MTB Suspension Diagram

& Technical Information

2018 Session Carbon (All)
Applicable Models:
2018 Session 9.9 DH RSL, Carbon F/S 27.5, & Carbon F/S 29
2018 Session Aluminum Model is a different diagram

Note:
New ABP Hardware on

Suspension Hardware
Number TCG Part Number Description Torque Quantity
1 See F/S on Dexter 2018 Trek Session 27.5 Carbon Main Frame Shared with 29er 1
2018 Trek Session 27.5 Magnesium Rocker Link 27.5 Specific 1
2
Find replacements 2018 Trek Session 29 Magnesium Rocker Link 29er Specific 1
2018 Trek Session 27.5 Carbon Seatstay 27.5 Specific 1
3 under "Suspension"
2018 Trek Session 29 Carbon Seatstay 29er Specific 1
on Dexter
2018 Trek Session 27.5 Carbon Chainstay 27.5 Specific 1
4
2018 Trek Session 29 Carbon Chainstay 29er Specific 1
5 W547643 2018 Trek Session Carbon Lower Chainstay Guard 1
6 W547428 2018 Trek Session Carbon Upper Chainstay Guard 1
7 W547644 2018 Trek Session Carbon Seatstay Guard 1
8 W547427 2018 Trek Session Carbon Downtube Guard 1
9 556824 2018 Trek Session Carbon Headtube Bumper & Cable Guide See Cable Routing Below 1 (Set of 2)
10 W513979 Control Freak Cable Guide Horseshoe Plug Driveside Only 1
11 W532763 Trek Frame Hardware Bolt M4 x 0.7 x 16mm See Cable Routing Below 2
12 W547600 Trek Frame Hardware Bolt M10 x 1 x 19mm 17 nm 4
13 W275322 Trek Rocker Link Bearing 4
14 W529969 Trek Frame Spacer 16mm OD 10mm ID 3mm Th. 2
15 W529223 Trek Mino Link for 2017 & 2018 Model Year Bikes 2
16 W290057 Trek Frame Spacer 18mm OD 12mm ID 2mm Th. 2
17 W310155 Trek Frame Bearing Spacer Session 1
18 W281907 Trek Session Seattube Rocker Pivot Bearing 2
19 W535469 Trek Slash 29/Session Carbon Rocker Pivot Axle 22 nm 1
20 W311582 Trek Session Seattube Rocker Pivot Nut 1
21 W536414 Trek Slash 29/Session Carbon Shock Spacer 2
22 543606 Trek Session/Slash 29/Powerfly Main Pivot Bearing Spacer 1 (Kit)
23 543606 or W302025 Trek Session/Slash 29/Powerfly Main Pivot Bearing 1 (Kit includes 2)
24 543606 or W440921 Trek Session/Slash 29/Powerfly Main Pivot Spacer 1 (Kit includes 2)
25 543606 Trek Session/Slash 29/Powerfly Main Pivot Nut 1 (Kit)
26 543606 Trek Session/Slash 29/Powerfly Main Pivot Axle 34 nm 1 (Kit)
27 W518481 2018 Trek Session Carbon Lower Shock Bolt - Steel 18 nm 1
28 W286347 Trek Frame Hardware Lower Shock Nut 1
29 W291346 Trek Session Rear Skewer - For ALL Session ABP Models 1
24 W440921 2018 Trek Session Carbon ABP Spacer NEW 2
30 W301803 Trek ABP Convert Dropout Nut 23 nm 2
31 W305083 Trek ABP Convert Bearing 28mm OD 17mm ID 6mm Th. 2
32 W541518 2018 Trek Session Carbon ABP Non-Drive Side Axle Bolt NEW 1
33 W439634 2018 Trek Session Carbon ABP Drive Side Derailleur Hanger NEW 1
34 (See Below) W513977 Control Freak Cable Guide Downtube Zip Tie Guide See Cable Routing Below 1
35 (See Below) W502054 Session Downtube Cable Exit Guide See Cable Routing Below 1

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 Variances from Carbon to Aluminum Model

A. No Full Floater Shock, Carbon uses Trunnion Upper Mount

B. Different head tube bumpers/cable entry hole guides
C. New ABP Hardware on 2018 Session Carbon - All Sold Separately
- New ABP Hardware pieces retain chainstay bearings better in hard riding / fast cornering
D. Frame Carbon Armor is Different

Technical Information and Specifications

Item Description or Specification
Frame Travel 205mm 27.5" / 190mm 29er
Designed Fork Axle-Race 586mm For Both
Shock Eye to Eye and Stroke 225 x 75mm 27.5" / 225 x 70mm 29er
Upper Shock End Width 54mm x 10mm Trunnion Mount
Lower Shock End Width 40mm x 8mm offset 5mm to the non-drive side
Shock Spring Info Air Can - Coil Sprung Options Forthcoming from Fox and Rock Shox
Available Sizes Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
ISCG Tabs 05 Standard
Max Chainrings 38T
Min Chainrings 32T 27.5" / 34T 29er (Anything Smaller my rub the chainstay)
Front Derailleur Clamp NA
Wheel Size 27.5 or 29 - NOT Interchangeable, models are specific to their wheel size
Bottom Bracket English Threaded 83mm Wide
Headset Style 49mm Upper 56mm Lower Semi-Integrated
Max Tire Size 27.5 x 2.6" (27.5" Model) / 29 x 2.6" (29" Model)
Front Hub OLD 110x20mm Standard on 27.5" / 110x20mm Boost Flange Spacing on 29er
Rear Hub OLD 157x12 Only
Rear Brake Style 180mm Direct Post Mount Adaptable to 203mm
Seatpost OD 31.6mm
Seat Collar ID 36.4mm
Derailleur Hanger W439634
Internal Cable Routing Rear Brake and Rear Derailleur; Required

Cable Routing Diagram

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