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Trek Remedy 9 29

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Colour / Polished Aluminum/Trek Black

Size / 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23"

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Specifications

• Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, press fit BB, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO Link, Mino Link, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 140mm travel
• Wheels Bontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30"
• Crank Shimano Deore XT, 38/24
• Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
• Shifters Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed
• Brakeset Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
• Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
• Stem Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree
• Headset FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings

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2014 Trek Remedy 9 29 (discontinued)

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Review by Joel Harwood // Photos by AJ Barlas and Brad Martyn

The Trek Remedy 9 29 is promoted as Trek's "ultimate technical trail bike." What better place to put that statement to the test than the Coast Mountains of British Columbia?

With all of the hoopla around the word "enduro," bike manufacturers are doing their best to claim their share of the market. Truthfully, bike companies have been building enduro bikes for quite some time, but that's neither here nor there. The 2014 Remedy 9 29 is Trek's first foray into the segment using a 29-inch wheel platform.

I have to admit that I'm not very well versed in the battle of the wheel sizes. I've never even ridden a bike with 27.5-inch (650b) wheels and the 29-inch equipped bikes I had previously ridden didn't really knock my socks off. So, when I got my hands on the new Remedy 9 29, I told myself that I would give it a fair shake and adjust to the new ride.

Remedy 9 29 Highlights

• Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame
• 29-inch wheels
• 140mm (5.5-inches) of rear wheel travel
• Angleset compatible E2 tapered head tube
• 67.5 or 68.2-degree head angle
• 68 or 69-degree seat tube angle
• 13.8 or 14.1-inch bottom bracket height
• 17.5 or 17.4-inch chainstays
• PressFit bottom bracket shell
• 142mm rear spacing with 12mm through axle
• Colors: Polished Aluminum or Trek Black
• Weight: 30.7-pounds (13.9kg)
• MSRP: $4,729.99 USD

The Remedy 9 29 features just about every piece of technology that Trek has going. Most notably is the FOX Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) shock, which is essentially Trek's way of combining the best attributes of a low and high volume air cans into one shock. Internally, two chambers work in harmony to allow solid pedaling performance and big hit sure-footedness. The bike also features Trek’s Full Floater suspension design. In this system the shock is mounted to two moving linkage points, which, according to Trek, allows the rear end to better respond to a wide variety of terrain. Finally, the Active Braking Pivot (ABP) is designed to negate the braking forces on the rear end and keeps the rear wheel tracking smoothly regardless of braking forces.

Additional details include the one piece magnesium EVO rocker link, Mino Link flip chip for geometry adjustments, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mounts, direct mount front derailleur, post mount disc brake, and an integrated down tube guard to protect from stray rock strikes.

No single feature of Trek's frame construction stands head and shoulders above the rest, however in combination they create an efficiently designed package.

On The Trail

Squamish, BC sits smack dab in the middle of Vancouver's North Shore and the Whistler Bike Park. The area boasts an impressive trail network that features everything from low-speed rock slabs and tight corners to wide-open root smashing and machine built berms. Given the variety the area has to offer, it served as the perfect place to test out this new rig. The bike was also used in the Crankworx Enduro World Series race, just for good measure.

The geometry is adjustable via the Mino Link flip chips in the seatstay, however once I got my hands on the bike I promptly swapped the geometry to the slack, low, and long setting and left it there for the duration of the test. In the "Low" setting the bike has a 67.5-degree head angle, 13.78-inch bottom bracket height, 17.52-inch chainstays, and 68-degree seat tube angle. In this position, I never had issues with the front end wandering on climbs, never struck a pedal, and I sure appreciated the added stability when things pointed downhill.

Being a long-travel 29er, the Remedy 29 seemed most in its element when the terrain got downright nasty. At speed it gobbled up whatever was in front of it and encouraged high-lines and gaps rather than quick line swaps. I was somewhat apprehensive that it wouldn't handle as well in the air as a 26-inch bike, however I found it to be quite stable. While it wasn't as playful or responsive as some rigs, I did find that the aggressive geometry, plush suspension, and 29-inch hoops allowed me to really push the bike on DH sections.

The ideal suspension setting on the FOX Float CTD (Climb, Trail Descend) suspension seemed to be the middle Trail setting, front and rear, with fairly fast rebound to keep the wheels tracking when the pace picked up. Regardless of Trail or Descend setting, the DRCV shock offers a forgiving ride. It allows for excellent small bump compliance and it handles square edge hits with tact. If I were to describe the suspension in a word, it would be "supple." The Descend setting offered marginally improved sensitivity in the DRCV shock, however I found that I blew through the travel too quickly, especially on drops and g-outs. Thankfully Trek now offers spacer kits to tune the progressivity of the rear shock, which is something I'd highly recommend looking into if you're an aggressive rider.

