Trek Fuel Ex 8 v's Trek Remedy 7?

ragged1100

What's the difference between these two bikes, I mean in terms of use, is one more All Mountain and one more XC? I'm a bit new to this & looking for my first full-sus, I have a decent downhill track near me and want to progress onto the black runs, but I also enjoy riding there from home along trails and riding, not walking back up. TBH the Remedy is a little too much for me, I was looking at topping out more at £1750, but I could stretch for the right bike. i am also considering the Specilized Enduro, Comencal Meta and Lapiere Zesty...any other suggestions welcome

Cheers

Ragged

likewoah

The Remedy will be a little less fun on the way home, and a lot more fun on the black run
You can't go wrong with any of those bikes. I bought a Remedy as my 1st full-sus as I felt the EX wasn't that much more capable than my Hardtail.

wpmgs2005

I've been through this exact process... Having now tested all of the bikes you have listed I bought the Trek EX..

I'm using it for riding everything from Trail Centres, Downhill, Merida Marathon series etc... Why have several bikes when one will do it all!!!!

Not only will it get you where your going and home again with ease.... You will probably find your limits before that of the bike.

Airienteer

Out of the other bikes you're looking at, the Meta sits perfectly in between the Fuel Ex and Remedy. It won't hold you back going down but is also a very nice bike to ride all day.

DC01

I would go with EX from the two suggest. Sounds like it would suit your type of riding better. The Remedy is a great bike but heavier than the EX, and as your starting out you wanna have some legs left when you get to the top, not coughing a lung up The Remedy is no mass heavy weight, but i think the EX is a more sensible option for you to get the best from and improve on. I ve an EX8 and weigh 14st. Take mine up and down hills aggressively and bike has never felt out of its depth. The 09 EXs seem a bit more geared towards AM riding than XC. But the scope is there to take the bike either way if you decide to modify. Go with the EX, it wont dissapoint.

ragged1100

Cheers guys, was leaning towards the Fuel Ex out of all of them anyway, advice seems to confirm that, just need to find a Root Beer one

Ragged

bells0

ragged1100 wrote:

just need to find a Root Beer one

Nice choice! 8)

[Try All Terrain, know they have some Rootys]

JAGGY

Hi there

I'm with wpmgs2005 and DC01 recommending the Fuel EX8.

I've just came back from Glentress. Using the EX8 up there for the first time and it nailed the black and red routes. Mucho grins on Britney spears and Spooky wood/ Super G and was a pleasure to ride on the ups. Especially up the switchback ascent from the Hub to the freeride park. It is an excellent allrounder. As for the comments about it being not much better than a hardtail are total rubbish. The only thing i can fault is i've hit pedals a few times due to a low bottom bracket. But thats what makes this bike handle so well.

Also save £250 off your budget as i got my 09 model last month for £1500

I can't believe that it has not been entered for trail bike of the year in this months MBR. Which is absolute pish. How can this be an ultimate test with loads of manufacturers missing? The spec for the money is far superior all the bikes entered. Because its a Trek and not a boutique Lapierre probably!!! What mountain bike last month had a better set of test bikes and the trek came second only to the in fashion Lapierre. All the bikes tested are £2200-£2600 mark and yet again Orange win. I tried the Orange and the Meta but preferred the Trek EX8 and saved a packet!

EX8 all the way!!!!!