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Trek Remedy

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The Trek Remedy is a staple in the history of mountain bikes. The namesake has evolved greatly over the last decade, but to the die-hard fan, one can still see the DNA. Over the years it has evolved, but much of the bike’s core principals have remained. It has always been Trek’s aggressive, all mountain ready for anything trail slayer, regardless of wheel size or head tube numbers. We’ve spent six months on the latest Remedy and are ready to report our findings.

As full-time media hacks, it isn’t often that we get to experience what actual bike ownership is like. While it may seem cool at first to have your garage be a revolving door of new bikes, sometimes it’s nice to have something that’s actually “yours” and sticks around for a while.

Normally we do our best to accelerate the wear and tear a bike will receive during its life in the shorter test periods some brands offer, but thanks to Trek’s generosity we’ve been able to ride the Remedy 9.9 since August of last year. Although tempting to rush out a review in hopes of being the first, we decided to hang onto the bike and give it a proper long-term testing.

For 2019 Trek made some notable changes to the Remedy. Tire clearance has been increased and Trek now specs the bike with 2.6” Bontrager tires. Should the 2.6 rubber not be enough, the bike has clearance for up to 2.8″ tires. Trek achieved this by removing any provisions for a front derailleur and eliminating the Full Floater suspension design that they have relied on since 2010. Trek claims that the elimination of the Full Floater system increased stiffness 5%.

Trek also made changes to the seat tube. With more riders opting for longer dropper posts, Trek increased the insertion length 10mm over the outgoing Remedy seat tubes. Trek maintained the OCLV Carbon frame making process, which is brilliantly explained by Cam McCaul in video form here . Trek also maintains their Active Braking Pivot, and RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft suspension design. Both increase the bike’s action under braking, and improve its willingness to respond to terrain on the trail. I won’t be shy when I say Trek has some of the best suspension on the market.

To firmly align the Remedy in its all-around trail bike niche, Trek also steepened the seat tube angle to 68.5 degrees. The extra degree over last year’s bike puts the rider in a better power position for climbing exertions. Adjustable geometry remains, thanks to Trek’s Mino Link flip chip. The chip offers a low and high setting with a half-degree change to the head angle. It also raises the bottom bracket height from 13.70-in to 14.01-in.

So where does that leave the Remedy in respect to geo numbers? Very balanced. Though the YouTube commenters may have convinced you that you aren’t a true 2019 bike without a 500mm reach and 60 degree head tube angle, actual trail riding says otherwise.

A size large Remedy (19.5 frame) has a 66.0-degree head angle in the high position and a 65.5-degree head angle in the low position. Reach is 46.1cm in high and 45.5cm in low. Chainstays are 43.3cm in high and 43.5cm in the low position. As trail bike geo goes, it’s right in line with a lot of our favorite bikes, providing plenty good pedaling response, but still maintaining the ability to hit aggressive lines. The 160/150mm of travel certainly helps that cause.

Spec Our 9.9 model comes equipped with a Fox Factory 36 Float, GRIP2 damper. Out back is a Trek specific Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Trek’s Thru Shaft 3-position damper custom tuned by Trek Suspension Lab. Our top of the line 9.9 model comes packing the heat with carbon Bontrager Line 30 wheels, and a SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain.

SRAM XO1 Eagle cranks also keep on the premium theme while four piston Shimano Deore XT brakes do the stopping. A host of high end Bontrager parts round out the build with a Line dropper post, Line Pro carbon bars and Line Pro stem. Trek maintains their Knock Block headset spec for 2019 as well. To make the increased tire clearance worthwhile, Trek specs 27.5×2.6 Bontrager SE4 Team Issue tires. With all that carbon, this bike tips the scales at 27.8 pounds!

Coming into this review, we were already fans of the previous generation of Remedy, however, we were curious to see how the elimination of the Full Floater suspension would impact the ride. I can say with full confidence that the 5% stiffness increase was immediately noticeable… just kidding. Jokes aside, the bike certainly doesn’t lack in stiffness.

The reason that Trek eliminated the Full Floater design was because they decided that suspension technology had advanced to the point that it was no longer necessary. We whole-heartedly agree, as I didn’t once long for the outgoing design.

With 160/150mm of travel, the numbers would actually put this bike more in the Enduro category. In fact, the Trek Slash has the same travel as the Remedy, however, the Remedy’s 27.5” wheels and slightly different geometry make it a much different bike.

