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Trek Shock Upgrades - Thru Shaft to Standard

Posted on March 09 2023

• Trunnion to Pin 69mm  Available here
• 54mm x 10mm Hardware Fox Available here
• 60mm x 10mm Hardware Fox Available here
• 54mm x 10mm Hardware Rockshox  Available here 
• 60mm x 10mm Hardware Rockshox Available here
• 50mm x 10mm Offset Hardware Fox   Available here
• 50mm x 10mm Offset Hardware Rockshox  Available here 

Commonly used for the lower shock mounting bolt on Slash (2021+), Fuel EX (2021+), and Trek Rail 2022+. Used in conjunction with 40mm x 10mm mounting hardware. Trek Part #5258210

• Trunnion to Pin 55mm  Available here
• 40mm x 10mm Hardware Fox Available here
• 40mm x 10mm Hardware Rockshox Available here

Commonly used for the lower shock mounting bolt on Fuel EX and Remedy and Slash (2017-2020). Used in conjunction with 50mm (49.78) mm x 10mm Offset mounting hardware. Trek Part #599899

• Trunnion to Pin 65mm   Available here

Commonly used for the lower shock mounting bolt on Trek Rail 2020/21,  Fuel EX Carbon (2017). Used in conjunction with 50mm (49.78) mm x 10mm Offset mounting hardware, or 40mm x 10mm hardware. Trek part # 540756 (16mm head for earlier frame), or 18mm head for later (2021+) frames. 

• Trunnion to Pin 59mm (18mm head)   Available here
• Trunnion to Pin 59mm ( 16mm head)   Available here
• 40mm x 10mm Hardware Fox   Available here
• 40mm x 10mm Hardware Rockshox   Available here

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• Trek Remedy – Rear Shock Upgrade

I’ve got a 2018 Trek Remedy with the stock Rockshox Deluxe RT3 Reaktiv rear shock that came with the bike.

After some years of abuse the shock is getting a little tired now, so looking for a replacement.

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good upgrade?

Been looking at the following shocks for starters:

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T Rockshox Super Deluxe Thru Shaft RCT Trunnion

Possibly just a Deluxe Ultimate, as worry the piggyback may interfere with the frame bag I currently have.

Typical riding is rocky trails around Calderdale/ Kirklees areas, but travel to North Wales/ Lakes quite abit so need something suitable for the steep rocky stuff there.

Don’t do much jumping or such like anymore, but be nice to have something that is good on them when I come across them.

Going to be spending quite alot of time in the Alps this summer on a tour, so want something that is going to be good on long alpine descents.

Also want to retain good climbing ability, so something that has good support/ lock out features?

Researching some of the blurb on the websites, I’m getting lost in questions like whether trunnion mount would be okay, is a progressive or linear shock needed, etc

Sorry for the ramble and any help greatly appreciated

The dpx2 is an older model now – it’s been replaced by the float x – also not a bad shock. I think the newest RS super deluxe is better though. You could also look at the Cane Creek DH air il / Kitsuma air. Probably one of the best air shocks going.

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Anyone put an aftermarket rear shock on a Trek Remedy?

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• Start date Apr 13, 2016

I'll tells ya!

Think I might have killed my Fox piece of poo that came stock on the bike. Assuming that I'd be better off just buying something else new(ish) rather than paying to get it fixed. I ride very much "all mountain", as in I do a lot of up, a lot of long hauls and a lot of barrelling down some relatively rough trails (which I think was what killed the shock in the first place). Anyone got any suggestions or experience in what would be suitable for this kind of bike? Cheerio.  

No experience as I'm still running the standard shock on my Remedy but...... http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/sho...ew-shock-upgrade-option&p=2843388#post2843388  

Pffft, searching is for nerds. :boom: Thank you.  

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I switched out a Monarch Plus R for a Fox Float X2 on my Norco Range, and I haven't been happier with it! One of these days I'll post my review of the X2 on here...  

shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn

I swapped out my factory CTD for RC3+ (debonaire) and I'm fucking stoked with it to put it mildly. Plush, great sensitivity and bottomless compared to my CTD. I run 150/130 front/rear.  

I'll sell you my X2 with mounting hardware for $650 so you can bolt it In and ride away! Edit: PYR here with pics and deets. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?294926-Trek-Remedy-8-2014-27-5 Serious sale as I've just bought a Nomad and have no use for the X2 in the Remedy.  

My budget doesn't extend past $400 as this is not a planned purchase (getting the current shock fixed is approx $350) so I reckon I'll have to stick with the standard RT3 and look towards upgrading to a plus DebonAir down the track.  

johnny said: My budget doesn't extend past $400 as this is not a planned purchase (getting the current shock fixed is approx $350) so I reckon I'll have to stick with the standard RT3 and look towards upgrading to a plus DebonAir down the track. Click to expand...

