I think it is awesome that same bike that the Trek World Racing Team races can be had through a dealer. “Our goal with developing a new freeride and DH bike is in line with Trek’s guiding principle to have the best in class product for every category we pursue,” said Joe Vadeboncouer, Product Manager for Trek. Gravity-fueled bikes are the newest addition to the world of cycling and Trek is using this as an opportunity to showcase its latest advancements in suspension and materials from its road and XC products. You just have to spend a few minutes on Trek’s web site to see its dedication to development and passion for bikes. It’s evident Trek has done its homework with the Session 88, working closely with the likes of Andrew Shandro, a Canadian DH racing pioneer, and the Trek World Race Team. The 2010 Trek Session 88, taking a breather in the forest.įortunately, companies like Trek are beginning to bridge the gap between race-only and practical high-end consumer models through its continuous development and manufacturing advancements. Those looking for the most robust bike generally will be looking at different options than riders and racers looking for a competitive edge. When you purchase a high-performance mountain bike like the Session 88 or any other World Cup-type DH rig, it would be naïve to think it would last forever. It’s sort of like accounting for you business folks: you can only depreciate the amount of the asset used in the current year. This is most evident in the world of motorsports where some equipment expires within minutes. Racing is all about pushing the limits of all aspects of the sport, whether it is the equipment, the course, or the pilot. This gave me the perfect opportunity to really ride the bike in a number of conditions and environments to see if it lives up to its expectations or if most of the buzz is actually hype. And unlike recent winters here in B.C, the riding never stopped. I am fortunate to have had the chance to test the Session 88 for the last seven months. This review wraps up my long-term test of the 2010 Trek Session 88. The biggest concern riders have about the Session 88 is its overall durability and reliability, which is understandable when you’re spending close to $7,000. One quick search on Google comes up with a number of discussions and rumors surrounding the Session 88. This interest and enthusiasm comes with its share of doubt. The 2010 Session 88 generated a buzz wherever I took it with its racing colors, clean lines, shaped tubing and attention to detail. The most difficult photo for Derek was me off the bike… with a history of DH racing and freeriding, I’m no stranger to the industry’s dreaded word “warranty” (insert hack comments here). Coincidence? Not likely, after all this is one of the most highly engineered rigs on the World Cup circuit.īecause bike shops can’t offer refunds on used bikes, it was my goal to test the Session 88 for as long and hard as I could. Much like the feeling a racer experiences at the top of a downhill course. Revisions to the bike have led to claims from Trek that the new version is “aggressive, balanced, lively, and controlled.” I was out to see if those claims were legit, and how it fared on B.C.’s trails.įrom the moment I picked up the Session 88 at Obsession Bikes, there was an aura of excitement, anticipation, and uncertainty that surrounded the bike. – Ed.) The bike has been making a name for itself on race courses all over the world since it was introduced, but Trek hasn’t been sitting around since then.
( We tested the first version of the Session 88 in late 2008. Trek has been making downhill bikes for some time, with the Session 88 being the latest generation of DH bike from the company.
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