Going Up With such a low weight and balanced geometry, it’s no surprise that the Trek Remedy impressed us with its power transfer and climbing ability. One area where it exceeded ahead of bikes like the Canyon Strive however, is in bump roll-over and sensitivity while climbing. Some bikes with less effective suspension designs tend to get hung up on square edges or rocks, robbing your forward inertia. The Remedy simply floats over them. It isn’t quite to the level climbing sensitivity that Naild suspended bikes like the Marin Mount Vision or Polygon Square One have, but it’s still ahead of most of the competition. Any bike can climb a fire road well with a locked out shock, but climbing technical, rocky trails is where great bikes are separated from the good.

We also found the riding position encouraged long days in the saddle. The 74.7-degree effective seat tube angle puts the rider in an effective position to transfer power without falling off the back of the bike and losing traction at the front. The Bontrager Arvada saddle was also quite cozy on the rump.

Going Down It wouldn’t be a Loam Wolf bike review if we didn’t send a bike through bike park hell, and the poor Remedy has gotten more than its fair share, surviving the rugged tech of Mammoth Mountain, the flow of Sky Park and the endless jumps of Snow Summit. After two months of bike park duty, the rear shock began to weep worrisome amounts of internal fluids. After a quick email to Trek, a new shock arrived and has been trouble free since.

While we thought the suspension did a good job going up, it’s especially impressive going down. The Remedy gobbles whatever is in front of it, but will still happily pop up and over a trail obstacle at a moment’s notice. The ultra low weight contributed to that feeling as well. While the 2.6 tires did an amazing job in the soft, kitty litter soil of Mammoth, we found them to be a bit much on our home single track and on the bike park jump trails. We’d probably move down to 2.5” rubber for most of our riding, but that choice is entirely terrain dependent. We can say that regardless of tire spec, the Remedy’s geometry encourages the nailing of corners and the boosting of jumps. I did have to get used to the sensation of the Knock Block however when doing whips and tables. If it were up to me, I’d ditch that feature.

The Wolf’s Last Word

It isn’t often that we get to spend this long with a bike, and after spending this much time with my Remedy it really reminded me of the love a person grows for their bike. The Trek Remedy has won us over with its impressive ability to do absolutely everything. As a stand-alone do it all bike, the Remedy is hard to beat, and it manages to do all that without any fancy travel adjusters or levers. Instead it relies on good design, and top of the line suspension performance.

The best part is that it presents a solid value. While the 9.9’s $7,349 price may give some a shock, it actually isn’t a bad value compared to similarly spec’d bikes from other brands. Step down to the 9.8 model and you get practically the same performance for just $5,499. Suffice to say we like this bike a lot, and see it as one of our top picks for the trail bike category in 2019.

We just received our 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 rest rig and we’re excited to see how the Remedy’s big brother stacks up. Head over to our Patreon to watch the exclusive unboxing video.

Price: $7,399 Weight: 27.8 lbs Website: trekbikes.com

CHASSIS Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon; 150mm Fork: Fox 36 Factory Float Grip, 160mm Shock: Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab

COCKPIT Brakes: Shimano Deore XT Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width Headset: Bontrager Knock Block Integrated Saddle: Bontrager Arvada Seatpost: Bontrager Line; 150mm Shifter: SRAM X01 Eagle; 12s Stem: Bontrager Line Pro

WHEELS Hubs: Bontrager Line 30 54T Rims: Bontrager Line Carbon 30 Tires: Bontrager SE4 Team Issue; 27.5×2.6

DRIVETRAIN Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB PF; 41x92mm Cassette: SRAM XG-1275; 10-50t Cranks: SRAM X01 Eagle DUB; 32t Derailleur: SRAM X01; 12s

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Trek Remedy 9.8: An All-Mountain, Cure for the Common Trail

It took a few years for all-mountain cross-country bikes to come into their own. Originally, when longish-travel cross-country bikes rolled onto the scene, they were a compromise between climbing and descending prowess. Today, thanks to lightweight frame materials, tubeless wheels, new gearing combinations and air-sprung suspension, they’re nearly the best of both worlds. Trek has two lines of bikes that can be categorized as all-mountain: the Remedy and the Scratch Air. The Remedy line is rooted in Trek’s cross-country family, while the Scratch bike’s pedigree doesn’t fall far from the Session downhill rig family tree. There are six bikes in the Remedy line, ranging from the $2729 Remedy 7 to the premium $8399 Remedy 9.9. Our Remedy 9.8 test bike shares the same carbon frame as the 9.9, but the price is more down-to-earth at $5249.

