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2014 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5/650b (discontinued)

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Reviewed by Steve Wentz and Brandon Turman // Photos by Shawn Spomer and Lear Miller

The Trek Remedy has been a mainstay in the trail bike realm since before trail bikes were a must have item. For 2014 the bike received a few upgrades in the form of 27.5-inch wheels and a burlier 34mm stanchion fork. Surprisingly Trek reduced the travel from 150 to 140mm as a result of the bigger wheels and in an effort to better fill the gap between the 120mm Fuel EX and 160mm Slash. They also reduced the head angle by 0.5 degrees. Would any of the changes be detrimental to the ride or would they improve it in other ways? Curious to find out we pedaled it all over Sedona, Arizona during the 2014 Vital MTB Test Sessions .

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Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 Highlights

  • OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, alloy chainstay
  • 27.5-inch (650b) wheels
  • 5.5-inches (140mm) of rear wheel travel
  • Trek Full Floater suspension design with DRCV FOX Performance Series CTD Float rear shock
  • Integrated E2 tapered headtube
  • 67.5 or 68.1-degree head angle (size 18.5 tested)
  • 67.5 or 68.1-degree seat tube angle (size 18.5 tested)
  • 13.3 or 13.6-inch (338 or 346mm) bottom bracket height
  • 17.1 or 17.0-inch (435 or 433mm) chainstay length
  • ISCG05 tabs
  • 142x12mm through axle
  • Measured weight (size 18.5, no pedals): 28-pounds (12.7kg)
  • $5,559 MSRP

Our test bike was the Remedy 9.8 model, which is the second-tier in the Remedy lineup and one of three carbon offerings. After a thorough once over, everything about the frame seemed very well thought out - something we've come to expect of Trek bikes.

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Expect for the chainstay, the Remedy 9.8 frame is made with Trek's Optimum Compaction, Low Void (OCLV) Mountain Carbon, which could be argued is a good thing seeing as how the chainstay is most likely to be struck by rocks and trail debris.

The bike features a Mino Link geometry adjustment system in the seat stay. In the “high” position the bike has a 68.1-degree headtube angle and 13.6-inch bottom bracket height. Flipping the chip to the “low” position brings the head angle down to 67.5-degrees and lowers the bb height to 13.3-inches.

Out back, the Remedy relies on Trek's Full Floater suspension design coupled with a magnesium EVO link and Active Braking Pivot (ABP) centered on the 142x12mm rear axle to deliver 140mm of travel. Trek's Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) FOX Float CTD shock uses an internal plunger to cycle between two chambers, combining the pedaling benefits of a low volume shock and the big hit cushion of a high volume one. Unfortunately the bike uses a proprietary 197x57mm shock size, making swaps a little difficult, but RockShox recently released a compatible Monarch for those looking to make a switch.

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Internal routing for the rear derailleur, front derailleur, and seatpost add to the sleek look of the frame and really clean things up nicely, though they can be a hassle when it comes time to do maintenance. Additional frame features include a post mount disc brake, direct mount front derailleur, exclusive BB95 bottom bracket, integrated tapered headtube, ISCG tabs, room for a water bottle inside the front triangle, ~1.25cm of mud clearance with the stock 2.35-inch Bontrager tires, and a rubberized downtube guard.

With six different models to choose from, ranging in price from $2,840 to $8,300, the Remedy line is just as diverse as the terrain they say it can tackle. Add in five sizes per model and you've got a whole lot of variations of the same bike to choose from. Options are good, and in this case it's very likely that Trek has one to fit your budget and size needs.

On The Trail

We piloted the Remedy up and down some of Sedona’s best rides. Trails included Tea Cup, Jordan, Slimshady, HiLine, Old Post, Carroll Canyon, Ridge, and Templeton.

