2023 Trek
Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5
A 29″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,199| Weight | 30.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
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...
Apr 2023 · Mike Kazimer
Kazimer's bike is set up with mixed wheels, a 160mm fork, and a coil shock.
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
Oct 2022
All-new for 2023, the Trek Fuel EX is no doubt the burliest yet. How does it compare to the competition? Read on for our Trek Fuel EX review.
Sturdy, flex-free chassis
Superb geometry with adjustable head angle
Efficient & comfortable climbing performance
Coil shock, big fork & mullet compatibility
Mechanic-friendly frame furnishings
Internal storage
Frame is on the heavy side
Rear shock tune lacks small-bump suppleness
Rattly rear thru-axle lever
Sep 2022
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
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 | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Matte Raw Carbon |
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| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length; Size: XL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5"; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29", Rear: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5"; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, 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, 27.5 x 2.50"; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
| Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
Last updated July 25