Why does it still appear in the all-mountain test? Trek gave the Raceshop Limited version a 160 millimetre fork and our test bench squeezed a whopping 158 millimetres out of the supposed 150 millimetre rear triangle. There was no normal Remedy in our price range and we didn't want to withhold the latest version of this well-known favourite from you. So let's hit the trail: the rear suspension works excellently, soaking up small bumps meticulously without going to its knees on big bumps. This creates comfort, safety and a desire to go full throttle. The geometry is balanced and creates a feel-good sensation. The high weight of the bike (heaviest frame) and wheels is clearly noticeable on the climbs, the Remedy climbs rather sluggishly. It also makes sense to close the platform when pedalling. The Lyrik fork can be lowered, so even really steep ramps are no problem.
Conclusion: Outstanding suspension and top handling, the Trek plays in the enduro league. Unfortunately, it is also correspondingly heavy.
The alternative: The Remedy 8 has a 150-millimetre Rockshox Pike RC fork and Sram GX drivetrain. Price: 2999 euros.
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