TREK ROSCOE 7

Trek revamped the Roscoe earlier this year, with a significant geometry update and a move to 29in wheels. On paper, this should have elevated it from an entry-level XC bike to a solid trail ripper. So, does it deliver more fun when you hit the trails?

THE FRAME

At the Roscoe’s heart is Trek’s Alpha Gold aluminium alloy. This mid-spec frame features butted tubes for a better strength-to-weight ratio, along with smoothed welds. As on the Saracen and Merida, the seatstays and top tube run in line with each other, making