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Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29er first ride review

New Fuel’s a stiffer, tougher, double-rubber trail dominator

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Trek’s Fuel has always been a very popular bike for riders who want a totally dependable, easy to ride and naturally efficient trail bike. The latest iteration, the EX, will take your comfort zone a lot further into EX-treme terrain, without sacrificing the easy speed that makes it Trek’s biggest seller.

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Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29er spec overview

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon
• Fork: Fox Rhythm 34
• Shock : Fox Perf EVOL
• Wheel size: 29”
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX / X1
• Brakes: Shimano Deore
• Head angle: 67.7
• Seat angle: 74.7
• Reach: 465mm (19.5”)

Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29er ride impression

The new Fuel is a great example of cutting edge trail bike versatility too. The most obvious bonus is that the 29er bikes and the plus bikes share the same full carbon, carbon mainframe with alloy back end (like the 9.7 here) or full alloy frames, so you can switch between wheel types easily for a two-in-one bike bonus.

The really sketchy cross-country tyres of last year have been replaced by tougher and bigger (but nevertheless still slippery) Bontrager 29x2.4in tyres and it comes with a KS dropper post as standard.

Travel is also increased slightly from 120mm to 130mm, but the real difference is the unshakeable authority of the massive OCLV Mountain Carbon mainframe, which uses a straight rather than curved downtube for maximum front end stiffness and control.

That does create potential fork fouling issues at full lock though, so Trek has created a unique Knock Block head tube and stem system to limit steering lock, allowing you to drive the Fuel flat out into lines most bigger bikes would wimp out of.

A 13.86kg for my 19.5in frame, this is by no means a light bike, but the Wisconsin-based company’s suite of suspension acronyms — including its unique RE:aktiv-valved metric-sized RockShox Deluxe damper, which allows the shock to open up quickly when needed — spells out a very efficient climber and torque transferring muscle bike.

While Deore brakes and Fox’s new Rhythm 34 fork might seem like dubious value on paper, they both punch way above their price even on properly punishing trails. And there’s definitely no doubt as to the upgrade potential of this impressively aggressive and focused double rubber frame either.

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About the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 2020

The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 2020 is a Full suspension Trail Mountain Bike with a carbon frame. Equipped with a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain of 12 gears (1x12). Its features include internal routing, dropper seatpost, and boost 110 . The bike weighs approximately 13,69 kg.

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The New Trek Fuel EX Puts On Weight, Punches Harder, and Expands Its Reach

Trek's new Fuel EX is bigger, more capable, and more adjustable

The Takeaway: The new EX is bigger and more capable. It faces tougher competition, but its performance, features, and adaptability make it a compelling option.

• 10mm more travel: now 140mm rear and a 150mm fork
• Two different geometry adjustments, plus adjustable shock rate
• Most aluminum frames now get internal storage
• Eight builds with the new platform starting at $3,700

Price: $2,700 to $10,750. As tested $10,750 (EX 9.9 XX1 AXS) Weight: 30.2 lb. to 35.2 lb. (claimed. 31.2 lb. as tested (EX 9.9 XX1 AXS, size medium)

Trek tries to cover a lot of ground with this one bike, which is why it has so many features and adjustments, plus a wide range of models and sizes. By trying to do so much with one bike, I worried that in making a bike to satisfy everyone, Trek made a bike that satisfies no one. After riding it I don’t think that’s the case. It’s no Holy Grail, but it is a fine machine for many riders, and a variety of terrain.

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Trek Fuel EX—Builds, Prices, and Weights

The new Fuel EX launches with eight stock builds (three aluminum models and five carbon). The least expensive model, Fuel EX 5, uses the old frame platform (130mm rear travel with 140mm fork), while the rest use the new 140/150mm platform. Prices start at $2,700 for the EX 5 and top out at $10,750 for the EX 9.9 XX1 AXS.