WHO IS IT MADE FOR? The term “trail rider” really just means mountain biker, and this bike is made for mountain bikers who enjoy pushing themselves to become better bike handlers on each ride. The Remedy 9.8 is designed to climb like a pure cross-country machine, yet provide extra travel for descending confidence.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM? The Remedy 9.8 is packed with hidden features. The foundation is a carbon fiber frame that is handmade in Trek’s Waterloo, Wisconsin, factory. With 6 inches of front and rear travel, the Remedy utilizes Trek’s ABP (Active Braking Pivot) Convert, which makes the 142×12-millimeter rear axle the rear pivot. The ABP suspension system has a Full Floater shock mount that attaches the shock to two moving linkage points to increase the shock’s ability to respond to bumps. The unique dual-chamber Fox DRCV shock was designed to perform efficiently under pedaling, yet have superb performance on large impacts. The carbon frame features Trek’s Carbon Armor downtube protection, and both the chainstays and seat stays are made from carbon. The Remedy 9.8 is available in five frame sizes.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT? Trek works closely with Fox Racing Shox for front and rear custom-tuned suspension. The DRCV shock is a creation you’ll only find on Trek bikes, and it offers a unique high-performance ride quality. The Fox 32 fork has TALAS adjustable travel between 4.7 and 6 inches, a 15-millimeter axle and a preset low-speed compression setting tuned into the design. New to the Remedy this year are the DT Swiss M 1800 wheels and XR4 Team 2.3-inch-wide tires. The Crankbrothers Joplin dropper seatpost is a welcome sight on a bike designed for shredding technical terrain.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM? Ergonomics: To reach proper pedaling position (knees over toes) in the saddle, we slammed the Bontrager saddle all the way forward. We were struck by the narrow 26-inch-wide handlebar on a bike with 6 inches of travel, especially after recently reviewing the 4.7-inch-travel Trek Fuel EX 9.7, which had perfectly spec’ed 27.5-inch-wide bars. Suspension is your friend, as long as you set it up properly. Use the included clip-on fork and shock sag measuring device to get your ride dialed. Pedaling: For as well as Trek’s ABP suspension performs, it relies heavily on the low-speed compression damping of Fox’s ProPedal shock feature to prevent the suspension from “bobbing” under pedaling forces. On moderately technical flat terrain, we’d swap between running the shock open and in the second of the three ProPedal settings. On fire road sections, the ProPedal feature is helpful if you’re heading uphill. With Shimano’s 3×10 XT drivetrain, you’re bound to find a gear ratio ideal for your fitness level; although most riders will still spend the majority of their time in the middle chainring. Climbing: For a 6-inch-travel rig, the Remedy is an uphill charger. Climbing with the Remedy’s ProPedal feature on makes a big difference in how efficiently the bike climbs on smooth terrain. Like most regions in the U.S., our trails range from fire road climbs to loose, rocky and technical uphill grunts. When the terrain features become punishing, it’s a good time to run the DRCV shock wide open for a plusher ride and improved traction. The new Bontrager XR4 tires have tank-tread-like grip on steep and loose terrain. We never had to worry about the rear end breaking free during all-or-nothing surges. We were able to crest the harshest of climbs in the 32-tooth middle chainring and 36-tooth rear cog. On meandering uphill fire roads, our best results came from utilizing the 42-tooth big ring with the wide range of rear cassette options, with cross-chaining no longer an issue. Only on extremely cruel uphills did we drop into our granny gear safety net. Although the Fox fork has a TALAS travel adjust feature, we preferred climbing with the fork at full extension. Simply leaning forward muted any slight front-end wandering. Cornering: With geometry that leans ever so slightly towards the traditional trailbike end of the spectrum, the Remedy makes easy work of tight switchback corners. The Remedy is one of the most balanced bikes we’ve ridden when slamming corners at speed. A rider can drive the bottom bracket, figuratively, into a harsh rut or terrain feature to change direction at the apex of a corner, and the Remedy quickly stands to attention, exiting in the desired line choice.  Braking: Of course, it’s always best to brake early and ride out the terrain off the brakes when possible. But if you’re actively pursuing terrain worthy of all 6 of the Remedy’s inches of travel, that technique is not always possible. Trek’s ABP suspension does a standout job keeping the bike’s suspension balanced while you are on the binders on steep and rough terrain. Every time we ride Avid’s X0 brakes, we’re blown away by how consistent the feel is. They’re light enough for a cross-country bike but powerful enough for a downhill machine. It doesn’t get much better than that. Descending: With aggressive tires, 6 inches of active suspension, and front and rear thru-axles, the Remedy 9.8 is a taut package that holds a line on demanding terrain. The ups and downs of Crankbrothers’ Joplin posts have been well documented in MBA. The Joplin 4 on the Remedy worked well, and, unlike previous samples, remained reliable. However, the posts’ side-to-side wobble was apparent from the first ride. Chain retention is a major issue with full-suspension bikes, especially on longer-travel renditions. We dropped chains descending aboard the recently reviewed Giant Reign 0 and this Remedy 9.8. The best solution we’ve ridden was a 2×10 setup utilizing a shift guide. The jury may be out on which gearing option is best for most people (2×10 or 3×10), but when it comes to chain retention, the answer is obvious.

