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2012 Trek

Fuel EX 9.9

A 26″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXX
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)

27 mph

Fuel EX 9.9

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
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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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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BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: 2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.9

Aug 2012

By Kevin Rouse Photos: Sterling Lorence and Dan Milner Believe it or not, the singletrack trail category makes up a whopping 78-percent of Trek's sales in

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BikeRadar
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 2013 – First ride review

Aug 2012 · Dan Milner

Smart redesign delivers performance and thrills without sacrificing identity

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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

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, seatstay & chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, front derailleur internal cable routing, magnesium EVO Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel

Headset

Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

Stem

Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 4, titanium rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX

Front Derailleur

SRAM XX

Crank

SRAM XX, 39/26

Shifters

SRAM XX, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM XX 11-36, 10 speed

Brakes

Avid XX hydraulic disc brakes

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XM 1550 Tricon, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub; 24-hole, center lock, tubeless rims (no spoke holes)

Tires

Bontrager XR4 Team, 26x2.2"

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