Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,999$2,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailEnduro
    Weight
    30.1 lbs33.7 lbs
    6.3
    5.7
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34Fox Performance Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, NX EagleNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    us.yt-industries.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 is a 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
    2019 Fuel EX 9.7 29
    2023 Jeffsy CORE 2 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)

    25 mph

    2019 Fuel EX 9.7 29

    25 mph

    2023 Jeffsy CORE 2 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
    Frame

    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 StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 36 FLOAT PERFORMANCE, 29“ | 150 mm Travel | Grip | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 44 mm Offset

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE, Shock Length: 230mm | Shock Stroke: 65 mm ≙ 150 mm Travel | 2-way Adjustable Low-Speed Compression, Adjustable Rebound and Air Pressure

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

    ACROS AZX-576, ZS44 ZS56 | High Cap | 2 Spacer 5 mm

    Stem

    Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree

    E13 Base 35, 50 mm | 0°Rise | 6061 AL | Black

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    E13 Base 35, Rise 35 mm | Width 780 mm | 9° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails

    SDG BEL AIR 3.0, 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail I YT Custom Design

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm

    YT POSTMAN Standard Remote , Ø 31.6mm | 125 mm (S-M) |150 mm (L) | 170 mm (XL-XXL)

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 12-speed

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

    SRAM Descendant 6k, Crank Arm Length 175 mm | 32T I DUB-PressFit

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 12-speed

    Cassette

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

    SRAM PG 1230 EAGLE, 11-50T | 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc

    SRAM G2 R, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm | Adjustable Reach

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

    CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ALLOY, Front: Aluminum Rims 29“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Hub 110 x 15 mm | Rear: Aluminum Rims 29“ | Inner Width 29,5 mm | Hub 148 x 12 mm | Freehub HG

    Tires

    Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

    MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Tire Size 29“ x 2.4 | EXO Casing | Tubeless Ready | Dual Compound

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