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2011 Trek

Scratch 8

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170 / 170mm
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 km/h

Scratch 8

43 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

153cm – 167cm

17.5"

170cm – 184cm

19.5"

176cm – 189cm

21.5"

186cm – 196cm

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Trek Scratch 8 review

Aug 2011 · Jake Ireland

The Trek’s a versatile all-rounder, adept on a tricky downhill, but with a soft spot for getting airborne

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Bikerumor
Rough Review: 2011 Trek Scratch Air 9 Tested In The North East Kingdom

Oct 2010 · ThomP

Over Columbus day weekend I was up in the North East Kingdom of Vermont to ride the Kingdom Trails. Lucky for me, this trip coincided with a Trek demo at East Burke Sports. My delusional plan was to ride basically every bike Demo Dave O’Connell had in his stable…this was not to be. Columbus day …

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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Red Aluminum w/Aluminum Armor, ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142x12mm or 135x12mm rear axle adaptors, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel

Headset

FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings

Stem

Bontrager Rhythm, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 50mm rise, 9 degree sweep

Saddle

Bontrager Rhythm, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo BO-87B

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.9

Front Derailleur

MRP G2 Mini

Crank

Race Face Ride, 36T w/bash guard

Shifters

SRAM X.7, 9 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-970 11-34, 9 speed

Brakes

Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Cousin Earl Disc wheel system, 32 hole, 20mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, tubeless ready

Tires

Bontrager FR4 Team, 26x2.35"

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