trek 2016 remedy 9.8

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Trek Remedy 9.8 Review

• 650b Wheels
• 66.5/66.0 degree head tube angle
• Carbon Front triangle and seat stays
• Sizes: 15.5″ 17.5″ 18.5″ 19.5″ 21.5″
• 150mm travel front and rear
• MSRP: $5299.99

The Remedy has been a staple in Trek’s line up for 10 years now. The 2017 Remedy has received some big improvements from past models. Notably, the Remedy line is now 650b only. Gone is the Remedy 29. Additionally, travel has been increased again to 150mm from the previous versions’ 140mm. Reach and wheelbase are longer and the headtube angle is 1 degree more slack, making it a much more capable machine. The versatility of this bike is amazing however. So far I have raced the Mammoth Kamikaze Bike Games Enduro, the collegiate downhill race at University of Nevada Reno(a course so gnarly that an unfortunate rider broke his back and another suffered a broken collarbone), and ridden several long days in the saddle with over 6,000 feet of climbing, all with ease!

The Remedy 9.8 comes with a Shimano XT 2×11 drivetrain, Rockshox Pike RC 150mm Fork, Rockshox Deluxe Shock with Reaktiv Damper, 125mm Bontrager Drop Line dropper post, XT Brakes, and Bontrager Line Comp Wheels.

You might have noticed a distinct difference in this bike’s downtube compared to a your traditional mountain bike. Trek designed this bike with a straight downtube that does not have a relief for the front fork. This creates a stiffer and lighter frame. To prevent contact between the fork crown and the frame, a molded rubber guard is glued to the downtube. Additionally, Trek designed a special keyed headset that prevents the fork and bars from rotating far enough to hit the frame.Sorry, no X-Ups or Bar Spins on this bike.

Cables are all internally routed on this frame. It’s not the best cable management I’ve seen, but certainly not the worst. All cables are “free” inside the frame but to control rattling a tab in the downtube allows a zip tie to wrangle all the cables and keep things quiet.

It is important to note how I have my suspension set up before we get into the details. The shock is running 30% sag in the open compression setting and rebound 4 clicks from open. The fork is at 25% sag with 3 of Fox’s orange volume reducers. Low speed compression two clicks from open, high speed compression 11 clicks from open, and rebound is right in the middle. I like my suspension to be progressive to help prevent wallowing and hard bottom-outs. Additionally, I am 5,8″ and I am riding a 17.5″ frame.

Our Remedy has a few changes from the stock spec:

• Fox Float 36
• 1×11 conversion
• Sram Guide Brakes
• Bontrager SE5 tires

We took the Remedy out to Bidwell Park in Chico, California to put it through its paces. If you’ve ridden here then you know that the park consists of:

• Steep lava rock
• Loose lava rock
• More lava rock

There’s a reason they say, “If you can ride Bidwell, you can ride anywhere.” Most locals opt for burly bikes in the 140mm-160mm range as their daily drivers here. Its no wonder why when most of the trails look like this:

The Remedy easily carries itself up whatever hill you throw at it. With a seat tube angle of 74.5 degrees, your legs are positioned right above the pedals to put down the power. When pedaling out of the saddle there is a subtle amount of bobbing; even with 30% sag. Up technical single track or smooth gravel, I never have found it necessary to switch the shock into a stiffer setting. When the grade gets the front wheel stay’s planted to the ground without much body position change.

With 150mm of front and rear travel, of course this bike is going to get rad on the descents. However, the bike has an overwhelming playful personality. The snappy handling yet burly confidence means you feel like a kangaroo on a trampoline, barely touching the ground. I noticed myself having more fun and carrying more speed on flatter trails and parts of the ride I don’t normally look forward too.

The Rockshox Deluxe took a while to get setup to my preference. After adding a few volume spacers the shock had no problem soaking up small chatter and big hits.

Accelerating from stops and out of corners is fast and easy. Typically bikes similar to this have a bit of a delay from when you start pedaling, the Remedy seems to respond quicker.

There are a few things that Trek missed the mark on. With both Sram and Shimano offering wide range options for their 1×11 drivetrains, a bike like this should come spec’ed without a front derailleur. That is somewhat rider preference, but after replacing the stock cassette with an 11-46 I haven’t found myself needing an easier gear.