Yeah, I was having trouble finding too much last night, will likely do a wider search this weekend. Saw some DebonAir for around $550, usually Aust based suppliers like Monza, etc.  

DMan said: I only paid about $440 for my RC3+ from Bike24. I'm not sure what the price is now. The RT3 Debonair was cheaper again. Click to expand...

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http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?254045-Trek-DRCV-Rear-Shock Put a Vivid Air on my Remedy. Shat all over the DRCV shock. Anything is an upgrade over it for 120+mm of travel, works well on the fuel thou.  

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RockShox Suspension tuning on the new Trek Remedy

Shortly after we first rode the new Remedy in Squamish, we received one for a long term testing back in California.  It didn’t take long until we wanted to tinker with the suspension and play around with various spring rates.  However, since the Remedy uses the new Deluxe RT3 metric shock and a Dual Position Lyrik we had an initial, unfounded aversion to cracking the units open; mainly because we knew they worked a bit differently and used new types of volume reducers.  We also wanted to spend some time on the bike as it arrives to consumers, bare bones stock.  Once we got past that phase, we strolled down to the bike shop to get some volume reducers to play with.  To provide more background, you can check out this link to see how air sprung suspension units can take advantage of said volume reducers in helping to fine tune your spring curve to achieve the most desirable attributes on the trail.

Anyhow, Here’s a quick outline of how to dabble and adjust spring rates on two of the new RockShox bits.

Dual Position Lyrik

New for 2016, adjustable travel models of the Lyrik can take advantage of volume reducers, or “Bottomless Tokens” in RockShox speak.  A very important note is that the Dual Position Lyrik uses a completely different reducer than the Solo Air Lyrik.

The number of volume reducers that are appropriate for Deluxe RT3 will vary according frame design, kinematics and shock dimensions.  For reference on Bottomless Tokens in Dual Position Lyrik refer to the chart above.

For reference & details on more in depth services, here are some helpful links :

Deluxe RT3 Service Manual. Lyrik service manual.

www.rockshox.com

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Shockcraft Trek Fuel, Remedy & Slash Deaktiv M10x1.0 Pin Kit

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Shock conversion kit to replace a trunnion mount Reaktiv shock on a Trek Fuel, Remedy or Slash with a metric eyelet shock. Kit contains a pair of custom manufactured pins which use the original trunnion bolts and spacers. 54mm Upper pin duplicates the original trunnion shock dimensions and threads. 50mm Lower pin with offset collars for MY2018-2020 40mm Lower pin for MY2021+ Slash

Fuel requires a 210x55mm shock. Slash & Remedy require a 230x57.5 or 230x60mm shock. Slash MY2021+ require a 230x62.5mm shock.

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Shockcraft Trek Rail Deaktiv M10x1.0 Pin Kit

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Shock conversion kit to replace a trunnion mount Reaktiv shock on a Trek Rail with a metric eyelet shock. Kit contains a pair of custom manufactured pins which use the original trunnion bolts and spacers. 54mm Upper pin duplicates the original trunnion shock dimensions and threads. 40mm Lower pin is centered. Both feature an internal hex to allow easy removal of stuck bolts. Rail requires a 230x57.5mm shock and clearance is tight.  You likely need a custom build shock to fit 60mm.

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Trek Rail Manitou Mara Inline Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Manitou Mara Inline Air shock to a Trek Rail with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side Product includes conversion pins and Manitou Mara Inline 230 x 60 mm Resulting combination bolts straight in.  The Manitou Mara Inline in stock form has firm 4 stage compression damping and is suited to XC style riding.  We recommend a piggy back shock for more aggressive riders ( Mara Pro ).  Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available. Please contact us to confirm availability

Trunnion Bolt Heavy Duty M10 (Shockcraft)

Trek trunnion bolt m10 kit.

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Mounting Hardware Kit - 12.7 x 10 x 60 mm (Fox)

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Trek Fuel EX 2017-19 Hardware Kit

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Trek rail manitou mara pro conversion (shockcraft).

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Manitou Mara Pro Air shock to a Trek Rail with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side Product includes conversion pins and a Trek Specific Manitou Mara Pro 230 x 60 mm with a short snout conversion Resulting combination bolts straight in.  The Manitou Mara Pro has adjustable HS & LS comprssion and is suited to all riding styles.  Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available - details here Please contact us to confirm availability

Trek Slash 2021+ Marzocchi Bomber CR Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Marzocchi Bomber CR Coil shock to a Trek Slash 2021+ in place of a Thru-Shaft Reaktiv shock 2021+ Slash uses a 230 x 62.5 mm shock with 54 mm top and 40 mm lower centred hardware Product includes conversion pins, DU Bushings, Marzocchi Bomber CR 230 x 60 mm OR 230 x 65 mm coil shock and coil spring If using a Marzocchi Bomber CR 230 x 60 mm no additional spacers/labour required to fit but you will lose some travel If using a Marzocchi Bomber CR 230 x 65 mm then a stroke reduction is required with shock head removal & re-gas We can change the stroke on this shock from 0-65 mm Resulting combination bolts straight in Choosing the right spring: use one of our spring rate calculators over here to make sure you get the right spring for your bike geometry and weight.  Email us to have the calculator price credited and used towards purchase of your Marzocchi Bomber CR shock. Please contact us to confirm availability Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available - details here

Trek Trunnion Bolt M10 x 16 mm

Trek rail marzocchi bomber cr conversion (shockcraft).