To our 5’8” tall tester the size 18.5 Remedy frame felt spacious with lots of standover. To our 5’10” tester the same frame felt very compact. Having just come off a long-term test of a similarly sized 18.5 Trek Slash, a burlier 160mm travel bike, he had grown accustomed to the roomier 440mm reach. Hopping on the same size Remedy he was surprised to find the bike felt noticeably shorter. While the top tube measurements are similar, the frame’s reach measures just 417mm, over an inch shorter than the Slash and the shortest of all 25 bikes in our Test Sessions . Trek does spec a longer stem on the Remedy than the Slash, but that's not an ideal solution. In short, for those on the border of typical medium/large sizing, consider the slightly larger 19.5 size.

While we’re on the topic of sizing, it's odd that the size (e.g. 18.5 or 19.5) doesn't actually correlate to the seat tube height measurement. In most cases the seat tube is 1-inch shorter than the size indicates. This nomenclature could be misleading to some.

The stock bars are a bit narrow at 720mm, which seems a bit out of place for the very capable Remedy line. The nearly flat, narrow bar coupled with 140mm front travel seemed a bit low and stretched out for descent oriented riders. A wider riser bar with a 50/60 stem would likely be an improvement to the overall handling. The low front end feeling is made worse on larger sizes that have a very short head tube, so consider the use of spacers under the stem if new bars aren’t an option.

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Pointed downhill the Remedy has tons of potential. Provided you’re on the right size, the bike’s geometry helps create a ride that’s stable and really fun to charge on. It picks up speed quickly, aided by the lightweight Bontrager tires. Confidence isn't as high as the burlier bikes on offer from Trek, but it will handle most trail obstacles in its stride. It jumps well, pumps well, manuals easily, and feels stable under most trail conditions. When things turn steep, however, the bike is held back a little by its head angle and stock cockpit. A fork with 10mm more travel would be a welcome addition, helping to slack the front end a hair, raise the sagged ride height slightly, and give the bike a more rearward weight bias when going downhill. We rode the bike in the lower/slacker geometry setting with a 67.5-degree head angle and 13.3-inch bottom bracket height, and can't imagine a scenario when we’d want to go to the steeper/higher mode. As it was there was lots of clearance for rocks and it cornered well.

The FOX Float 34 CTD fork was sufficiently stiff, a welcome change from prior years, and the rear suspension matched up quite well. The DRCV shock felt very controlled and close to bottomless on sections with successive bumps, which helped it track nicely and feel planted in corners. G-outs and jumps were decent as well as we pressed into the mid-stroke. Large single hits easily bottomed the shock with the frame’s slightly progressive design, but luckily Trek offers aftermarket shock volume spacers made by Push for those who find this to be a common occurrence. Overall the bike strikes a great balance between sticking to the ground and being able to move it around at will.

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At 28 pounds, the Remedy 9.8 isn’t incredibly lightweight on the scale, but on trail it changes direction quickly and feels very nimble. Rolling speed seemed on par with many other 27.5-inch wheeled bikes if not a little quicker thanks to the lightweight Bontrager tires.

Pedaling and sprinting was very good in the big chainring. Quick bursts from the granny ring resulted in a more perceptible loss of power and bob, however. The bike puts you in a good position for climbing and does not require a shock lockout or any special levers. Pedal efficiency is aided by the Trail mode on the rear shock, though it performs best in Descend mode on rough terrain, allowing the rear to track the terrain better and maintain traction. In the rockiest terrain, the Remedy was easy to move around on, keep our balance, and just keep moving up and through rough sections, which surprised us in a good way.

The Remedy 9.8 comes equipped with a nice mix of components from FOX, Shimano, Bontrager, RockShox, and FSA.

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Aside from a possible bar/stem swap as mentioned previously, we’d also consider changing out the white Bontrager saddle and grips. Though comfortable, they’ll likely get dirty your first ride out.

The 125mm RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost was a welcome addition to the build and worked well. Reverb and Shimano XT brake lever compatibility could be better as the two don’t interact well on the bars, however, making it difficult to get that perfect position.

Braking and rolling speed was great on the 2.35-inch Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tires, and we commend Trek for spec’ing a set of high volume tires on a bike that will use them. They were a slight bit vague on Sedona's sometimes loose-over-hard dirt and steep slickrock terrain, leading us to believe a slightly beefier/knobbier front tire would help out up front. Something with a little more sidewall support could also add to the overall stability of the bike. We’ve found puncture resistance while running tubes to be poor on many Bontrager trail tires in the past, but we didn’t have any issues this time.

