Trek Remedy 8
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The 2022 Trek Remedy 8 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and descents. It is available at a price of 3,699 EUR and offers a wide range of technical features that make it an excellent choice for ambitious riders.
The Remedy 8âs frame is made from Alpha Platinum Aluminium and features a tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal Control Freak cable routing and a down tube guard. The frame is also fitted with an ISCG 05 mount and features a magnesium lever, Mino Link and ABP. The Boost 148 standard and 150 mm of suspension travel ensure a stable and comfortable ride. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 14 kg.
Braking performance is provided by Shimanoâs hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes, fitted to both the front and rear. These are equipped with M6100 brake levers and M6120 brake calipers. The front disc brakes use a Shimano RT66 disc with a 6-hole mount and a diameter of 203 mm, whilst the rear discs also feature Shimano RT66 discs with a diameter of 180 mm.
Shifting performance is ensured by the Shimano XT M8100 shifter and the Shimano SLX M7100 drivetrain, both in the 12-speed version. The fork is a RockShox Lyrik Select+ with DebonAir suspension and Charger 2.1 RC damping, offering 160 mm of travel. The crankset consists of Shimano MT611 components with a steel chainring (32 t) and an aluminium spider.
The bike is fitted with a Shimano XT M8100 cassette with a gear range of 10â51 teeth. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Line with a width of 820 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Pro with aluminium clamps, whilst the stem is a Bontrager Elite with a length of 45 mm.
The tyres are Bontrager XR5 Team Issue in size 27.5 x 2.50, fitted to Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature Rapid Drive 54. The hubs are also by Bontrager and are made of aluminium with sealed bearings and a Boost110 axle at the front.
The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with CrMo rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Dropper with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing. The saddle is clamped using a bolt-on clamp with a diameter of 36.4 mm.
The bikeâs geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 39 mm and a top tube length of 56 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, the seat tube angle is 68 degrees, the head tube length is 10 mm and the chainstay length is 44 mm. The standover height is 73 mm and the wheelbase measures 114 mm.
In summary, the Trek Remedy 8 offers an impressive combination of stability, performance and comfort for demanding mountain bike tours.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper // Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper // Shimano RT66, 6-hole, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-hole disc mount, 203 mm |
| Front brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper // Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper // Shimano RT66, 6-hole, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-hole disc mount, 203 mm |
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal Control Freak cable routing, down tube protector, ISCG 05, magnesium lever, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150 mm travel |
| Shift levers | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damping, tapered steerer tube, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 160 mm travel |
| Crankset | Shimano MT611, steel chainring (32 t.), aluminium spider, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm crank arm length // Shimano MT611, steel chainring (30 t.), aluminium Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit bottom bracket |
| Sprocket | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 t., 12-speed |
| Drive | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, aluminium, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, aluminium clamp |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0 degree, 45 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, CrMo tube stays, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length |
| Seat clamp | Bolt-on, 36.4 mm |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Rapid Drive 54 Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearing, aluminium axle, 6-hole disc mount, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearing, |
| Tires | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, 27.5 x 2.50 |