Next, something that is kind of inherent in Trek’s frame design but nonetheless annoying is the seatpost limits the bike to be compatible with shorter dropper posts only. If you look, there is quite a bit of post sticking out from the frame. The problem is, in order to accommodate the rocker link, Trek puts a bend in the seatube, limiting the space for a longer dropper post. It’s not too noticeable, but I would prefer to have a 150mm post and have the seat well out of the way.

I did have the rubber bumper on the downtube fall off while riding in Mammoth too. Luckily, the Trek’s demo tour was down there and they hooked it up with a new one, but I’ll be keeping electrical tape on there to keep it secured.

I’ve been riding the Remedy for a little over a month and over 200 miles. I felt really comfortable on this bike from the first ride. While its a playful bike it still maintains a good balance as a capable descender. Considering the carbon frame and that the build kit comes with powerful brakes, a solid drivetrain, carbon bars, and a dropper post, the bike is a good value. The wheels have been holding up well even after taking beatings from Downieville and Mammoth. This bike is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an all around trail bike or enduro rig for under $5,500.

Video Test Ride

30 thoughts on “ Trek Remedy 9.8 Review ”

What travel are the forks

Trek specs the bike with 150mm. I swapped the pike with the Float 36 that has 160mm. Raised the bottom bracket about 3mm and the head angle is 65.7 degrees in the low setting.

Oh nice! I have the remedy 8 2017 and have changed the Beatles and drivetrain and wanted to change the fork to the fox 36 160mm would u recommend ?

If you find yourself needing a little more travel, I totally recommend it.

Really enjoying your yt channel and this website. You’ve got an excellent thing goin here, keep it up!

It’s nice to hear you’re enjoying it. Thanks for the support!

Really like your review, and the video is insane, I find it hard to believe you can stay on the trail going that fast. I feel my tires washing out just watching the video. BTW, I just bought the 2017 Stumpjumper with the Purgatory tires, which I’ve found do not have good off camber edge grip at all when trying to cling to the edge of rutted sections. I Have WTB Velociraptor (rear) and Weirwolf (front) on my old Enduro which have excellent grip and controlled braking (another thing the Purgatory’s lack). I read you change the tires on the Trek, any recommendations based experience (I’m in SoCal with similar trail conditions to many of your videos). Thanks and keep rippin!

Awesome! Yeah I swapped out the stock tires for the SE5. They dont have any intermediate knobs so they have more grip overall but you really have to lean the bike in order for the tires to work. The Specialized Butcher and Maxxis Minions are good options as well.

” Raised the bottom bracket about 3mm and the head angle is 65.7 degrees in the low setting.” sure?

trek says 65 degrees for the RSL model with the 160mm lyric in the frame position “high”

The difference in geometry is because the RSL uses a different rear triangle than the non RSL frame. Additionally, Fox forks have a shorter axle to crown length than RockShox.

ok, thanks. didn’t know that!

i called trek today and they said the frame is 100% identical. so no difference between rsl and non rsl models on the frame.

where did u get this information from?

Well the RSL chainstay does not allow for a front derailleur, so they certainly are different. I work at a Trek store. I know for certain that the 65.7 HA is accurate on my bike, because I’ve measured it.

Really enjoy watching your youtube channel, and your reviews are very informative! looking forward to seeing more from you.

I have a question on fork choice. You went with a fox 36 up front is it better than the lyrik and Do you think it’s better with out the travel adjust which comes on the bike? Thanks for your time.

The complete build the bike came with had a 150mm Pike RC. I’ve never like travel adjust forks. To me its not worth the weight and I don’t think I’d use it too often. Both are good forks, I just prefer Fox.

I wasn’t sure if their was a performance reason for going with fox over Rock shox. Like suppleness, rigidity etc. I mentioned the lyrik because for a bike like the remedy it seems like it would benefit from a burlier fork like the 36 you went with or the lyrik. Is yours the rc2 or fit 4? Thanks!

The 36 is definitely stiffer than the Pike and has much more adjustability. Fox is a lot more reliable as well. It’s the FIT RC2 damper.

How tall are you and what size frame? thanks for the review!

I am 5,8″ and I am riding a 17.5″ frame

How did this bike manuel and jump? thank you

Would shorter cranks be worth the upgrade to allow switching the mino link to reduce pedal strikes and gaining a slacker ride? Maybe the F36’s would also help?

