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Roscoe 8
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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$1,879| Weight | 32.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'5" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'3" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Trek Roscoe is a versatile trail bike praised for its aggressive geometry, comfortable ride, and capable performance across various models. It offers a range of frame sizes and specs, including dropper posts and wide tire compatibility, making it appealing for both casual and experienced riders. However, entry-level models retain older frame designs, and higher-end models come with a significant price increase.
Aggressive geometry appealing to experienced riders
Wide range of frame sizes and specs
Comfortable and engaging ride
Capable performance for the price
Entry-level models feature older frame designs
Higher-end models are significantly more expensive
Some components like brakes and dropper posts may require upgrades
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Sep 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Roscoe looks great on paper but it’s disappointing on the trail
Super wide size range
Dropper post
Tapered head tube
Potential plus tire gains
Awful fork
Outdated frame
Very heavy
Cable rattle
Numb brakes
Wet hating, tubed plus tires
Aug 2022 · Barney Marsh
The Trek Roscoe 24 sports fat tyres, 1x drivetrain, wide-range cassette, sloping top tube and rear brake calliper is tucked into the frame.
Nov 2021 · Luke Marshall
The Roscoe’s a well-rounded package that delivers an engaging ride, but with a few compromises
Lots of frame sizes to choose from
Shimano Deore gears work well
Best frame protection on test
Wide tyres can feel vague and roll at high speeds
Weak brakes compared to others
TranzX dropper post was sticky
Sep 2021 · JP Purdom
The Trek Roscoe 9is a killer offering for riders wanting an all-around hardtail ripper with a balanced geo and solid build spec.
Surprisingly capable
Balanced geometry
Comfortable climbing position
Reasonable price
Minor spec niggles
Sore ankles
Jul 2021 · Beta
We know trickle-down technology, but trickle-down geometry is far too rare. the new Trek Roscoe brings the shred to the masses.
Jul 2021 · Jessie-May Morgan
The 2022 Trek Roscoe gets 29" wheels, modern trail geometry update and a 140mm fork, evolving into a progressive hardtail mountain bike
Oct 2018 · Alan Muldoon
Now in its third year of production, the Trek Roscoe 8 is a Plus tyred trail-hardtail that’s decked out with all the modern luxuries you could want.
Grip, comfort and control.
Indexed action of Judy fork.
Apr 2018
Trek's Roscoe 9 marries an aluminium frame with trail riding orientated geometry to chubby 2.8" Plus tyres on 27.5" rims. While it doesn't jam in as much value as direct sales rivals, it more than makes up for that with a fun, refined ride and coherent kit list. Review: Genesis Tarn 20 - a steel framed Plus tyre trail hardtail Buying your first mountain bike: our guide to everything you need to know Review: Trek Fuel EX5 Women's 27.5 Plus - confidence inspiring Plus trail susser The Roscoe is a bit of a departure for Trek.
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, 5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.8" Colors: Dark Aquatic / Metallic Gunmetal; Matte Black / Red/marigold Fade |
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| Fork | Size: XS, RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 60mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, GXP, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, GXP, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line 40, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 40mm width, presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Formula DCL-141Q, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano 10 freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon, tubeless, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.80'' |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm |
First added June 17
Last updated May 30