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2012 Trek

Fuel EX 7 E

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
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)

30 mph

Fuel EX 7 E

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

5'0" – 5'7"

17.5"

5'5" – 5'11"

18.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

19.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'6"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size L, Fits large
Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Tested: Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29

Oct 2013

The EX performs brilliantly on everyday singletrack—the kind of trails you want to ride for hours upon hours. Its handling traits are balanced and nimble, thanks in part to its low bottom bracket and ample standover. The efficient DRCV suspension platform and the 27.5-pound weight make the EX 9.8 feel like a no-holds-barred race whippet while on the pedals.

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MTBR
Tested: Trek Fuel EX 29 – Project One Bike Arrives

Sep 2013 · Francis Cebedo

Trek read our minds as they invited us out to Sedona to try out their new Trek Fuel EX 29 for a few days in some of the most challenging terrain available. The Trek Fuel 29 has big wheels and all the refinements of the 26er version. - Mtbr.com

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Singletrack World
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 long termer

Jul 2013 · Jenn Hill

Jenn's long termer of choice this year is Trek's Fuel EX 9.8.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Trek unveil two new 29" bikes - The Remedy and Fuel EX

Jun 2013 · Ben

Another two big wheeled bikes have been unveiled to the market.

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BikeRadar
Trek Fuel EX 7 review

Jun 2013 · Mike Davis

Constant evolution improves the breed, and the Fuel EX is as good as ever

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MBR
Trek Fuel EX 2013 - MBR

Nov 2012 · Alan Muldoon

New for 2013 is Trek’s latest incarnation of the ever-popular Fuel Ex, priced from £1,400. We swung a leg over the latest models in the Dolomites to see how the bike has evolved.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Trek Fuel EX 9.8

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 …

Highs
  • 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.

Lows
  • Rear shock tune feels a little too firm when 'Trail' mode is engaged. Fork is noisy. Would be better without a triple ring crankset.

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VeloNews
Leadville Pro Bike – Chris Carmichael's Trek Top Fuel 9.9

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.

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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal front derailleur cable routing, magnesium EVO Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel

Headset

FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings

Stem

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M663 Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano M552, 42/32/24

Shifters

Shimano Deore M591, 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG62-10 11-36, 10 speed

Brakes

Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Formula DC51 15mm alloy front hub, Shimano M525 alloy rear hub; Bontrager Duster Disc 32-hole rims, Tubeless Ready

Tires

Bontrager XR4 Expert, 26x2.2"

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