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS? The Bontrager XR4 tires may have a tank-tread-like grip for climbing, but they roll about as efficiently as a tank tread, too. If your conditions are largely loose-over-hardpack terrain, we suggest swapping the rear tire with Bontrager’s new XR2 tire for faster-rolling rubber that still has bite. The Remedy’s narrow 26-inch-wide handlebar makes the front end twitchy when descending at speed. If this Remedy were to call our garage home, we’d run Answer’s 28-inch Pro Taper Carbon bar instead.

BUYING ADVICE Trek’s Remedy is a perfect example of a 6-inch-travel bike that is drawing more cross-country riders away from their short-travel machines. It climbs remarkably well, is lightweight for the amount of travel, and descends with nearly error-proof handling. Our current test stable includes cross-country bikes ranging in travel from 3.9 inches to 6 inches, and for nearly every ride we find ourselves reaching for the Remedy 9.8.

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Trek Remedy 7 review

Big capability trail bike

Guy Kesteven

Trek took the 160mm (6.3in) travel fork off the Remedy and we thought it was a real backward step, but now their Scratch bikes have taken over bigger-hit duties, the Remedy’s tough trail bike intentions are much better defined.

Even this entry-level model is a proper do-it-all option for new dabblers or dynamic riders alike.

Ride & Handling: Stiff frame, excellent tracking and feedback

The DRCV shock uses two inline air spring chambers, operating automatically in sequence in response to impact size. What that means in ride terms is a relatively tight, very pedal-friendly feel as you sit on the first, progressive feeling air chamber over small bumps.

Start hitting choppier, lumpier terrain though and a simple pushrod inside opens the second chamber to provide the deeper phase of travel. The chambers open and shut at an exactly matched pressure, so transfer between them is seamless and the overall control of the two chambers is superb. The fact that the bottom of the Free Floater swingarm-mounted shock moves down as the top is compressed also has a big effect on the overall feel.

Specifically there’s a much more controlled and predictable feel in the 25 to 75 per cent stroke range compared to single large volume cans, which often rush through the mid-stroke using travel for travel’s sake. There’s no need to run extra low-speed compression for pert pedalling feel either and once you’ve set pressures (using the handy clip-on sag indicator) the ProPedal lever is pretty much redundant for anything but fireroad sprints.

The rest of the handling is equally forgettable in a totally sorted way. We tested this bike with a wide range of riders from XC hardtail fans to Enduro DH podium racers and all of them came back full of praise. The longer stem and narrower bars combine with a relatively steep head angle to create a more trail rather than DH feel.

Progressive riders should therefore definitely think about upgrading to a short stem/wide bar cockpit. Having said that, it never let steep, rutted technical singletrack get the better of it when we raced it at Innerleithen. Even when we were braking and cornering hard enough to really feel the extended travel Fox fork twist and twang and the tyres slide in and out of traction over wet roots, the overall balance and high frame stiffness meant we never totally lost control.

The longer reach and less wander-prone handling also give it more balanced climbing manners, particularly on really steep, techy stuff. While it’s not light, the position and shock feel let it cover ground and gain height better than we expected.

Frame & Equipment: Stiff frame with cost conscious but still decent kit

Trek were one of the first companies to use a tapered front end, and the angular E2 tapered head tube is still an obvious feature.

