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dutch · 05-21-2008, 10:42 PM

So I recently brought a 2008 Trek Remedy 8 home from work to demo. I had it in my living room for almost a week, but couldn't ride it due to the whole busy school schedule thing (LAME).

Anyways, this monday I braved the 90ish degree temperatures and took the bike out.

review in short: frikkin awesome!

The bike was a size too small (17.5 vs. 19.5 that I usually ride), so it felt just a bit odd. That said, I cleaned that steep, short climb up to 5 oaks from MILF park for the first time ever, thanks to the lyrik 2 step fork. Down 5 oaks (which is in real good shape right now) I don't think I've ever been faster. the beefy lyrik w/ 20mm thru axle and the ABP at the rear, coupled with the RP23XV kept my tires hooked up through everything. I found myself launching off of rocks that I usually roll and holding way more speed into the turns than I'm used to. When I needed to stop, the XT brakes were great (if not a bit loud).

From there I climbed up cholla, not too much excitement except that the lowered fork and 3lb. drop from my 07 remedy helped me up there in a pretty quick time, despite the heat.

Next came Lynx, this is where I noticed the size of the bike. I felt too cramped up to really fly through the flowy parts up top, but once the ruts started, the ABP went to work and I spent very little time on the brakes. The slightly slackened head angle (i think) compared to last year's, plus the fact that it was easy to throw my weight back with the short TT meant that I was able to kill the rough spots of lynx.

My plan from there was to climb up Mathis, but after about half of the climb, with the sun beating on my back, I decided I was done. Didn't want to suffer any more to be able to come down rock it. I spun it around, pointed it down, and went back to the bottom of the canyon. I've never descended mathis until now, and I definitely prefer the more interesting descents in Aliso, but it was still good. then back to the car and home for some lunch.

Bored yet????? here's some pics:

the bad dog on my car:

at the top of 5 oaks, after cleaning the climb:

curtains match the drapes (i mean fork matches the frame):

the rear:

a look down 5 oaks:

that bermed turn looks better and better each time i drop in on this trail

:

station · 05-21-2008, 10:46 PM

I think I saw you out there and thought that was a beautiful bike. I love that color and their frame designs are improving with leaps and bounds.

dutch · 05-21-2008, 10:56 PM

what were you riding??? the only people I remember seeing were two people at the parking lot, one packing up as i was arriving, and one starting out as I was leaving.

Oh and another guy getting into a silver tacoma.

kbteachme · 05-21-2008, 11:00 PM

Nice bike

It would be great if you can join Tim (aka station) and the rest of the "Bug Crusher" crew for an after work (Tuesdays or Thursdays) ride in the park.

station · 05-21-2008, 11:00 PM

Maybe it wasn't you but I remember seeing a trek this color and FS frame and thinking they are great looking now.

dutch · 05-21-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbteachme

Nice bike

It would be great if you can join Tim (aka station) and the rest of the "Bug Crusher" crew for an after work (Tuesdays or Thursdays) ride in the park.

would love to, except that tuesdays and thursdays i'm on campus from 11AM to 9PM at UCI.

station · 05-21-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutch

would love to, except that tuesdays and thursdays i'm on campus from 11AM to 9PM at UCI.

I can ride monday night if Kirt wants to come out.

dutch · 05-21-2008, 11:49 PM

probably can't do it next week, but how about the week after???

I've got a meeting at school monday evening, and possible memorial day BBQ to host, but mondays after that could be fun.

kbteachme · 05-22-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by station

I can ride monday night if Kirt wants to come out.

Sure, Mondays will work for me if you guys want to meet on June 2. It will also give me some time to recover after my little bike accident.

Do you guys want to change the ride location to El Moro and meet at Ridge Park? I think grant, DirtVert, mtbmichael, gregOREO, and others might join us as well.

station · 05-22-2008, 01:10 AM

Sounds good.

mtbmichael · 05-22-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbteachme

Sure, Mondays will work for me if you guys want to meet on June 2. It will also give me some time to recover after my little bike accident.

Do you guys want to change the ride location to El Moro and meet at Ridge Park? I think grant, DirtVert, mtbmichael, gregOREO, and others might join us as well.

that is, if i can find a cheap wheel in time.

station · 05-22-2008, 01:28 AM

I have a cheap wheel. What are you looking for?

mtbmichael · 05-22-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by station

I have a cheap wheel. What are you looking for?

20mm

guero · 05-22-2008, 02:11 AM

when you say you 'cleaned the climb', you meant you climbed it from the bottom right?

dutch · 05-22-2008, 10:22 AM

not from the bottom of 5 oaks, from the back side behind the houses.

