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Fuel EX 8 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, X7 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Trek Fuel is a versatile trail bike praised for its lightweight design and efficient climbing capabilities. It offers a stable and confident ride on descents, with a suspension system that balances firmness and suppleness. Overall, it combines trail and cross-country qualities effectively, making it a fun and reliable choice for various riders.
Lightweight
Efficient climbing
Stable and confident on descents
Supple and smooth suspension
Versatile for trail and cross-country riding
Limited travel may not suit all riders
Some quality-control issues with components
May require tubeless conversion for optimal performance
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 is a lightweight but trail-capable 29er and a little bit XC, a little bit rock-and-rollBicycling
The Debonair high-volume air can transforms the ride.
BIKE MagazineA real testament to how well this type of bike caters to just about any type of mountain biker
Flow Mountain BikeThis is a badass mountain bike that would make anyone happy to hit the trails.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Nov 2016 · Tyler Benedict
Earlier this year, the Fuel EX received rapid fire updates that first introduced a 27.5+ version then quickly made it the standard model by adding 29er wheels and tires for most of the stock builds. The frame was all new for both, bumping travel to 130mm, and it effectively did away with the standard 27.5 …
Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer
Trek Fuel EX features new geometry, a new frame, and a revised spec. We’ll reveal whether Trek’s streamlining has been worth it.
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
The carbon fiber Top Fuel ruled in mountain biking’s mid-2000s heyday, and now it’s back and better than ever. Most importantly, Trek has updated the
Mar 2016
Who wouldn’t have expected the updated Trek Top Fuel’s shining point to be climbing? Its predecessor was a World Cup-winning XC race bike and the Top Fuel has now replaced the company’s other race bike, the Superfly. With larger wheels, improved suspension and other updates, the Top Fuel is poised to carry on Trek’s XC race heritage.
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.
Jul 2015 · Jeroen Tiggelman
Turning its focus on its cross-country racing bikes, Trek made some significant changes to its XC line. Most notable is the introduction of the Isospeed coupler in to the Procaliber hardtail line. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2015 · Editors of Bicycling
This lightweight but trail-capable 29er mountain bike is infused with a rock-and-roll spirit
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.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA IS-2, E2, alloy cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, high direct mount |
| Crank | SRAM S1010, 36/22 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, 142x12 rear, 15mm front |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30" |
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Last updated June 29
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