2018 Trek
Fuel EX 8 Women's
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,349| Weight | 32.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Nov 2019 · Jeremy Benson
The Fuel EX 8 is an impressively capable, versatile, and well-rounded trail bike that is ready for anything you are. Trek redesigned the Fuel EX models for...
Relatively affordable
Good component spec for the price
Great small bump compliance
Versatile/well-rounded
Frame sizing feels a little small
Can be overwhelmed in super aggressive terrain
Nov 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The updated Trek Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too.
Punchy trail bike with great handling.
Low profile tyre tread lacks bite.
Aug 2019 · Mike Levy
Trek's trail bike gets an all-new frame with tweaked suspension and fresh geometry, but where does sit compared to the competition?
Forgiving, deep feeling suspension
It's a wizard on technical climbs
New geometry increases capabilities
It might be too forgiving for some riders
You'll be using the pedal assist lever often
Trek could have gone further with the geometry
Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves
A great full-sus all-rounder with an innovative frame
Jun 2018 · Nic “U-Turn” Hall
Without a doubt one of our favorite bikes in the budget bike roundup. The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 blends a refined look with affordable performance to offer you a killer mountain bike at a great value.
May 2018 · Valentin Rühl
All Trek’s bikes have one thing in common: you'll feel right at home on them after just a few turns of the cranks. The Trek Fuel EX 8 29 is no exception. Read on to find out how it performs on the trail.
Mar 2018 · Emily Schaldach
The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 has redefined the do-everything mountain bike.
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?
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry on 29ers, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 Women's, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (14, 15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
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| Crank | SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148 |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝ |
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