There's no way I'd make it up 5 oaks. I guess its not so impressive if you were thinking i went up oaks, but it was still my first time getting up the back side without dabbing.

Chaos · 05-22-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutch

not from the bottom of 5 oaks, from the back side behind the houses.

There's no way I'd make it up 5 oaks. I guess its not so impressive if you were thinking i went up oaks, but it was still my first time getting up the back side without dabbing.

put your flame suit on... you might need it

mtnbikerdude87 · 05-22-2008, 10:48 AM

Nice ride dutch!

boludo · 05-22-2008, 10:51 AM

I'll be nice enuf to offer you a straight trade. My 07 marin wolf ridge for the remedy.

please??

05-21-2008, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	Aliso woods monday and Bike Report: 2008 trek remedy 8 (pr0n enclosed) So I recently brought a 2008 Trek Remedy 8 home from work to demo. I had it in my living room for almost a week, but couldn't ride it due to the whole busy school schedule thing (LAME). Anyways, this monday I braved the 90ish degree temperatures and took the bike out. review in short: frikkin awesome! The bike was a size too small (17.5 vs. 19.5 that I usually ride), so it felt just a bit odd. That said, I cleaned that steep, short climb up to 5 oaks from MILF park for the first time ever, thanks to the lyrik 2 step fork. Down 5 oaks (which is in real good shape right now) I don't think I've ever been faster. the beefy lyrik w/ 20mm thru axle and the ABP at the rear, coupled with the RP23XV kept my tires hooked up through everything. I found myself launching off of rocks that I usually roll and holding way more speed into the turns than I'm used to. When I needed to stop, the XT brakes were great (if not a bit loud). From there I climbed up cholla, not too much excitement except that the lowered fork and 3lb. drop from my 07 remedy helped me up there in a pretty quick time, despite the heat. Next came Lynx, this is where I noticed the size of the bike. I felt too cramped up to really fly through the flowy parts up top, but once the ruts started, the ABP went to work and I spent very little time on the brakes. The slightly slackened head angle (i think) compared to last year's, plus the fact that it was easy to throw my weight back with the short TT meant that I was able to kill the rough spots of lynx. My plan from there was to climb up Mathis, but after about half of the climb, with the sun beating on my back, I decided I was done. Didn't want to suffer any more to be able to come down rock it. I spun it around, pointed it down, and went back to the bottom of the canyon. I've never descended mathis until now, and I definitely prefer the more interesting descents in Aliso, but it was still good. then back to the car and home for some lunch. Bored yet????? here's some pics: the bad dog on my car: at the top of 5 oaks, after cleaning the climb: curtains match the drapes (i mean fork matches the frame): the rear: a look down 5 oaks: that bermed turn looks better and better each time i drop in on this trail :

05-21-2008, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
kbteachme ...	Nice bike It would be great if you can join Tim (aka station) and the rest of the "Bug Crusher" crew for an after work (Tuesdays or Thursdays) ride in the park. __________________ http://www.singletrackminded.com

05-22-2008, 02:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
guero dont be selfish!	when you say you 'cleaned the climb', you meant you climbed it from the bottom right? __________________ tkblazer: pump and dump. pho'd up: plan on having them strap on... pain freak: We do it almost every day at work.

05-22-2008, 10:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
mtnbikerdude87 Huh?	Nice ride dutch! __________________ Zot Zot cycling! Keep Pedaling

05-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
boludo Senior Member	I'll be nice enuf to offer you a straight trade. My 07 marin wolf ridge for the remedy. please?? __________________ Spank me and call me Jonny!

05-21-2008, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	I think I saw you out there and thought that was a beautiful bike. I love that color and their frame designs are improving with leaps and bounds.

05-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	what were you riding??? the only people I remember seeing were two people at the parking lot, one packing up as i was arriving, and one starting out as I was leaving. Oh and another guy getting into a silver tacoma.

05-21-2008, 11:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	Maybe it wasn't you but I remember seeing a trek this color and FS frame and thinking they are great looking now.

05-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	probably can't do it next week, but how about the week after??? I've got a meeting at school monday evening, and possible memorial day BBQ to host, but mondays after that could be fun.

05-22-2008, 01:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	Sounds good.

05-22-2008, 01:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	I have a cheap wheel. What are you looking for?

05-22-2008, 10:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	not from the bottom of 5 oaks, from the back side behind the houses. There's no way I'd make it up 5 oaks. I guess its not so impressive if you were thinking i went up oaks, but it was still my first time getting up the back side without dabbing.

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