2022 Trek
Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$10,549| Weight | 28.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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...
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 · Ian Collins
A couple months ago, I was on the hunt for a new mid-travel personal bike and found myself largely unconvinced by most of the offerings on the market. Then a new, highly adjustable and longer in the tooth Trek Fuel EX was announced. When I reached out to Trek to inquire about testing one they offered to send a frameset for me to build out. On paper given that it had my ideal geometry, loads of adjustments (including leverage rate!), internal storage and the options of air or coil and mullet or straight 29″, this was the ultimate Swiss army
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
Sep 2022
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
Sep 2022 · Guy Kesteven
More travel, longer, slacker and steeper, with extra adjustability and shock options. But how does Trek’s new trail all-rounder ride?
Superbly balanced adjustable geometry
Awesome suspension performance in ‘progressive’ mode
Poppy, playful and fast-climbing for its weight
Truly premium wireless, Fox Factory, carbon-loaded spec
Lifetime warranty, threaded BB and tunneled routing
Heavy for spec and travel
Costs more than parts sold separately
Default shock set-up is too linear
Headset adjustment is laborious
XX1 is fragile for aggro trail use
Sep 2022
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 | Carbon frame BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Raw Carbon / Rage Red; Lithium Grey / Factory Orange; Matte Carbon Smoke |
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| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Size: XS, S, Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, RockShox Reverb AXS, 100mm travel, wireless, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, ML, RockShox Reverb AXS, 150mm travel, wireless, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, RockShox Reverb AXS, 170mm travel, wireless, 31.6mm, 480mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, SRAM X01 Eagle carbon, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X01 Eagle carbon, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS, wireless, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 Ultimate hydraulic disc, carbon levers Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready |
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| Tires | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
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