The shared seam between the big truncated triangle down tube and steeply sloped hexagonal top tube, and a small gusset ahead of the seat tube, adds extra strength. It’s not a hollow axle rear end, but the single-piece EVO linkage and long ABP skewer works really well to lock down rotational rear wheel stiffness, and mud clearance is OK even with the 2.4in tyre.

Sandwiching the unique DRCV shock between the linkage and forward extensions of the swingarm – rather than anchoring it on the mainframe – means there’s room for a water bottle. The bottom bracket has mounts for an ISCG chain keeper and the fat down tube does a good job of acting like a Crud Catcher as well.

The seatpost needs cutting down if you want to get the seat really low though and there are no remote cable tabs if you upgrade to a remote post.

This is one of the cheaper bikes here, so Trek have had to cut some kit corners, but they’ve made sure it’s nothing that short changes the rider. The Avid Elixir 3 brakes are actually more predictable and reliable than their more expensive brethren once you’ve swapped to sintered pads. The open bath damped Fox forks are slightly heavier, but smoother over the small stuff than the more expensive FIT versions.

The SRAM X.7 gear all works fine too as long as you keep the cables clean, and the triple chainset syncs with the all-rounder ability of the bike. The longer stem and narrow bars create a more XC feel than the other bikes here too. The Bontrager tyres are relatively fast-rolling too, although broad rims give them a vast volume, and they’re tubeless compatible for low pressure running.

The really important component is the DRCV shock though. Not only does it use two inline air spring chambers, the side-mounted design squeezes a 220mm shock into a 200mm eye-to-eye length. The DRCV shock in Full Floater mount feels great.

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Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5

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Colour / Trek Black/Quicksilver

Size / 15.5 in., 17.5 in., 18.5 in., 19.5 in., 21.5 in.

Weight / 30 lb 11.4 oz (13,930 g)

At a glance

Full Floater, EVO link suspension, ABP (Active Braking Pivot), Straight Shot frame design, Knock Block frame defense, Mino Link adjustable geometry, Control Freak internal cable routing

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Specifications

• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and chainstays, alloy seatstays, Carbon Armor
• Fork RockShox Lyrik RCT3, Solo Air spring, Charger damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, 160mm
• Shock RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230mm x 57.5mm
• Hubs Bontrager Line Elite 30, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
• Wheels Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready (tubeless strips included, valves sold separately)
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5" x 2.40"
• Chain 433mm, N/A, SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32 tooth, Direct Mount, X-Sync, SRAM GX Eagle
• Crank SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle
• Bottom Bracket 346mm, PF92
• Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
• Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Brakeset SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic
• Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm clamp, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
• Seatpost Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 15.5": 100mm travel, 17.5" and 18.5": 125mm travel, 19.5" and 21.5": 150mm travel, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
• Stem Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0° rise, 50mm length
• Grips Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing

Q: How much is a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5?

A 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 is typically priced around $5,000 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5?

The 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 weigh?

A 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 weights 30 lb 11.4 oz (13,930 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 have?

The 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 should I get?

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Trek has over 15 years of wheel-size development experience that dates all the way back to the first 29er they introduced under the Gary Fisher brand, the

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May 2019 · Christoph Bayer

The Trek Remedy 8 made it to the very top of the group test. It impressed all of our test riders with its outstanding performance!

Efficient climber

Super fun and balanced on the descents

Best suspension in the test

Great value for money

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Apr 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Blink, and you could miss the latest round of revisions to the Trek Remedy 8. The biggest change to the frame is move away from Full Floater shock mount.

The Trek Remedy 7 is a long travel trail bike that sets a great standard for this category of bike. It’s reasonably well priced for a ‘shop bought’ bike, providing a nimble ride that will put a smile on your face. It's probably not the fastest bike you'll ride but it is a lot of fun!

The remedy’s trail-eating suspension and geometry inspires a spirited, almost-childlike ride.

Trek's updated 2019 Remedy 8 trail bike climbs very efficiently and gobbles up bumps on the descent.

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Trek just made the Remedy stiffer and lighter while tweaking the suspension. We've already got a few months on the bike. Get the scoop!

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• Performing a Lower Lube
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• Removing Your Forks
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This is for guidance only. You are responsible for verifying clearance on your frame. Mount kit measurements should be checked (especially for older frames.)

You can find Trek bolts here .

Shock mount hardware is available here .

