Fuel EX 8 29 GX Bike
Fuel EX 8 is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile full suspension ripper that makes soul-crushing climbs less painful, but can also huck rowdy trails. It hits the sweet spot of value and performance in our mountain bike line-up by combining high-end parts with a stout but light alloy frame.
It's right for you if...
You're cool with your wheels leaving the ground, but you also like to go the distance on marathon singletrack sessions. You want a bike that lets you crush any trail, and your priority is on the parts.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminium frame, 140 mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork, and 130 mm of rear travel with an extra-efficient RE:aktiv damper. A SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drive train with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear, plus a Bontrager Line dropper post
Why you'll love it
- A wider gear range and more efficient suspension help you claw your way up tricky climbs you never thought you'd clean
- If you measure quality in performance per pound, you won't do better than Fuel EX 8
- This bike will make you want to rail every corner, smash every rock garden and charge every descent
- The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy to use
- Trek expanded their size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝ and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels
Specs:
Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Fork: Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Shock: Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55 mm
Front Wheel: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost 110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Wheel: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 54T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Tyres:
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60"
Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Crank: SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake: SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc
Weight: M - 13.78 kg / 30.39 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
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- Fork travel: 140mm
- Frame material: Aluminium Alloy
- Rear travel: 130mm
- Wheel size: 29"
- Bike type: Dual Suspension
- Gender: Mens/Unisex