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Marzocchi Bomber CR Coil shock to a Trek Rail with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side Product includes conversion pins, modified Marzocchi Bomber CR 230 x 60 mm OR 230 x 65 mm coil shock and coil spring Resulting combination bolts straight in Choosing the right spring: use one of our spring rate calculators over here to make sure you get the right spring for your bike geometry and weight.  Email us to have the calculator price credited and used towards purchase of your Marzocchi Bomber CR shock. Please contact us to confirm availability Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available - details here

Trek Remedy & Slash Cane Creek Kitsuma Coil Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Cane Creek Kisuma Coil shock with custom hardware to fit a Trek Slash or Remedy with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv 2018-2020 Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side Product includes Shockcraft Deaktiv conversion pins, Cane Creek Kitsuma 230 x 57.5 mm coil shock and coil spring Resulting combination bolts straight in

Trek Remedy 2019-21 & Slash 2018-20 Marzocchi Bomber CR Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Marzocchi Bomber CR Coil shock to a Trek Remedy 2019-21 & Slash 2018-20 in place of a Thru-Shaft Reaktiv shock. 2019-2021 Remedy & 2018-2020 Slash Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with upper 54 mm pin and lower 50 mm offset pin. Product includes conversion pins, DU Bushings, Marzocchi Bomber CR 230 x 60 mm OR 230 x 65 mm coil shock and coil spring. We can change the stroke on this shock from 0-65 mm. Resulting combination bolts straight in. Choosing the right spring: use one of our spring rate calculators over here to make sure you get the right spring for your bike geometry and weight.  Email us to have the calculator price credited and used towards purchase of your Marzocchi Bomber CR shock. Please contact us to confirm availability. Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available - details here

Trek Remedy & Slash Mara Inline Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Custom Hardware and shock stroke modification to fit a Manitou Mara Inline to a Trek Remedy or Slash with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side This conversion allows fitment of a Manitou Mara Inline 230 x 60 or 65 mm air shock Optional travel reduction on the shock to 57.5 mm and fitting custom shock pins. Resulting combination bolts straight in.

Trek Remedy & Slash Manitou Mara Pro Air Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Special size Manitou Mara Pro Air shock with custom shock pin to fit a Trek Slash or Remedy with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side Product includes Shockcraft Deaktiv conversion lower pin and Manitou Mara Pro piggy back shock. Choose travel from 230 x 60 mm (stock Mara), 230 x 57.5 mm (stock trek ) to 230x65mm if you have clearance to do so. Resulting combination bolts straight in

Trek Remedy & Slash Super Deluxe Coil Conversion (Shockcraft)

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Custom shock modifications and optional hardware to fit a Super Deluxe Coil to Trek Remedy or Slash with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv. Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230x 57.5mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side. Requires a Rockshox Super Deluxe 230x60mm coil with ball bearing lower mount. A 230 x 65mm shock can be used with a travel reducing spacer to give 57.5 or 60mm stroke. Modification service involves removing and modifying the ball bearing shaft head to fit custom shock pins. Pricing options cover customer supplied pins (from non-thru-shaft air shock) or Shockcraft manufacture.  De-select Shockcraft Manufactured Pins if not required.

Shockcraft Trek Fuel, Remedy & Slash 10 mm Pin Kit

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Shock conversion kit to replace an eyelet mounted Reaktiv shock on a Trek Fuel, Remedy or Slash with a metric eyelet shock. Kit contains a pair of pins (one custom manufactured) which use the original 10 mm bolts and spacers. 60 mm Upper pin is 10 mm ID, 15mm OD and duplicates the original pressed in pin with no bushing. 50 mm Lower pin is 10 mm ID, 12.7mm OD and offset to one side. Both require use of the original 10 mm mounting bolts and spacers. Fuel requires a 210 x 55 mm shock. Slash & Remedy require a 230 x 57.5 or 230 x 60 mm shock.

