2024 Trek
Fuel EX 8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,999| Weight | 34.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison4'9" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
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Jan 2024 · Simon Kohler
How did the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type fare against the competition in our 2024 trail bike group test?
Excellent balance between agility and composure
Suspension works discreetly in the background but delivers a tremendous performance
Clever frame details
Handling slightly cumbersome
Handlebars too wide
Jun 2023 · Tom Marvin
A solid performer with a class-leading chassis, let down by a harsh front end
Great frame, with perfect handling and suspension feel
Adjustable geometry and sizing options mean a bike fit for all
Happy on any level of trail
Cockpit harshness
Mediocre tyres
Poor brakes
Expensive
Jun 2023 · Scotty Prendergast
Arguably one of the all-time most popular bike models of any MTB on the planet, the ‘Fuel Ex’ has been at the peak of Trek’s MTB line-up for as long as anyone can remember and it has had no fewer than six major design overhauls during that time. Late last year Trek unveiled their newest reinvention of the ‘do it all trail bike’ which rolls out of the store boasting a ton of rider customisation features, including a choice of [...]
May 2023 · Jeremy Benson
The new Gen 6, Fuel EX 9.8 is the burliest, most versatile, and most capable Fuel yet; truly up for whatever you want to ride. Trek completely redesigned...
Apr 2023 · Mike Kazimer
Kazimer's bike is set up with mixed wheels, a 160mm fork, and a coil shock.
Apr 2023 · Drew Rohde
While the new Trek Fuel EX may have alienated a few riders, it will no doubt be a welcome redesign for a lot more riders!
Fast, confident and ready to rock!
More capable than ever
Great downtube storage solution
Adjustable and versatile geometry options
Med/Large size
Bar/Stem combo
SE5 Tires in the wet
Some may not like the newer, burlier bike’s transition
Oct 2022
All-new for 2023, the Trek Fuel EX is no doubt the burliest yet. How does it compare to the competition? Read on for our Trek Fuel EX review.
Sturdy, flex-free chassis
Superb geometry with adjustable head angle
Efficient & comfortable climbing performance
Coil shock, big fork & mullet compatibility
Mechanic-friendly frame furnishings
Internal storage
Frame is on the heavy side
Rear shock tune lacks small-bump suppleness
Rattly rear thru-axle lever
Sep 2022
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, 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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.5" |
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| Fork | 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, XXL, Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 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, XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 410mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 450mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
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| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS POD |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' |
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| 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, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
Last updated May 11