agile and responsive, allowing riders to navigate tight turns and obstacles with ease. Its suspension system provides a smooth ride even on the roughest terrain, and its components are designed to withstand the high speeds and hard impacts that are common in downhill riding.

Overall, the Trek Session is a top-of-the-line downhill mountain bike that is designed to meet the demands of the most challenging terrain. It is built to provide riders with an exceptional ride and an unforgettable experience on the mountain.

Build Specs

FRAME: Trek Session Aloy R2

FORK: RockShox Boxxer Ultimate 29"

REAR SHOCK: Fox Van 425lbs Factory Spring

WHEELS: E*Thirteen LG1 Race Carbon Downhill Mullet 29" Front; 27.5 Rear

FRONT TIRE: Maxxis Assegai Double Down 3C Maxx Grip 29" x 2.5"

REAR TIRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II Double Down 3C Maxx Grip 27.5" x 2.4"

TIRE INSERTS: Cush Core Pro Front and Rear

VALVE CORES: MUC-OFF V2 Red

REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM X01 DH 7SPD

CASSETTE: SRAM GX DH 7SPD

SHIFTER: SRAM X01 DH 7SPD

CRANK: SRAM X01 DH 165 34T

BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM DUB BSA

CHAIN: SRAM PC-1130

BRAKES: Hayes Dominion T4

ROTORS: SRAM Centerline 200mm Front and Rear

HANDLEBAR: OneUp Carbon 20mm Rise

STEM: Bontrager Line Pro Direct Mount

GRIPS: Ergon GA3

SEATPOST: Bontrager Comp

SEAT CLAMP: Wolf Tooth Red

Front View Trek Session

Wolf Tooth Seat Collar setup as a quick release