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Sorry if this has been discussed before. I am looking for a replacement damper for a 2019 Trek Remedy 9.7 but have a hard time finding one with the bigger upper eyelet (15mm). Has anyone figured out how to use a 12.7mm eyelet damper on this frame? Or is there any aftermarket kit that solves this? Technically it should be possible as the lower eyelet is 12.7mm as well and also houses a 10mm bolt but unfortunately I don't know anyone who owns a lathe... Many thanks in advance! Mark  

What kind of shock do you want? Anything with a 230mm x 57.5/60mm with regular eyelets top and bottom should work. The mounting hardware from the stock shock should swap over. There is a Push 11-6 on Pinkbike that would fit your bike.  

Fox makes a Remedy-specific X2 and DPX2. And I believe Rockshox makes a Super Deluxe that will fit a Remedy. Lots of good choices. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk  

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Lower Shock Axle – 599900           Upper Shock Axle – 599898

Trek Rail - Gen 1:

Additional bolts are only required for Thru-Shaft to standard shock conversion.  

Fox X2* - In theory this shock fits, however, it is “too close for comfort” and any flex in the frame may cause the shock to collide with the frame.  We would recommend against fitting X2.

Push* - Once upon a time Push made an ElevenSix SS (side stack) with offset adjusters and a perpendicular reservoir which allowed the shock to clear the frame.  Any other generation of the ElevenSix will not fit.

Marzocchi* - We are yet to confirm whether the Marzocchi Bomber Air is compatible.

Fast* - Only the standard Fenix Enduro (not Evo) shock with a perpendicular reservoir will fit.  

Lower Shock Axle – 540755           Upper Shock Axle – 540755

RockShox Deluxe* - might not perform very well/ consistently on a long travel ebike due to lower overall oil volume

Trek Slash (2021+):

Lower Shock Axle – 5258210        Upper Shock Axle – 5258209

Trek Slash (pre-2021):

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY (2021 & NEWER)

RockShox* - Standard Super Deluxe Air does not fit due to lock-out lever interference in the last 1/3 of the travel 

SHOCK COMPATIBILITY (2022 & NEWER)

Coil Shocks** - this frame is not very progressive and it is much better suited for air shocks

Push* - Push do not offer ElevenSix for this frame

Ohlins Coil* - Only with transverse casting

Ohlins Air* - This shock will likely fit, however, we are yet to confirm this

Intend* - This shock will likely fit, however, we are yet to confirm this

CaneCreek* - We are not sure due to end eye design

Marzocchi Coil* - IFP reservoir will need checking for clearance!

Marzocchi Air* - Similar in design to Float X, however, it still needs checking for clearance

Fast* - Needs checking for clearance at full travel, the Evo version of the shock might not fit

Super Deluxe Thru-Shaft (C1 2021+)

The RockShox Super Deluxe Thru-Shaft shock is a proprietary shock designed explicitly for Trek Bikes and not available on any other frame manufacturer’s bikes.  The Thru-Shaft is fitted on a range of Trek frames including the Slash and the Rail.  

Most mountain bike shocks use an internal floating piston (IFP) design. The IFP sits between the oil and gas [typically nitrogen] inside the shock. When you hit a bump, the shock damper shaft displaces the oil as it moves through the shock, pushing against the IFP and compressing the gas below.  The IFP returns to its position when you are over the bump and the oil pressure is reduced. 

The idea behind the Thru-Shaft design is to remove the perceived lag created by using an IFP. Instead, the design introduces a secondary damper rod to account for the change in oil volume, and the damper shaft ‘exits’ the bottom of the shock.  

On paper, it may seem like a great idea, but the Thru-shaft design has suffered reliability issues.  A rod protruding from the shock requires an additional seal to retain the oil in the damping circuit - and in practice, another seal means another point of possible failure.  

As production of these shocks is limited to Trek Frames this product is less well supported in terms of spares and parts than another more widely available/ equivalent suspension.  This means that these shocks are generally more challenging, or sometimes even impossible to service or repair.

On balance and in our experience, the performance and maintenance issues of the Thru-Shaft outweigh the stated benefits of this suspension design.

CAN I REPLACE MY ROCKSHOX THRU-SHAFT SHOCK WITH A STANDARD EYELET SUPER DELUXE AIR/ COIL SHOCK?

The frame/ shock clearance varies between frames and frame model years - please refer to the compatibility tables on top of the page for per-frame & model year compatibility.   The reservoir on the Thru-Shaft shock is placed much higher, towards the upper eyelet (trunnion), and offset to one side in relation to the IFP reservoir on a standard Super Deluxe to improve the frame clearance.   See the image below for a comparison .

CAN I REPLACE MY ROCKSHOX THRU-SHAFT SHOCK WITH A DIFFERENT TRUNNION?

No, not without drastically affecting the bike’s geometry. Despite the Thru-Shaft shock using trunnion mounts, it is a 230mm eye-to-eye shock.   See the image below for a comparison .

