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2022 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset vs 2021 Trek Session 9.9 29

The Trek Session 9.9 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Session 9.9 29

Compared with the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in M, the Trek Session 9.9 29 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset MTrek Session 9.9 29 LDifference
Reach429440+11 mm
Stack616616±0 mm
Head tube angle63.5°62.6°−0.9°
Effective top tube584622+38 mm
Chainstay length445452+7 mm
Wheelbase12351268+33 mm
BB drop2016−4 mm
BB height356356±0 mm
Standovernot listed749
Seat tube length425456+31 mm
Head tube length115115±0 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.6°

Differences are the Trek Session 9.9 29 minus the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2022 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset, 2021 Trek Session 9.9 29.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Session C 27.5 FramesetTrek Session 9.9 29

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.

PartTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 FramesetTrek Session 9.9 299.9 29
FrameTrek OCLVTrek OCLV
HeadsetFSA OrbitFSA Orbit
Forknot listedRockShox BoXXer Ultimate
Shifternot listedSRAM X0 1 DH
Derailleurnot listedSRAM X01 DH
Cassettenot listedSRAM GX DH
Chainnot listedSRAM PC1110
Cranksetnot listedSRAM X01 DH
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Pedalsnot listedWellgo MG-1
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line DH 30
Tirenot listedBontrager G5 Team Issue
Brakenot listedSRAM Code RSC
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite
Saddlenot listedBontrager Arvada

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