trek remedy 7 2016 review

Trek Remedy 7 27.5in review

• Alan Muldoon
• September 8, 2015

Superbly tuned, competitive spec and solid feel topped off with a great ride

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Overall rating:, trek remedy 7 27.5in.

• The top level performance at a great price
• The low geometry setting could be lower

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The Remedy has undergone numerous revisions over the years. One thing that’s remained unchanged however, is its intent — it’s always been Trek’s do-everything trail bike.

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In its current format, that means 140mm travel along with the choice of either 27.5in or 29in wheels — the biggest wheels being the preserve of the higher price point bikes. Even on the entry-level 27.5in bike, you still get all of the Trek’s frame technology, including its top-quality aluminium construction with an E2 tapered head tube and ABP (Active Braking Pivot) suspension.

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You even get rubber armour on the underside of the down tube, to protect the frame from rock strikes, just like you do on the expensive carbon models.

The Remedy frame is not the lightest though, and the weight of the bike will creep up even further if you choose to fit a dropper post . The Remedy is, however, very solid — something that heavier riders will no doubt appreciate.

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Being the entry-level bike in the range, the Remedy 7 doesn’t come with Trek’s new RE:aktiv damper. You still benefit from Trek’s DRCV shock, with its twin air can design. And Trek has finally delivered on its promise of two shocks in one; the Remedy 7 offers great support at sag, but thanks to the second air chamber — which sits on top of the shock and kicks in mid-way through the travel — you can still blow the O-ring clean off the shock body on bigger hits.

Revised DCRV float offers two shocks in one (Fowler)

Up front, the 140mm RockShox Revelation fork doesn’t get Trek’s signature G2 steering geometry, with its increased offset, and the handling on the Remedy is so much better for it. The steering is much less twitchy at speed, and felt less floppy when climbing too.

OK, so the Remedy doesn’t get a dropper seatpost. But just like a TV without a remote, it doesn’t affect the quality of the picture. Yes, it’s a pain having to stop to raise or lower the saddle — just like getting off your ass to switch channels — but given that the Trek is £200 cheaper than similarly performing bikes, you could actually buy yourself a RockShox Reverb with change to spare.

We never thought we’d say this about a Trek, but the Remedy had a 70mm stem! And while 70mm isn’t short by today’s standards, it offered the best fit and feel straight out of the box. The 750mm bar is plenty wide enough, but it had a little too much backsweep for our liking. This probably worked in Trek’s favour though, as the profile of the bar had the same effect as reducing the stem length.

Trek has finally cottoned on to the idea of short stems (Fowler)

Performance

When the Trek showed up, we thought we’d been sent the women’s version by mistake — the frame looked so low-slung and compact. The numbers don’t lie, however, and sizing and reach on the 19.5in frame felt absolutely bang-on once we hit the trails.

Best of all, it took minimal effort on our part to get a good suspension set-up — the Remedy offering the most neutral and balanced ride from the get-go.

The rear suspension provided a lot of support, and we loved being able to ride it, up or down, with the shock always in the open setting. It just felt so efficient and responsive. It also comes with a Bottomless Token preinstalled in the fork.

It’s one seriously solid bike too. Slam a berm, or land a drop sideways, and the Remedy brushes it off and presses ahead with no loss of pace or composure. Add into the mix that the rear tyre always breaks traction just before the front washes out, and it’s a sure-fire recipe for a fun, confidence-inspiring trail bike.

Even though the Remedy 7 27.5 is the entry-level model, it’s got all the bases covered. The alloy frame is bomber solid, the 140mm travel suspension is superbly tuned and easy to set up, and while the specification isn’t standout, it’s competitive and, more importantly, functional. The bike feels built to last too. Of course, there are some things we’d change to gain those final few per cent in performance — like swapping the handlebar and tyres — but these are easy fixes. Trek’s already got the perfect blend of ingredients, and any changes would just be the icing on the cake.

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Trek Remedy 7 review

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Trek took the 160mm (6.3in) travel fork off the Remedy and we thought it was a real backward step, but now their Scratch bikes have taken over bigger-hit duties, the Remedy’s tough trail bike intentions are much better defined.

Even this entry-level model is a proper do-it-all option for new dabblers or dynamic riders alike.

Ride & Handling: Stiff frame, excellent tracking and feedback

The DRCV shock uses two inline air spring chambers, operating automatically in sequence in response to impact size. What that means in ride terms is a relatively tight, very pedal-friendly feel as you sit on the first, progressive feeling air chamber over small bumps.