Review: The 2019 Trek Remedy 8 is a solid climber and supple descender

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Earlier this summer I spent an evening comparing a bunch of MTB brands’ entry-level trail bikes. A lot of these bikes sit a little over the $3000 USD mark, but at that price you won’t quite get a ‘total package’ bike. When I came across the Trek Remedy 8, I found what I was after – A build spec that didn’t cry out for upgrades.

Now the price tag on the Remedy 8 takes a step up from ‘entry-level’, but I thought those extra dollars were well accounted for. With a 12-speed Sram GX Eagle drivetrain and a Rockshox Lyric RC fork, this bike comes ready to rock. After testing the Remedy 8 for the last few months, I’d say my impressions held true – I don’t think you can spend much less on a bike that won’t leave you wanting.

If you’re in the market for a mid-spec bike that offers great value and uncompromised on-trail performance, Trek’s redesigned 2019 Remedy 8 is definitely a contender in this class.

What’s changed for 2019:

The most significant change is the new Remedy’s fixed lower shock mount.  Trek decided to do away with their Full-Floating suspension design, as they’ve determined a fixed mount offers advantages with longer travel bikes. A solid mount helps increase frame stiffness, reduces weight, and allows for shorter chainstays. They also say since air shocks are getting better at small bump compliance (which the full-floating design aimed to enhance), fixing the shock mount doesn’t sacrifice on-trail performance.

As for geometry, Trek didn’t make sweeping changes to the 2019 Remedy. The seat tube is now a bit steeper than before, and offers more insertion clearance to accommodate dropper posts. The new frame also provides more tire clearance, and can now run up to 27.5 x 2.8” treads.

The Remedy 8’s frame is built from Trek’s Alpha Platinum aluminum, and incorporates their beefy straight-shot down tube design and Knock Block headset. Between the shapely top tube, seat mast and the ground-out welds on the seat mast gusset, the frame could be mistaken for carbon at first glance. That is, until you notice the heavy-duty welds at all the other junctions.

The rear end provides 150mm of travel, which is controlled by a RE:activ tuned Rockshox Deluxe RT3 DebonAir rear shock. The Remedy includes Trek’s Mino Link flip chip, which alters the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees and the BB height by 7mm. I felt the bike’s lower/slacker mode was most suitable for my local trails, so I tested it in that setting for the majority of the time.

Ride Impressions:

One thing that might sound odd at first is the Remedy’s seat tube angle of 68° degrees. However, it’s important to remember this is the figure for the actual seat tube angle. Since the seat mast has quite a kink in the middle, the effective seat tube angle is actually a much steeper 74.7/74.2° in High/Low positions. The seat doesn’t wind up too far behind the bottom bracket, and I was still sitting in an aggressive position for pushing the pedals.

The Remedy’s 65.5 °  steering angle wasn’t too slack for climbing, and gives the bike stable handling on fast downhill sections.  The bottom bracket sits at 13.74″, which was high enough that I wasn’t smashing rocks with my pedals but still provides a low-feeling center of gravity.

Being a smaller guy, I like lightweight bikes. Even with its aluminum frame the Remedy 8 weighs in at 32lbs with pedals (which backs up Trek’s claim of 31lbs without).

In its stiffest setting the Rockshox Deluxe RT3 rear shock is very firm. While it will use about half its travel when prompted, it typically rides high and stiff making for a firm ride on bumpy trails. In the stiffest setting I found the rear end would clunk when meeting larger rocks or roots, or when it hit the ground after bouncing over an obstacle. Small bump compliance was good, so I’d recommend using the stiffest mode for logging roads or smoother surfaces.

My local trail’s climbs are mostly singletrack (above photo aside!), so almost all my climbing was done in the middle setting. This mode definitely offers the best balance of pedal support and comfort. I didn’t lose much pedalling efficiency in this setting, but the shock handled bumps much better. Some big bumps can still feel a bit harsh in this mode, so I’d say the Remedy’s uphill ride isn’t as plush as other suspension designs I’ve ridden (FSR and four-bar particularly) but the pedalling efficiency is noticeably better. I found the Remedy also pedalled quite well under standing sprints, only giving up a bit of additional bob.

After reading all about Trek’s RE:activ shock tune, I wondered if these harder uphill impacts were a by-product of the shock’s regressive damping curve . Ideally the shock is supposed to isolate pedaling inputs by resisting compressions at lower speeds, but I wonder if some larger bumps were mimicking that low-speed compression and producing more resistance than desired. Ultimately it was only occasional impacts that produced this clunky feel, which is a small price to pay for the bike’s excellent pedalling abilities.

On really technical climbs leaving the shock wide open will provide great traction and comfort, but there is some loss of efficiency. The bike will give up a little bob and sag rearwards into its travel, so I’d stick with the shock’s middle setting for anything but the roughest trails.

