Trek's new Fuel EX 29 (silver) and Remedy 29 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's new Fuel EX 29 comes in five models - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Fuel EX 29 is available in three alloy models (7, 8 and 9) and two carbon models (9.7 and 9.8) - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The RockShox Reverb dropper post comes on several of the Fuel EX 29 models - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The 120mm Fuel EX 29 features Trek's tried-and-true Evo link - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Direct mount front derailleur - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
With most major American bike companies based on the west and east coasts, Trek is proud of its Wisconsin roots - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Rear thru-axles are key - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Internal cable routing for the Shimano XT Shadow Plus clutch-type derailleur - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Bontrager is Trek's ever-expanding house brand - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
180mm rotors front and rear on the Fuel EX 29 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's Full Floater design sandwiches the rear shock between dynamic mounts top and bottom for a more finely tuned leverage ratio - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Fuel EX frame has some internal and some external routing - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The RockShox Reverb dropper remote doesn't clutter the handlebar too much - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Fox's latest CTD forks use a simple-to-understand three-position dial: one for climbing, one for descending, and the third for everything in between - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Fox suspension appears to be spec'd across the line - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek claims its G2 geometry improves low-speed handling of 29in bikes - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
US pricing for the five Fuel EX 29 models ranges from $2,500 to $4,999 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
A plate protects the Fuel EX's down tube against rock strikes - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's new Remedy 29 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The 140mm Remedy 29 comes in three alloy models (7, 8 and 9) - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Internal routing keeps exposed cable to a minimum - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
There are two geometry settings for the Remedy 29. The 'high' setting raises the bottom bracket height by 9mm and steepens the head tube angle - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Remedy has 140mm of rear suspension travel - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Bontrager provides the hoops and rubber - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
A look at the Bontrager 29-3 Expert front tire - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Remedy 8 is the middle model in the US$2,699-US$4,499 range - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Full Floater technology carries over from the 26in Remedy - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The tight rear triangle of the Remedy 29 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Shimano cranks rotate on press-fit bearing cups - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
There are two geometry settings on the Remedy 29, adjusted with rotatable 'chips' at the top of the seat stays - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Remedy 29 also uses a down tube protector - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's G2 combines 29in-specific frame design with a specific fork offset for better handling - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek calls its tapered head tube e2 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Fox's CTD settings: Climb, Trail, Descend - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's new Fuel EX 29 and Remedy 29 will be officially unveiled soon - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek will officially introduce its new Fuel EX 29 and Remedy 29 bikes to the press later this week, but BikeRadar found a few of the bikes already in stock at a Trek Bicycle Store in Boulder, Colorado. Here's a quick look at one of the five 120mm Fuel EX 29 models and one of the three 140mm Remedy 29 bikes.
Both models are basically 29-inch models of the existing Fuel EX and Remedy 26in platforms, with geometry tweaked slightly for the bigger wheels.
There are two geometry settings on the remedy 29, adjusted with rotatable 'chips' at the top of the seat stays: there are two geometry settings on the remedy 29, adjusted with rotatable 'chips' at the top of the seat stays - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The Remedy can adjust between two geometries via the Evo link
While Trek has had the 29in Superfly (100m) and the 29in Rumblefish (120mm), the Remedy 29 represents the Wisconsin brand's first committed effort to long-travel 29in trail bikes.
Both bikes feature technology acronyms familiar to those with newer Trek machines: ABP, OCLV, G2. ABP - Active Braking Pivot - is a suspension design that Trek claims prevent braking forces from influencing suspension. OCLV is Trek's carbon process that is used on two Fuel EX 29 models (the 9.7 and 9.8). And G2 is Trek's 29er geometry that features a specific fork offset in addition to frame angles that Trek claims improves low-speed handling on the big-wheel bikes.
Trek's new fuel ex 29 comes in five models: trek's new fuel ex 29 comes in five models - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
Trek's new Fuel EX 29 comes in five models - three alloy and two carbon
Retail pricing ranges from US$2,500-$4,999 for the five Fuel EX 29 models and US$2,699-$4,499 for the three Remedy 29 bikes, which only come in alloy frames. UK pricing is not yet available.
James Huang will be test riding the bikes soon, so look for first ride reviews on BikeRadar in the coming days. In the meantime, however, surf through the big photo gallery at above right for close-up looks at the new Trek Fuel EX 29 and the Remedy 29.
Trek's new remedy 29: trek's new remedy 29 - Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
The new Trek Remedy 29 comes in three alloy models
Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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