Lower Shock Axle – 599899           Upper Shock Axle – 599898

Additional bolts are only required for Thru-Shaft to standard shock conversion.  For DRCV conversion you will need a “DRCV retrofit kit”

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY (GEN 6)

Push* -  Push do not offer ElevenSix for this frame 

Fast* - We are yet to confirm clearance of the Evo variant 

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY

Trek Rail - Gen 3:

Lower Shock Axle – 5258210        Upper Shock Axle – 5258209       

Trek Rail - Gen 2:

Lower Shock Axle – 599900           Upper Shock Axle – 599898

Trek Rail - Gen 1:

Additional bolts are only required for Thru-Shaft to standard shock conversion.  

Fox X2* - In theory this shock fits, however, it is “too close for comfort” and any flex in the frame may cause the shock to collide with the frame.  We would recommend against fitting X2.

Push* - Once upon a time Push made an ElevenSix SS (side stack) with offset adjusters and a perpendicular reservoir which allowed the shock to clear the frame.  Any other generation of the ElevenSix will not fit.

Marzocchi* - We are yet to confirm whether the Marzocchi Bomber Air is compatible.

Fast* - Only the standard Fenix Enduro (not Evo) shock with a perpendicular reservoir will fit.  

Lower Shock Axle – 540755           Upper Shock Axle – 540755

RockShox Deluxe* - might not perform very well/ consistently on a long travel ebike due to lower overall oil volume

Trek Slash (2021+):

Lower Shock Axle – 5258210        Upper Shock Axle – 5258209

Trek Slash (pre-2021):

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY (2021 & NEWER)

RockShox* - Standard Super Deluxe Air does not fit due to lock-out lever interference in the last 1/3 of the travel 

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY (2022 & NEWER)

Coil Shocks** - this frame is not very progressive and it is much better suited for air shocks

Push* - Push do not offer ElevenSix for this frame

Ohlins Coil* - Only with transverse casting

Ohlins Air* - This shock will likely fit, however, we are yet to confirm this

Intend* - This shock will likely fit, however, we are yet to confirm this

CaneCreek* - We are not sure due to end eye design

Marzocchi Coil* - IFP reservoir will need checking for clearance!

Marzocchi Air* - Similar in design to Float X, however, it still needs checking for clearance

Fast* - Needs checking for clearance at full travel, the Evo version of the shock might not fit

Super Deluxe Thru-Shaft (C1 2021+)

The RockShox Super Deluxe Thru-Shaft shock is a proprietary shock designed explicitly for Trek Bikes and not available on any other frame manufacturer’s bikes.  The Thru-Shaft is fitted on a range of Trek frames including the Slash and the Rail.  

Most mountain bike shocks use an internal floating piston (IFP) design. The IFP sits between the oil and gas [typically nitrogen] inside the shock. When you hit a bump, the shock damper shaft displaces the oil as it moves through the shock, pushing against the IFP and compressing the gas below.  The IFP returns to its position when you are over the bump and the oil pressure is reduced. 

The idea behind the Thru-Shaft design is to remove the perceived lag created by using an IFP. Instead, the design introduces a secondary damper rod to account for the change in oil volume, and the damper shaft ‘exits’ the bottom of the shock.  

On paper, it may seem like a great idea, but the Thru-shaft design has suffered reliability issues.  A rod protruding from the shock requires an additional seal to retain the oil in the damping circuit - and in practice, another seal means another point of possible failure.  

As production of these shocks is limited to Trek Frames this product is less well supported in terms of spares and parts than another more widely available/ equivalent suspension.  This means that these shocks are generally more challenging, or sometimes even impossible to service or repair.

On balance and in our experience, the performance and maintenance issues of the Thru-Shaft outweigh the stated benefits of this suspension design.

CAN I REPLACE MY ROCKSHOX THRU-SHAFT SHOCK WITH A STANDARD EYELET SUPER DELUXE AIR/ COIL SHOCK?

The frame/ shock clearance varies between frames and frame model years - please refer to the compatibility tables on top of the page for per-frame & model year compatibility.   The reservoir on the Thru-Shaft shock is placed much higher, towards the upper eyelet (trunnion), and offset to one side in relation to the IFP reservoir on a standard Super Deluxe to improve the frame clearance.   See the image below for a comparison .

CAN I REPLACE MY ROCKSHOX THRU-SHAFT SHOCK WITH A DIFFERENT TRUNNION?

