Introduction

In the recent product release of the Fuel and Remedy 29 in Sedona, Arizona, I complimented product Manager John Riley on the successful launch of these two new bike platforms. "Oh, you're going to see a lot more from us before the year is over," John said.

So the next wave of Trek mountain bikes is here with announcement of the Remedy Aluminum, Remedy Carbon and Slash Aluminum models using the 27.5 wheel size. Trek is using their newly developed wheels called the Bontrager Rhythm Elite and Rhythm Comp. And they will be outfitted with Bontrager XR-3 and XR-4 tires.

The bikes will feature 34 mm stanchion forks and some models will be spec'd with 1x11 gearing. Internal cable routing and Stealth dropper posts will be used.

The bikes should hit dealer floors some time in the fall. And these 27.5 models will replace the 26-inch versions of the Remedy and the Slash.

-- Francis Cebedo --



From the Manufacturer - Here is the primer on how the 27.5/650b wheels fit in the spectrum of available wheel sizes.

One trail, Two riders
Dirt fans now have more wheel size options than ever before: 26", 650b, or 29er. Why three sizes? Because we all like to ride a little differently, and we all should get to ride the way we want. It's not a question of which size is better. It's a question of how you like to ride, and which wheel size best suits your style.



26": the original smaller wheel
The original 26" mountain bike wheel size is now the smallest diameter. It's the most flickable, most playful wheel size. For those who like an active, nimble ride, 26" wheels are still a great choice.

27.5/650b: the new smaller wheel
650b is also commonly called 27.5", but that's not accurate. Looking at the standard ETRTO rim diameters, 650b is closer to 26" than to 29". Not surprisingly, 650b rides and behaves much like a 26" wheel, with just a little more stability and speed. Depending on your riding style, 650b may be a better 26" wheel.

29er: the beauty of big wheels
29" wheels are noticeably bigger than 26" or 650b, and are the gold standard for stable, confident riding. Bigger wheels carry more momentum, roll over obstacles more easily, and offer greater stability and more traction than smaller options.

Trek Remedy

Remedy is the ultimate technical trail bike. Light frame, plush suspension, and precise handling all add up to a stellar go-everywhere ride with your choice of 650b or 29er wheels. Ride your way! Your choice of wheel size lets you test your limits and advance your skills on a bike that's eager to climb, descend, and power you on to wherever you want to go.

Lineup:
  • Remedy 9.9 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 9.8 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 9.7 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 9 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 8 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 7 27.5/650b
  • Remedy 9 29
  • Remedy 8 29
  • Remedy 7 29
1. Smooth, controlled braking
Our patented ABP (Active Braking Pivot) keeps your suspension from stiffening up when you're on the brakes, giving you confident, steady control.

2. DRCV all-terrain control
Our two-chamber DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) shock gives you coil performance at air shock weight, for smooth, seamless, all- terrain control.

3. Fine tune your geometry
Our reversible Mino Link lets you relax the geometry when bombing descents, or tighten it when weaving through singletrack.

4. You pick: 650b or 29er
Ride the way you want with all the great Trek technology you need in 650b or 29er versions. Each frame and suspension is optimized for its wheel size.



Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, downtube armor, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Factory Series 34 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) adjustable FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, Kashima coating, 15QR thru axle, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Factory Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, Kashima coating, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25"
  • Color: Matte Trek Black/Trek Charcoal
  • Shifters: SRAM X0, 11 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 X-Horizon Carbon, 11 speed
  • Cassette: SRAM XG-1195 10-42, 11 speed
  • Crank: SRAM XX1, 32T
  • Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready w/Stacked Lacing, Rapid Drive, 15mm front hub; 142x12 rear hub
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 4, titanium rails
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Rhythm Pro Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge
  • Brakeset: Avid X0 Trail hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • OCLV Mountain Carbon frame is light, efficient, and tough
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick, nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Fox Factory fork w/Kashima coat Bontrager Rhythm Elite TLR wheels
  • SRAM X0/XX1 1x11 drivetrain Avid X0 Trail brakes
  • OCLV Mountain chainstay