The Bontrager Rhythm Comp wheels were stiff and problem free. We’ve put the wheels through a beating in other tests and they proved to be quite durable. They’re easy to repair with readily available parts if something really goes wrong. Provided you pick up a set of Bontrager TLR rim strips they’re also tubeless compatible, and we’ve had good luck with their ability to hold a tire without burping.

Shimano’s XT brakes bedded in very quickly, providing lots of predictable power consistent with all the other Shimano stoppers we’ve used.

After riding many bikes with single ring drivetrains during our Test Sessions, the 2x10 Shimano XT setup seemed a bit out of place at first. The added range was welcome though, especially after several days of big rides back to back. There was very little drag and we never dropped a chain thanks the clutch mechanism. Chain noise wasn’t too bad, but in the small chainring there was some chain slap on rougher terrain.

Long Term Durability

It's tough to forecast long term concerns, but the bike as a whole seemed very reliable. Trek sweats the small details, has an impressive testing facility, and maintenance of the critical components seems like it won't be an issue. Worst case, the frame and Bontrager components are backed by a limited lifetime warranty with a five year condition on the swing arm.

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What's The Bottom Line?

The Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 is a great all around, all day bike that strikes a great balance between fun and stability. Trek classifies it in the same “Technical Trail/Enduro” category as the burlier Slash, and there's certainly potential in that classification given the performance of the suspension and most of the components. We think it'd take a few part swaps to be ready for the burliest of trails, though. In the end we think it’s a great platform to build on and a really good starting point that lots of people will enjoy as a trail bike. Just be sure to carefully consider the sizing before purchasing.

Visit www.trekbikes.com for more details.

Bonus Gallery: 31 photos of the 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 up close and in action

About the reviewers.

Steve Wentz - A man of many talents, Steve got his start in downhilling at a young age. He has been riding for over 17 years, 10 of which have been in the Pro ranks. Asked to describe his riding style he said, "I like to smooth out the trail myself." Today he builds some of the best trails in the world (and eats lots of M&M's).

Brandon Turman - Brandon likes to pop off the little bonus lines on the sides of the trail, get aggressive when he's in tune with a bike and talk tech. In 14 years of riding he worked his way through the Collegiate downhill ranks to the Pro level. Formerly a Mechanical Engineer, nowadays he's Vital MTB's resident product guy.

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Trek Remedy 9.8

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  • Great small-to-medium bump compliance
  • Great traction and good climbing ability
  • Best of breed carbon fiber technology
  • Excellent tires, wheels and tubeless technology
  • Smart Mino adjustable geometry
  • Good suspension performance during braking
  • Can run out of suspension on bigger hits
  • DRCV shock is proprietary-not many aftermarket options
  • Dear Trek, please call it 27.5 or 650b, not both

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  • MRSP: $5560
  • Weight: 27.82 pounds (size medium, without pedals)
  • Wheel size: 27.5 inches
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
  • Color: Carbon grey with red/white accents
  • Frame Material: Full carbon
  • Fork: FOX Performance Series 34 Float CTD, 140mm
  • Rear Travel: 140mm
  • Rear Shock: Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) FOX Float CTD
  • Headset: FSA IS2
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Race X-Lite
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro 70mm
  • Grips: Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
  • Brakes: Shimano XT, 180mm front/160mm rear, IceTech rotors
  • Brake Levers: Shimano XT
  • Shifters: Shimano XT
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
  • Cassette: Shimano XT 11-36
  • Crankset: Shimano XT 2x, 38/24
  • Rims: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready
  • Hubs: Bontrager Rhythm Comp
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, 27.5 x 2.35-inches
  • Bottom bracket type: Shimano
  • ISCG Tabs: ISCG-05
  • Chainguide: -
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
  • Head tube angle: 67.5/68.2 degrees
  • Seat tube angle: 73/73.7 degrees (effective)
  • Chainstay length: 16.95 inches
  • Bottom bracket height: 13.1/13.6 inches

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How does the Remedy climb, in or out of the saddle?  

