2017 Trek Remedy 8 Bike
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Remedy 8
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2 member reviews

It loves most terrain
Rating:
The Good
Good spec for price
Versatile
Good geometry
The Bad
Dropper a tad short for my liking
Needs a chain guide
Bar needs more sweep
Should come with softer tires
Re:aktiv
Overall Review:

I got this bike to get back to mountain biking. Next thing you know I'm racing enduro.

The steed is too much for an xc loop and after having it for 2 months I find myself going slow on flats and uphills to save energy for the perfect downhill run! Only the roughest DH rock gardens have been too much to enjoy on the bike. It really feels much like a dh bike but the travel is not there. Although the Re:aktiv shock creates some stiction to the beginning of the compression and on some hits or berms decides to plummet through the travel quite unexpectedly it has not been anything I couldn't get used to. Although in the beginning it was bugging. The support the Re:aktiv shock gives is just enough for pedaling, but does not help on a technical climb when you need to trials your self over roots and rocks. I find myself not attempting climbs anymore because of how taxing (although definetely doable) they are on this bike. Jumps are awesome and balanced on this bike. I am running a bit more rebound damping though than Treks suggestion. I put one more token on the shock and 2 on the fork. With 18-20% sag the fork bottoms out very rarely and I have not had the shock bottom out noticably at all, but full travel has been used very often.

I had the shock tuned to minimize the Re:aktiv effect. This gave me a little bit more control on the berms, but left the bike bobbing a bit more while pedalling. However for the type of riding I like this tradeoff is worth it.

The bike developed loose pivots in the beginning. It was winter though and the temperature difference when bringing the bike inside was about 30°C so that might have affected it. I rebuilt the frame with thread lock on the bolts as well as between the oval "nuts" and the frame and there have not been any play or creeks in 6 months!

The rims could be wider and stronger. I tacoed the front hitting a knee high rock strait on. Threar has a 2 dents from 2 punctures.

This bike is not the most playful, but there is tons of stability and I appreciate the speed I feel comfortable going through tight twisty rocky descents.

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Specifications

Product
Trek Remedy 8 Bike
Model Year
2017
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
15.5 in
17.5 in
18.5 in
19.5 in
21.5 in
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, Full Floater, EVO link, down tube guard
Rear Travel
150mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm
Fork
RockShox Pike RC, Solo Air, Charger damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110
Fork Travel
150mm
Head Tube Diameter
E2 tapered
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Handlebar
Bontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Stem
Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0°
Grips
Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
Brakes
Shimano Deore hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM GX, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch
ISCG Tabs
ISCG 05
Chainguide
N/A
Cranks
SRAM GX 1000
Chainrings
32 tooth SRAM X-Sync
Bottom Bracket
PF92
Pedals
N/A
Chain
SRAM PC 1130
Cassette
SRAM XG-1150, 10-42 tooth, 11-speed
Rims
Bontrager Duster Elite Wheels, Tubeless Ready (tubeless strips included, valves sold separately)
Hubs
Bontrager Duster Elite Wheels, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Spokes
Bontrager Duster Elite Wheels
Tires
Bontrager XR4 Expert, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x2.40"
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost
KS eThirty Integra, remote lever, 2-bolt head, zero offset, internal routing
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Standard single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
Boost148
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes
Colors
Matte Trek black/gloss Trek white
Warranty
Lifetime frame, 5 years swing arm, 1 year paint and decals
Weight
30 lb 9.6 oz (13,880 g)
Miscellaneous
ABP - Active Braking Pivot
Mino Link adjustable geometry - tune head tube angle by 1/2° and bottom bracket height by up to 10mm with the turn of a nut
Alpha Platinum Aluminum - lightweight aluminum continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points, and hydroformed into tube shapes for maximum strength and minimum weight
Control Freak internal routing - allows any combination of shifter, brake, lockout, and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame
Straight Shot with Knock Block steerer stop - Straight Shot frame design for optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio and a more responsive ride
Price
$3,299.99
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Where To Buy
Free standard shipping on all bikes (continental U.S. only).
Flat rate shipping to Hawaii and Alaska.
Free standard shipping on all bikes (continental U.S. only).
Flat rate shipping to Hawaii and Alaska.
$3,299.99
Remedy 8
$3,299.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free Delivery on purchases over £20.
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