2018 Trek
Fuel EX 7 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $2,499 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 32.0 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Nov 2019 · Jeremy Benson
The Fuel EX 8 is an impressively capable, versatile, and well-rounded trail bike that is ready for anything you are. Trek redesigned the Fuel EX models for...
Relatively affordable
Good component spec for the price
Great small bump compliance
Versatile/well-rounded
Frame sizing feels a little small
Can be overwhelmed in super aggressive terrain
Oct 2019 · McCoy
One seriously light and capable bike
Aug 2019 · Mike Levy
Trek's trail bike gets an all-new frame with tweaked suspension and fresh geometry, but where does sit compared to the competition?
Forgiving, deep feeling suspension
It's a wizard on technical climbs
New geometry increases capabilities
It might be too forgiving for some riders
You'll be using the pedal assist lever often
Trek could have gone further with the geometry
Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves
A great full-sus all-rounder with an innovative frame
Jun 2018 · Nic “U-Turn” Hall
Without a doubt one of our favorite bikes in the budget bike roundup. The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 blends a refined look with affordable performance to offer you a killer mountain bike at a great value.
Jun 2018 · Russell Eich
Trek's Fuel EX 7 29er contains modern bike technology with a classic ride feel. Buy if you want your new bike to feel similar to your old bike but drastically improved in every way
Excellent rear suspension, sharp looks, modern tech, name brand notoriety
Narrow, flat bar, short top tube, front suspension can’t keep up with rear end
May 2018 · Paul Burwell
You’re only looking at around 150g in weight saving over an aluminium frame, but the carbon fronted Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 is easily the stiffest bike in those we tested.
May 2018 · Valentin Rühl
All Trek’s bikes have one thing in common: you'll feel right at home on them after just a few turns of the cranks. The Trek Fuel EX 8 29 is no exception. Read on to find out how it performs on the trail.
| 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 |
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| Fork | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Dropper post, Bontrager lever, 31.6mm, internal routing Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch |
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| Crank | SRAM NX, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips and valves sold separately |
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| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝ |
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