Start hitting choppier, lumpier terrain though and a simple pushrod inside opens the second chamber to provide the deeper phase of travel. The chambers open and shut at an exactly matched pressure, so transfer between them is seamless and the overall control of the two chambers is superb. The fact that the bottom of the Free Floater swingarm-mounted shock moves down as the top is compressed also has a big effect on the overall feel.

Specifically there’s a much more controlled and predictable feel in the 25 to 75 per cent stroke range compared to single large volume cans, which often rush through the mid-stroke using travel for travel’s sake. There’s no need to run extra low-speed compression for pert pedalling feel either and once you’ve set pressures (using the handy clip-on sag indicator) the ProPedal lever is pretty much redundant for anything but fireroad sprints.

The rest of the handling is equally forgettable in a totally sorted way. We tested this bike with a wide range of riders from XC hardtail fans to Enduro DH podium racers and all of them came back full of praise. The longer stem and narrower bars combine with a relatively steep head angle to create a more trail rather than DH feel.

Progressive riders should therefore definitely think about upgrading to a short stem/wide bar cockpit. Having said that, it never let steep, rutted technical singletrack get the better of it when we raced it at Innerleithen. Even when we were braking and cornering hard enough to really feel the extended travel Fox fork twist and twang and the tyres slide in and out of traction over wet roots, the overall balance and high frame stiffness meant we never totally lost control.

The longer reach and less wander-prone handling also give it more balanced climbing manners, particularly on really steep, techy stuff. While it’s not light, the position and shock feel let it cover ground and gain height better than we expected.

Frame & Equipment: Stiff frame with cost conscious but still decent kit

Trek were one of the first companies to use a tapered front end, and the angular E2 tapered head tube is still an obvious feature.

The shared seam between the big truncated triangle down tube and steeply sloped hexagonal top tube, and a small gusset ahead of the seat tube, adds extra strength. It’s not a hollow axle rear end, but the single-piece EVO linkage and long ABP skewer works really well to lock down rotational rear wheel stiffness, and mud clearance is OK even with the 2.4in tyre.

Sandwiching the unique DRCV shock between the linkage and forward extensions of the swingarm – rather than anchoring it on the mainframe – means there’s room for a water bottle. The bottom bracket has mounts for an ISCG chain keeper and the fat down tube does a good job of acting like a Crud Catcher as well.

The seatpost needs cutting down if you want to get the seat really low though and there are no remote cable tabs if you upgrade to a remote post.

This is one of the cheaper bikes here, so Trek have had to cut some kit corners, but they’ve made sure it’s nothing that short changes the rider. The Avid Elixir 3 brakes are actually more predictable and reliable than their more expensive brethren once you’ve swapped to sintered pads. The open bath damped Fox forks are slightly heavier, but smoother over the small stuff than the more expensive FIT versions.

The SRAM X.7 gear all works fine too as long as you keep the cables clean, and the triple chainset syncs with the all-rounder ability of the bike. The longer stem and narrow bars create a more XC feel than the other bikes here too. The Bontrager tyres are relatively fast-rolling too, although broad rims give them a vast volume, and they’re tubeless compatible for low pressure running.

The really important component is the DRCV shock though. Not only does it use two inline air spring chambers, the side-mounted design squeezes a 220mm shock into a 200mm eye-to-eye length. The DRCV shock in Full Floater mount feels great.

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• Great suspension platform performance when braking
• Good price for a bike which comes with the added value of shop customer service
• Light bike considering the more budget end build
• Short headtube means you'll need plenty of spacers to get the bar height right
• Knock Block is perhaps a redundant feature if you don't notice or benefit from the increase in stiffness

The Trek Remedy 7 is a long travel trail bike that sets a great standard for this category of bike. It’s reasonably well priced for a ‘shop bought’ bike, providing a nimble ride that will put a smile on your face. It's probably not the fastest bike you'll ride but it is a lot of fun!

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The Remedy we chose to test was the bottom of the range Remedy 7, coming in at £2,200, it’s not the cheapest long legged trail bike you’ll find but it is competitive on price, direct buy brands eliminated from the equation.  For your money you get an alloy frame with internal cable routing, adjustable geometry via the brands Mino Link, Trek’s still excellent rear suspension, despite no longer sporting the ‘full floater’ design and a smattering of good spec choices alongside some more questionable ones.

The frame also features Trek’s Knock Block system, which stops the bars turning to far that allows the fork crown to hit the frame. It's something Trek need to prevent after altering the design of the bike to incorporate a straighter down tube in conjunction with an altered rear suspension design (no more ‘Full Floater’) which provides a quoted 5% stiffer frame and the ability to run metric shocks. Trek says that the advancement in shock technology means they no longer need the Full Floater design on longer travel bikes as the shocks are now more sensitive.