No, not without drastically affecting the bike’s geometry. Despite the Thru-Shaft shock using trunnion mounts, it is a 230mm eye-to-eye shock.   See the image below for a comparison .

Trek Remedy 29 9 review

Big-wheeled bruiser with running back moves

This article originally published on BikeRadar

Trek took its sweet time introducing 29er versions of its popular Fuel EX and Remedy models. While we were impressed with the former at the company's recent launch event in Sedona, Arizona, it was the Remedy's awesome capabilities that truly blew us way.

Big, fat tires, 140mm of well-tuned suspension and a gloriously stout front end yield supreme confidence to let you barrel over trail obstacles with reckless abandon, but the Remedy 29's fantastic handling also gives it the grace and agility to mean you don't have to.

Ride & handling: Big bones but light on its feet

Trek's 26in Remedy was already a capable machine, but the 29in version is even more so. Our top-end Remedy 29 9 tester was wonderfully stout and solid from tip to tail, and it's especially noticeable up front, given the burly aluminum front triangle, usefully wide 750mm aluminum handlebar, and sturdy Fox 34 Float fork.

Add it all up and you get a wonderfully predictable front end that you can truly drive hard into rough terrain, confident that the line you chose is the one the front wheel will follow.

Charging down the tricky Highline descent in Sedona, Arizona – with its myriad drops, steep chutes, and variable grip – was simply no problem. The bike barrels over square-edged rocks without missing a beat, and rails rough corners with far more confidence than a visual inspection of the trail conditions would normally allow.

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That stiff front end paid dividends even at slower speeds on the far more treacherous Hangover trail, where misplacing your tires by just a centimeter can mean the difference between making it around a corner or tumbling down a steep rocky face. Few places we've ridden illustrate the 'look where you want to go' edict so well.

As on the previous Remedy, rear suspension performance was excellent, with a supple feel off the top, a deep well of useful travel thanks to the Trek-exclusive DRCV-equipped rear shock, and good bottom-out control (which we used more than once). It's a lively feeling rear end, too, with lots of mid-stroke pop to help spring you out of bermed corners and dips in the trail.

Surprisingly, we found the new Remedy 29 to actually feel more nimble than the 26in version, despite having a similar bottom bracket height and chain stays that are about 12mm longer. While the 26in Remedy feels tall and is occasionally slow to transition from edge to edge, the 29 feels lower to the ground and quicker to change direction at speed. Some credit, perhaps, goes to the longer top tubes and shorter stems relative to comparably sized 26in Remedy models.

As always, very tight confines expose the long-travel 29er's greater overall length. But, even then, Trek has done a good job of making the 29 minimally cumbersome. Thanks to an increased-offset fork crown, the trail dimension is nearly identical to that of the 26in bike, so the front end feels appropriately light and not at all floppy.

There's no getting around the heft of the new Remedy 29 9, though. It has a total weight of around 13.5kg (29.76lb) for a 17.5in frame without pedals, and nearly 3.5kg (7.72lb) wheels and tires (not to mention the increased inertia given the larger diameter). So don't expect to set any acceleration records, but the bike pedals impressively well, especially for a model with this much capability.

Maintain a steady pace and you can rest assured that the rear end will faithfully claw its way up steep and rocky climbs. The active suspension does an excellent job of maintaining traction, too, and we rarely switched the Fox Float CTD rear shock out of the fully open mode, even on the fireroad climb up to the Hangover trailhead.

Trek sticks with its tried-and-true rear suspension design

Frame: Burly aluminum construction plus Trek's trademark suspension

Trek made no mention of a carbon Remedy 29 chassis – although you can bet the farm that one is coming – but there's little to complain about with the all-new aluminum one. While we can't comment on the frame weight (we weren't able to tear one down for an actual measurement at the launch event), it's unquestionably rigid, with large-diameter, hydroformed tubing throughout and corresponding oversized stays to maintain that stiffness from tip to tail.

Subtle details include the S-bend down tube that creates enough room for a water bottle cage, and the steeply sloped top tube and short strut that reinforces the seat tube while leaving plenty of standover clearance.

Trek applies its usual bag of suspension tricks to the new Remedy 9's rear end, including the Full Floater dual-dynamic shock mounts for a more finely tuned spring rate, ABP (Active Braking Pivot) concentric rear dropout pivots that supposedly reduce the effects of braking on suspension performance, and the magnesium Evo rocker link that ties the seat stays to the shock.

