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Fuel EX 9.9 27.5
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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 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
There’s no chairlift or gondola in Squamish, which rules it out for most of the Whistler crowd instantly. You climb to the best bits, and you’re rewarded with loamy, fast, rooty, flowy, singletrack descending, some of the very best we’ve ever ridden. In short, it’s perfect trail/all-mountain bike territory, which made it the ideal testing ground …
Jun 2016 · Josh Patterson
It appears Trek’s design team has been paying close attention to the desires of trail riders, many of whom have been gravitating toward short-travel 29ers with slack geometry, and redesigned the Fuel EX accordingly. . .
Spirited handling
Good suspension performance
Ultra low bottom bracket might not suit everyone
Proprietary headset
May 2016 · Saris Mercanti
Trek’s beloved Fuel EX is now available in plus sized trims. In addition to larger volume tires, the frame also received frame and suspension changes. - Mtbr.com
May 2016 · Smurf
... and a boost in travel
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 · Paul Burwell
The Trek Fuel Ex Jr is a first time full-susser for the little ripper
Tons of standover clearance; quality suspension components; plenty of stopping power; wide gearing range; proper mountain bike tyres.
Heavy; needs a shorter stem; brake levers lack reach adjustment for smaller hands.
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.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, 120mm travel BB Standard: BB95, 95.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BB95, 95.5mm, press-fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, E2, carbon cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager XXX, Carbon, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke RXL Carbon, carbon rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XTR, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR, 11-40, 11 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Trail hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, RapidDrive, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
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