Hello, I’m thinking on picking the 2018 model and I’m interested into known how the shock has hold up on the long term. I’m little bit worried about reliability as its a proprietary technology and the shock length is not a standard one.

Also I’m interested on your thoughts about a 170 36 up front

Cheers from Madrid

The shock did hold up for me. I think 170 up front would be a little big.

I get from your previous answer that the HA with a 160 36 is steeper than with the stock 150 pike so that means shorter a2c. I’m trying to preserve the stack (2018 has a 160 lyric), but maybe you’re right and the difference in travel will not play well.

Hi, I’m considering a bike exchange. I own a Giant Reign advance in 2015 and am considering switching to trek remedy 9.8 2018 (with lyric). I would like to know your opinion, basically the trek will go up better than the reign, but down?

Thanks from portugal

I rode one of the the new Reigns. I think the reign is a better all around bike and a better value

Hi Just wondering how you found the 17.5 inch frame. At 5.8 I was wondering if it is a bit short. I am 5.6 and thought that the 18.5 inch frame might be a better fit. I know there is a lot to bike geometry but the reach and effective top tube measurements of the 18.5 look better although the wheel base is starting to stretch out a lot on the 18.5. Cheers

I just went off of the reach compared to the bike I was riding before the Trek. It might have been a tiny bit small but it wasn’t a problem.

Would love to see a review of the 2018 model. I’ve only seen a couple, and one (MTBR) was all about the thru-shaft shock, for the most part. I’m thinking of making the move from 26 (I have a Mojo SL) to the Remedy. A bit of a jump in head angle, but all reports are that it’s a very good all-round bike. Thanks.

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Bike Test: Trek Remedy 9.8 29

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Trek Remedy 9.8 29 Review

The Trek Remedy 9.8 29 is the jar of marmite of the bike world, and – as ever – the 29er wheels continue to divide opinion in the enduro scene. But with riders from teams like Trek or BMC managing to prove time and time again just how fast you can ride them, we’ve put the Remedy 29 to the test to find out whether it can hack it as we drag it out for daily post-work rides.

Designed to live up to its name, the Remedy is Trek’s solution to an all-round enduro bike built to conquer any situation. Trek claim to have created a mountain bike for mountain bikers, one that will score full marks when it comes to performance and versatility. Or at least, that’s what the website says. The glance at the geometry reveals how this versatility is achieved: with a 1,151 mm wheelbase (frame height 18.5″, low geometry) the Remedy avoids being too long, which lends the bike its playful and agile nature despite the 435 mm chainstay and 417 mm reach. The 67.5° head angle and the low bottom bracket render it stable and predictable. What’s more, Trek has equipped the Remedy with the Mino Link adjustable geometry. If you’re after an improved climb or a more agile bike without having to forsake any travel, the geometry can easily be switched into a steeper position.

Aside from the geometry, the actual frame deserves a closer look. The stunning production of the shiny carbon top tube with a metal flake finish renders the Remedy with an aesthetic more suited to a hot rod than a mountain bike. Under the paintwork, there’s a revised carbon version of the Remedy frame, which weighs 400g less than the aluminium frame. The Remedy’s rear end is still made of aluminium, which piques our interest even further. Trek’s patented Full Floater technology explains how the rear shock has pivots on both sides. This results in more responsiveness and a better reaction to a wider range of impacts – as well as ensuring the 140 mm of travel feels far more generous. Moreover, the frame comes with the new Boost standard and is compatible with Shimano’s electronic Di2 shifting.

While the frame is already electronic shifting compatible, it features the tried and tested mechanical SRAM X1 drivetrain with a 32-tooth chainring and aluminium cranks. For suspension, the Remedy relies on the RockShox PIKE forks and FOX FLOAT Performance rear shock, including the DRCV air chamber that was designed exclusively for Trek. The Roam 30 wheels also hail from Shimano, as do the XT brakes. Not forgetting comfort, the RockShox Reverb dropper post offers 125 mm of much-appreciated adjustment.

The bike features many parts courtesy of Trek’s own Bontrager, which are high quality but affordable, ensuring that the price tag doesn’t go above 5,000 € – admittedly still far from a bargain.

On the trails

The frame and the choice of parts size up well and strike us as well selected for its purpose as a trail and racing bike. But naturally, this further piques our interest as to how the Remedy is going to live up to these assumptions.