Regardless of my best effort to exceed the bike's capability, it handled just about everything in its stride. I was able to pack in the suspension a few times when riding through wheel eating brake bumps, but many downhill bikes suffer the same fate, never mind a trail bike. The suspension performed flawlessly most of the time so there's no massive improvement necessary, it's just worth noting.

The active suspension did make for a little more work on straightforward fitness climbs and while sprinting. Fortunately, the Climb setting of the shock stiffened things up significantly and allowed the bike to climb much more efficiently with far less pedal bob. The shock is positioned well and compression settings are easily accessible on the fly.

Pointed uphill on roads and buff climbs, the Remedy 29 felt somewhat heavier than comparable bikes I've ridden. I would also hesitate to call the bike snappy from a standstill or out of corners. It seemed to favor a smooth riding style that maintains momentum rather than one that relies on abrupt accelerations. The geometry was solid on climbs with the shock in Climb mode, but in the Trail and Descend settings I felt that the seat tube was a little on the slack side for my taste.

Regardless of a slightly sluggish feel, I was still able to push a 34-tooth chainring with a 11-36 cassette for the duration of the test. The bike showed no odd pedaling characteristics in this configuration.

The Remedy 9 29 features a solid mix of FOX, Bontrager, Shimano, and RockShox parts. Standouts include the FOX Factory 34mm fork with Kashima coating, Bontrager Rhythm Elite tubeless ready wheels, Shimano XT Shadow Plus drivetrain and brakes, as well as the RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post.

I did make a few changes to the build throughout the test. The first change was the bar and stem, which were swapped out in favor of a 50mm stem with 780mm handlebars. In my experience this setup allows for a more aggressive riding style than those spec'd on the bike. A single ring was also swapped in just to simplify things a bit. Finally, I changed the stock Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tires for Bontrager SE4 Team Issue 29x2.30 treads.

I found that the stock XR3 tires were not as capable as the rest of the bike. The SE4 tires offered acomparable tread pattern, but much better reliability.Both tires roll well for such an aggressive pattern. From my experience they're better suited to dry conditions, though I did ride them on damp trails in the early fall without too much fuss. The tires took quite a bit of punishment between the EWS round, bike park laps, local beer league racing and generally poor line choice. In most areas, I would happily run the SE4 tires full time.

Shimano's XT brakes were as reliable as I have come to expect and they required very little attention throughout the test. They have enough power and modulation to drop anchor when things get sketchy, without being too grabby and locking up the wheels inadvertently.

The Shimano XT drivetrain also did its job well and needed little more than the odd barrel adjustment as the shifter cable wore. In addition, Shimano's clutch system kept things running quietly. The only issue came after a brutal rock impact. Once straightened, the rear derailleur had some serious battle scars and was definitely on the stiff side. Regardless, it is still going strong and just about any rear derailleur would have ended up just as bad or worse.

Things That Could Be Improved

The business end of the Remedy 9 29 comes with a 7.75x2.125-inch FOX Float DRCV shock. While the shock worked well for me, there are very few options, if any, for riders that might be interested in non-OEM shocks.

The Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheelset managed to make it through the test, though they did complain with several small dents and pings along the way. Much like the stock tires, the wheels were unable to match the potential of the bike. The wheels are too flexy in my opinion, which detracts from the ride.

I did note that the bike seems to feel somewhat sluggish when climbing and sprinting. At 30.7-pounds it is pretty heavy for a 140mm trail bike these days. If it were less than 30 pounds, with stout wheels and tires, the Remedy 9 29 would be tough to overlook.

Trek's choice of long cage derailleur seems somewhat peculiar. I managed to hit it pretty hard during a local race and I actually thought I had broken it at the time. After wrestling with the cage for a few minutes I managed to straighten the cage, however I don't think it would have been an issue with a medium cage derailleur.

Finally, I found the cockpit to be a little cramped with a 50mm stem. While a slightly longer stem could help in this regard, a bike this capable with a long-ish stem is a mismatch in my opinion. A slightly steeper seat tube and lengthened top tube might allow riders to run a short and wide stem/bar combo and maintain a neutral position while climbing. Though adding top tube length and stretching an already relatively lengthy wheelbase might deter some riders, I feel that the steeper seat tube would help with pedaling and the added length with stability. Both, in addition to shorter/wider stock cockpit components, would create a more aggressive package out of the box.

