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Fuel EX 9 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Fuel is a versatile and capable youth trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering stable handling and confidence-inspiring performance. It features quality suspension components and adjustable geometry, making it suitable for various terrains. However, it may require adjustments for smaller riders and is noted for its weight and cost.
Versatile and capable trail performance
Stable handling and improved confidence
Quality suspension components
Adjustable geometry for customization
Heavy weight
High cost for short usage period
Needs adjustments for smaller riders
Alice thinks the Fuel EX Jr is a great bike and it has definitely improved her riding and boosted her confidence.
MBRIt’s only available in size small (15in), and depending on rider height, it should fit kids aged between eight and 12 years old.
MBR£1,400 is a huge amount when you may only get six months’ use, although you may claw quite a bit of that back on resale.
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Nov 2017
While this Trek Fuel EX 5 may look like a roller skate on wheels, complete with disco-tastic 'anthracite' metallic grey finish and chunky platform shoes reminiscent of the Spice Girls’ heyday, it does cover a particular niche between ‘trail’ and ‘cross-country’, and it does it very well on a respectable budget. Review: Banshee Phantom GX - a short travel machine with hardcore intentions Buying your first mountain bike?
Nov 2017 · Will Hilbert
Take a look at the new Fuel EX and you will quickly see Trek has fully redefined the model. The 2016 Fuel Ex 29 was a step in the right direction, but it was a timid half-hearted step that left the rider wondering what if…? What if it came spec’d with a stiffer fork, more travel and a slacker headtube? The team at Trek delivered and the 2017 bike answers these questions. It now allows the use of 29” or 27.5+ wheels and is one of the stiffest frames in the category, featuring a totally new geometry that’s slacker and longer than its predecessor.
Apr 2017 · Danny Milner
Trek’s venerable Fuel gets a high-octane boost in the form of Plus-size wheels with the Trek Fuel EX Plus 9.8 27.5. Beautiful to behold and a joy to ride.
Apr 2017 · Sean White
With Project One, Trek brings custom colour and spec options to the latest Fuel EX 29 trail bike.
Mar 2017 · Wil Barrett
The Fuel EX is Trek's most popular full suspension bike. So, is the 2017 version the best yet? Wil gets stuck in to find out.
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.
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
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 5mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1, 32T X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SRAM Roam 30, tubeless strips & valves, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30" |
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Last updated June 29
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