On climbs the bike gleefully plays its 29er joker card, reliably overcoming everything the trail throws at it. The rear takes on a calmer nature by switching on the low-speed damping compression on the FOX FLOAT shock, even if you’re still low in the sag. Together with the steep 67.5° seat angle (tested, slack geometry position) and the well-considered reach, the riding position is exceptionally comfortable and effective.

On downhills the Remedy immediately surprised us with its exceptional handling, giving us the satisfying feeling as if we were taking the corners on rails. You often need some time to get used to a bike with bigger wheels but this wasn’t at all necessary in this case. Playful and agile in virtually any situation, it was just a case of raising the stem with a few spacers to ensure that the front wheel has enough pressure on it. The Bontrager tyre combination only offers limited grip, but the reliable Shimano XT brakes have enough power. While the FOX FLOAT shock goes through its travel quickly, the RockShox PIKE at the front remained higher in its travel. To ensure both the front and the rear work in harmony, we recommend having the shock in the middle trail mode, and air volume spacers could be of use.

On steep and techy terrain, the 29″ wheels glide comfortably over big bumps, and in fast sections, the Remedy shows no sign of twitchiness. The riding position (test frame height: 18.5″) for a rider of 183cm is really stable, and a shorter stem would boost this confidence even further.

When it comes to rigidity, the Remedy’s frame gives no rise for complaint, although the SRAM RISE 30 wheels couldn’t match their owner. In general, the spoke tension was too low, which is particularly problematic when you’re riding full gas on a 29er. During our testing these got looser and looser, resulting in the front wheel kicking out so far in a burm that the tyre just wouldn’t get through the crown of the forks – by this time it was too late to true them.

It’s not easy to design a decent 29er enduro bike, but Trek haven’t half done a bad job with the Remedy 29. Uniting some remarkably contrasting characteristics, the bike is well suited for post-work rides and hardcore enduro races without the need for any alterations. With its stunning carbon frame and finish, it’s a shame that certain parts don’t quite live up to the standard you’d expect from a bike in this price range. Overlooking the issue with the wheels, we enjoyed the responsive ride, adding further fuel to our in-house oversize wheel debate.

For more information head to: trekbikes.com/remedy29 Note: The Remedy 29 is currently only available on the US-website.

Words: Daniel Schlicke Pictures: Christoph Bayer

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Trek Remedy 9.8: An All-Mountain, Cure for the Common Trail

It took a few years for all-mountain cross-country bikes to come into their own. Originally, when longish-travel cross-country bikes rolled onto the scene, they were a compromise between climbing and descending prowess. Today, thanks to lightweight frame materials, tubeless wheels, new gearing combinations and air-sprung suspension, they’re nearly the best of both worlds. Trek has two lines of bikes that can be categorized as all-mountain: the Remedy and the Scratch Air. The Remedy line is rooted in Trek’s cross-country family, while the Scratch bike’s pedigree doesn’t fall far from the Session downhill rig family tree. There are six bikes in the Remedy line, ranging from the $2729 Remedy 7 to the premium $8399 Remedy 9.9. Our Remedy 9.8 test bike shares the same carbon frame as the 9.9, but the price is more down-to-earth at $5249.

