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Fuel EX 9.7
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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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Summary
The Trek Fuel is a versatile trail bike praised for its balanced handling, efficient DRCV suspension, and lightweight design. It excels in climbing and descending, offering a predictable ride across various conditions. While it's generally well-received, some note rear end flex in hard corners and a lack of small bump sensitivity at higher pressures.
Balanced and nimble handling
Efficient DRCV suspension platform
Lightweight design
Competent and predictable on descents
Performs well in various conditions
Rear end flexes on big g-outs and in hard corners
Lacks small bump sensitivity at higher pressures
Can get nervous in extreme trail situations
The EX performs brilliantly on everyday singletrack—the kind of trails you want to ride for hours upon hours.
BIKE MagazineIt can get nervous in the most furious trail situations, but there’s very little it won’t deal with.
BikeRadarthe 2013 Trek Fuel EX has finally shed its racing roots and has evolved into a much more capable trail bike
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Dec 2014 · Christoph Bayer
The Fuel EX is one of the most popular Trek models. The numerous model and spec versions available and the option to configure your own bike are proof of this. For this test the € 3,999 Fuel EX 9 29 was chosen to go head-to-head with the bikes of the competition. This review is part […]
Mar 2014
The Fuel EX’s prowess on steep and fast lines belies its short travel suspension and XC geometry…
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.
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
Aug 2013
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A sensational trail bike - confident and smooth
Great suspension
Look at the frame finish!
Reliable, high-performance component choices
Our bike had a 680mm bar, could do with something wider
Long chain stays
Jul 2013 · Jenn Hill
Jenn's long termer of choice this year is Trek's Fuel EX 9.8.
Jun 2013 · Ben
Another two big wheeled bikes have been unveiled to the market.
Jun 2013 · Mike Davis
Constant evolution improves the breed, and the Fuel EX is as good as ever
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy seatstay & chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur cable routing, Stealth dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO Link, 130mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, E2, fully integrated alloy cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX, direct mount |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 42/32/24 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm alloy axle front hub; Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, alloy axle 142x12 rear hub w/Bontrager Duster Disc 32-hole double-walled Tubeless Ready rims |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, 26x2.20" |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
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