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With the big-wheel mile crushing of an XC bike and the confidence of an agressive trail bike, Trek’s Fuel EX 8 29 tackles whatever you have in mind. This 29er uses an aluminum frame with G2 geometry to deliver 120mm of front/rear travel, controlled by Fox’s CTD technology and enhanced with Trek’s DRCV tech out back. Stiffness means precise handling, so you’re equipped with an E2 head tube and a 142×12 rear through axle, as well as Trek’s ABP and Full Floater suspension to keep your rear suspension active and controlled even when you’re braking. Dressing the frame is a tubeless-ready wheelset, sure-stopping SLX discs and an SLX/XT drivetrain for crisp, quick shifts every time. Welcome to the new platinum standard.
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Specification Description Frame Trek Alpha Platinum Series aluminum, G2 geometry Fork Fox Evolution Series 32 Float CTD, 120mm-travel Rear Shock Fox Evolution Series Float CTD w/DRCV, 120mm-travel Rims/Wheels Bontrager Duster Hubs Bontrager Tires Bontrager XR3 Expert, 29 x 2.3 Crankset Shimano Chainrings 42/32/24 Front Derailleur Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow Plus Rear Cogs Shimano, 10-speed: 11-36 Shifters Shimano SLX Handlebars Bontrager Race Lite Tape/Grips Bontrager Race Lite lock-on Stem Bontrager Race Lite Brake Levers Shimano SLX Brakes Shimano SLX disc Saddle Bontrager Evoke 2 Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite * Subject to change without notice.
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Option Barcode Manufacturer’s Part Number 15.5-inch 00768682345009 21406001414 17.5-inch 00768682345023 21406002414 18.5-inch 00768682345047 21406003414 19.5-inch 00768682345061 21406004414 21.5-inch 00768682345085 21406005414 23-inch 00768682345108 21406006414 -
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Pros
- Versatile (11)
- Durable (10)
- Lightweight (7)
- Plush downhill (2)
- Value for money (2)
Cons
- Cant think of any yet
- Chainstay length
- Forks A little sketchy
- Goofy graphics
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Mountain biking (11)
- All mountain trails
- Any trail you can find
- Awesome day long ride
- Bigger hits
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- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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Like any avid mountain biker, we are always in the market for the latest and greatest. If your anything like me you have beer money and champagne tast. So when I say I went to all the competitors and shopped the trek fuels compition i really broke down the components and technology in the bikes, trust me talked to shop gurus till they were blue in the face lol. I even test rode the Santa cruze tall boy to the specialized stunt jumper on demo trail rides. And the verdict is……. Wait for it wait for it……… The trek fuel killed it on the trails and blew the living doors off the competition. It is a true XC monster. It handles everything I can throw at it and some. It begs for you to push it faster and dive steeper into turns. Out of the box it’s 28ibs. I ride with buddy’s with 5000$ – 7000$ rigs. Guess what at the end of the day the bike does everything that the other rigs do at a faster pace and a all out billy goat on technical climbs. Cheers to beers and the women that put up with our addiction to the saddle
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- Versatile
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Value for money
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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I USE THIS BIKE TO RIDE EVERYDAY ON THE CYCLEWAYS AND BUSH. I ALSO USE IT TO RACE FROM 4HR TO 12 HOUR RACES.IT PERORMS BRILLIANTLY IN ALL CONDITIONS. THE CTD MODES ARE SUPERB.GREAT FOR CYCLEWAYS/ROAD. FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY.SUPER COMFORTABLE.
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Pros
- Climbing
- Plush Downhill
- Durable
- Versatile
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Technical Trails
- Trail riding
- Bigger Hits
- Mountain Biking
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I ride road and rail trails with my wife typically, but I also work in Colorado and keep my Fuel there. I ride mountain trails from lift served terrain like Vail or Breckenridge or local locations like Palmer Park. This bike is awesome. Handles most everything, including dirt trails, rocks, jumps, drops (3 ft or so), uphills, downhills, etc. The suspension is great. downhill you can setup the suspension to take the hits, yet uphill stiffens out for efficient climbing. The 29″ wheels make for a smoother ride and easier to overcome obstacles. When in very tight rocks or builders on steep slopes can be a little harder to turn than a 26″ wheel, but wouldn’t switch due to the advantages of 29″ wheels in other situations. LOVE THIS BIKE. Cloud use a drop post but that’s an add-on.
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- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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I ride around 90 km per week and is a strong, confortable and amazing bike
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- Versatile
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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I love this bike! I did a lot of research before purchasing this bike and for the price, this is the best Fuel EX for the money. Great components and the 29″ wheels brings confidence. Highly recommended!….. I just wish it was a 1x or 2×10.
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Pros
- Lightweight Construction
- Finger Touch Braking
- Very Agile And Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Single track
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This bike has changed every trail I have ridden on. My speed and agility has now been elevated by the construction of this bike. I have less difficulty going over obstacles with the 29 in. tire. I can now accelerate further on the trail due to having a confident and efficient braking setup. I can also ride further with the additional gear ratios in the cassette. Improvements have been made in every facet of my riding with my new trek.
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Pros
- Versatile
- Great suspension
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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This is a great trail bike with outstanding rear suspension. When pushed hard on rough, rocky trails, it holds a tight line very well and stays very composed. The steering geometry hits an ideal balance between stability and agility. It’s also comfortable and climbs well; a great bike for long days of single track. It’s my first dual suspension, and I couldn’t be happier!
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Pros
- Versatile
- Fast and Smooth Ride
- Good components for price
- Durable
Cons
- Chainstay Length
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
- Cross country
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I am a weekend trail rider who takes my riding seriously and I do about 3 competitive events a year. I spend my weekdays commuting on a 26er hard tail and then swap to this 29er with no issues. For me, this bike is perfect. It is extremely smooth over bumps yet feels like an XC bike for control. Plenty of front travel plus, the rear CTD floater suspension thingy gives you a lot of confidence. Just leave it in trail 99% of the time. I can’t emphasize enough how fast this bike is. It just chews up bumpy fire trails, hill climbs and and tight windy single track. It encourages you to go faster. Good thing that the SLX disc brakes are very powerful and have good modulation. The drivetrain components are perfect. All SLX except for the rear derailleur which is XT. Everything shifts so smoothly. The M552 cranks are Generic Shimano branded but are really Deore spec underneath. Unless you really desire that extra 500grams of weight saving I don’t really see the point of spending more for Full XT componentry which is made of softer metal and wears out faster anyway. The only drawback is the rear chainstay which seems unnecessarily long by about 1.75cm. this makes lifting the front wheel that little bit harder, however this seems to be the case with a lot of 29ers.
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Plush
- Rolls over everything
- Durable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Commuting/City
- Road Biking
- Mountain Biking
Comments:
Love this bike! I ride mainly single track off road and also bought second set of wheels with hybrid tires I use on the street. Great travel and balance on the suspension. Brakes are spot on.
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Good value
- Durable
- Nice fit systempads
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
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this bike is a powerfull bike with a nice price. i rode it when trek came to town a chawalca state park, AL. his bike is no yeti but it has the specs that any bike i rode. this bike has great shocks that make it a amazing bike tha i ever saw
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