Long Term Durability

After 600+ miles (1000km) of riding, I haven't had any issues that I found out of the ordinary. Conditions have gone from bone dry to axle deep slop. The pivots needed two minutes of attention following the Crankworx Enduro World Series race and the wheels complained a little. The seatpost, drivetrain, suspension and brakes all received typical maintenance at their respective maintenance intervals. All told, there was nothing that would indicate that the Trek would be anything other than reliable over the long haul.

What's The Bottom Line?

The "ultimate technical trail bike" is a bold claim, but the Trek Remedy 9 29 makes quite a statement. This bike takes a beating, goes anywhere, and most importantly, it put a smile on my face every time I rode it. After some initial skepticism, I have to admit that the Remedy 29 is no slouch. A long wheelbase, slack head angle, plenty of BB drop, and 140mm of well-tuned suspension all come together to create a bike that's capable of some surprising feats. Provided you're up to the task as well, that is.

The rider that will enjoy this bike the most is an intermediate to advanced rider who isn't afraid to man-handle it. A beginner or less active rider might not be able to push it hard enough to allow it to really shine.

For more details, visit www.trekbikes.com .

Bonus Gallery: 15 photos of the 2014 Trek Remedy 9 29 up close and in action

About the reviewer.

Joel Harwood has been playing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia for the last eight years. He spends his summer months coaching DH race groms in the Whistler Bike Park and guiding XC riders all over BC. He dabbles in all types of racing, but is happiest while blasting his trail bike down trails that include rock slabs, natural doubles, and west coast tech. On the big bike he tends to look for little transitions and manuals that allow him to keep things pointed downhill, rather than swapping from line to line. Attention to detail, time in the saddle, and an aggressive riding style make Joel a rider that demands the most from his products. Joel's ramblings can also be found at www.straightshotblog.com .

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Trek Remedy 9 29 (2015) longterm review

• Jamie Darlow
• January 27, 2016

Does F1-inspired suspension bring benefits to mountain biking?

Product Overview

Overall rating:, trek remedy 9 29.

• The first ride: on flowy trails, with stock quick-rolling rubber, the Remedy was a rocketship
• Tweaking the geometry and getting the most from an already good bike
• On tour at Coed-y-Brenin, where the Remedy made mincemeat of the trail centre terrain
• My first Remedy crash, OTB when the front wheel got hooked up in a corner
• Discovering the Mino Link adjustable geometry doesn’t push things low and slack enough
• End of the road: the 2016 Remedy won’t be available in the UK as a 29er

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:.

• 29er trail bike with 140mm travel and enduro-bike stiffness
• Newfangled RE:aktiv damper from Fox and Penske Racing
• Mino link adjustable geometry to fettle head angle and BB height
• Internal cabling, 1×11 drivetrain, Reverb Stealth dropper post

What attracted you to the Trek Remedy 9 29?

The colour, the fact it cost more than my car, and the stunning array of technology firsts from Trek. Plus-size bikes are spreading Boost 148 hub popularity far and wide, but the Remedy got there first, with its ultra-wide back end and stiffer rear wheel.

Then there’s the new RE:aktiv shock, designed with Fox and US race-car engineers Penske to give more pedalling support and still offer a plush feel for maximum grip. The Holy Grail?

Did you change anything straightaway?

It’s so long ago, memory fails me, but a close look at the photos from my first report, back in May, show something alarming — a saddle pack slung underneath the seat , presumably holding tools. The shame of it; ruining the Trek’s lines with that monstrosity.

I swapped the dry tyres for muds a few weeks later, fitted a wider bar and shorter stem and added a mudguard that I’ve never had cause to remove.

Was the bike easy to set up?

Yes, initially. You have to cycle the shock through at least 50 per cent travel when setting it up to ensure air gets into its second DRCV chamber, but that’s the only difference from a regular full-sus configuration — set the sag to 30 per cent and go riding. The hard work came later.

How did it ride?

The RE:aktiv shock didn’t deliver on its promise. I mean that in a good way, the Remedy doesn’t have the pedalling platform it boasts of, but I really couldn’t give a flying lump of mud — the suspension is incredibly sensitive and it makes the bike feel exciting, full of pop and brilliantly fast.

It’s very active on climbs though, so I’d flip the blue lever to climb mode, where you can actually hear the tick of the valve inside the shock opening and closing as you pedal.

Watch how to fit offset hardware

The bottom bracket is too high to really feel comfortable at speed though, so I set about lowering the bike with offset shock hardware.

And if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, I thought, so I added angled cups too and slackened the head angle to 65 degrees. I’m left with a long, low and slack trail bike that feels brilliant.