Claimed frame weights are 3.4kg (7.5 lb.) for the carbon frame and 4.6kg (10.1lb.) for the aluminum frame. Complete bike weights start at 13.71kg (30.2lb) for the 9.9 XTR and go up to 15.96kg (35.2lb).

If you’re not feeling the stock options, the Fuel EX will drop into Trek’s Project One customization program (eventually) if you want to pick your paint and parts.

Trek Fuel EX – What’s New

Comparing the previous generation Fuel EX to this one, it is obvious this bike isn’t a mid-cycle refresh but a ground-up redesign of the brand’s mid-travel trail bike.

Outwardly, the Fuel EX displays a new frame design direction for Trek. First seen on the sibling EX-e electric bike , the new frame is more swole, with additional trusses linking the top tube to the seat tube and the seat tube to the down tube.

Part of the reason for the stouter-looking frame is a 10mm bump in travel at both ends: The rear increases to 140mm, paired with a 150mm fork. An additional change to the suspension is a two-position leverage-rate flip chip which offers a more and a less progressive setting. This is much easier than swapping volume spacers inside an air shock and also (in the more progressive position) makes the EX compatible with coil-spring shocks for the first time. But note that changing the leverage rate on the shock affects the spring and damper while changing volume spacers affects only the spring.

Trek also approved most of the new EX frames for the stouter RockShox Zeb and Fox 38 forks in up to 160mm travel.

With the bump in travel, the EX features revised geometry. The TL;DR: A 10 to 20mm longer reach, 1.5-degree slacker head tube angle, about a two-degree steeper seat tube angle, and size-specific chainstay lengths. As before, the EX has Trek’s two-position Mino Link in the rocker (which alters head and seat angles and BB drop.) New to the party are angle-adjusting headset cups which offer three head angle possibilities with no effect on bottom bracket drop/height. And if you like your wheel sizes mixed, the new EX is rated for that too.

The seat tube sees revisions that help it fit longer-travel dropper posts, and the post diameter was bumped up to 34.9mm. Your mileage may vary, but I’ve found the 34.9mm droppers operate more smoothly and are less likely to bind than 31.6 or 30.9mm droppers.

Trek added full-length guides to the EX’s internal routing to make assembly and maintenance easier, plus they can’t slap around in the downtube anymore. The guides also mean the hoses and hosing don’t interfere when you’re stuffing the repair kit burrito into the EX’s downtube. And talking of that downtube storage, it’s now built into the aluminum frames, in addition to the carbon.

The bottom bracket shell is now threaded, and there is a whole mess of plastic bolted to the downtube for impact and shuttle protection. Features carried over from the previous generation include Trek’s ABP suspension system, ISCG ’05 tabs, and the Mino Link flip chip in the rocker link.

Trek Fuel EX—No More Proprietary Shocks

One of the less conspicuous (but very significant) changes to the new EX is the adoption of a stock shock. Gone is the Thru Shaft design —which required a screw-in lower extender for the shock shaft—and the regressive Re:Activ damper tune . In its place is a standard shock, although it is custom-tuned for the frame (a step that all reputable brands take).

Abandoning suspension features has been somewhat of a theme for the Fuel EX. Follow the progression of EX since its debut in 2005, and you will see Trek adding new rear suspension technologies only to remove them for later iterations. This includes Full Floater (dynamic upper and lower shock mounts), DRCV (dual rate control valve) shocks (some EX forks had DRCV also), RE:Activ, and Thru Shaft. If you add in other since-abandoned features like Knock Block (a stop which limited handlebar rotation), and Press Fit 92 bottom brackets, previous generation EXs are a boneyard of forsaken technologies.

Why are Thru Shaft and Re:Aktiv gone? I asked Trek that question and am yet to receive a response. I sense that Trek will say the same thing they said when I asked why they eliminated Full Floater from the 2020 Fuel EX : That the newest generation of shocks (like Fox‘s Float X ) make those proprietary technologies redundant.