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Performance Series 34 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25"
  • Color: Onyx Carbon/Viper Red
  • Shifters: Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
  • Cassette: Shimano Deore XT 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Shimano Deore XT, 38/24
  • Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/Stacked Lacing, 15mm front hub; 142x12 rear hub
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • OCLV Mountain Carbon frame is light, efficient, and tough
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick, nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Fox Performance fork w/CTD
  • Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR wheels Shimano XT Shadow Plus drivetrain & brakes OCLV Mountain seatstay
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy seatstay & chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: RockShox Revelation RL w/Solo Air, rebound, lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25"
  • Color: Matte Trek Black/Bright Silver
  • Shifters: Shimano SLX, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
  • Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Shimano Deore XT, 40/30/22
  • Wheels: Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing hubs, 15mm alloy axle front, 142x12 rear w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Expert, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Brakeset: Shimano SLX hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • OCLV Mountain Carbon frame is light, efficient, and tough
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick, nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • OCLV Mountain Carbon frame


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, magnesium EVO Link, ISCG 05 mount, downtube armor, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Factory Series 34 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) adjustable FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, Kashima coating, 15QR thru axle, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25" CoLoR Rhymes with Orange/Trek Black
  • Shifters: Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
  • Cassette: Shimano Deore XT 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Shimano Deore XT, 38/24
  • Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/Stacked Lacing, 15mm front hub; 142x12 rear hub
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick,nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride
  • Fox Factory fork w/Kashima coat
  • Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR wheels
  • Shimano XT Shadow Plus drivetrain
  • Shimano XT brakes
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, magnesium EVO Link, ISCG 05 mount, downtube armor, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Evolution Series 34 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25"
  • Color: Black Titanite/Trek White
  • Shifters: Shimano SLX, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
  • Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Shimano M622, 40/30/22
  • Wheels: Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing hubs, 15mm alloy axle front, 142x12 rear w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Expert, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Brakeset: Shimano SLX hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick, nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride
  • Fox Evolution fork w/CTD
  • Shimano SLX/XT Shadow Plus drivetrain
  • Shimano SLX brakes
  • Bontrager Rhythm Elite seatpost
  • 142x12 rear hub


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, magnesium EVO Link, ISCG 05 mount, downtube armor, Mino Link, 140mm travel
  • Front Suspension: RockShox Revelation RL w/Solo Air, rebound, lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 140mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.75x2.25"
  • Color: Matte Dnister Black/Team Green
  • Shifters: Shimano Deore, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow Plus
  • Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Shimano M622, 40/30/22
  • Wheels: Bontrager alloy, 15mm alloy axle front hub; Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing rear hub w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims
  • Tires: Bontrager XR3 Expert, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Brakeset: Shimano M615 hydraulic disc
Key Features
  • 650b-optimized frame delivers a quick, nimble ride
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride

Continue reading for Slash 650b models, specs, press release and full photo gallery.

Trek Slash

Slash has been redesigned from the ground up to pack everything we've learned about conquering the gnarliest trails and enduros into a 650b-optimized king of
the mountain. This bike is built to dominate: the mountain, gravity, your limits, the guy with #1 on his numberplate. Throw Slash down the most technical descent, fly back up. And win.

Lineup:
Slash 9 27.5/650b
Slash 8 27.5/650b
Slash 7 27.5/650b

1. Smooth, controlled braking
Our patented ABP (Active Braking Pivot) keeps your suspension from stiffening up when you're on the brakes, giving you confident, steady control.

2. DRCV all-terrain control
Our two-chamber DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) shock gives you coil performance at air shock weight, for smooth, seamless, all- terrain control.

3. Fine tune your geometry
Our reversible Mino Link lets you relax the geometry when bombing descents, or tighten it when weaving through singletrack.

4. 650b & enduro optimized
Every detail is optimized and sized to maximize the advantages of 650b wheels, and the slightly racier geometry is tuned for the rigors of enduro.



Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, downtube armor, Mino Link, 160mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Factory Series 34 Talas w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) adjustable FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, Kashima coating, 15QR thru axle, adjustable 130/160mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 8.25x2.375"
  • Color: Trek Black/Rhymes with Orange
  • Shifters: SRAM X0, 11 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 X-Horizon Carbon, 11 speed
  • Cassette: SRAM XG-1195 10-42, 11 speed
  • Crank: SRAM X1, 32T
  • Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/Stacked Lacing, 15mm front hub; 142x12 rear hub
  • Tires: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Rhythm Pro Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
  • Brakeset: Avid X0 Trail hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • Redesigned light, tough frame is 650b and enduro optimized
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride
  • Fox Factory fork w/Kashima coat
  • Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR wheels
  • SRAM X0/X1 1x11 drivetrain
  • Avid X0 Trail brakes
  • Bontrager Rhythm Pro handlebar


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, downtube armor, Mino Link, 160mm travel
  • Front Suspension: Fox Evolution Series 34 Talas w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, adjustable 130mm/160mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 8.25x2.375"
  • Color: Trek Charcoal/Black Titanite
  • Shifters: Shimano SLX, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM X7, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus CASSETTE Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed
  • Crank: Race Face Ride w/Turbine outer ring, 36/22 wHEELS Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing hubs, 15mm alloy axle front, 142x12 rear w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims
  • Tires: Bontrager XR4 Expert, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
  • Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc
Key Features & Upgrades
  • Redesigned light, tough frame is 650b and enduro optimized
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride
  • Fox Evolution fork w/CTD & travel adjust
  • Race Face Ride crank
  • Shimano SLX/XT Shadow Plus drivetrain
  • Shimano XT brakes
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post


Specifications
  • Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, downtube armor, Mino Link, 160mm travel
  • Front Supsension: RockShox Pike RC w/Solo Air, 35mm stanchions, rebound, adjustable low speed compression damping, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 160mm travel
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 8.25x2.375"
  • Color: Trek White/Trek Black
  • Shifters: SRAM X7, 10 speed
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM X7, high direct mount
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9, Type 2
  • Cassette: SRAM PG-1030 11-36, 10 speed
  • CRAnK SRAM S1200, 36/22 w/bash guard
  • Wheels: Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing hubs, 15mm alloy axle front, 142x12 rear w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims
  • Tires: Bontrager XR4 Expert, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
  • Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
  • Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree
  • Headset: FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
  • Brakeset: Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc
Key Features
  • Redesigned light, tough frame is 650b and enduro optimized
  • ABP keeps your suspension active while you're on the brakes
  • DRCV shock gives you smooth, predictable all-terrain control
  • Mino Link adjustable geometry lets you fine tune your ride

Continue reading for the Official Press Release.


Official Press Release

Technical trail and enduro platforms teased at Trek World Europe

(Waterloo, WI) - Trek Bicycle today previewed their 650b plans to European retailers and select members of the European bike press, unveiling two revamped platforms in the technical trail and enduro product lines. The Slash and Remedy lines will be offered in 650b options to address those segments where the emerging wheel size is most suited to the terrain and rider demands.

The 160mm-travel Slash has been completely redesigned from the ground up with a focus on the emerging and demanding enduro scene. With a lower bottom bracket and slacker head tube than the 26-inch version, the Slash 650b provides a lower, longer position for the competitive enduro racer. And amazingly, the alloy frame weighs 350 grams less than its 26-inch predecessor.

The Remedy line adds 140mm-travel alloy and carbon 650b options to complement the 29er lineup launched in early June. The smaller-wheeled sibling was built around the nimble ride characteristics of 650b wheels to offer technical trail riders a more playful option alongside the more confidence-inspiring 29er. The Remedy 650b will be offered in both OCLV MTB carbon and Alpha Platinum Aluminum.

"After a decade plus of alternative wheel size development, testing, refining, and debating, it's become clear that for trail riders wheel size is primarily about riding style," said Travis Ott, global MTB Brand Manager. "29" will be fastest for XC racing, but as we get into more trail riding, 650b and 29 can both excel on the same trail. Then it really comes down to how different riders tackle the same trail in their own way. So the Remedy now has the confidence-inspiring 29er option and the more playful 650b option. Then the Slash gets the new small wheel treatment with a ground-up 650b chassis."

After a busy year that has already seen the launch of the all-new Fuel EX 29, Remedy 29 and mountain bikes in Project One, Trek's 650b models will hit worldwide retailers this autumn.