Did anything break or wear out?

No, it’s so sturdy it feels unbreakable. You wouldn’t expect breakages on this top-end equipment either.

If you could change one thing about your longtermer what would it be?

Trek fits an increased offset fork to the Remedy, and I think the idea is to make the steering quicker. That’s bad in my book though, I want it slow and controlled, so I’d do away with that and fit a Pike with regular offset.

Would you buy this bike and why?

Six months ago, half way through the test, I’d have said no. But now I’ve worked out how easy and cheap it is to sort the Remedy, I’ve got to say yes. The bike’s a lot of money but it’s worth it: light, stiff and brilliant. The colour’s too garish for me though.

• Remedy 9 29

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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Bike Test: Trek Remedy 9.8 29

Jul 2014 · Dirt HQ

As an out and out trail bike, with the components to match, the Trek Remedy 29 does it all, but this bike has far more about it than just that...

Jul 2014 · Alan Muldoon

Read the full review of the Trek Remedy 650b 9.8 27.5 mountain bike

Trek has cranked the fun dial on the Remedy 650b up to 11.

Being able to adjust the geometry is a massive bonus.

Handlebar and stem don’t match the attitude and geometry.

Reverb remote and Shimano shifters aren’t the best bedfellows.

Check out our full review here. It’s nice to be able to get away with mistakes. You know, maybe give someone’s car a nudge on a tricky reverse park, but they don’t see and there’s no damage. Or looping out during a wheelie but getting your feet unclipped just in time to save your coccyx. …

Well-proven suspension and spec

Requires a wider bar

Cables are a mess

Trek boots 26-inch hoops in favor of 27.5s on the all-new 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8. Dressed in premium Bontranger componentry, their full-carbon, 140mm-travel flagship is looking leaner, meaner and readier than ever. - Mtbr.com

Jan 2014 · Carina Hildebrandt

 This is by far the cheapest enduro bike (4299 Euro) of our benchmark test. It is equipped with an aluminum frame, 29-inch wheels, an entire Shimano XT drivetrain with 2×10 propulsion, and custom DRCV Fox suspension, offering 140 mm travel front and rear. Discovering a very compact seating position (despite an 80 mm stem), […]

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Tested: Trek Remedy 9 29

The not-so-minor details.

Trek Remedy 9 29

Trek Bikes Australia

AUD4,699.00

Size Tested:

Surprisingly spritely. Efficient and responsive for big wheels and big travel. Sensational spec.

Long stays relative to the overall wheelbase.

We’ve developed a real fondness for the Trek Remedy series of bikes over the past half dozen years. Like watching a teenage boy growing into a man, we’ve seen them change, get stronger, find their way in the world, make some bad decisions (like the DRCV fork) and learn from them.

But now the Remedy is all grown up. So grown up in fact that it’s sprung some 29″ wheels. Say hello to the Trek Remedy in its burly 29er format!

Of course this isn’t the only shape you can get your Trek Remedy in nowadays. For 2014, Trek offered two wheel size variants of the Remedy. The wagon-wheeler you see here, and a 650B version which we actually reviewed only a few months ago . While that experience was still fresh-ish in our minds, we thought we’d give the 29er a run too, and see which bike sizzled our steak more.

[divider]Build[/divider]

At the heart of the bike you’ll find the well regarded Full Floater / ABP suspension system, which looks like a four-bar but places a pivot directly around the rear axle. This Active Braking Pivot retains suspension activity under braking, while the Full Floater aspect refers to the fact the shock is not mounted to the mainframe at all, but ‘floats’ between the upper link and a shock mount on the chain stays. It’s all about controlling the shock rate. The third card in the deck of the Remedy’s suspension is the DRCV Fox shock.

This system, like a good lover, knows when to give a little and when to give a lot.

The Dual Rate Control Valve shock has two air chambers, relying on the the smaller one to keep a firm feel for the initial travel and activating a second larger chamber to provide a more linear feel deeper in the suspension stroke. This system, like a good lover, knows when to give a little and when to give a lot.

Geometry is adjustable, from a 68-67.5 degree head angle, via the simple Mino Link on the seat stays. We left it in the slacker setting but if you’re after a sharper ride it’s nice to have that option. Other noteworthy features include room for a full-size water bottle, an internally-routed ‘stealth’ style dropper post, and ISCG tabs. We’re not sure about the mix of internal and external cable routing – it all looks a bit messy, especially with both a front derailleur and a dropper post.

