2019 Trek Remedy 8 Bike
(discontinued)

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Remedy 8
$3,299.99
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Versatile bike
Rating:
The Good
-Stiffness
-Durability
-Design
-Looks
-Not too long
The Bad
-Maybe too stiff?
-Re:Aktiv shock
-Knock block
-Provided dropper is a bit short
-Main pivot bearing should be bigger
Overall Review:

Been riding this for 2 years.

It is a good trail bike out of the box. However, I feel that the stiff chassis begs rowdier riding.

The steering is super precise and it never feels like the bike would not handle the abuse. I have been jumping all the biggest stuff there is around where I live.

For the majority of time I have had a 180 mm air spring in the fork I have fitted a 230x65 Super Deluxe coil and put the flipchip in the low position. This gives good bb hight ~165-170mm in the rear and a slacker hieadangle. Now the bike is fit for enduro. The leverage ratio is a bit too linear for a coil in my opinion, but my preference is more progressive than the average rider. And HATE bottoming out. Therefore Ia have opted for a stiffer spring (400) which gives about 23% sag for me.

Do not like the stock shock, but it is rideable. I got used to it within a month, but a conventional shock is better, and i do not miss the pedaling platform of the Re:Aktiv valve.

The main pivot bearing needs changing every now and then and while the knockblock doesnt hinder turning in my view, I have broken quite a few while washing out in turns. So keep at least 1 spare knockblock around.

Overall I have been quite happy, and don't know what bike to try next. The character of this one has no big flaws, which is not the case for every bike.

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Specifications

Product
Trek Remedy 8 Bike
Model Year
2019
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
15.5 in. (Low, High)
17.5 in. (Low, High)
18.5 in. (Low, High)
19.5 in. (Low, High)
21.5 in. (Low, High)
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Alpha Platinum aluminum
Rear Travel
150mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230mm x 57.5mm
Fork
RockShox Lyrik RC, DebonAir, Charger 2 damper, boost 110
Fork Travel
160mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing
Handlebar
Bontrager Line, 35mm diameter, 27.5mm rise, 780 width
Stem
Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Brakes
SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide R
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, roller bearing clutch
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Chainguide
Not included
Cranks
Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB
Chainrings
32 tooth, direct mount
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 92mm press fit
Pedals
Not included
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless ready (tubeless strips included, valves sold separately)
Hubs
Rapid Drive, 54 tooth, boost 110 (front), boost 148 (rear)
Spokes
 
Tires
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Inner Strength sidewalls, tubeless ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 27.5 x 2.60˝
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails
Seatpost
Bontrager Line, internal routing, 100mm (15.5), 125mm (17.5, 18.5), 150mm (19.5, 21.5)
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Standard single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
Boost 148
Max. Tire Size
27.5" x 2.8"
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes
Colors
Miami Green, Matte Trek Black
Warranty
Lifetime frame, 5 years swing arm, 1 year paint and decals
Weight
30 lb 16 oz (14,060 g)
Miscellaneous
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
Price
$3,999.99
More Info
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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.
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