2019 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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MSRP$3,599
Weight32.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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26 mph

Fuel EX 8 Women's

26 mph

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Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XTR Project One in bikepacking review

Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf

The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is an absolute classic in the trail bike segment. Could it also be the perfect bike for the next bikepacking adventure with its modern geometry and spare parts compartment in the down tube? We put the Fuel EX to the test.

Highs
  • Maximum fun on the descents

  • Intuitive and good-natured handling

  • Storage compartment in the down tube for tools or snacks

Lows
  • Too sluggish on easy terrain

  • Too much bike for long straights

  • Chain slap

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Trek Fuel EX 8

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...

Highs
  • Relatively affordable

  • Good component spec for the price

  • Great small bump compliance

  • Versatile/well-rounded

Lows
  • Frame sizing feels a little small

  • Can be overwhelmed in super aggressive terrain

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MBR
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Punchy trail bike with great handling.

Lows
  • Low profile tyre tread lacks bite.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Mid-Term Review | 6 Weeks Aboard The 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Test Bike

Nov 2019

Having spent a load of saddle time with the 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 on home soil, we've been getting very familiar with this 130mm travel trail brawler. It hasn't all been smooth sailing though. Read on to see what the Fuel EX does well, what it's struggled with, and what changes we've made to our long term review rig.

Highs
  • Stupendously plush rear suspension

  • The Fox 36 has really stepped up the EX's appetite for gnar

  • New geometry brings masses of high-speed stability

Lows
  • Rattling from the downtube trapdoor

  • Knock Block system works but creates practical annoyances

  • The 35mm carbon bars are overly stiff

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Pinkbike
Review: Trek's All-New 2020 Fuel EX Trail Bike

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?

Highs
  • Forgiving, deep feeling suspension

  • It's a wizard on technical climbs

  • New geometry increases capabilities

Lows
  • 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

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 is a tech-heavy trail bike that rips hard

Apr 2019 · Rob Mitchell

We've been testing two 2019 130mm travel 29er trail bikes; the GT Sensor Expert and the Trek Fuel EX 9.7. Here we review the Trek Fuel EX.

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Cyclist
Trek Fuel EX 5 full suspension MTB review

Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves

A great full-sus all-rounder with an innovative frame

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Loam Wolf
Review: Fuel EX 9.7 29

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel (lower standover on 14" and 15.5" sizes)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel)

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm

Headset

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Stem

Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's

Seatpost

Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 14 & 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Line Comp 40, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

Tires

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80˝

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