The Session 8 29 GX R1 SATIN TREK BLACK is available at the following locations.
The item will be transferred to the location you choose during checkout.
If the item is not currently available to view at your desired location, please call your nearest store to arrange for it to be transferred.
The Session 8 is a downhill mountain bike with a robust 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 FOX DHX 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 you?ll 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 you?ll carry more speed and your wheel won?t 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
All speed, no hang-ups
Session?s high-pivot design results in a rearward axle path that lets the back wheel move with the rearward force from bumps, not against it. On the trail, it feels like smoother suspension that maintains more forward momentum and provides more grip.
Rock the mullet
Session comes stocked for speed with 29er wheels, but party-in-the-back riders can run a mixed setup with a 27.5? rear wheel, or even 27.5" front and rear for more agility.
Tune for your trail
With Mino Link adjustments on both geometry and suspension, you can easily tune your Session to a progressive feel for racing days or dial it back for park days.
Reach-based sizing
When it comes to DH bikes, your reach affects your fit and ride quality far more than seat tube length. We?ve based Session?s sizing on reach to ensure you can find the setup that?s right for you.
Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
Size-specific chainstay length
The chainstay length, or rear centre, grows as the frame reach grows so you get balanced weight distribution no matter your frame?s size. High-speed control and big mountain fun for everyone.
Order your new bike from us and one of our team will hand deliver it to your home or place of work. We use a specialist 'white glove' courier trained by ourselves.
For peace of mind, every bike comes fully assembled and PDI’d by one of our Cytech mechanics – not your usual bike in a box delivery as some other shops offer.
Due to current demand for our bikes, please allow a minimum of 5-7 working days for delivery. We will call you to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Delivery Type GB Mainland (England, Scotland, Wales)
*Bikes over £2000 - Ring for cost
Click & Collect bikes of any value - FREE
Bikes less than £2000 - Ring for cost
Delivery outside of Great Britain - We do not offer delivery outside of Great Britain through this website.
Big Bear Bikes now offer a free Click & Collect service from our Pickering store for all your bike and accessory orders.
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online combined with exceptional retail experience in our store. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!
1. Add your items to your basket
Use our website to browse our catalogue of products with stock availability. When you find the item you want, simply add it to your basket like you usually would.
2. Checkout using Click & Collect
Scroll down and choose Click & Collect as your delivery method.
3. Collect your goods
Once your order has been received, we will carefully source and prepare your goods for collection. Once ready, the store will contact you via text and/or email to confirm that the items are ready to collect. When collecting your order, you will need to bring the payment card you used to purchase the item, together with one form of photo ID – either a current driving licence or current passport.
When can I collect my order?
We will notify you via email and/or text when your order is ready to collect.
If you order a bike, we will telephone you and arrange a collection appointment.
How will I know when my order is ready?
For non-bike orders we will send you an e-mail and/or text to let you know when your order is ready to collect. If you’ve ordered a bike, we will contact you by telephone once you have placed your order to arrange a collection time.
What do I need to collect my order?
Please bring with you your confirmation e-mail, the payment card you used to make the purchase and a current form of photo ID.
We will hold your order in store for 10 days. If you have any problems with getting to the store to collect your order please feel free to contact us and we will happily extend this time where possible.
How do I cancel/change my order?
If you wish to cancel your order or make any changes, please contact us on 01751 474220. Please note, full refunds will be made via the original transaction made with our online team.
How do I return my order?
Our normal returns policy applies to all Click & Collect orders - for more information see our returns policy. You can also return directly to the store.
The UK’s Cycle To Work Scheme has been in place for over 20 years now, offering fantastic discounts to tens of thousands of riders.
The Cycle To Work Scheme, is offered through many thousands of employers in the UK and applies to bikes of all types, whether it’s road, MTB or hybrid, and that includes e-bikes too.
Introduced in 1999, the scheme aims to encourage employees to commute on their bike for environmental, traffic congestion and health reasons. It also enables companies to demonstrate that they’re looking after the wellbeing of their people.
Obviously, you’re supposed to use the bike for commuting – and we are massive supporters of getting to work this way – but it’s fine to buy a bike that’s built for the trails. Your employer owns the bike until you pay the final ownership fee, which is based on the “fair market value” of it at the end of that period.
As well as your new bike, you can use the scheme to buy accessories, such as helmets and bags, though these have to be ostensibly for your commute. So, no full face masks, for example. If you don’t have a lock, we strongly advise that you get one along with your bike as you’re liable for the Cycle To Work payments, even if it gets stolen while you’re paying it off.
This is a salary sacrifice scheme for people aged 18 and over where the monthly payment for your bike is taken out before tax and National Insurance are deducted. Because your contribution is taken before tax, you pay off more per month for less. So, for a bike costing £1,200, £100 is taken from your salary every month but it only costs you £68 because the other £32 would have normally gone to the tax man, right? So, you pay 12 instalments of £68 and a final ownership fee of £300, totalling £1,116. If your salary puts you in the higher tax brackets, you actually save more but you get the gist.
Firstly, find out which scheme your employer is enrolled in and therefore where you can buy your bike from. We work with a number of Cycle To Work providers, including cyclescheme.co.uk, cycleplus and Bikes for the NHS.
Then you need to speak to your HR department and request a certificate, bring it to us and we’ll redeem it against the cost of your bike and accessories. The salary sacrifice commences from your next pay packet.
To get a bike on the scheme, your employer needs to sign up to a provider. If they’re unsure about how to do this, send them to us and we’ll help.
If you can find it cheaper - let us know!
As well as offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, Big Bear Bikes is equally committed to offering great value.
We want you to shop with confidence, hence our simple price promise. If you are interested in any item from Big Bear Bikes, and it is in stock at a comparable UK cycle retailer at a lower price, we will match that competitor’s price.
Price Match – Terms & Conditions
| Frame | Size R1, UNI, Aluminium, 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 |
| Wheel Size | Front 29 |
| Wheel Size | Rear 29 |
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, 46 mm offset, 20x110 mm Boost thru-axle, 200 mm travel |
| Fork | Unknown |
| Gears | DERAILLEUR, Sram, 1 Gears |
| Tyres | BONTRAGER, |
| Pedals | WELLGO, |
| Wheels | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12Â mm thru axle |
| Shifters | SRAM, SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, |
| Kickstand | UNKNOWN, Unknown |
| Front Brake | SH, SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Rear Brake | SH, SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM, SRAM GX DH, medium cage |
| Crankset | TRUVATIV, Truvativ Descendant DH, DUB 83, 34-T steel ring, 165 mm length SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded |
| Chain | SRAM, SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
| Headset | FSA, FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom (includes geometry-adjust angled cups) |
| Handlebar | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Stem | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length |
| Bartape / Grips | BONTRAGER |
| Seatpost | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Seatpost Clamp | UNBRANDED |
| Saddle | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
| Front Light | UNKNOWN |
| Rear Light | UNKNOWN |
| Brand | Trek |
| Barcodes | 601842520901 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 5255841 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
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We offer 10 days free cover with all new bikes purchased, provided by our insurance partner VeloLife. You will be covered for the first 10 days of ownership against theft and accidental damage, so you can purchase with confidence.
Give yourself the comfort of no obligation free insurance, make sure you have peace of mind from the moment you leave the store. If anything happens to the bike in the first 10 days of ownership, know you are covered!