The benefit to the rider is the new Fuel EX uses a standard trunnion mounted shock, which means they can choose to ride a wide variety of options. Trek says they’ve confirmed fitment of all Fox, RockShox, and DVO air and coil shocks. Plus, it fits the Push ElevenSix and EXT’s Storia coil.

Trek Fuel EX—Updated Geometry, More Adjustments, Mullet Compatible

As previously mentioned, the Fuel EX receives all-new geometry. And it gets expanded geometry adjustment options. There are now two geometry adjustments: Head tube angle cups (three options: zero, plus-one degree, minus-one degree), and Mino Link (two positions: alters head and seat angles +/- 0.5 degrees and bb height +/- 8mm). That results in six configurations in total.

There are seven frame sizes (extra small, small, medium, medium/large, large, extra-large, and double-extra-large) in aluminum and six in carbon (no double-extra-large). And the EX now has size-specific chain stay lengths and seat tube angles. And the extra small and small come with 27.5-inch wheels, while the rest come with 29-inch wheels (size small is available with either 29" or 27.5" wheels.) AND Trek made the EX (with 29" wheels) compatible with mixed wheel sizes, but when running a 27.5 rear wheel, Trek recommends 160mm fork travel (10mm more than stock) and putting the Mino Link in high mode.

Is it any wonder that Trek has a dynamic geometry tool on its website to help you parse all the different configurations?

All this makes comparing the geometry to the previous EX difficult, but to get a flavor of the changes, I’ll compare the old size large to a new size large. With both in “stock” geometry configuration (Mino Link in low for both, the new frame with the neutral headset cup), the new bike measures up as follows:

Reach - 15mm longer (485 vs. 470mm) Stack - about eight millimeters taller (621.3 vs. 613mm) Effective seat angle - 2.5 degrees steeper (77.2 vs. 75 degrees) Head angle - 1.5 degrees slacker (64.5 vs. 66 degrees) Trail - almost 10mm longer (129.3 vs. 119mm) Chainstays - three millimeters longer (440 vs. 437mm) Wheelbase - almost 40 millimeters longer (1250.2 vs. 1211mm)

I’m not going to bother pasting the nine different geometry charts Trek sent me into this story (because that would be ridiculous.) The stock head angle is 64.5 degrees: If you want to nerd out on the rest of the numbers, dial-up Trek’s geometry tool and dig in.

Trek Fuel EX—Ride Review

The biggest mistake I made during my first rides on the new EX was comparing it to the outgoing 130/140mm EX. I loved the previous generation , and I liked its somewhat unique positioning between 120mm trail bikes like Evil’s Following and bigger trail bikes like the Pivot Switchblade.

But the new EX is not the old EX: It’s a bigger and more capable bike. It can be ridden harder and in rowdier terrain. But because it is heavier, longer, slacker, and has more travel, the new bike doesn’t feel as snappy as the outgoing bike. And it doesn’t feel as crisp on the climbs either. If you’re looking for a trail bike more like the old EX, the closest you’ll get in Trek’s current line is a Top Fuel with a 130mm fork upgrade.

Once I got my head straight about what the EX was all about, I began to groove with it. The Fuel EX is an excellent trail bike. Well, I have one complaint. I was getting some noise from the front end. I solved this by pulling the entire headset assembly, cleaning, greasing, and reinstalling it—chuckling to myself the whole time because Trek’s product team said they designed the system the way they did because they found competitors' adjustable head angle systems were noisy.

With six possible geometry settings—nine if I fitted a 27.5 rear wheel, which I, so far, have not—there wasn’t time to evaluate them all adequately before today’s launch. So, I’ve done all my rides on the EX in the stock setting (Mino Link in low, headset in the neutral position). And in that setting, the EX is a well-rounded trail bike.

