Compare: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 5 29 vs Fuel EX 5 Women's vs Fuel EX 5 Plus vs Fuel EX 7 29 vs Fuel EX 8 29 vs Fuel EX 8 Women's vs Fuel EX 8 Plus vs Fuel EX 9.7 29 vs Fuel EX 9.8 Women's vs Fuel EX 9.8 29 vs Fuel EX 9.9 29

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Fuel EX 5 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 5 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 5 Plus2019 Trek	Fuel EX 7 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Plus2019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.7 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.9 292019 Trek

MSRP	$1,999	$2,249	$2,249	$2,829	$3,449	$3,599	$3,599	$3,999	$5,299	$5,399	$7,799
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Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
Weight	33.0 lbs	33.3 lbs	33.3 lbs	31.5 lbs	30.4 lbs	32.0 lbs	32.0 lbs	30.1 lbs	30.0 lbs	28.0 lbs	26.9 lbs
	4.0	4.0	4.0	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	6.3	7.4	7.4	8.3
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Reba	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 Factory Float 34
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	27.5″	27.5″	29″	29″	27.5″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	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	Deore, Race Face	Deore, Race Face	NX Eagle	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, NX Eagle	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	X01 Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	140mm	140mm	130mm	130mm	140mm	140mm	130mm	140mm	130mm	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 29

Fuel EX 5 Women's

Fuel EX 5 Plus

Fuel EX 7 29

Fuel EX 8 29

Fuel EX 8 Women's

Fuel EX 8 Plus

Fuel EX 9.7 29

Fuel EX 9.8 Women's

Fuel EX 9.8 29

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)

24 mph

Fuel EX 5 29

22 mph

Fuel EX 5 Women's

22 mph

Fuel EX 5 Plus

25 mph

Fuel EX 7 29

28 mph

Fuel EX 8 29

26 mph

Fuel EX 8 Women's

26 mph

Fuel EX 8 Plus

25 mph

Fuel EX 9.7 29

26 mph

Fuel EX 9.8 Women's

28 mph

Fuel EX 9.8 29

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 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 5 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 5 Plus2019 Trek	Fuel EX 7 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 8 Plus2019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.7 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 Women's2019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.8 292019 Trek	Fuel EX 9.9 292019 Trek

Frame	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, 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, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel (lower standover on 14" and 15.5" sizes) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, 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, 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, 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, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel (lower standover on 14" and 15.5" sizes) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, 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, 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, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel (lower standover on 14" and 15.5" sizes) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, 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, 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 RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, Motion Control RL damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory 34 Float, FIT4 3-position damper, tapered steerer, Kashima Coat, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	PF92	PF92	PF92	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm	SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
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	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Stem	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width	Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line, 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	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Arvada	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails	Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails	Bontrager Ajna Elite, titanium rails	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails	Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails
Seatpost	Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Dropper	Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Dropper	Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Dropper	Dropper post, Bontrager lever, 31.6mm, internal routing Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 14 & 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 14 & 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm Type: Dropper	Bontrager 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 XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus	Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus	Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus	SRAM NX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch	SRAM X01 Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Crank	Race Face Ride, 30T Cinch (direct mount)	Race Face Ride, 30T Cinch (direct mount)	Race Face Ride, 30T Cinch (direct mount)	SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount	SRAM X01 Eagle carbon DUB, 32T Direct Mount
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed	Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed	Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	SunRace, 11-42, 10 speed	SunRace, 11-42, 10 speed	SunRace, 11-42, 10 speed	SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X10	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore XT M8020 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled	Alex MD35, 32-hole double-walled, tubeless strips and valves sold separately	Alex MD35, 32-hole double-walled, tubeless strips and valves sold separately	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 40, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	Bontrager Line Comp 40, 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	Bontrager Line Carbon 40, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately	Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Front Hub	Bontrager Boost110	Bontrager Boost110	Bontrager Boost110
Rear Hub	Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148	Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148	Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148
Tires	Bontrager XR3, 29x2.30˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.80˝	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, Tubeless Ready, 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, 27.5x2.80˝	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 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, 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˝

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