I also noticed the Remedy skips over chattery sections very well, and as claimed the ABP suspension remains highly active while braking. The wide-open shock willfully wallows into its travel, which leans the bike into a more aggressive downhill stance and makes it easy to get behind the saddle. While it softens trail inputs extremely well, the shock still provides enough mid-stroke support to pump you through rollers or berms, and resists bottoming out until you give it a good hard smack.

Another thing I noticed right away is the Remedy’s frame is very stiff. That big, straight down tube gives the bike carbon-like stiffness, which helps you plow straight and true through rough patches of trail. On the flipside, the well-rounded Remedy is still a snappy jumper that pops off roots and rocks easily.

Components:

Sram’s GX Eagle drivetrain performed without fault for my entire test. I’m stoked that mid-range drivetrains are as good as they’ve become, offering pretty crisp shifting and perfect chain retention thus far. With a 10-50t cassette and a 32t front ring, gear range was never a problem.

There are some house-brand Bontrager parts on the Remedy 8 including the handlebars and stem, the saddle, the 125mm Line dropper post, the Line Comp 30 wheelset and the XR4 Team Issue 2.6” tires. The Line post never gave me any mechanical issues, and I found the 125mm drop was sufficient for a medium-sized rider like myself. The Arvada saddle wasn’t my favorite but was fairly comfortable, so I never swapped it out.

The wheels feature 29mm internal width rims to spread out the 2.6” tires nicely, and they’ve taken no notable damage during my testing. I noticed the Bontrager tires roll very smoothly and quite fast for a fairly luggy MTB tread. They provide pretty solid grip overall, but not quite as much as the Maxxis Minions I got to try on this bike too.

Despite the Sram Guide R brakes having four pistons and 200/180mm rotors to grab, I was surprised to find them not biting as strongly as expected on some high-speed trails. 90% of the time they were perfectly fine, but when the trail goes from ‘high speed straight’ to ‘180 degree corner’ you’ll have to give these levers a good squeeze. ( Editor’s note: We’ve had varied performance out of the SRAM Guide brakes, but there are two things that have drastically improved any set with issues. First, make sure the compression nut at the lever is tight. We just had a set on a stock bike from the factory that were loose enough it was letting air in during the bleed. Second, once those compression nuts are tightened properly, give the brakes a proper full bleed. )

Trek’s 2019 Remedy 8 is a bike that I’d guess will either tempt a lot of buyers out of the entry level price range, or appeal to aluminum fans who are looking for a non-carbon bike with a solid component spec. I was very happy with the Remedy’s two-sided personality – It clenches its teeth when you’re cranking up the trail, yet devours big hits when it’s time to scream downhill. The Remedy 8 is available in Matte Trek Black or Miami Blue, and retails for $3999 USD.

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Steve Fisher is a staff contributor for Bikerumor. Steve has been writing about trail, enduro and downhill mountain biking (plus a few commuter bikes) for seven years. Prior to that, Steve wrote for Whistler Traveller Magazine and Mountain Life Magazine. Steve is based in Pemberton, British Columbia, an area that offers plenty of challenging world-class singletrack and makes for great photos!

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It looks like the surprisingly slack ST result is more based on poor spec communication from TREK. On some of their other bikes they include an Effective ST Angle (see the Remedy 9.7 27.5 for example), from the BB to the saddle which is more relevant to positionals and handling, where on this bike they only show the angle that the seat post actually sits at. Effective ST Angle looks more like 74-76 degrees just by putting a protractor on the screen.

Correct- on any frame with a curved/offset seatpost, you can only have a defined STA at any given saddle height. The taller you are, the slacker it is. The listed STA is the angle of the upper portion of the tube relative to flat ground, but the seat tube starts out nearly vertical/forward. I have a 2019 fuel ex with about the same STA and the first time I hopped on it felt like a tri bike it was so steep

Effective vs actual seat tube angle…

I had a 2019 Remedy 8 as a loaner/demo. Coming from an older Remedy, the Lyric is an excellent upgrade to the suspension. But that Knock Block is a deal-breaker for me. I was blocked out of my very first turn on the bike during setup in my driveway. That’s a turn I easily accomplish on other bikes and not as tight as some of my most fun trail maneuvers or even a good, long trackstand. There’s no use for a bike that I can’t point where I need it to go.

Get someone who has a background in bike journalism to explain the difference between actual set angle and effective seat angle to you.

Great review, thanks!

Hello readers; Regarding the seat tube angle… I must admit, when I re-read my text is sounded like I had given no consideration to the difference between actual and effective seat tube angles, which on this bike was probably worth mentioning. Trek’s website doesn’t list an effective STA, only the actual (and only in the mino link’s High position). My concern was people seeing that number and coming away thinking that the seat tube is super slack on this bike, so I felt the need to mention that it really isn’t. I’ve made an edit to the article which should clear this issue up. I will also get in touch with Trek and see if they can provide me with an effective seat tube angle for the new Remedy, and hopefully I’ll add that in soon. I’m actually glad these comments popped up, they made me realise I could have explained that much better. Happy trails!

