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Fuel EX 8 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Trek Fuel trail bike family is consistently praised for its nimble handling, efficient suspension, and versatile performance across various terrains. Reviews highlight the RE:aktiv shock technology for its plush ride quality and excellent traction, making it a standout feature. The bikes are described as playful, precise, and capable of both technical climbs and spirited descents, with a well-sorted component spec that enhances the riding experience.
Nimble and playful handling
Efficient and plush RE:aktiv suspension
Versatile performance for climbing and descending
Well-sorted component spec
Excellent traction and control
Some models have harsh fork performance
Tire choice may not suit all conditions
Occasional component compatibility issues
Weight is middling in some builds
The Fuel EX can be navigated with precision and transfers line changes directly and willingly.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineForget the wheel size, the shock technology is the interesting thing here.
MBRSpry is the first word that jumps to mind when I try to describe the Fuel EX 29.
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Oct 2015
Trek’s incredibly popular Fuel EX range comes in both 29″ and 27.5″ flavours, and for 2016 the 29er goes under the knife to receive a very trendy facelift, scoring the updates we hoped and wished for. Tighter, zipper and adjustable whilst retaining that super-supple suspension we have grown to expect, the new Fuel EX 29 …
Great improvements to frame geometry.
Wide gear range.
Superb finish.
Needs tubeless conversion.
Jun 2015 · Editors of Bicycling
This lightweight but trail-capable 29er mountain bike is infused with a rock-and-roll spirit
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 […]
Nov 2014 · Francis Cebedo
The Trek Fuel EX 7 is a contender with its very capable Fuel lineage and reasonable $2,629 price. - Mtbr.com
Sep 2014 · Danny Milner
A 27.5in Fuel EX joins the existing 29er, but the real story is a leap forward in suspension damping
The RE:aktiv rear shock combined with DRCV is a great combo — plush in descend mode while firm and supportive in climb, with an excellent mix of both in trail mode.
Long stems on the larger sizes seem at odds with the trail-orientated set-up.
Mar 2014
The Fuel EX’s prowess on steep and fast lines belies its short travel suspension and XC geometry…
Dec 2013 · MBA Action
While certain bikes are made for incredibly specific purposes, for most riders, the right tool for the job is a bike that is capable over the course of an
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.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, press fit BB, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| 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, high direct mount |
| Crank | Shimano M552, 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; 142x12 rear hub w/Bontrager Duster 28-hole Tubeless Ready rims |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, aramid bead, 29x2.30" |
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Last updated June 29
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