WHO IS IT MADE FOR? The term “trail rider” really just means mountain biker, and this bike is made for mountain bikers who enjoy pushing themselves to become better bike handlers on each ride. The Remedy 9.8 is designed to climb like a pure cross-country machine, yet provide extra travel for descending confidence.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM? The Remedy 9.8 is packed with hidden features. The foundation is a carbon fiber frame that is handmade in Trek’s Waterloo, Wisconsin, factory. With 6 inches of front and rear travel, the Remedy utilizes Trek’s ABP (Active Braking Pivot) Convert, which makes the 142×12-millimeter rear axle the rear pivot. The ABP suspension system has a Full Floater shock mount that attaches the shock to two moving linkage points to increase the shock’s ability to respond to bumps. The unique dual-chamber Fox DRCV shock was designed to perform efficiently under pedaling, yet have superb performance on large impacts. The carbon frame features Trek’s Carbon Armor downtube protection, and both the chainstays and seat stays are made from carbon. The Remedy 9.8 is available in five frame sizes.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT? Trek works closely with Fox Racing Shox for front and rear custom-tuned suspension. The DRCV shock is a creation you’ll only find on Trek bikes, and it offers a unique high-performance ride quality. The Fox 32 fork has TALAS adjustable travel between 4.7 and 6 inches, a 15-millimeter axle and a preset low-speed compression setting tuned into the design. New to the Remedy this year are the DT Swiss M 1800 wheels and XR4 Team 2.3-inch-wide tires. The Crankbrothers Joplin dropper seatpost is a welcome sight on a bike designed for shredding technical terrain.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM? Ergonomics: To reach proper pedaling position (knees over toes) in the saddle, we slammed the Bontrager saddle all the way forward. We were struck by the narrow 26-inch-wide handlebar on a bike with 6 inches of travel, especially after recently reviewing the 4.7-inch-travel Trek Fuel EX 9.7, which had perfectly spec’ed 27.5-inch-wide bars. Suspension is your friend, as long as you set it up properly. Use the included clip-on fork and shock sag measuring device to get your ride dialed. Pedaling: For as well as Trek’s ABP suspension performs, it relies heavily on the low-speed compression damping of Fox’s ProPedal shock feature to prevent the suspension from “bobbing” under pedaling forces. On moderately technical flat terrain, we’d swap between running the shock open and in the second of the three ProPedal settings. On fire road sections, the ProPedal feature is helpful if you’re heading uphill. With Shimano’s 3×10 XT drivetrain, you’re bound to find a gear ratio ideal for your fitness level; although most riders will still spend the majority of their time in the middle chainring. Climbing: For a 6-inch-travel rig, the Remedy is an uphill charger. Climbing with the Remedy’s ProPedal feature on makes a big difference in how efficiently the bike climbs on smooth terrain. Like most regions in the U.S., our trails range from fire road climbs to loose, rocky and technical uphill grunts. When the terrain features become punishing, it’s a good time to run the DRCV shock wide open for a plusher ride and improved traction. The new Bontrager XR4 tires have tank-tread-like grip on steep and loose terrain. We never had to worry about the rear end breaking free during all-or-nothing surges. We were able to crest the harshest of climbs in the 32-tooth middle chainring and 36-tooth rear cog. On meandering uphill fire roads, our best results came from utilizing the 42-tooth big ring with the wide range of rear cassette options, with cross-chaining no longer an issue. Only on extremely cruel uphills did we drop into our granny gear safety net. Although the Fox fork has a TALAS travel adjust feature, we preferred climbing with the fork at full extension. Simply leaning forward muted any slight front-end wandering. Cornering: With geometry that leans ever so slightly towards the traditional trailbike end of the spectrum, the Remedy makes easy work of tight switchback corners. The Remedy is one of the most balanced bikes we’ve ridden when slamming corners at speed. A rider can drive the bottom bracket, figuratively, into a harsh rut or terrain feature to change direction at the apex of a corner, and the Remedy quickly stands to attention, exiting in the desired line choice.  Braking: Of course, it’s always best to brake early and ride out the terrain off the brakes when possible. But if you’re actively pursuing terrain worthy of all 6 of the Remedy’s inches of travel, that technique is not always possible. Trek’s ABP suspension does a standout job keeping the bike’s suspension balanced while you are on the binders on steep and rough terrain. Every time we ride Avid’s X0 brakes, we’re blown away by how consistent the feel is. They’re light enough for a cross-country bike but powerful enough for a downhill machine. It doesn’t get much better than that. Descending: With aggressive tires, 6 inches of active suspension, and front and rear thru-axles, the Remedy 9.8 is a taut package that holds a line on demanding terrain. The ups and downs of Crankbrothers’ Joplin posts have been well documented in MBA. The Joplin 4 on the Remedy worked well, and, unlike previous samples, remained reliable. However, the posts’ side-to-side wobble was apparent from the first ride. Chain retention is a major issue with full-suspension bikes, especially on longer-travel renditions. We dropped chains descending aboard the recently reviewed Giant Reign 0 and this Remedy 9.8. The best solution we’ve ridden was a 2×10 setup utilizing a shift guide. The jury may be out on which gearing option is best for most people (2×10 or 3×10), but when it comes to chain retention, the answer is obvious.