Please bring the Remedy 29 back !

No need. This 27.5 Remedy absolutely shreds and climbs briliantly. I happily keep up with mates on more XC style 29ers on the ups and fly on the downs. I was all set to get a 29er but got a great deal on a 2019 Remedy 8 and couldn’t be happier. So playful and fun….absolutely stoked!

Hi Max, What size did you get? I am 182 cms and thinking the 19.5 but I have read reviews that they feel small.

I’ve put a FOX DPS shock to 2018 Remedy’s, and I realized how big piece of crap is that Deluxe RT3 with Re:activ valve. Now the suspension works as it should be!

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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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Tested: Trek Remedy 9 27.5

The not-so-minor details.

Trek Remedy 9 27.5

Trek Bikes Australia

AUD4,699.00

Size tested:

Excellent suspension. No nonsense, go-for-year spec. Stiff front end. Well-rounded geometry.

Narrow bar. Cabling is untidy. Messy cockpit.

About a year ago, we put the question to some Trek staff: “What are you guys doing with 27.5?” Their response? “Why would we do 27.5 when we’ve got the best 29ers on the market?” Very cagey! Six months later, and out come two new lines of 27.5″ bikes from Trek, including the one you see here, the Remedy 9 27.5. By the way, it’s very orange. Had you noticed?

The Remedy has been Trek’s all-mountain / trail bike for a number of years now, and it’s always been an impressive machine, well noted for its excellent suspension and spritely feel. For 2014, Trek have made two big changes to the Remedy. There’s the wheel size, obviously, with the Remedy now packing 27.5″ hoops, but they’ve also reduced the travel, back to 140mm from 150mm in previous generations.

It’s extremely rare to see a bike’s travel reduced from year to year. Ordinarily, advances in suspension technologies and efficiencies result in travel increases, so to see a reduction was a surprise.

There are two main reasons for the move, as we see it. The first is to create a logical progression in the Trek range. There’s the 120mm-travel Fuel EX, the 160mm-travel Slash enduro bike, and now the Remedy slots neatly in the middle at 140mm. The second reason relates to wheel size. With a larger diameter wheel, you can get away with a little bit less travel somewhat, especially in terms of sheer ability to roll over obstacles.

In other respects, the Remedy is largely unchanged from previous years. It still uses Trek’s lively, active and smooth ABP / Full Floater suspension system and large-volume, twin-chambered DRCV shock. The frame is constructed Trek’s Alpha aluminium, with plenty of nice touches, including integrated down tube and chain slap protection, and internal cabling for the front and rear derailleurs. In spite of the internal shift cabling, somehow the cables do look cluttered and a bit messy overall, especially when compared to other bikes like the Focus SAM or Giant Trance which we’ve been riding lately.

The Remedy continues to run the Mino Link geometry adjustment system. Flipping the small chip/insert located the junction of the seat stay and EVO Link gives you a little over half a degree of head angle adjustment and lowers or raises the bottom bracket by 8mm. Given that the Remedy’s angles are already quite sharp by today’s standards, we left the bike in the slacker setting, for a 67.5-degree head angle. It’s really interesting to note that the Remedy’s head angle is actually steeper for 2014 than it was for 2013 (67.5 vs 67 degrees).

We’ll say it now and get it off our chest. The Remedy’s handlebar is too narrow – it constricts this bike, and feels about five years out of date. In Trek’s defence, the only reason they supply the bike with this bar is because of some outdated Australian standards that stipulate a bike can’t have a bar over 700mm wide! So actually, every other brand is technically in the wrong from a legality perspective. Whatever the case, we fitted a 745mm bar to the very neat 70mm Bontrager Rhythm stem and felt much better.

Trek kicked their product development team into overdrive and managed to develop new Bontrager 27.5″ wheels and tyres for the Remedy, and both items are really top notch. The Bontrager Rhythm wheelset and XR3 tyre combo is great. The tyres a massive for a claimed 2.35″ width and we rate their consistently grippy and fast-rolling tread pattern as one of our favourites. Our test bike was set up tubeless with Bontrager’s own plastic rim strips installed. These don’t come with the bike ordinarily, but Trek dealers can supply them. Other standout Bontrager items are the Evoke saddle (this tester’s favourite) and Rhythm grips.

Shimano’s XT drivetrain and brakes are the pick for the Remedy 9. The 2×10 drivetrain and clutch derailleur is precise, quiet and gave us mercifully low gears when climbing big hills with a heavy pack in the Snowy Mountains. Of course, there are ISCG mounts if you’d rather a single ring.

