The Session 9 is a rowdy and ready 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. It’s built with our best DH suspension package, a high-end drivetrain and powerful SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-piston brakes.
It's right for you if...
You. Love. Speed. And you’re looking for a beefy DH bike that’s built to keep up. You want a smarter, faster suspension design that keeps you in control, and you want the top-of-the-line fork, shock and brakes.
The tech you get
A burly alloy frame, 200 mm rear travel with a RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock, 200 mm RockShox Boxxer Ultimate fork with DebonAir+ spring and Charger 3 damper, SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-piston brakes, SRAM X01 DH 7-speed drivetrain and carbon bars.
The final word
The Session has always been the go-to DH bike. Now it's more of a ripper than ever thanks to the suspension design that delivers more traction, speed and virtually no pedal kickback. Our best model gives you a top-of-the-line fork, shock and brakes, too.
| Frame | 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 |
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| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, DebonAir+ spring, Charger 3 damper, 52 mm offset, BoostDH 110x20 Maxle Stealth, 200 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate, 250 mm x 72.5 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 200mm (602mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheels
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110x20 mm Boost thru axle, 29" |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157x12 mm thru axle, 29" |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.60", Fork: See manufacturer |
Drivetrain
| Shifter | SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM X01 DH, medium cage |
| Crank | SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 34T alloy ring, 165 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
| Pedal | Wellgo MG-1, magnesium body, Cro-Mo axle, replaceable pins |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 36T, min 32T |
Components
| Saddle | Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length |
| Head set | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom (includes geometry-adjust angled cups) |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size: R1, R2, R3 SRAM 6-bolt, 200 mm |
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Size: R1, R2, R3 SRAM HS2, 6-bolt, 220mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 220mm, min 180mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Weight
| Weight | M - 18.10 kg / 39.91 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
Sizing
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
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| R1 |
161 - 175 cm 5'3" - 5'9" |
76 - 82 cm 30" - 32" |
| R2 |
174 - 188 cm 5'9" - 6'2" |
82 - 88 cm 32" - 35" |
| R3 |
186 - 196 cm 6'1" - 6'5" |
87 - 92 cm 34" - 36" |