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS? The Bontrager XR4 tires may have a tank-tread-like grip for climbing, but they roll about as efficiently as a tank tread, too. If your conditions are largely loose-over-hardpack terrain, we suggest swapping the rear tire with Bontrager’s new XR2 tire for faster-rolling rubber that still has bite. The Remedy’s narrow 26-inch-wide handlebar makes the front end twitchy when descending at speed. If this Remedy were to call our garage home, we’d run Answer’s 28-inch Pro Taper Carbon bar instead.

BUYING ADVICE Trek’s Remedy is a perfect example of a 6-inch-travel bike that is drawing more cross-country riders away from their short-travel machines. It climbs remarkably well, is lightweight for the amount of travel, and descends with nearly error-proof handling. Our current test stable includes cross-country bikes ranging in travel from 3.9 inches to 6 inches, and for nearly every ride we find ourselves reaching for the Remedy 9.8.

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The not-so-minor details.

Trek Remedy 9.8

Trek Bicycles Australia

AUD6,799.00

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

Double chainring not our choice.

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 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.

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.

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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Trek Remedy 9.8

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. 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, and you want the best 27.5" bike you can get. The tech you get A lightweight full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, a FOX Performance 38 Float 160mm fork, and 150mm of rear travel with a FOX DPX2 shock that offers loads of adjustability and tuning options. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with leg-saving lower climbing gears, Bontrager Line Elite 30 carbon wheels that are already completely tubeless ready, including sealant, powerful 4-piston brakes, a carbon handlebar, and a Bontrager Line Elite dropper. The final word Remedy 9.8 is a carbon long travel bike with amazing suspension and a solid parts group that's light enough to stay quick on climbs. It's a perfect all-around trail bike for riders who love smashing berms and post-ride beers. Why you'll love it - Remedy 9.8 plows through the gnarly stuff, but still likes getting loose on jumps and berms - You'll fade before the FOX DPX2 shock does—it's built to help you squeeze the most out of long, gnarly descents - The FOX Performance 38 fork's stiffer stanchions help you stay on your line through chunky descents, while the GRIP2 damper lets you dial in the feel - Mino Link lets you make small adjustments to your geometry quickly and easily, even mid-ride - Wider is more stable: Remedy has clearance for up to 27.5 x 2.8" tires

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Colour / Miami Green, Matte Gravel

Size / 15.5 in. (Low, High), 17.5 in. (Low, High), 18.5 in. (Low, High), 19.5 in. (Low, High), 21.5 in. (Low, High)

Weight / 28 lb 8.1 oz (12,930 g)

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Full Floater, EVO link suspension, ABP (Active Braking Pivot), Straight Shot frame design, Knock Block frame defense, Mino Link adjustable geometry, Control Freak internal cable routing

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• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, alloy chainstay, down tube guard
• Fork RockShox Lyrik RCT3, DebonAir, Charger 2 damper, boost 110, 160mm
• Shock RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230mm x 57.5mm
• Hubs Rapid Drive, 54 tooth, boost 110 (front), boost 148 (rear)
• Wheels Bontrager Line Carbon 30, tubeless ready (tubeless strips included, valves sold separately)
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, tubeless ready, 27.5 x 2.60˝
• Chain 435, 433, Not included, 32 tooth, direct mount, SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Crank Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB
• Bottom Bracket 349, 356, SRAM DUB, 92mm press fit
• Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, roller bearing clutch
• Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Brakeset SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, SRAM Guide RS
• Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails
• Seatpost Bontrager Line, internal routing, 100mm (15.5), 125mm (17.5, 18.5), 150mm (19.5, 21.5), 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
• Stem Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing

Q: How much is a 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8?

A 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 is typically priced around $5,500 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 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8?

The 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 weigh?

A 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 weights 28 lb 8.1 oz (12,930 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 have?

The 2019 Trek Remedy 9.8 has 27.5" wheels.

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We think you'll agree with us when we say that any cocktail named after the United States of America must be a good one. The American Mule is no exception! In this post, we describe the 8 best American Mule cocktail recipes and discuss the interesting history of the American Mule. Read on to learn more!

Introduction

It is hard to imagine summer afternoons without those icy cold, tangy, fizzy, and refreshingly delectable drinks called cocktails. There are quite a few cocktail drinks popular in America, but the American Mule drink easily takes the cake.

One of the most popular cocktail drinks, the American Mule drink is perfect for all occasions. Be it a late night party when you really want to let your hair down, an outdoor barbeque, a gathering of friends reminiscing over old times, or just a lazy afternoon you happen to spend by yourself at home catching a movie or a sitcom, the American Mule is suited to all occasions.

But what exactly is an American Mule cocktail? Where did it originate? What sort of variations does it have and which are the most popular and delicious ones? Read on for the low-down on all this.

A Brief History of the American Mule (The Provenance)

The American Mule is a variation on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail. The name of the classic Mule cocktail is a bit misleading as it seems to hint at a Russian origin of the drink. The only link between Russia and the Moscow Mule cocktail is vodka – an alcoholic beverage that originated in Russia and Poland. 

The classic mule cocktail that is now popularly known as the Moscow Mule cocktail was first mixed in the bar of Chatham Hotel in 1941. The ingredients used were two ounces of vodka, ginger beer, lemon and, of course, ice. Another story regarding the origin of the cocktail surfaced around 2007, but the Chatham version holds more water compared to the other. 

The fact remains that the first mule cocktail was concocted in America itself (not in Russia) and it caught on like wildfire. Owing to its rising popularity, several versions of the Moscow Mule were concocted and the term ‘The Moscow Mule’ slowly metamorphosed into ‘The American Mule’ though the older term still continues to be widely used for the cocktail with original ingredients. 

So, practically speaking, there is little difference in respect of the American Mule versus the Moscow Mule because both cocktails are fundamentally the same. The American Mule cocktail is now used to refer to the variations of the classic mule that either substitute Russian vodka with American vodka or other alcoholic beverages, or use some other ingredients to add a twist to the original recipe.

What Does It Taste Like?

The American Mule cocktail is a term applied to so many variations of the classic Mule cocktail that it is difficult to generalize as to what the American Mule tastes like. Different ingredients bring their own twist to this popular drink. 

However, every variation on the American Mule retains the basic spicy and tangy flavors. The spicy flavor is the constant for the American Mule thanks to the ginger beer that is the mandatory ingredient. The touch of tanginess or sourness too is ubiquitous in an American Mule, owing to the use of lime juice. 

At the end of the day, the American Mule is delicious and refreshing and guaranteed to lift your spirits.

How is the American Mule Cocktail Best Served?

Traditionally, Mule cocktails have been served in copper mugs . The reason being the cold copper has the tendency to increase the amount of bubbles in the carbonated ginger beer. The copper mugs also take on the cold temperature of the liquid.

However, the American Mule tastes equally good in a highball glass commonly used to serve other cocktails. More importantly, the American Mule has to be served on the rocks i.e. poured over ice (crushed ice accentuates the flavor of the drink).

The American Mule cocktail goes with a wide range of dishes and snacks that include fish, chicken, bacon, and Italian food items like pizzas and pastas. That makes it an ideal drink for all sorts of parties and get-together events.

Where Can You Grab One?

The American Mule is fast gaining in popularity and has become one of the most searched cocktails on the internet. If you're not in the mood to make your own, here is a list of some of the popular places to look for your fix of the American Mule.

LuxBar, Chicago   

The Mules are one of the most popular items on its menu. The cocktails they serve stand out because of the crushed ice used in their preparation.

Drink, Boston 

This place with rustic industrial ambience serves excellent Mule cocktails.

Ataula, Portland, Oregon

Made with local organic cranberry juice, sherry, and ginger beer, this restaurant serves a special variation of the Mule cocktail that tastes great.

Libertine Social, Las Vegas

Mule cocktails are widely served in Las Vegas. However, this restaurant stands out. Crushed nugget ice is used to serve cocktails.

Lilt Lounge, Miami

This swanky lounge serves excellent mule cocktail variations.

Four Seasons, Baltimore

The menu is dominated by variants of American Mule cocktails. One of the variations is a blackberry mule that uses whiskey, honey, lemon, and cayenne pepper.

Standard Pour, Dallas

This 1920s-styled spot serves some genuine Mule cocktails and is super popular. Food is outstanding as well. 

J-Bar, Aspen, Colorado

This bar used in Hotel Jerome uses local Woody Creek vodka.

Ascent, New York

This posh lounge offers great variations that include a Whiskey Mule. Has great views of Central Park and Columbus Circle to go with the great cocktails.

33 Degrees North, Dana Point, California

Offers great variations of the American Mule like the Dragon Mule made with orange, rhubarb bitters, fresh dragon fruit, and ginger liqueur. Stunning views of Pacific ocean add to the special flavors of the cocktail drinks resulting in a heavenly experience.

How to Make an American Mule Cocktail

As you now know, the American Mule is basically a variant of the Moscow Mule cocktail. Sometimes, the terms are even used interchangeably. In other cases, variations of the American Mule vary from tradition by:

• Retaining vodka, ginger beer, and lime, but also adding different ingredients like syrups, grapes, cucumbers, pumpkin puree, pomegranate juice, chocolate, mint, etc. for the purpose of adding a twist to the taste of the American Mule; or
• Replacing vodka with other alcohol like whiskey and brandy and adding other ingredients that go with the recipe of your choice. 

The basic ingredients and equipment needed to make an American Mule cocktail are listed below:

• Vodka or any other alcohol, like whiskey 
• Ginger beer 
• Ice (crushed ice is an added bonus)
• Copper mug or a highball glass

You can choose other ingredients depending on the specific recipe you are following or the availability of items.

Let us begin with some of the recipes that use vodka as primary ingredient.

The Traditional American Mule Recipe

Ingredients:  

• 1 ½ oz vodka
• 3 oz ginger beer
• ½ oz fresh lime juice

Instructions:

• Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
• Add fresh lime juice and vodka.
• Top with ginger beer.
• Stir and garnish with a lime wedge and a bit of mint, and you are ready to go!

American Mule with Syrup and Lime

• 1 ½ oz tonic
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 1 lime  squeezed
• 5 grapes (mashed)

Instructions:   

• Mash grapes and mix them with vodka in a shaker.
• Add syrup,  lime juice, and ice.
• Shake the mixture vigorously and strain into a glass over fresh ice.
• Top with tonic water, and your very own fix of a American Mule with a twist is ready!

American Mule with Pumpkin Pie Mix 

Ingredients:

• ½ oz half & half
• 1 tbsp canned pumpkin pie mix
• 1/8     tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 dash cinnamon
• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
• Shake and double strain  into a highball glass.
• Garnish with a small amount of freshly grated nutmeg  and there you have it - a nother delicious variation of the Mule cocktail is ready to be sipped!

American Mule with Apple juice

• 2 oz apple juice
• ½ oz ginger syrup
• ½ oz lime juice
• 4 ginger slices (mashed)
• Mash ginger slices in a shaker.
• Add remaining ingredients and ice.
• Shake and strain into a moscow mule mug over fresh ice.
• Garnish with an orange slice.
• Sit back and enjoy a glass of this delicious Mule cocktail!

American Mule with Lemonade and Tea

• 3 oz lemonade
• 2 oz sweetened or unsweetened tea
• Fill up a mug halfway with crushed ice cubes.
• Stir the ingredients in a shaker.
• Pour the mixture into the mug and add fresh lime or slice.

Let us now move on to the recipes that substitute spirits like moonshine and whiskey instead of vodka. Once you try these recipes, you will realize that the variants are just as delectable as the vodka-based Mule cocktails.

The Fruit Berry Mule Cocktail

• 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 oz unflavoured moonshine
• 2 teaspoons can sugar
• 4 oz of ginger beer
• Fresh blueberries
• Mash and mix raspberries, sugar, and moonshine.
• Chill the mixture for one hour.
• Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
• Add ginger beer and stir gently.
• Serve in a mug or a highball glass over ice with blueberry garnish.

The Mule Cocktail with Rye Whisky and Apple Brandy

Ingredients:   

• 1 oz rye whiskey
• 1 oz apple brandy
• 75 oz lime juice
• 0.25 oz  honey syrup (2:1 honey: water)
• Ginger beer
• Angostura bitters.
• Combine in shaker and shake with ice.
• Pour into a copper mug, top with ginger beer.
• Add a few dashes of angostura bitters.
• Use lime wheel to garnish.
• 2 oz whisky
• 2 oz sweet or unsweetened tea
• Pour the mixture into the mug and add a fresh slice of lime.

The Bottom Line

It must be pretty obvious by now that the American Mule recipes are easy to make. Just make sure you use the specified quantities. The ingredients for almost all recipes are readily available and you do not even need any special gadgets to make an American Mule cocktail.  To take your American Mule to the next level, make sure to get some authentic copper mule mugs !

Did You Enjoy This Article?

Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this article, you might also like the following articles:  7 Best Russian Mule Recipes and  Best Kentucky Mule Recipe

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