The Knock Block is unnoticeable when riding but try to manhandle the bike into a car or through a tight space and you’ll soon know about it. It might sound petty but considering I doubt many people will notice a 5% increase in stiffness myself included, I’d rather do away with the Knock Block altogether.

If you want to run the stem of your choice or one shorter than the 50mm Bontrager option then you need to fit a Trek KnockBlock Headset Lockring Spacer  which locks the steerer tube to the headset bearing cover and frame chip. You can then fit regular spacers and your own stem on top of this.

Whilst I’m talking about the frame we should also talk about the Mino Link, a reversible chip at the connecting junction of the seat stays and rocker link allowing the head angle to be steepened by half a degree and the bottom bracket to be raised by 10mm in the steep position.

I set the bike in low and left it with a 66-degree head angle and a 74.7-degree seat angle, I should think that most riders will largely do one or the other and I’m yet to meet anyone who flips a chip on a regular basis. That said, if you are putting in the miles then the option is there to steepen the effective seat angle and raise the BB further to make life easier and more efficient.

The bike features 150mm of travel at the rear, dealt with by a Rockshox Deluxe RL shock. Up front, the fork fitted is a Rockshox Yari RC with 160mm of travel. A good choice of fork I think, compare this to an entry level Specialized Stumpjumper  (£2,700) or a mid-range Giant Trance (£2,499) and you’ll get a Fox 34 Rhythm which will ultimately be less stiff than the Yari and not as easy to upgrade. Remember for about £200 and you can change the internals of this fork for essentially provide you with the impressive performance of a Lyrik RC2. It's this fork, plus the 12-speed drivetrain in conjunction with Treks impressive suspension performance that makes this bike good value for £2,200.

Elsewhere there is a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain connected to the bike by a press fit bottom bracket and disappointingly underpowered SRAM Level T brakes. I’ve already alluded to the fact that this is a trail bike rather than an enduro ripper but these brakes are will woefully inadequate for the type of riding the bike encourages. The build kit is a mostly Bontrager affair; bars, stem, saddle, grips, dropper, wheels and tyres.

The wheels are nice and wide Bontrager Line Comp 30 (30mm internal diameter) meaning the 2.6” Bontrager XR4 tyres sit nicely on them. In fact, the tyres come up pretty large, the trail tyres aren’t the most aggressive in terms of tread or carcass but they grip very well in dry to intermediate conditions and they roll well too. If you are the type of rider to regularly roll tyres then you might find the sidewalls a little flimsy and lacking support though.

The bike I tested was the 18.5” model which actually means the bike has a seat tube length of 17.5”, plenty of room you’d have thought for a 150mm dropper post for a rider of my height you'd have thought. The Remedy 7 comes equipped with a Bontrager post but the kink lower in the seat tube means that the post won’t insert fully into the seat tube leaving me with about 30mm left out of the tube. A longer drop would fit here if the post had an overall shorter length, as it is shorter riders than I won’t be able to size up without swapping out the post after purchase.  

To ride the Remedy is a lively and nimble ride. It's incredibly fun and is a hoot to hope and jump over trail obstacles, in fact, I think the Remedy would be disappointed if you didn’t take some air! Trek’s Active Braking Pivot is a great addition, it’s immediately noticeable under braking, the bike is more composed when slowing providing more grip. ABP is a suspension design where Trek position the pivot on the rear triangle around the rear axle allowing the suspension to work better when braking as the rear wheel can track the ground better, increasing grip under braking in comparison to other suspension designs.

Although sensitive when descending I found the Deluxe shock a little overdamped but this is nothing new and not Trek Remedy specific, I’ve mentioned it on numerous test bikes this year and last. I’d like to be able to speed the shock up a touch and really make the most of the bikes affinity for popping and hopping around the trail.

Geometry wise the Remedy can’t be considered long, its reach of 435mm (in low position) puts it in the category of the shorter trail bikes, it’s not the most capable when going fast and the singletrack gets rough but it is competent in most trail situations and will see you through gnarly terrain in a composed way.  The head angle of 65.5 degrees is plenty slack enough for the purpose and the chainstays 435mm suit this ‘medium’ sized bike well. I’d be keen to see how a lower bottom bracket (349mm) and longer wheelbase changes the stability of the bike for the better but then it probably wouldn’t ride like a Remedy, I liked sliding the bike around and jumping over most things in my path whether they required it or not, so perhaps it’s best left the way it is.

The head tube is pretty short though at 105mm and you’ll find the best way to set up this bike is with plenty of spacers under the stem in order to weight the front of the bike more efficiently and prevent the front end from feeling too low when on steeper tracks. It's easier to weight the front effectively without feeling pitched over the front with higher bars, your weight can stay balanced front to rear. 