We had a weird recurring issue with the brakes on our test bike; the pads would appear contaminated (lacking power and making lots of noise) when we first hopped on the bike after not riding it for a week or so. After a couple of minutes of riding, they had come good again and the power was back to normal… Strange! We can only assume it was either some minor oil seepage, salt air or ghosts. Probably the latter. Regardless, Trek and Shimano assure us they’ve not had it happen on any other 2014 model bikes and the XT brakes are generally amongst the best out there.

 Rounding out the package is a RockShox Reverb Stealth post with 125mm of adjustability. The handlebar is rather cluttered – it would’ve been nice touch if Trek had opted to utilise Shimano’s I-Spec combined shifter/brake mounts to tidy up the cockpit.

The Remedy is engaging, fun and lively ride. That’s a feeling that we’ve always found with Trek’s Remedy range, and we’re glad the addition of slightly bigger wheels haven’t dumbed down this playfulness at all. In fact, the bigger wheel size really slipped out of view on the trail. This isn’t to say that there aren’t benefits to be found with the slightly larger 27.5″ wheel when compared to a 26er, just that there aren’t any obvious negative traits to leave us wishing for a smaller wheel once again.

Trek’s ABP / Full Floater suspension is one of the best. It’s a superbly responsive system, it just ripples over the terrain, soaking up the little bumps like they’re not even there. Factor in the large volume tyres and you’ve got one very smooth ride indeed. The FOX 34 fork is a worth accompaniment as well, though we did find the rear suspension outshone the front in terms of sheer sensitivity. In the dusty test conditions, we liked to apply a small amount of suspension Teflon spray to the fork legs before each ride to help keep the fork slick and smooth like the rear end.

There’s very little anti-squat built into the Trek’s suspension curve, which does mean it’s prone to suspension bobbing if you mash the pedals and it can wallow a little on steeper, technical climbs. The upside to this is that the Trek has negligible pedal feedback when pedalling over rough terrain, making it easy to stay on the gas, and there is mountain of rear wheel grip because the chain isn’t causing the suspension to stiffen. Of course, there’s always the shock’s CTD adjustment if you want to firm things up for more efficiency, and running the FOX shock in its middle Trail setting goes a long way to removing all pedal induced bob at the slight expense of some of that silky small bump compliance.

One of the clear areas that demonstrates Trek have listened to the public and the media’s feedback is the fork choice on the new Remedy. In 2013, the Remedy had a FOX 32 fork which lacked the stiffness to really make the most of the bike’s descending potential. For 2014, Trek have gone for FOX 34 it makes a world of difference. What is pretty amazing, is that even though the 2014 Remedy has both steeper geometry and less travel than it did in 2013, it descends even better. The fork stiffness, along with the bigger wheels, surely play a part in the this. We particularly appreciated the beefier fork on the really big hits; the stiffer chassis helps avoid any binding or spiking and allows the fork to keep up with the bottomless rear suspension feel delivered by the DRCV rear shock.

We felt really comfortable descending on the Remedy from the very outset. One of our favourite test trails features some steep, swooping chutes/gullies, the bottom of which is littered with loose, sliding pieces of rock. We have a standout memory of just how composed the Remedy felt tackling this bit of trail; even when hard on the brakes, with both wheels sliding around, the Remedy left us feeling like we were in total control, with time up our sleeve to negotiate the next drop or corner.

On less extreme terrain, the Remedy doesn’t feel like overkill. In fact, we were distinctly reminded of our time on board the Fuel EX 9.8 26er (still one of our favourite all-time bikes). It feels flickable and fun, pouncing on the next bit of trail rather than flopping from corner to corner, and the low slung top tube encourages you to move the bike about.

Rider: Chris Southwood

Height: 174cm, weight: 63kg, tested at: thredbo, glenrock and red hill nsw.

Remedy is the ultimate technical trail bike. Light frame, plush suspension, and precise handling all add up to a stellar ride that goes up, goes down, goes everywhere.

Upgrades from Remedy 8 27.5/650b

• Fox Factory fork w/Kashima coat
• Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR wheels
• Shimano XT Shadow Plus drivetrain
• Shimano XT brakes
• RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post
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Korolyov or Korolev is an industrial city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, well known as the cradle of Soviet and Russian space exploration. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 183,402, the largest as a science city. As of 2018, the population is more than 222,000 people. It was known as Kaliningrad from 1938 to 1996 and served as the leading Soviet center for production of anti-tank and air-defense guns. In 1946, in the aftermath of World War II, the artillery plant was reconstructed for production of rockets, launch vehicles, and spacecraft, under the guidance of Russian scientist and academician Sergei Korolev, who envisioned, consolidated and guided the activities of many people in the Soviet space-exploration program. The plant later became known as the RKK Energia; when the Vostok space vehicle was being developed, this research center was designated as NII-88 or POB 989.

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