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I will add my 2 cents as i have test ridden the 18.5" and 19.5" remedy and the 18.5" slash. For reference i am 5'9" and 145-150lbs. I come from an xc race background elite open/pro class in the mid atlantic super series. The 18.5" remedy was too small for me. I felt crowded and too upright like on a town bike. The remedy is, like this article says " an xc bike dipping its toe in enduro". The geometry is certainly geared to that imo. Taking this into consideration i tested the 19.5". I fell in love with the bike. Climbing in and out of the saddle felt xc-bike-ish and of course going down was fun too. The slash, on the other hand, is not the same as the remedy, but with more travel. The front wheel felt, as it should with a slacker HTA, farther out in front...so much so that i would not consider this bike for my riding. I felt it was definitely geared towards 60-70% shuttle, lift served etc type riding and not a bike that wanted to be ridden uphill. Going up the front end was twitchy and didnt like to stay down. Again my .02.  

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Trek Remedy 9.8 (2018) first ride

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The performance has come on in leaps and bounds

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Trek remedy 9.9 race shop limited 2017.

  • The price of this bike has only gone up by £200 in five years, yet it’s a vastly superior ride. Great small bump sensitivity with the RE:aktiv damper Thru Shaft shock.
  • Unproven reliability of the Thru Shaft damper design.

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We’ve been impressed by the sensitivity of Trek’s RE:aktiv dampers from RockShox and Fox, but the Trek Remedy brings sensitivity to another level.

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  • Trek’s race-ready enduro bike with 27.5in wheels
  • New Thru-Shaft shock designed improves small bump sensitivity
  • A 160mm travel RockShox Lyrik suspension fork is married to the 150mm ABP rear suspension
  • OCLV carbon front end comes in five sizes

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Trek Remedy 9.8

A lot has changed in mountain biking in the last five years. 26in wheels have been replaced by 27.5in on everything other than dirt jump bikes, and the days of the front derailleur are finally numbered.

The Trek Remedy has evolved in tandem with these developments, and then some. But at what cost do all of these incremental improvements come? Other than some redundant parts and a lot of late nights for bike engineers, it’s riders who seem to have benefited the most.

When we tested the Remedy 9.8 back in 2013 it cost £4,300. Five years on and the latest version is only £200 more, and it’s a vastly improved bike. That’s impressive, given that everything else seems to be getting much more expensive. Yes, the carbon seat stays have been replaced by alloy ones, but that’s a good thing in terms of reliability.

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By far the biggest change though is in geometry . Size for size, the latest version has a 30mm longer wheelbase and given that the chain stay length is also 5mm shorter than the old 26in Remedy, that means the front end has actually increased by 35mm.

Looking back at the 2013 Remedy 9.8 we tested and the 80mm stem stands out like a sore thumb. Interestingly, the latest version sees the stem length reduced by 30mm to 50mm, almost the exact same amount by which front end has grown. So the fit of both bikes is actually very similar, even if the ride quality and handing are worlds apart.

Another big change, and one that’s across the board, is that stout 35mm forks are supplanting spindly 32mm units. This alone has transformed the handling of longer travel bikes and the latest Remedy gets the top-end RockShox Lyrik RCT3 with 160mm travel.

In the last ten years Trek has placed an increased emphasis on bespoke shocks and the new Remedy is no exception. It features Trek’s unique Thru Shaft technology, which does away with the high-pressure internal floating piston (IFP) that’s found in most modern single tube dampers.

At the launch in Switzerland, Trek had its Thru Shaft design mounted on a hand dyno side-by-side with its regular RE:aktiv damper and it required noticeably less force to get it moving, it also lacked the spring effect inherent with IFP backed designs.

