Fuel EX 9.7 is Trek's most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140 mm FOX 36 fork, Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain and powerful 4-piston brakes for a fast, fun mountain bike that's a ripper now, and ripe for upgrades later.

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FEATURES:

Internal frame storage: Makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials
Active Braking Pivot: Allows engineers to tune suspension reactions to acceleration and braking forces independently, enhancing control
RE:aktiv Technology: Provides firm support for efficient pedaling and smooth control on rough trails
Trek's Straight Shot Frame Design: Optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride, enabling riders to push harder and stay more planted on their line

SPECIFICATIONS:

Frameset

Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays with internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, offering 130 mm travel
Fork: Fox Rhythm 36 featuring a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, and 140 mm travel
Shock: Fox Performance Float EVOL, available in different sizes, with a 3-position RE:aktiv damper tuned by Trek Suspension Lab

Wheels

Front Wheel: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, with Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, and 27.5" diameter
Rear Wheel: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, featuring Rapid Drive 54, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, and 27.5" diameter

Drivetrain

Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100, offering 12-speed performance
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, with a long cage for precise shifting
Crank: Shimano MT611, available in different sizes with a 30T steel ring, alloy spider, and 52 mm chainline

Components

Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, featuring hollow chromoly rails and a width of 138 mm
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Dropper with internal routing, offering different travel options and lengths
Handlebar: Bontrager Line, made of alloy with a 35 mm diameter, 27.5 mm rise, and varying widths
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, featuring nylon lock-on design for secure grip
Stem: Bontrager Elite, available in different sizes, with a 35 mm diameter, 0-degree rise, and varying lengths
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, featuring a 58-degree radius and cartridge bearing
Brake: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brake system, with options for different sizes based on frame size

Accessories

Bag: Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

M - 13.65 kg/30.1 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight Limit: Maximum total weight limit of 136 kg (300 lb) for the bike, rider, and cargo

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