True to form of a trail bike the Remedy climbs well too, mostly due to a good suspension platform and a relatively light build (32.1lbs) even considering the hefty SRAM NX drivetrain. The bike moves easily over bumps and undulations in the trail whilst not bobbing too much when pedalling either.

In summary, the Remedy 7 is a classic long travel trail bike, this niche of bikes is proving ever popular and this is a great example. The bike may not be the slackest or the longest and the geometry is conservative given more modern standards out there, but it is a super fun bike which will evoke a smile on every trail. Ride one and if it suits the trails ride, you like it and it makes you laugh, it’ll be a good buy.

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Previously Editor here at off-road.cc, Rachael is happiest on two wheels. Partial to a race or two Rachael also likes getting out into the hills with a big bunch of mates. In the past Rachael has written for publications such as, Enduro Mountain Bike Magazine, Mountain Biking UK, Bike Radar, New Zealand Mountain Biker and was also the online editor for Spoke magazine in New Zealand too. For as long as she's been riding, she has been equally happy getting stuck into a kit review as she is creating stories or doing the site admin. When she's not busy with all the above she's roasting coffee or coaching mountain biking in the Forest of Dean. 

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Trek Remedy

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The Trek Remedy is a staple in the history of mountain bikes. The namesake has evolved greatly over the last decade, but to the die-hard fan, one can still see the DNA. Over the years it has evolved, but much of the bike’s core principals have remained. It has always been Trek’s aggressive, all mountain ready for anything trail slayer, regardless of wheel size or head tube numbers. We’ve spent six months on the latest Remedy and are ready to report our findings.

As full-time media hacks, it isn’t often that we get to experience what actual bike ownership is like. While it may seem cool at first to have your garage be a revolving door of new bikes, sometimes it’s nice to have something that’s actually “yours” and sticks around for a while.

Normally we do our best to accelerate the wear and tear a bike will receive during its life in the shorter test periods some brands offer, but thanks to Trek’s generosity we’ve been able to ride the Remedy 9.9 since August of last year. Although tempting to rush out a review in hopes of being the first, we decided to hang onto the bike and give it a proper long-term testing.

For 2019 Trek made some notable changes to the Remedy. Tire clearance has been increased and Trek now specs the bike with 2.6” Bontrager tires. Should the 2.6 rubber not be enough, the bike has clearance for up to 2.8″ tires. Trek achieved this by removing any provisions for a front derailleur and eliminating the Full Floater suspension design that they have relied on since 2010. Trek claims that the elimination of the Full Floater system increased stiffness 5%.

Trek also made changes to the seat tube. With more riders opting for longer dropper posts, Trek increased the insertion length 10mm over the outgoing Remedy seat tubes. Trek maintained the OCLV Carbon frame making process, which is brilliantly explained by Cam McCaul in video form here . Trek also maintains their Active Braking Pivot, and RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft suspension design. Both increase the bike’s action under braking, and improve its willingness to respond to terrain on the trail. I won’t be shy when I say Trek has some of the best suspension on the market.

To firmly align the Remedy in its all-around trail bike niche, Trek also steepened the seat tube angle to 68.5 degrees. The extra degree over last year’s bike puts the rider in a better power position for climbing exertions. Adjustable geometry remains, thanks to Trek’s Mino Link flip chip. The chip offers a low and high setting with a half-degree change to the head angle. It also raises the bottom bracket height from 13.70-in to 14.01-in.

So where does that leave the Remedy in respect to geo numbers? Very balanced. Though the YouTube commenters may have convinced you that you aren’t a true 2019 bike without a 500mm reach and 60 degree head tube angle, actual trail riding says otherwise.

A size large Remedy (19.5 frame) has a 66.0-degree head angle in the high position and a 65.5-degree head angle in the low position. Reach is 46.1cm in high and 45.5cm in low. Chainstays are 43.3cm in high and 43.5cm in the low position. As trail bike geo goes, it’s right in line with a lot of our favorite bikes, providing plenty good pedaling response, but still maintaining the ability to hit aggressive lines. The 160/150mm of travel certainly helps that cause.

Spec Our 9.9 model comes equipped with a Fox Factory 36 Float, GRIP2 damper. Out back is a Trek specific Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Trek’s Thru Shaft 3-position damper custom tuned by Trek Suspension Lab. Our top of the line 9.9 model comes packing the heat with carbon Bontrager Line 30 wheels, and a SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain.