[divider]Spec[/divider]

Just like its 650B-wheeled brother, the Remedy 9 29er has a component spec that’s so reliable you’d swear it was Swiss made. The only blemish is the narrow handle bar, but that’s an easy swap, so swap it we did for a 730mm Thompson bar. Otherwise you’d be foolish to make any changes to this bike – the blend of Shimano XT and excellent Bontrager components is hard to top.

The gearing range provided by the 2×10 XT drivetrain is spot on, and the brakes have more power than a dinosaur’s fart. It’s a bit of pity that Trek didn’t use Shimano’s I-Spec shifter/brake lever mounting system, as the bars are a mess with so many separate clamps.

After almost finding ourselves stranded in the middle of the jungle after one too many flat tyres, we made the switch to tubeless. We used Bontrager’s own tubeless rim strips for the job. These strips simply snap into place, and we think they’re the neatest tubeless conversion system available, so good that we regularly use them on other types of rims, not just Bontys.

[divider]Ride[/divider]

We were lucky enough to take the Remedy to a wide range of trails during our testing, from the groomed singletrack of Smithfield in Cairns, to muddy rainforest in the Cassowary Coast and then back to the rough sandstone of Flow’s home trails in Sydney. The Remedy took it all in its stride; if you’re looking for a versatile bike to tackle just about anything that comes your way, then this fella is worth consideration.

Before we actually rode this bike, we’d kind of mentally pigeon holed it. We’d made the assumption it was going to be monster truck, the kind of bike that just ran shit over but which handled singletrack like a barge. We were wrong.

The Remedy remains responsive and lively, which is always a challenge to achieve with 29″ wheels and this much travel.

Yes, the Remedy is jogs rather than sprints about, but this bike also climbs well and flicks through the trails far better than we’d ever envisaged. A lot of this can be attributed to the Remedy’s suspension and the way the DRCV shock offers a plenty of support in the early stages of the suspension travel. This firm feel in the initial stages of the travel ensures the Remedy remains responsive and lively, which is always a challenge to achieve with 29″ wheels and this much travel.

With a 140mm travel fork, we felt compelled to get the bars down low, to keep weight on the front wheel and prevent too much lifting on the climbs. Trek have played it smart, using a tiny 100mm head tube, that ensures it’s possible to keep the cockpit to reasonable height. With the stem slammed, the Remedy did a great job of carving up singletrack turns. The Bontrager XR3 tyres are still one of our favourites, and for fast-rolling rubber they hook in beautifully on just about all trail surfaces giving the Remedy real consistency in the corners.

Like a number of Fox forks we’ve tested lately, we found the fork took a while to reach the smoothness we’d hoped for. It did improve with riding, and lubing the stanchions with some Finish Line Max Suspension Spray before each ride definitely helped. The rear suspension had no such issues; it seamlessly blends a supportive feel in the early stages of the travel with a bottomless and controlled feel on the bigger hits.

In terms of sheer smashability, the Remedy was happy to hammer, but still wasn’t quite the bump-eater we’d expected. Strangely, we feel that some of this actually comes down to frame sizing.  Because the Remedy has quite long chain stays ( 445mm ), in the smaller frame sizes (like the 17.5″ we tested) there is proportionally a lot of the bike behind the rider, rather than in front of them. This makes it harder to get your weight over the rear axle or to keep the front end up over holes. We think that the longer front-centre measurement found on the 19″ frame size and up would feel more balanced. Perhaps the Remedy is one bike that adds credence to the idea that shorter riders should consider a 27.5″ wheel, rather than a 29″.

It’s hard not to be impressed with the way the Remedy disguises its travel on the climbs.

It’s hard not to be impressed with the way the Remedy disguises its travel on the climbs.  While it’s not the lightest rig out there, the way it grapples up long climbs is excellent. In the small chain ring, you do notice a bit of pedal feedback, but not enough to disturb your rhythm. When the climbs become super steep or technical, you’ll want to shuffle right forward to stop the front end from popping up, but even when your weight is moved onto the nose of the saddle there never seems to be a loss of traction out back.

[divider]Overall[/divider]

We said at the outset that we wanted to pick a favourite; did we prefer the 27.5 or 29er Remedy? For us, the 27.5″ is the one. But that’s just us and our preference – the 29er certainly has advantages in many areas, particularly when it comes to climbing traction or rolling out long kays. We’re confident that many taller riders will gravitate towards the 29er too, as in the larger frame sizes we think this bike would mow down all comers. Whatever your choice – 27.5 or 29 – the Remedy has evolved in a seriously sophisticated and capable all-rounder, and if we had to pick a bike that we’d like on hand to tackle whatever came our way, then the Trek Remedy 9 would definitely be one of our top picks.

