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TrekRemedy
bike3499–4999 EUR
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Origin
The Trek Remedy was introduced as a heavy-hitting all-mountain bike. Over the years, as the Slash took over the 29er enduro racing segment, the Remedy carved out a niche as the playful, 27.5-inch wheeled trail brawler for riders who preferred air time and agility over pure rollover speed. Gen 1 (2007-2009): Launch as 6-inch all-mountain Trek model; ABP brake-pivot patent debuts. Gen 2 (2010-2012): DRCV shock; geometry slackened. Gen 5 (2019-2023): Moved exclusively to 27.5 wheels, beefier frame, fixed lower shock mount.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum (current); OCLV Mountain Carbon on legacy 9-series
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle 1×12 (Remedy 8 GX) or Shimano XT 1×12 (Remedy 8 XT); lower trims SRAM NX Eagle
- Brakes
- 4-piston hydraulic disc — SRAM Guide R / SRAM Code R or Shimano XT (200/180 mm rotors)
- Wheels
- 27.5" — Bontrager Line Comp 30 (alloy); Bontrager Line Elite Carbon on higher trims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Best-in-test suspension feel — balanced, supple yet supportive (160/150 mm)
- Playful, agile 27.5" character that loves jumps, manuals and tight trails
- Efficient climber for a 150 mm all-mountain bike
- Quiet ride and strong value for money in the Remedy 8 alloy build
- Mino Link flip-chip lets riders tune geometry high/low
−Weaknesses
- Stock brakes (SRAM Guide R) under-gunned for the bike's descending capability — frequently upgraded
- Wide 2.6" Bontrager XR4 tires feel vague and slow-rolling; many swap to narrower/grippier rubber
- Knock Block steering limiter is annoying on tight switchbacks and when loading the bike in a car
- 27.5" wheels give up rollover speed versus 29ers, hurting it for racing
- Discontinued in 2023 — no current model, parts/support tapering off
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Who it’s for
Intermediate-to-advanced MTB rider who prioritizes playfulness, jumps, and manualing over raw straight-line speed.
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