We’ve been impressed by the sensitivity and control of Trek’s RE:aktiv dampers from RockShox and Fox, but this brings sensitivity to another level. As for whether or not the extra complexity of the Thru Shaft design impacts reliability remains to be seen. One things for sure though, no one is going back to the way things were, even if it was only five years ago.

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Spotlight on Trek’s Thru Shaft shock technology

If you’re old enough to remember the RockShox Judy fork, you’ll know that through-shaft dampers aren’t a new design. You’ll also remember that the through-shaft damper cartridge in the Judy would blow all too frequently. The problem was, that even though the through-shaft damper had no oil displacement, as the shaft volume is constant, the oil in the damper would still heat up and expand, causing the cartridge pop. Trek accounts for the thermal expansion of the oil inside the damper by using a small, but separate chamber with an internal floating piston.

It’s a complex design so if you think Trek got rid of the conventional shock layout to save money, think again. Also because the damper shaft passes all of the way through the shock body, the effective length of the shock remains unchanged as the suspension compresses, so Trek has had to employ a yoke at the bottom of the shock to accommodate the Thru Shaft design. Obviously Trek believes that the extra complexity is worth the performance gains, but we just hope it’s reliable.

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Quick Ride Review: 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8

The not-so-minor details.

Trek Remedy 9.8

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Bigger and angrier than before. Ideal for 27.5" wheel fans. Plush and grippy.

Double chainring not our choice.

Ryan Walsch from Trek gives the stiffer and longer Remedy a good old shove trough a bermed turn.

For 2017 suspension bumps up to 150mm of travel and slackens off the head angle, now adjustable between 66.5 and 66-degrees. Reach has been pushed out quite a lot as well, by 11mm on a size 19″ (large) frame, and short 50mm stems are employed across the range.

With more travel and such aggressive geometry, the Remedy can be ridden harder, so Trek needed to make the bike stiffer. The Remedy and the Fuel us the new Straight Shot down tube, the massive, boxy down tube shaves a few grams and gives the front serious stiffness. But with the wide fork crowns of boost spacing forks they ran into clearance issues so to stop the crowns impacting the frame when the wheel turns right around, they came up with a headset that stops the rotation, ‘Knock Block’. In addition to the headset there are bumpers underneath the head tube area to further protect the frame.

The Knock Block headset prevents frame damage in a crash from bars and forks spinning around.

The wide Bontrager Line rims, grippy XR4 tyres and big 35mm stem clamp give the Remedy a far tougher appearance than the 2016 model, these were the areas we upgraded our long term test bike last year, Trek are onto it!

A complete Shimano XT groupset is always a good sight, the 9.8 is covered in the stuff. The brakes are especially nice and Trek are using the I-Spec single handlebar clamp for the brake and shifter to keep the cockpit as neat as it can be.

RockShox Pike with 150mm of travel.

The 9.8 does have a double chainring, which isn’t our cup of tea but sure can come in handy on the longer climbs out there.

We spent a whole year aboard the hot green/yellow 2016 model 9.8 and after just a quick ride on this one we’re very impressed. It feels a whole lot more robust and the rear suspension feels more planted, and with the wide rims and insanely good XR4 tyres it feels great at speed.

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With 29ers on either side of the Remedy in the Trek range with the 130mm Fuel and 160mm Slash, the 150mm travel Remedy is a bike that will enjoy a jump, drop, drift and a tight line on the trail.

Stay tuned for more as we get our hands on a Trek Remedy for a proper review.

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Weight / 30 lb 11.4 oz (13,930 g)

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  • Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and chainstays, alloy seatstays, Carbon Armor
  • Fork RockShox Lyrik RCT3, Solo Air spring, Charger damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, 160mm
  • Shock RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230mm x 57.5mm
  • Hubs Bontrager Line Elite 30, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
  • Wheels Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready (tubeless strips included, valves sold separately)
  • Wheel Size 27.5"
  • Tires Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5" x 2.40"
  • Chain 433mm, N/A, SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32 tooth, Direct Mount, X-Sync, SRAM GX Eagle
  • Crank SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle
  • Bottom Bracket 346mm, PF92
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
  • Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Brakeset SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic
  • Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm clamp, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
  • Saddle Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
  • Seatpost Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 15.5": 100mm travel, 17.5" and 18.5": 125mm travel, 19.5" and 21.5": 150mm travel, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
  • Stem Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0° rise, 50mm length
  • Grips Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
  • Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing

Q: How much is a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5?

