Trek Remedy 9.8 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 160mm
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Travel Rear 150mm
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Fork Fox Performance Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Crank
Size: S, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Tires
Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM G2 RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc
Disk Rotors
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | MD/LG High | MD/LG Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 356 mm | 349 mm | 356 mm | 349 mm | 356 mm | 349 mm | 356 mm | 349 mm | 356 mm | 349 mm |
| Front Center | 722 mm | 705 mm | 749 mm | 732 mm | 766 mm | 749 mm | 788 mm | 771 mm | 814 mm | 797 mm |
| Rake | 90 mm | 46 mm | 90 mm | 46 mm | 90 mm | 47 mm | 90 mm | 46 mm | 90 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 115 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 581 mm | 582 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm | 590 mm | 591 mm | 595 mm | 604 mm | 609 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 389 mm | 420 mm | 414 mm | 435 mm | 429 mm | 455 mm | 449 mm | 475 mm | 469 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 554 mm | 556 mm | 580 mm | 582 mm | 597 mm | 598 mm | 618 mm | 619 mm | 642 mm | 643 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.7 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.1 ° | 65.5 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1133 mm | 1134 mm | 1160 mm | 1161 mm | 1177 mm | 1178 mm | 1199 mm | 1200 mm | 1225 mm | 1226 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 94 mm | 16 mm | 94 mm | 16 mm | 94 mm | 16 mm | 94 mm | 16 mm | 94 mm | 16 mm |
| Standover Height | 737 mm | 732 mm | 765 mm | 760 mm | 767 mm | 762 mm | 764 mm | 759 mm | 776 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Remedy 9.8 completes the Trek Remedy model. Trek released 134 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Remedy bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek Remedy 7 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3299$. Trek Remedy 9.9 27.5 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 7962$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Enduro bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 5499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 52.79% more expensive than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro bike is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Remedy 9.8 weighs 12.94 kg (28.53 lbs) and is considerably lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 10.28% lighter than the average Enduro bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The Fox Performance Float 36 is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Trek Remedy 9.8 bike has the Fox Performance Float EVOL model installed, and has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The Remedy 9.8 2020 bike is equipped with 27.5″ carbon wheels when leaving the factory. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Remedy 9.8 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!