SRAM XO1 Eagle cranks also keep on the premium theme while four piston Shimano Deore XT brakes do the stopping. A host of high end Bontrager parts round out the build with a Line dropper post, Line Pro carbon bars and Line Pro stem. Trek maintains their Knock Block headset spec for 2019 as well. To make the increased tire clearance worthwhile, Trek specs 27.5×2.6 Bontrager SE4 Team Issue tires. With all that carbon, this bike tips the scales at 27.8 pounds!

Coming into this review, we were already fans of the previous generation of Remedy, however, we were curious to see how the elimination of the Full Floater suspension would impact the ride. I can say with full confidence that the 5% stiffness increase was immediately noticeable… just kidding. Jokes aside, the bike certainly doesn’t lack in stiffness.

The reason that Trek eliminated the Full Floater design was because they decided that suspension technology had advanced to the point that it was no longer necessary. We whole-heartedly agree, as I didn’t once long for the outgoing design.

With 160/150mm of travel, the numbers would actually put this bike more in the Enduro category. In fact, the Trek Slash has the same travel as the Remedy, however, the Remedy’s 27.5” wheels and slightly different geometry make it a much different bike.

Going Up With such a low weight and balanced geometry, it’s no surprise that the Trek Remedy impressed us with its power transfer and climbing ability. One area where it exceeded ahead of bikes like the Canyon Strive however, is in bump roll-over and sensitivity while climbing. Some bikes with less effective suspension designs tend to get hung up on square edges or rocks, robbing your forward inertia. The Remedy simply floats over them. It isn’t quite to the level climbing sensitivity that Naild suspended bikes like the Marin Mount Vision or Polygon Square One have, but it’s still ahead of most of the competition. Any bike can climb a fire road well with a locked out shock, but climbing technical, rocky trails is where great bikes are separated from the good.

We also found the riding position encouraged long days in the saddle. The 74.7-degree effective seat tube angle puts the rider in an effective position to transfer power without falling off the back of the bike and losing traction at the front. The Bontrager Arvada saddle was also quite cozy on the rump.

Going Down It wouldn’t be a Loam Wolf bike review if we didn’t send a bike through bike park hell, and the poor Remedy has gotten more than its fair share, surviving the rugged tech of Mammoth Mountain, the flow of Sky Park and the endless jumps of Snow Summit. After two months of bike park duty, the rear shock began to weep worrisome amounts of internal fluids. After a quick email to Trek, a new shock arrived and has been trouble free since.

While we thought the suspension did a good job going up, it’s especially impressive going down. The Remedy gobbles whatever is in front of it, but will still happily pop up and over a trail obstacle at a moment’s notice. The ultra low weight contributed to that feeling as well. While the 2.6 tires did an amazing job in the soft, kitty litter soil of Mammoth, we found them to be a bit much on our home single track and on the bike park jump trails. We’d probably move down to 2.5” rubber for most of our riding, but that choice is entirely terrain dependent. We can say that regardless of tire spec, the Remedy’s geometry encourages the nailing of corners and the boosting of jumps. I did have to get used to the sensation of the Knock Block however when doing whips and tables. If it were up to me, I’d ditch that feature.

The Wolf’s Last Word

It isn’t often that we get to spend this long with a bike, and after spending this much time with my Remedy it really reminded me of the love a person grows for their bike. The Trek Remedy has won us over with its impressive ability to do absolutely everything. As a stand-alone do it all bike, the Remedy is hard to beat, and it manages to do all that without any fancy travel adjusters or levers. Instead it relies on good design, and top of the line suspension performance.

The best part is that it presents a solid value. While the 9.9’s $7,349 price may give some a shock, it actually isn’t a bad value compared to similarly spec’d bikes from other brands. Step down to the 9.8 model and you get practically the same performance for just $5,499. Suffice to say we like this bike a lot, and see it as one of our top picks for the trail bike category in 2019.

We just received our 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 rest rig and we’re excited to see how the Remedy’s big brother stacks up. Head over to our Patreon to watch the exclusive unboxing video.

Price: $7,399 Weight: 27.8 lbs Website: trekbikes.com

CHASSIS Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon; 150mm Fork: Fox 36 Factory Float Grip, 160mm Shock: Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab

COCKPIT Brakes: Shimano Deore XT Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width Headset: Bontrager Knock Block Integrated Saddle: Bontrager Arvada Seatpost: Bontrager Line; 150mm Shifter: SRAM X01 Eagle; 12s Stem: Bontrager Line Pro

WHEELS Hubs: Bontrager Line 30 54T Rims: Bontrager Line Carbon 30 Tires: Bontrager SE4 Team Issue; 27.5×2.6

DRIVETRAIN Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB PF; 41x92mm Cassette: SRAM XG-1275; 10-50t Cranks: SRAM X01 Eagle DUB; 32t Derailleur: SRAM X01; 12s

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A very solid bike for the least expensive in its class. There is nothing that sticks out on the bike as something that needs to be improved, it seems ready to hit just about any trail right out of the box. It feels very nimble while going fast through sketchy rocky turns and feels yet super stable while bombing down descents. It is the do everything bike, it climbs well and keeps your power to the ground and can also get some air going over doubles and drops. The geometry feels like a happy medium for every style of riding.

