“As you would expect from Trek, the finish and kit is impeccable”

One thing that hasn’t changed is the grip on offer. The Fox damper may have been replaced with a new RockShox Deluxe but the phenomenal bite remains – especially in wet conditions. We think it needs a slightly more delicate touch than some of the more muscle bound dampers out there but you can still load the rear wheel when needed.

As you would expect from Trek, the finish and kit is impeccable. Yes, six grand is a lot of money for a pushbike but if you’re going to spend it, use this as a yardstick for the quality you can expect.

Eagle is now standard on most bikes in this category and really it should be. It’s easy to mock the gargantuan big ring but there will only be one person laughing when the going gets really steep. Already boosted with a 148mm rear hub and 110mm front the Remedy is shod with Bontrager’s excellent Elite wheelset, SE4 tyres and the impressive new Dropline seatpost with such an easy action lever