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Fuel EX 9.7
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Oct 2012
[SV_VIMEO id=”48633979″] While most of the mountain bike industry is busy burying the 26″ wheel with barrow loads of big wheels, Trek are one of the few companies who have actually invested in the 26″ trail bike market for 2013. The revamped Fuel EX line up is more capable than ever. It really is the …
An amazingly capable trail bike - there aren't many situations the EX can't handle. Gorgeous construction. Reliable spec and we love the Reverb Stealth seat post! Pretty good value too.
Rear shock tune feels a little too firm when 'Trail' mode is engaged. Fork is noisy. Would be better without a triple ring crankset.
Feb 2012
Joe Parkin of bike magazine reviews Trek bicycles' cross-country (XC) race bike, the Top Fuel 9.8. Size XL, 21.5.
Oct 2011 · Dan Milner
A perfectly balanced bike that taps new potential through slacker geometry and dialled suspension
Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach
He may not be a pro in the traditional sense of the word. But as one of North America's best known cycling coaches, it's certainly interesting to see what Chris Carmichael will saddle up come race day at the 2011 Leadville 100.
Apr 2011 · MBA Action
Trek's top-of-the-line, 4.7-inch-travel, carbon fiber Fuel EX trailbikes have impressed us with their lightweight and plush suspension performance. For
Mar 2011 · Matt Pacocha
Trek World Racing’s cross-country race rig
May 2010 · VeloNews.com
From climbing to cornering to accelerating, the Top Fuel 9.8 wants to race.
Nov 2008 · Tyler Benedict
Over the holiday week I met Trek’s Southeast demo guy, Tom Jenkins, at the IMBA Epic Santos Trails in Ocala, FL, for a solid 3+ hour cross country test of the new 2009 Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL. This course is an Epic for a reason.  There are more than 40 miles of singletrack, ranging …
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy stays, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, magnesium EVO Link, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 9 degree sweep |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.9 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X.7 |
| Crank | SRAM Carbon, 44/32/22 |
| Shifters | SRAM X.7, 10 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 12-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M 1800, 32 hole, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub; tubeless compatible |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, 26x2.2" |
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Last updated June 29
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