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Trek Remedy 7

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Weight / M - 14.51 kg / 32 lbs (with tubes)

At a glance

Remedy 7 is a mountain bike built for mountain towns. Our best-value Remedy has all the performance features you could want for a ridiculously fun time on the most technical trails. A long travel 160mm RockShox fork, 150mm rear suspension, dropper post, and a 1×12 SRAM Eagle drivetrain check all the all-mountain boxes.

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"I was blown away"

"I was blown away at how stiff the new Remedy is. Just right for aggressive trail riding. The sum of the parts adds up to a greatly refined bike, but perhaps the biggest story is the increased value."

"Top of the pack"

"Overnight, the Remedy has become our new favorite test bike in the quiver. It's snappy, responsive, and accelerates like a rocket ship."

"Pure fun"

"There might be similar bikes out there, but Trek’s suspension is worth paying for. This bike smooths junk out better than anything I’ve ridden before."

Specifications

• Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, ISCG 05, 150mm travel
• Fork RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 160mm travel
• Shock RockShox Deluxe RL, 230x57.5mm
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.60˝
• Chain SRAM NX Eagle
• Crank SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
• Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
• Brakeset SRAM Level T hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 780mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada
• Seatpost Dropper post, 31.6mm, internal routing
• Stem Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

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The 2019 Trek Remedy 7 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2019 Trek Remedy 7 weigh?

A 2019 Trek Remedy 7 weights M - 14.51 kg / 32 lbs (with tubes).

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Trek Remedy 7 have?

The 2019 Trek Remedy 7 has 27.5" wheels.

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Is Trek Remedy 7 A Good Bike? [Trek Remedy 7 Review]

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Trek Remedy 7

• Price: $3,299
• Frame: Aluminum
• Gear: 1×12 speed
• Tires: 27.5×2.60”

What we like about it: The shock absorber is second to none among vehicles of its kind, and the price concessions make it a great value for money in its class.

What we don’t like about it: the components are expensive.

Rating : (4.8\5)

From hiking up steep hills as a child to now riding a mountain bike to untouched woodlands. A quality mountain bike is an essential companion. And the appearance of Trek Remedy 7 satisfies all our imaginations.

Although the Trek Remedy 7 has also been evaluated on the data. But when I first started, I was really surprised. I am very pleased with the light body weight. Imaginative artistic colors make you ride like a blue lightning bolt on a tree-lined mountain path.

Not only that, but for riders on rough mountain roads, the long-travel 160mm RockShox fork provides the ultimate body stability while moving at high speeds.

Below, we break down the Trek Remedy 7’s descending and climbing capabilities, key features, components, and specs. and other editions of the series. If you want to see more Trek Remedy versions, check out our review.

Related reading: Is Trek Roscoe 7 Worth Buying? [Trek Roscoe 7 Review]

I have to admit that as an off-road vehicle, the Trek Remedy 7’s downhill effect is very surprising.

Our testers spent more than 2 months on the Trek Remedy 7. The downhill twists and turns full of gravel and branches. In the midst of anxiety, I was also prepared to fall. But at the end of the no-brake coasting, it all felt extra quick. When I swooped down, I tried my best to control my balance so as not to lose weight.

To my surprise, I landed on the road smoothly and safely. The combination of front and rear suspension for fast descents, and the hydraulic disc brakes of the SRAM Guide T with enough stopping power, all roar down the road full of huge gravel and misconnected roots.

Thanks to the RockShox 35 Gold with 160mm travel and the RockShox Deluxe with 150mm travel, I didn’t get hurt on this stretch of road. Without Bob’s reminder, I seem to have forgotten his cheers from the back. Of course, all of this is related to the RockShox Deluxe Select+ that the Trek Remedy 7 is equipped with. When I stood on the road unscathed, I couldn’t help but sigh about the stability and power of the Trek Remedy 7.

In addition, some people think that the wide tires of the Trek Remedy 7 will become a hindrance to steering. However, to verify this, we did more than 10 tests on singletrack trails and downhill sharp turns.

In my opinion, this is not a concern for entry-level riders. Of course, if you’re racing in the woods, you have to have a lot of practice to get more breakthroughs in the different tracks. Having said that, after putting together all our downhill tests, we still believe that the wide 2.6-inch tires are more suitable for climbing rides than for downhill descenders.

