The brand new Roscoe from US giant Trek stands out from our test field in two respects. Firstly, only the top model was available for 2599 euros, and secondly, the Roscoe with its 140 mm fork is predestined for trail use more than any other hardtail in this comparison. In terms of price, the Roscoe 7 for 1549 euros would have been more appropriate. However, the more expensive model provides an exciting side view and was rated using the same points system for better comparability. The generally heavy trail hardtails are otherwise in a separate class at BIKE with a more relaxed weight rating. Compared to the normal test field, the Roscoe's heart beats much stronger for the downhill.
Conclusion on the Trek Roscoe 9:
The new Trek Roscoe is a true trail hardtail and only really blossoms on demanding trails. For this area of use, the solid equipment fits like a glove. Pedal-heavy tours are not the Roscoe's speciality.
Technical data Trek Roscoe 9
General information
- Price: 2599 Euro
- Info: www.trekbikes.com
- Frame material: aluminium
- Frame size: XS / S / M / L / XL (tested 45 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 13.5 kg
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Rhythm FitGrip
- Crank: eThirteen Helix
- Gear system: Shimano XT 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Shimano Deore BR-M 6120 / 203 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Tranz X JSP18 / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Bontrager Line Comp 30
- Tyres: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue Tubel. re. 29 x 2.60
The BIKE measured values come from the BIKE laboratory measurement.
The results of the Trek Roscoe 9 in the complete comparison test of the 7 entry-level hardtails from BIKE 4/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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