A pair of flippable chips at the rear of the Evo link allow for slightly adjustable frame geometry, too, with the low position offering a 67.5-degree head tube angle and 350mm (13.78in) bottom bracket height. The high position delivers a steeper 68.3-degree head tube angle and raises the bottom bracket by 9mm. We did our testing with the bike set in the low position.

Other details include a mix of internal and external cable routing – including a port for stealth-style dropper posts, a tapered 1 1/8in to 1 1/2in head tube, a 92mm-wide bottom bracket shell with press-fit cups for use with standard 24mm-diameter spindles, cartridge bearing pivots and aluminum hardware throughout, and molded plastic guards for the down tube and driveside chain stay.

Equipment: Fantastic Shimano Deore XT group and solid kit but weighty wheels

The build kit on the Trek Remedy 9 29 is unapologetically workhorse. Included in the mix is a nearly complete Shimano Deore XT 2x10 group (a KMC X10 chain is the only substitution) and a RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost with Trek's Bontrager house brand filling in the rest.

As usual, the Deore XT drivetrain was utterly flawless, with precise chain movement, excellent tactile feedback from the trigger shifter paddles, and quiet running even after hours in the ultra-fine Sedona dust.

Ditto for the matching hydraulic disc brakes, which provided tremendous power (partially thanks to 180mm rotors front and rear) as well as fantastic control – which we tested thoroughly on the Hangover trail's steep, shear rock descent.

We had no issues with the majority of the Bontrager gear. The Rhythm Pro stem was sturdy with its generously proportioned extension and beefy handlebar clamp, the Race Lite aluminum bar was pleasantly rigid and usefully wide at 750mm across, and while the foam seemed softer than on aftermarket versions, the Evoke 2 saddle was still comfortable after our third ride of the day.

Bontrager has made enormous leaps forward with its tires in recent years. The Remedy 9 29's XR3 Team Issue treads were meaty and grippy, with their well-reinforced knobs clawing tenaciously into the loose Arizona ground. They're also reasonably light considering the true 2.3in width and carry speed well. We wished for a slightly softer compound on bare rock, though.

The wheels are a bit more disappointing. Currently, Trek's website lists the stock wheelset as the new Bontrager Rhythm Elite model with its trick Rapid Drive rear hub, but that's a typo – production bikes are actually coming with the old model, complete with about 200g of extra mass and a far slower-engaging rear hub. We tested the Remedy 29 9 with both old and new wheelsets and the new one is noticeably better.

Price: US$4,729.99/£3,799 Weight: 13.50kg (29.76lb, 17.5-inch frame size, without pedals) Pros: Very stiff and predictable chassis, fantastic handling, great suspension, superb drivetrain and brakes Cons: Heavy wheels dull the otherwise sharp reflexes BikeRadar verdict: TBD pending longer-term testing More information: www.trekbikes.com

Complete bicycle specifications

Frame: Trek Remedy 29, 140mm travel Available sizes: 15.5, 17.5 (tested), 19, 21, 23-inch Rear shock: Fox Float CTD DRCV Performance Series Fork: Fox 34 Float 140 CTD FIT, Factory Series, 15QR dropouts Headset: FSA No. 57E, tapered 1 1/8-to-1 1/2-inch Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro Handlebars: Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 750mm Tape/grips: Bontrager Rhythm lock-on Front brake: Shimano Deore XT BR-M785 w/ 180mm SM-RT86-M rotor Rear brake: Shimano Deore XT BR-M785 w/ 180mm SM-RT86-M rotor Brake levers: Shimano Deore XT BL-M785-L Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT FD-M781-D Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus RD-M786-SGS Shift levers: Shimano Deore XT SL-M780 Cassette: Shimano Deore XT CS-M771-10, 11-36T Chain: KMC X10 Crankset: Shimano Deore XT FC-M785, 38/24T Bottom bracket: Shimano press-fit Pedals: n/a Wheelset: Bontrager Rhythm Elite TLR Disc 29 Front tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, 29x2.30-inch Rear tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, 29x2.30-inch Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2 Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth

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A very solid bike for the least expensive in its class. There is nothing that sticks out on the bike as something that needs to be improved, it seems ready to hit just about any trail right out of the box. It feels very nimble while going fast through sketchy rocky turns and feels yet super stable while bombing down descents. It is the do everything bike, it climbs well and keeps your power to the ground and can also get some air going over doubles and drops. The geometry feels like a happy medium for every style of riding.

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