In general, we will not force it to deliberately pursue the descent of super difficult technical terrain. But when you’re riding in the woodlands around town or in the mountains up to 4,000 feet above sea level, it’s downhill enough to keep you on your toes.

Of course, the Trek Remedy 7 still excels not only on bumpy roads, but even on muddy roads.

After almost four months of testing, the Bontrager XR5 Team Issue performed well on a tubeless tire (aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.60″) on muddy fields.

I didn’t feel like it was strenuous on wet and muddy roads. Singing loudly on the field in a Trek Remedy 7 feels hearty.

The Trek Remedy 7 has a relatively steep head angle, strong tires, and a lightweight aluminum frame. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why it has a good performance in climbing.

When I happily drove the Trek Remedy 7 up the winding mountain roads, I didn’t feel the physical fatigue caused by the steepness of the road. Perhaps this should be attributed to the advantages brought by the SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain.

Meanwhile, the SRAM NX Eagle offers an ample number of gears. Although I was facing a ramp that was over 45° and I was even exhausted for it, it was surprising to get to the top of the hill with plenty of energy. Even on steep roads, I believe that the effect brought by the SRAM NX Eagle will not disappoint.

In addition, the Trek Remedy 7 has a 160mm RockShox front fork and a 150mm rear suspension dropper post, making it perhaps not the most effective match for uphill in terms of shock absorption.

But the good news is that the Trek Remedy 7 is also good enough to get you to the top of the trail with ease. The 32.36-pound body might have a weight advantage on climbs, and the 66.1 head angle gave me a good position on the climbs.

Not only that, but the slightly steeper seat tube angle (74.7) puts my foot in a proper pedaling angle, saving more effort and being more efficient.

Main Feature

The frame of the Trek Remedy 7 is the type of frame we often see in high-end bikes. However, the Alpha Platinum Aluminum material keeps it from being overly lightweight, but at a relatively low price, I think it’s very reasonable frame material.

With its youthful paint color and flat welds, the Trek Remedy 7’s detailing is also impressive. Of course, there are quite a few people who still prefer the traditional black, white, and gray tones relatively conservatively.

Clean and tidy internal wiring, and rubber protection are used at the entrance and exit of the cable to avoid accidental bumps during riding, so that your pleasant trip is interrupted.

There is a rear suspension in the middle of the frame, which is also able to continuously absorb small vibrations from the rear wheels. The overall frame weight is still on the heavy side, and if you increase your budget by $2,000 you can get a carbon fork with the same geometry.

In addition, it also hopes to be recognized by the rider, using a silent device on the top and bottom of the down tube, or it is more appropriate to say that the top is an anti-collision protective cover.

The frame also has adjustable geometry, which we detail in the geometry below. If you’re looking for a big-travel all-mountain bike, the Trek Remedy 7 is a great option if you don’t have the budget to spare.

Although it is currently only available in offline stores or used bike platforms.

It has to be said that the Trek Remedy 7’s geometric design does not feel extreme. The 66.1 head angle would feel too narrow for many, but given the actual riding experience, we don’t think so.

The tighter head tube angle will allow the arms to flex to a comfortable angle, increasing riding efficiency and eliminating the fatigue of long-distance riding. But if I have one complaint about the Trek Remedy 7, it’s that it’s too short a reach.

Because of commuting, I always pass the 200-meter-long uphill road with potholes, which was very difficult in the past. But Trek Remedy 7 relieved me a little from this difficulty.

The 74.7 seat tube angle makes my center of gravity lean forward involuntarily, and the tubeless tires (120 tpi, 27.5×2.60″) have a strong grip, allowing me to drive forward faster when going uphill.

Of course, good climbing also means more relatively slow descents. In the downhill comparison of the same type of off-road vehicles, the Remedy 7 may not have any advantages. However, as an entry-level off-road vehicle, it’s still worthy of your consideration.

Finally, the Trek Remedy 7’s shorter wheelbase allows it to have more responsive steering in circling highway form. Of course, you might worry about whether this will bring instability, however, after two days of experimental testing, this worry is not necessary.

The center of 356mm BB makes the center of gravity of the whole body very stable.

According to the above analysis, after removing the price factor, Trek Remedy 7 may be your first choice in terms of choice.

Components and Specifications

Sram nx eagle drivetrain.

But in my opinion, the SRAM NX Eagle is the core highlight of the Trek Remedy 7. In terms of climbing ability, the large 50-tooth sprocket allows you to get good power on the tortuous climbing road, while the heavier and larger gears will allow you to maintain a stable forward power in smooth travel.