A 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 is typically priced around $5,000 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5?

The 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 weigh?

A 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 weights 30 lb 11.4 oz (13,930 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 have?

The 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 should I get?

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We are Sergey and Simon, a Russian and a Frenchman, both  passionate about Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and classic cars. Together, we have created Put-in tours. Our goal is to help you experience Russian culture off the beaten path. Join us onboard our classic Soviet van and let’s get rolling!

In Moscow we offer you a city tour to discover most of the city in an original way as well as a night tour to admire the lights. Our pubcrawl is ideal to explore Moscow’s night-life and have fun. If you are craving to discover Russian culture, come impress your senses during our monastery diner or join our 100% Russian Banya Excursion . The latest will also bring you to Sergiyev Posad and it’s famous monastery!

For the most extreme travellers, our shooting tour will deliver your daily dose of adrenaline whereas our tank excursion will let you ride a real tank and shoot a bazooka.

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  1. 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5/650b

    17.1 or 17.0-inch (435 or 433mm) chainstay length. ISCG05 tabs. 142x12mm through axle. Measured weight (size 18.5, no pedals): 28-pounds (12.7kg) $5,559 MSRP. Our test bike was the Remedy 9.8 model, which is the second-tier in the Remedy lineup and one of three carbon offerings.

  2. Trek Remedy 9.8

    Can run out of suspension on bigger hits. DRCV shock is proprietary-not many aftermarket options. Dear Trek, please call it 27.5 or 650b, not both. 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5/650b Key Specs. MRSP: $5560. Weight: 27.82 pounds (size medium, without pedals) Wheel size: 27.5 inches.

  3. Review: Trek Remedy 9.8| Bible of Bike Tests 2019

    We talk a lot these days about frame reach, a number we hardly discussed five years ago. The reason we're constantly dragging on about it now is because reach has changed drastically over that timespan. For example, a 19.5-inch (Trek's second largest size) Trek Remedy 27.5 from 2014 has a reach of 432 millimeters.

  4. Remedy 9.8

    Remedy 9.8 is a high-end long travel trail bike built for getting rowdy on the most technical mountain bike trails. It offers the versatility and capability to take on everything from epic singletrack to serious air. A stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, carbon wheels, RockShox suspension featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft, and a ...

  5. Remedy 9.8

    Model 1045165. Retailer prices may vary. Remedy 9.8 is long-travel trail bike built for serious sending with FOX's all-new 38mm fork and trail-proven DPX2 shock. SRAM's latest GX Eagle drivetrain combined with carbon where it counts, like the wheels and frame, make this model fly like a bird both up and down the mountain. Compare.

  6. Tested: Trek Remedy 9.8 £4,300

    Price as reviewed: £4,300.00. TAGS: MBR. 2012 Trek Remedy 9.8 Carbon. Ride number two for this test was on the Remedy 9.8. Maybe our legs were tired from the day before spent hammering the BMC Trailfox TF01, but first impressions of the Trek were that it seemed to lack zip by comparison, and the plastiky Bonty tyres felt harsh.

  7. 2013 Trek Remedy 9.8

    Trek boots 26-inch hoops in favor of 27.5s on the all-new 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8. Dressed in premium Bontranger componentry, their full-carbon, 140mm-travel flagship is looking leaner, meaner and readier than ever. - Mtbr.com ... It was a few months ago now that we first swung a leg over the new Trek Remedy 9 27.5, down at Mt Stromlo during Trek ...

  8. Review of the Trek Remedy 9.8 29

    Review of the Trek Remedy 9.8 29 140mm-travel trail 29er mountain bike. It earned the 2015 Bicycling Magazine Editors' Choice award given to the year's best mountain bikes. ... $5,830 Weight: 26.9 ...

