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Fuel EX 8
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,929| Weight | 30.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Fuel is a versatile and capable trail bike with adjustable geometry and suspension, excelling in both climbing efficiency and descending confidence. It offers a balanced ride quality with supple suspension and modern features like internal storage. While it may feel heavier or less nimble on climbs compared to some competitors, its overall performance makes it a strong contender in the mid-travel category.
Adjustable geometry and suspension for versatility
Excellent climbing efficiency and traction
Confident and stable handling on descents
Supple and well-controlled suspension performance
Modern features including internal frame storage
Heavier weight affects climbing agility
Some noise or maintenance issues reported
Stock components like tires or brakes may underperform
Less playful or nimble feel compared to lighter bikes
Frame storage and adjustability can have minor drawbacks
The new EX is bigger and more capable. It faces tougher competition, but its performance, features, and adaptability make it a compelling option.Bicycling
The Fuel EX is still the Fuel EX. It just got a little bit EX-er.
BIKE MagazineIt’s clearly a brilliantly balanced all-rounder.
Bike PerfectThe Fuel EX has long been a benchmark trail bike.
BikeRadarPush it into a high-speed berm, and it simply doesn’t flinch. At all.
Flow Mountain BikeFeedback?
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Jun 2023 · Tom Marvin
A solid performer with a class-leading chassis, let down by a harsh front end
Great frame, with perfect handling and suspension feel
Adjustable geometry and sizing options mean a bike fit for all
Happy on any level of trail
Cockpit harshness
Mediocre tyres
Poor brakes
Expensive
Jun 2023 · Scotty Prendergast
Arguably one of the all-time most popular bike models of any MTB on the planet, the ‘Fuel Ex’ has been at the peak of Trek’s MTB line-up for as long as anyone can remember and it has had no fewer than six major design overhauls during that time. Late last year Trek unveiled their newest reinvention of the ‘do it all trail bike’ which rolls out of the store boasting a ton of rider customisation features, including a choice of […]
May 2023 · Jeremy Benson
The new Gen 6, Fuel EX 9.8 is the burliest, most versatile, and most capable Fuel yet; truly up for whatever you want to ride. Trek completely redesigned...
Highly adjustable
In-frame storage
ABP suspension
Mostly stellar build
A little heavy
SRAM Code R brakes
Bar/stem combo limits adjustability
Apr 2023 · Drew Rohde
While the new Trek Fuel EX may have alienated a few riders, it will no doubt be a welcome redesign for a lot more riders!
Fast, confident and ready to rock!
More capable than ever
Great downtube storage solution
Adjustable and versatile geometry options
Med/Large size
Bar/Stem combo
SE5 Tires in the wet
Some may not like the newer, burlier bike’s transition
Dec 2022 · Mike Levy
The downtube storage compartment is on the new bike, and while it seems like Trek has put all the things onto the latest Fuel EX, there's one that they didn't: Knock Block.
Wide range of effective geometry adjustments
Just as much fun on smooth trails as it is on scary trails
Great climber, efficient pedaling
One-piece handlebar might be too stiff for some riders
Paint chips easily
Nov 2022 · Matt Miller
The latest Trek Fuel EX trail bike grows in travel and geometry, but still dominates the climbs.
Capable and adaptable mid-travel trail bike
A lot of adjustability
Great price points, and alloy version
Too many options for adjustability?
Sep 2022
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
Sep 2022 · Steve Fisher
Trek's top-tier Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS delights on the climbs and tackles downhill terrain with it's slack (and very adjustable) geometry.
| Frame | alloy frame BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade; Alpine Blue / Deep Dark Blue |
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| Fork | Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
First added July 25
Last updated July 1
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