Combined with the 150mm rear suspension, the body has very high stability, and even off-road riding in the Alps can be equally fun.

SRAM Guide T 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc

If you want to evaluate the quality of a car’s braking, then I believe that moving like a rabbit and standing still like water should be the highest description. Braking is one of our most important evaluation criteria for off-road vehicles. So how does the Trek Remedy 7 brake? To this end, we also conducted a two-day evaluation.

First of all, on the rough and uneven mountain path, the road is piled with withered and yellow leaves that fell in early autumn, and there will be some difficulties in the entire road. We tested hard braking at both fast and slow speeds.

I found that at any speed, braking was done with just one finger of my left hand. I’ve also come to the same conclusion in my experiments on a smooth Fireroad.

Because the existence of the hydraulic disc makes the body lighter and better controls the direction of the whole car, which is really amazing.

But also realize that the SRAM Guide T’s powerful braking power is made up of a relatively fragile shell. Maybe it will cause some damage to the bumpy riding on the mountain road for a long time.

At this point, we should go to the bicycle store to find a good alternative. Of course, for everyday use, the SRAM Guide T still met our braking needs.

Other Versions of Trek Remedy

The Trek Remedy line has always been sought after and loved by customers. But considering different audiences, Trek Remedy will also optimize the configuration to meet your personalized needs. Compared with Remedy 7, Remedy 9.7 has been fully upgraded.

The aluminum material bracket has been upgraded to OCLV Mountain Carbon, and the body has become lighter and smaller.

Meanwhile, the 150mm shock, dropper post and SRAM NX 11-speed drivetrain make the Remedy 9.7 a high-end carbon fiber mountain bike that costs a little more than the Remedy 7. Those with deep pockets prefer all components of carbon fiber.

All in all, you can find the best model for your needs here.

Learn more: Best Mountain Bikes Under $2000

What do we like about it?

• The steeper head tube angle gives a more powerful advantage on the climbs.
• In any terrain, the SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain brakes faster and better.
• RockShox Deluxe Select+ reduces vibration for less ride fatigue.

What we don’t like about it?

• The 2.6-inch tires slowed down descents.
• Lower-quality aluminum brakes.

Comparison Chart

Marin alpine trail 7 vs trek remedy 7.

If the Trek Remedy 7 intrigues you, it’s impossible not to notice the Marin Alpine Trail 7 of its kind. We also do functional tests for this, so that you can better choose the vehicle that is right for you.

If descending performance is your thing, the Marin Alpine Trail 7 might be hard to beat. SLX brakes may not meet your expectations for downhill performance.

Compared to the SRAM NX Eagle, the slx may have the rider to apply more force to start the body. Of course, you can also upgrade the rear wing by 203mm to make up for this gap.

Scott Genius 950 vs Trek Remedy 7

Have to admit that the Scott Genius 950 and Trek Remedy 7 are similar in many ways. Especially on some rough ascents, the climbing skills displayed by both cars are amazing.

But at the same time, we also see that the two cars respond differently to different roads. Scott Genius has to have TwinLoc enabled or your pedals will keep shaking as you go uphill, while Trek doesn’t have to do that, and the more support makes it easier to start.

In terms of comfort, the Trek is slightly better. Although the two cars are very good in rough terrain.

Trek Slash 7 vs Trek Remedy 7

The Trek Slash 7 is highly sought after by customers for its high stability. The 29-inch tires give it a place in larger vehicles as well. So far, the combination of RockShox Yari RC and DebonAir springs can give you a great sense of security on the road.

The 170mm of fork travel avoids a lot of unwanted shocks. But the sheer size means there may be a slight lack in speed, with a steeper, slacker head tube. And the SRAM NX Eagle on the Trek Remedy 7 means you’ll likely have more traction uphill than the Slash, and the 27.5-inch wheels give you the flexibility to traverse the hills.

Learn More: Trek Slash 7 –Full Suspension Endurance Race Bike

GT Force 29 Expert vs Trek Remedy 7

The GT is one of the few bikes with RockShox suspension, paired with the ZEB ultimate fork and the ultimate ultra-luxury shock with 170/160mm of front and rear travel, and it has a solid performance in shock absorption.

The GT is the product of choice among many customers in endurance racing. But some shortcomings are undeniable. In our months of testing, we found that the GT had a lot of chain slack on uphills, and I noticed weird noises from the cables rubbing against the frame during rides due to the messy wiring layout. This may be a big improvement.

And Trek Remedy handles the details of the body very well. Clean and tidy internal wiring, and rubber protection is used at the entrance and exit of the cable to avoid accidental bumps during riding, so that your pleasant trip will not be interrupted.

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