Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,329
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    30.1 lbs
    6.2
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 is a 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
    Similar Bikes
    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fuel EX 9.7
    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)

    26 mph

    Fuel EX 9.7

    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"

    ColorsMatte Raw Carbon; Matte Carbon Blue Smoke

    Fork

    Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel

    Shock

    Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

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

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    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

    Seatpost

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Brakes

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

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: XS, 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, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''

    Disc Rotors

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

    Riders Also Compared