Compare: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus vs Fuel EX 7 29 vs Fuel EX 8 29 vs Fuel EX 8 29 XT vs Fuel EX 8 Women's vs Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus vs Fuel EX 9.7 29 vs Fuel EX 9.8 Women's vs Fuel EX 9.8 29 vs Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus vs Fuel EX 9.9 29

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 7 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 29 XT2018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Women's2018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.7 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 Women's2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.9 292018 Trek

MSRP	$2,249	$2,499	$3,199	$3,199	$3,349	$3,349	$3,699	$4,999	$4,999	$4,999	$8,399
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Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
Weight	33.0 lbs	32.0 lbs	31.1 lbs	31.3 lbs	32.0 lbs	32.0 lbs	29.7 lbs	28.4 lbs	28.4 lbs	29.0 lbs	26.3 lbs
	4.0	5.0	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	6.0	6.9	7.4	6.9	8.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Reba	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Factory Float 34
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Aluminum	Carbon
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	29″	29″	27.5″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Race Face	NX	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	XT, SLX	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	NX	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	XX1 Eagle
Drivetrain	2 × 10	1 × 11	1 × 12	2 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	140mm	140mm	130mm	140mm	130mm	140mm	130mm
Rear Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus

Fuel EX 7 29

Fuel EX 8 29

Fuel EX 8 29 XT

Fuel EX 8 Women's

Fuel EX 9.7 29

Fuel EX 9.8 Women's

Fuel EX 9.8 29

Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus

Fuel EX 9.9 29

Other Trail bikes

Gear Range

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

(climbing)

27 mph

Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus

25 mph

Fuel EX 7 29

28 mph

Fuel EX 8 29

28 mph

Fuel EX 8 29 XT

26 mph

Fuel EX 8 Women's

26 mph

Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus

25 mph

Fuel EX 9.7 29

26 mph

Fuel EX 9.8 Women's

28 mph

Fuel EX 9.8 29

26 mph

Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus

28 mph

Fuel EX 9.9 29

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 7 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 29 XT2018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Women's2018 Trek	Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.7 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 Women's2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 292018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus2018 Trek	Fuel EX 9.9 292018 Trek

Frame	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry on 29ers, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory 34 Float, FIT4 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, Kashima Coat, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92	PF92
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom	FSA Knock Block IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge
Stem	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke 1.5	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 2 Women's, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails	Bontrager Evoke 3 Women's, titanium rails	Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails	Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails	Bontrager Evoke RXL, carbon rails
Seatpost	Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Dropper	Dropper post, Bontrager lever, 31.6mm, internal routing Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (14, 15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (14, 15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper
Pedals	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included
Grips	Bontrager Race	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus	SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM XX1 Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore M6020			Shimano SLX M7020
Crank	Race Face Ride, 36/22	SRAM NX, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	Shimano Deore XT, 36/26	SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM NX, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed	SRAM NX, 11 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	Shimano Deore XT M8000, 11 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM NX, 11 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	Shimano HG500, 11-42, 10 speed	SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42, 11 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1295, 10-50, 12 speed
Chain	KMC X10	SRAM PC-1110	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano HG60	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM PC-1110	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes	Shimano M315 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Level T hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips and valves sold separately	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included	SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	DT Swiss M1900, 40mm rim width, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips and valves included	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	DT Swiss M1900, 40mm rim width, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips and valves included	Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Front Hub	Formula Alloy DC511, Boost110				Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110	Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110
Rear Hub	Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148				Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148	Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148
Tires	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

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