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Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$7,999| Weight | 40.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Motor | TQ 250W 50Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | TQ 360Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Trek Fuel trail bike is celebrated for its near-silent TQ motor, offering a natural and smooth power delivery that enhances the riding experience without overwhelming it. Its geometry and suspension tuning are designed for a balanced and confident ride, capable of handling a variety of terrains with ease. The bike's lightweight design and efficient motor make it a strong contender for those seeking a trail bike that bridges the gap between traditional mountain bikes and e-bikes. However, some reviews note the bike's high price point and the limited range of its battery as potential drawbacks.
The suspension system, featuring RockShox components, provides excellent control and comfort, making descents and technical sections more manageable. The bike's handling is intuitive, with a geometry that supports both aggressive riding and long-distance comfort. Despite its strengths, the Trek Fuel trail bike faces criticism for its battery life and the performance of some stock components, such as tires and brakes, which may not meet the expectations of all riders.
Near-silent TQ motor
Natural and smooth power delivery
Balanced geometry and suspension tuning
Lightweight design
Intuitive handling
High price point
Limited battery range
Stock components may not meet all expectations
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Mar 2024
The Trek Fuel EXe, dubbed "user friendly" during our lightweight E-MTB head-to-head test, is designed for riders seeking the same handling as a non-pedal assist bike but with mild assistance for extra power, although riders should be prepared to exert additional effort when riding with friends sporting larger drive systems.
Intuitive, well rounded handling
Exceptional motor display functionality and integration
Impressive range given bike’s low weight and small battery
Small 360 Wh battery and 250 W motor may not be enough for some riders
Expensive
Dec 2023 · Joshua Hutchens
The most common question about this bike was, "Is it enough?" Is there enough power, enough range, and is it light enough? These all represent trade-offs...
Silent power
ABP suspension
Progressive trail geometry
Transmission drivetrain
Low battery capacity
Less power
Heavy
Expensive
Sep 2023
The Trek Fuel EXe is a bike that ranked consistently well across the board when it came to performance on the trail. Read our Review
Well-rounded and versatile
Does everything
Fun
Capable
Not the best value
One-piece bar stem
Jul 2023
Verdict: An excellent quality trail eMTB with a superb drive system - as long as you don't want to ride epic distances
Jul 2023 · Tyler Benedict
Trek's Fuel EXe trail eMTBs get new alloy models to bring the price down without changing the motor or suspension tech that make it great.
Jul 2023 · Knut Nes
About one year ago, Trek launched a new lightweight emtb with a carbon frame. It was equipped with the mild and silent TQ HPR50 motor and a 360 Wh battery. The 2023 Trek Fuel EXe felt so natural on the trails. Natural because the motor was barely...
Jun 2023
Mostly good (and great) news but also some niggles after almost a year on Trek's light, whisper quiet eMTB...
Apr 2023
Light, discrete, and quiet with a great chassis, the new EX-e proves that more doesn’t make e-bikes better.
Smooth and very quiet motor
Excellent motor tune
Light for an ebike
Rides like an unpowered bike
Smallish in-frame battery
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55 mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140 mm travel Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Mulsanne Blue |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, AirWiz, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, 44 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 150 mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate AirWiz, RCT2 damper, 205 mm x 60 mm Travel: 140mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Dropper Seatpost Line Elite Oversized 34.9mm Diameter 150mm Travel - M: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length; L: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length; XL: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51-T max cog |
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| Crank | E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 165 mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9101, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29", Rear: Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| Tires | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT Disc Brake Rotor, SM-RT86, 180mm/6-Bolt, (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views) - M, L, XL: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm; M, L, XL: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Motor | TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power |
|---|---|
| Battery | TQ 360Wh |
| Display | TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity |
First added July 11
Last updated June 13