The long travel allows you to plow through technical descents.
The wheels are lightweight and strong providing you with confidence on the rough stuff.
The OCLV carbon from trek is lightweight, stiff, and strong so you get rowdy on the descents.
The suspension setup features a RE:aktiv technology which allows you to climb easier giving you more time for the descent.
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 and a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain are perfect for your wildest all-mountain adventures.
It's right for you if...
You're an all-mountain junkie who lives for the fun only a long-travel trail bike can deliver. You love carving descents and throwing down style on new lines. You're a ride or die kind of mountain biker, and want a bike you can handle – not one that handles you.
The tech you get
A lightweight full OCLV Mountain Carbon, a Fox Performance 36 Float 160mm fork and 150mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock and Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, Line 30 carbon wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement, a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper and SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
Remedy 9.8 is a carbon long-travel bike with great suspension and a solid parts group that's light enough to stay quick on the climbs. It's a perfect all-around trail bike for riders who want a big, no-compromise build and a quick, capable all-mountain ride.
Why you'll love it
weight | M - 13.53kg / 29.82lbs (with tubes) |
fork | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 160mm travel |
tyres | Bontrager SE5 front, SE4 rear, Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" |
shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
rear derailleur | Sram GX Eagle |
crank | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost |
bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails |
seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise |
stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree |
grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
headset | Knock Block integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05 |
rear suspension | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft three-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm |
shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm |
front wheel | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, six-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
rear wheel | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, six-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
rear skewer | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
brake | SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor |
brake rotor | SRAM CenterLine, six-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
tubeless tyre system | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
Ride Style | Trail |
Fork Brand | Fox |
Frame Material | Carbon |
Groupset Brand | Sram |
Groupset Model | GX Eagle |
Pedals Included | No |
Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
Weight | M - 13.53kg / 29.82lbs (with tubes) |
Fork | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 160mm travel |
TYRES | Bontrager SE5 front, SE4 rear, Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur | Sram GX Eagle |
CRANK | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree |
GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
Headset | Knock Block integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05 |
REAR SUSPENSION | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft three-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm |
Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm |
FRONT WHEEL | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, six-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
REAR WHEEL | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, six-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
Rear skewer | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
BRAKE | SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor |
BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM CenterLine, six-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
Long Travel Trail Bike | The long travel allows you to plow through technical descents. |
Carbon Wheels | The wheels are lightweight and strong providing you with confidence on the rough stuff. |
Stiff Carbon Frame | The OCLV carbon from trek is lightweight, stiff, and strong so you get rowdy on the descents. |
RE:aktiv Suspension | The suspension setup features a RE:aktiv technology which allows you to climb easier giving you more time for the descent. |
Tubeless Tyre System | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.