  9. Testing the Updated 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8

    Trek also lists two "women's models" of the Remedy, but apart from a different paint job and saddle, the bikes are identical to the "men's" models. I tested the second-highest model Remedy 9.8, which retails for $5,300. As mentioned, the Remedy 9.8 has a carbon frame, including the main triangle and seatstays - the chainstays are ...

  10. Remedy 9.8

    Remedy 9.8 is a high-end long travel trail bike built for getting rowdy on the most technical mountain bike trails. It offers the versatility and capability to take on everything from epic singletrack to serious air. A stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, carbon wheels, Fox Performance suspension featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft ...

  11. Trek Remedy 9.8 (2018) first ride

    Trek Remedy 9.8. A lot has changed in mountain biking in the last five years. 26in wheels have been replaced by 27.5in on everything other than dirt jump bikes, and the days of the front derailleur are finally numbered. ... Weight: 13.4kg (29.54lb) Size ridden: 19.5in (high setting)

  12. Remedy 9.8

    Weight. 17.5" - 13.11 kg / 28.90 lbs. Weight limit. This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

  13. Quick Ride Review: 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8

    The 150mm Remedy is a fun bike to ride, the 27.5″ wheels are happily thrown about and tipped into a corner. With 29ers on either side of the Remedy in the Trek range with the 130mm Fuel and 160mm Slash, the 150mm travel Remedy is a bike that will enjoy a jump, drop, drift and a tight line on the trail.

  14. Remedy 9.8

    Remedy 9.8. Model 1045165. Retailer prices may vary. Remedy 9.8 is long-travel trail bike built for serious sending with FOX's all-new 38mm fork and trail-proven DPX2 shock. SRAM's latest GX Eagle drivetrain combined with carbon where it counts, like the wheels and frame, make this model fly like a bird both up and down the mountain.

  15. 2014 Trek Remedy 9.8

    Check out the full article here: http://www.imbikemag.com/issue28/?t=Trek-Remedy-9.8-2014-Mountain-Bike-Review-and-Test&page=99

  16. 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8

    The 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8 comes in sizes 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5". After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Trek Remedy 9.8 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

  17. 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5

    The 2018 Trek Remedy 9.8 27.5 is an Enduro Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5" wheels, is priced at $5,000 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 15.5 in., 17.5 in., 18.5 in., 19.5 in., 21.5 in., has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Trek 's Remedy range of mountain bikes.

  18. City of Moscow Services & Schedule

    Plastic: #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs (with screw top lids).Empty and rinse. Metal, Aluminum, &Tin: Aluminum & Tin beverage and food cans.Empty, rinse and dry. Corrugated Cardboard: Clean and dry.. Paper: Newspaper, junk mail, cereal and dry food boxes, office paper, phone books, envelopes, non-foil wrapping paper.Books with hardbacks removed. Clean and dr

  19. Remedy 9.8 27.5

    Remedy 9.8 is a high-end long-travel trail bike built for getting rowdy on the most technical mountain bike trails. It offers the versatility and capability to take on everything from epic singletrack to serious air. A stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, carbon wheels, Fox Performance suspension featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft ...

  20. Tours in Moscow and St Petersburg

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  21. 21 Things to Know Before You Go to Moscow

    1: Off-kilter genius at Delicatessen: Brain pâté with kefir butter and young radishes served mezze-style, and the caviar and tartare pizza. Head for Food City. You might think that calling Food City (Фуд Сити), an agriculture depot on the outskirts of Moscow, a "city" would be some kind of hyperbole. It is not.

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    Rad Power is one of the most popular brands in the electric bike market with a large selection of models to suit varying needs and preferences. The RadCity 5 Plus is the latest in their RadCity line of commuter bikes with an updated frame design and semi-integrated battery for a more polished and updated look. This Class 2 model has a powerful 750W motor along with a large 672Wh battery, and ...

  23. Remedy 9.8

    See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. ... with Remedy 9.8 27.5 GX. See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. Shop now! Discover your next great ride with Remedy 9.8 27.5 GX. See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. ... This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg ...