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TREK REMEDY 9.9 | $7,000 | 29.1 POUNDS WITHOUT PEDALS

You may have to squint to see how Trek updated the Remedy for 2019, because it’s mostly the same. It still has 27.5-inch wheels, 150 millimeters of rear suspension and 160 millimeters up front. It has the same reach, same head angle, same chainstay length, same wheelbase and so on. Because of its little wheels and the way the numbers add up, it’s still a frisky and spirited little whip.

Considering that Trek redesigned most of its high-end mountain bikes—including the Remedy, Slash and Fuel EX—just a couple seasons ago, it’s too soon for a full-fledged overhaul. So, this year

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