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    $4,099$4,699
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    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    30.2 lbs32.5 lbs
    6.4
    6.1
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34Fox Rhythm Float 36
    Shock
    FoxFox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, NX EagleXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm140mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 is a 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Fuel EX 9.7
    2023 Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6
    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)

    25 mph

    2020 Fuel EX 9.7

    26 mph

    2023 Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon frame

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorMatte Raw Carbon / Gloss Trek Black

    OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorMatte Raw Carbon / Gloss Trek Black

    Fork

    Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, S, Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm

    Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

    Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible

    Stem

    Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length

    Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

    Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

    Tires

    Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''

    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: L, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: L, Shimano RT66, 203mm, 6-bolt

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm

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