Tested by: Chris Southwood

Rider height: 172cm, rider weight: 62kg, tested at: cairns, mareeba, atherton, cassowary coast, red hill (sydney) and other sneaky trails., changes made: wider bar (730mm) and converted to tubeless..

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2014 trek remedy 9 review, by dave ward | charge the summit.

Check out the video for an overview. I talk a little about why I went with the 29’er version and my experience riding a Trek Remedy 7 with the 27.5 wheel size. I also go in depth on Fox’s DRCV rear suspension system. [For you technical types, the specs are posted below.]

2014 Trek Remedy 9 Specs

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, press fit BB, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO Link, Mino Link, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 140mm travel

Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23″

Bontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub

Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29×2.30″

• Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed
• Front derailleur
• Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount
• Rear derailleur
• Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
• Crank – Shimano Deore XT, 38/24
• Cassette – Shimano Deore XT 11-36, 10 speed
• Saddle – Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
• Seatpost – RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
• Handlebar – Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
• Stem – Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree
• Headset – FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
• Brakeset – Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc

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Trek Remedy 9 – first ride review

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Trek’s Remedy frame has stayed largely unchanged for a while, but this year’s version is tidier than ever. Sorted componentry completes a very easy to ride all-rounder, although it’s definitely more soft roader than hardcore hammer bike.

Ride & handling: Confidence boosting XC bike

Getting ready to ride is simplified by the included plastic sag indicators. These clip onto the fork leg and shock body to give a usefully accurate baseline pressure setting straight away.

It’s particularly useful on the DRCV dampers because they don’t feel like normal springs in their initial response. That’s because the twin chamber design only opens to full volume at a specific point in the stroke. The first part of travel ramps up quickly from a plush initial start to a stable pedalling platform, as though you’re riding a much shorter travel bike.

While it’s no lightweight, the frame stiffness is impressive for harnessing shoulder and leg power and the XR3 tyres roll okay once you’ve got it going. In other words, once you’re tapping out a tempo rather than trying to accelerate the Remedy cruises and hustles along singletrack and climbs like a tighter, shorter travel rig.

The ABP back end is impressively balanced in relation to pedalling forces, so there’s no obvious tug or kickback when you’re trying to torque your way up a rough, rock/root stepped climb.

The handling is very well balanced otherwise, with enough stem length to keep the front wheel straight on steep climbs but not so long it gets outwitted when you’re weaving it through tight tree switchbacks. The Bontrager tyres are predictable in most conditions.

The frame is impressively stiff from bars to thru-axle back end, and while the Fox 32 fork can feel soft and flexy up front it’s more forgiving than a 34 or Revelation for traction and comfort.

The Mino Link chip gives you the option of slightly quicker handling and more ground clearance when pedalling if you’re in a cross-country mood, or slacking it out and dropping it a fraction for a more surefooted feel (which is what we went for). Being able to drop and raise the saddle instantly is a massive bonus when pushing the pace on roller coaster trails.

The pivot kinematics mean it sucks up mid-sized chunder and bigger speed killing blocks well for a 26in-wheeled bike. Bigger hits also open the second shock chamber automatically for a more linear and lump-hungry feel, and the back end feels seamless but not soggy even when slamming through serious geology.

The same twin chamber system also makes the fork generously plush and linear when you’re plonking down steps off the brakes or rattling over rocks. The lurch from mid-stroke ramp-up to sudden deep dive can catch you out if you’re already pushing the limit of braking/cornering traction and our more aggressive riders really didn’t like it.

Unlike ‘normal,’ single air-chamber forks you can’t just add a bit of oil to make the spring more progressive (ie, get harder to compress as it goes), and Trek’s new volume reducer shim – which does the job instead – isn’t available yet. Using the Trail setting of the CTD damper is enough to noticeably reduce unexpected nosedive, but this fork is just too willing to plunge in big compressions and berms.

Trek’s 2013 Remedy is the most sorted yet – it allies great kit to a confidence-inspiring and friendly character. The smooth DRCV suspension helps even moderate riders milk every millimetre of travel, although more aggressive riders are definitely going to want the fork-firming bungs for more predictable braking and berm-carving performance.

Frame & equipment: Well-evolved and clever

The Remedy frame outline hasn’t changed much since the double-chamber DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) shock was added to the bike for 2010. A stiff, tapered E2 head tube, a double-curved down tube, that broad top tube, the single-piece magnesium ‘Evo’ shock linkage and the 142x12mm screw-thru rear axle still keep everything securely in line.

The Full Floater shock – squeezed between an extended swingarm tip and the shock linkage – plus the Active Braking Pivot (ABP) rear pivot design are proven performance enhancers, while a switchable Mino Link on the seatstay can slacken angles by half a degree and drop the bottom bracket 10mm. A plastic down tube guard and chainguide tabs mean it’s ready for whatever roller system radical riders might want to fit, and whatever rocks fly as a result.

The Reverb dropper post is externally routed as standard, but there’s an exit hole for internal routing if you upgrade to the Stealth version of the post. The rear brake mount is IS (International Standard) rather than the new-style post-mount, and the bottom bracket is a conventional screw-in cup style. The second one may not be cutting edge, but will please those who value easy bearing replacement and proven reliability over a contemporary oversized or press-fit crank setup.

Trek have also stuck with a conventional triple chainset to give a full 30 gear spread. Shimano’s ultra reliable XT stop and go gear is a welcome sight for high-mileage-with-low-maintenance fans, and the clutch rear mech keeps the drivetrain quieter.

Bontrager were one of the first to introduce wide yet light trail wheels, and these Rhythm Elite wheels wrapped in big, usefully grippy but not too slow XR3 rubber are a great match for the ride.

The 720mm/80mm cockpit is a decent balance between power assisted steering, reasonable breathing space and tree punching inconvenience, and the fat Bontrager saddle won’t cripple you if you go for a quick blast in your boxer shorts. Though your neighbours might if you don’t wear anything else.

The slick gold Kashima coating on the custom (Trek-only) DRCV Fox fork is a nice touch, and staying with 32 rather than 34mm legs saves half a pound of weight. While the rear shock isn’t similarly gilded, it does share the dual chamber internals and synced CTD (Climb Trail Descend) damping.

This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio .

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The 2014 Trek Remedy 9 29 is a trail-blazing full-suspension mountain bike that caters to riders seeking versatility and top-tier performance on a variety of terrains. Manufactured by Trek, this model features a robust yet lightweight Alpha Platinum aluminum frame, offering durability and agility on the trails. The Remedy 9 29 is equipped with a plush 140mm of travel, courtesy of the Fox CTD suspension system, allowing it to effortlessly tackle both technical descents and demanding climbs. With its 29-inch wheels, this bike rolls over obstacles with ease, providing exceptional traction and stability. Whether shredding down singletracks or exploring rugged backcountry trails, the 2014 Trek Remedy 9 29 stands as a testament to Trek’s commitment to delivering a high-performance, all-around trail bike for the adventurous rider.

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• Weight 32 lbs 5 oz
• Model Remedy 9 29
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• Size X-Large
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• Drivetrain 1x11
• Fork Fox Factory Series
• Fork Travel 150mm
• Rear Shock Fox Float CTD
• Rear Shock Travel 140mm
• Handlebar Race Face Atlas, 790mm
• Brakes Shimano Deore XT R785, Hydraulic Disc
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• Stem Answer XC, 70mm
• Shifters SRAM 1
• Front Derailleur N/A
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• Cassette SRAM, 11-42
• Crankset Shimano Deore XT, 175mm
• Chainring Race Face, 32T
• Seatpost PNW Rainier IR, Dropper
• Saddle Bontrager Kovee Elite
• Wheel Size 29"
• Wheel Set Bontrager rhythm Elite 29 w/ Bontrager rhythm Hub (front) Bontrager Alloy w/ Shimano M618 (rear)
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The Remedy has been in the line-up at Trek for some time now, billed as the ultimate technical trail bike it has undergone a few guises over the years. In 2013 it was a 150mm 26” wheeled machine that could eat up a lot more than one might expect. For 2014 the range has been split in two in order encompass two different wheel sizes. There is now a 29” version and also a 27.5” version, with 27.5” being very much in vogue at the moment we felt this was a good place to start with the Remedy range, we’ll be testing the 29” version later in the year

With the bigger wheels comes slightly less travel and this year the Remedy 27.5 features 140mm of travel front and rear. The 9.8 model is the only carbon framed version in the line-up, this is a departure from recent times when there were always a few different models with carbon frames. The top spec 9.9 is missing from the range this year, traditionally being a masterpiece of beauty and components with an outrageous price tag. Anyway back to the 9.8 and the bike we have here…

The frame utilises their OCLV Mountain Carbon with carbon seat stays and alloy chain stays, there is built-in carbon armour on the down tube to give the bike some added protection. An E2 tapered head tube rolls gracefully into the rest of the tubing, the bottom bracket uses the BB95 standard. Internal cable routing for the derailleur and dropper post gives the bike clean lines and there are ISCG 05 mounts for fitting chain devices. The EVO link is the traditional magnesium to save weight and there is a Mino Link to adjust the geometry too.

Front suspension duties are catered for with a Fox Performance Series 34 Float w/CTD (climb, trail descend), FIT damper, rebound, 15GR thru axle and 140mm of travel.

In the rear is a Fox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb, trail descend), damper, rebound, custom tuned to the frame by Trek in California.

Drivetrain duties are taken care of by Shimano with an all XT affair and 10-speed with an 11/36t cassette at the rear and a double 38/24 at the front. The brakes are Shimano XT hydraulic discs as well with 160mm rear and 180mm front spec.

Naturally, being a Trek, there is a healthy dose of Bontrager gear. The wheels are the Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless with stacked lacing, 15mm front hub and 142x12mm rear. These are shod with Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tubeless-ready tyres with an aramid bead.

Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon low-riser handle bars are held in place with a Bontrager Rhythm Pro Stem, a Bontrager Evoke 3 titanium railed seat sits atop a RockShox Reverb Stealth seat post.

Trek Remedy 9.8

Low 18.5 High 18.5

Seat tube 445mm 445mm Effective top tube 601mm 598mm Head tube 105mm 105mm Chain stay 435mm 435mm Wheel base 1151mm 1149mm BB height 338mm 346mm Head angle 67.5° 68.1° Seat angle 67.5° 68.1° Reach 417mm 424mm Stack 699mm 594mm

Weight w/o pedals 28.8lbs

On The Trail

Although the Remedy isn’t a newcomer to the Trek catalogue, the new 27.5 bike has been completely redesigned from the ground up to accommodate the new wheel size. The geometry has been tweaked and adjusted, not just to fit the wheels but also to get the most out of them. In addition modern riding styles and terrain have been considered to deliver a bike that should perform to the highest level available.

After taking some time to set the bike up properly, imperative with the DRCV shock to get the most out of the suspension, we headed of to some of our more familiar trails in the Surrey Hills. We’ve loved the Remedy for a while now and we were pleased to find that while it has undergone some major changes, there was still the familiar feel.

The Full Floater suspension set-up offers a stable platform for pedalling and the light-weight frame combines to give the Remedy an agility that will see you scampering up the climbs with gusto. The larger wheels of course make easy work of technical terrain too, offering plenty of grip when you need it and rolling over roots that we have perhaps struggled with in the past.

There is a very playful nature about the Remedy too, when you get it onto some flat twisty single track you can maximise the energy in the trail with the sorted suspension and the nimbleness of the bike. You’ll be flicking your way in and out of the trees with a stupid grin on your face that is usually only reserved for the village idiot…

Get the bike pointing downhill on some more challenging terrain and the true majesty for the Remedy becomes apparent, it is a very capable bike, especially if you rig the Mino Link to the Low setting you get a head angle that can cope with most things and a stability that inspires confidence. I was a little concerned that the 140mm of travel would soon feel out of its depth at speed over rough terrain, but I needn't have worried. While it isn’t as capable as the Slash, for instance, I never felt under-biked or overwhelmed.

Before I bestow too many superlatives on the Remedy I must take a look at the negatives, I was surprised at the list price for this top end bike, it’s actually really good value, in previous years the top-end Remedy has repeatedly pushed the £5000 GBP barrier and, if I recall correctly, went skyward of the £6000 GBP mark on one occasion. This year’s 9.8 model at £4300 GBP seems like positively good value then, however the XT spec, whilst perfectly capable, is hardly bling. For the money the Remedy is a great bike, but surely there is a 9.9 missing from the range draped in 1x11 and other expensive trinkets.

I’d also like to see a chain guide fitted as standard, bikes of this genre are aimed at aggressive riding, and while the clutch rear mech does a good job, it’s not perfect at keeping the chain in place…

Other than that it’s a great bike, and lets be realistic here, we just complained it wasn’t expensive enough, and in these austere times that seems frankly ridiculous. What you do get is a top-of-the-range Trek for a very good price with an excellent frame and fantastic trail feel. As capable uphill as it is down, it is sure to entertain you at every turn!

This review was in Issue 28 of IMB.

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By Rou Chater Rou Chater is the Publishing Editor of IMB Magazine; he’s a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, but his passion for bikes knows no bounds. His first mountain bike was a Trek 820, which he bought in 1990. It didn’t take him long to earn himself a trip to the hospital on it, and he’s never looked back since. These days he’s keeping it rubber side down, riding locally and overseas as much as possible.

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