2025 Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL vs 2025 Trek Session
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Session
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +64 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +17 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL is drawn. The Trek Session numbers we have for size R3 are missing the reach, stack and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL M | Trek Session R3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 613 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 63 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 63° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 614 mm | 653 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 452 | +17 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 mm | 1312 | +64 mm |
| BB drop | 7 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 581 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 mm | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 749 |
Differences are the Trek Session minus the Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL. Full charts: 2025 Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL, 2025 Trek Session.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal FRS ESSENTIALTrek Session
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Commencal FRS ESSENTIALESSENTIAL | Trek Session8 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal FRS | Trek Session 8 |
| Fork | Fox 40 Performance | RockShox BoXXer |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance | Marzocchi Bomber |
| Shifter | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH | SRAM GX DH |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Bontrager G5 Team Issue, Bontrager G5 |
| Hub | Formula DHG-150, Formula DHL-93 | not listed |
| Rim | Spank Spike | not listed |
| Brake | TRP DH-R EVO | SRAM Code RSC |
| Handlebar | Ride Alpha R27 | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | Ride Alpha DH 40 | Bontrager Line |
| Grips | ODI Longneck | not listed |
| Seatpost | SDG I-Beam | Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
| Saddle | SDG Patriot I-Beam | Bontrager Arvada |
| Accessory | e*thirteen Vario | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Descendant GX |
| Chainring | not listed | TruVativ 34 |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo BO-87B |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line DH 30 |
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