I did my first ride on the EX in Whistler, British Columbia where I ground up the steep climbs and then pointed down tight, rough, and frequently very steep and technical trails that dot the landscape. The EX held its own, offering a comfortable climbing position and an efficient and supportive pedaling platform on the climbs. On the descents, it was reassuring; equal parts precise and confidence-inspiring. I decided to run the shock rate in the progressive position for this ride and was happy I did as the rear end returned suppleness with plenty of support and bottom-out resistance.

I expect some riders will find the EX, even with its new and more muscular body, is not quite enough bike for Whistler-style riding, which I can understand. But it can hold its own while the old EX would be out of its element.

I got the rest of my rides on the new EX in Durango, Colorado. Compared to B.C. riding, the climbs in Durango typically aren’t as steep, and the descents are faster, more open, and not as consistently technical, but the altitude is much higher. The EX felt a bit more in its sweet spot here, and I used the less progressive shock rate, which gave me a deeper-feeling suspension. With the lightest EX coming in at over 30 pounds, I’m not going to say I’m thrilled to hammer out a multi-hour singletrack climb at five-figure altitudes on this bike. It is efficient and accurate enough on climbs that I will ride it up because the payoff on the descents is so worthwhile.

I can’t say that I found any one thing, or things, in my testing of the EX so far that rocked my world. It seems to do everything it is supposed to do well. It’s appropriately stiff and feels solid, the suspension works well over a wide range of situations, and the pedaling and braking performance is good also. Performance-wise, it seems to be in the same ballpark as the other good trail bikes of similar travel I’ve ridden.

But I think this EX will be a slow burn. A bike I enjoy more and more as I spend additional time on it. I have no science to back that feeling up, just a gut sensation based on years and years of testing bikes. I have experienced other bikes sneak up on me and become a favorite after being lukewarm about them at first. And I do love how much Trek built into this bike: There’s a ton going on with it when you dig into the details, and much of it will help riders dial in the bike better for their conditions and preferences. In the long run, this should make the new EX easier with which to live.

Sometimes it’s the quiet ones that are the most special.

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race. 

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The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is an absolute classic in the trail bike segment. Could it also be the perfect bike for the next bikepacking adventure with its modern geometry and spare parts compartment in the down tube? We put the Fuel EX to the test.

Maximum fun on the descents

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Too sluggish on easy terrain

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Jun 2020 · Spencer Johnson

As warmer temperatures hit the Pacific Northwest and the dirt starts to dry, I’m always eager to get out on some long rides with some big climbs. Naturally, when this Trek Fuel EX 9.9 showed up at the Freehub office, I knew it was time to put the nimble beast through its paces. I challenged myself to a 60-mile sufferfest on some of Bellingham, Washington’s toughest climbs and descents. It definitely didn’t let me down. Climbing on this bike was a joy. Trek equipped the 9.9 model with its proprietary RE:aktiv shock with a three-position damper, which I left wide open for the entire ride. The rear suspension had an overwhelmingly supportive feel while pedaling out of the saddle, yet as soon as I hit a bump it dived deeper into the travel, keeping the rear wheel firmly planted and providing excellent traction. The geometry is modern and balanced, with a long reach and a sensible 76-degree seat angle. On the descents, the bike inspired confidence, thanks to its long wheelbase and bottomless-feeling suspension. My confidence was further enhanced by the reliable stopping power of the Shimano XT brakes. As a 200-pound rider, I couldn’t have appreciated the ultra-powerful XT brakes and the 203-millimeter front rotor more—especially while bombing down some of Bellingham’s scariest double-black trails.

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A classic trail bike, with a fun and engaging ride built around a solid frame

A solid feeling frame backed up by a ride quality that encourages you to pop and play around

The long Shimano brake levers kill the feel, while the supple rear suspension shows up the budget fork

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One seriously light and capable bike

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Introducing the 2020 Trek Fuel EX Mountain Bikes

The 2020 Fuel EX has launched and is here for you to test ride, demo, and buy at all 5 Summit Bicycles locations  and online.

The Trek Fuel EX has long been one of our most popular and capable trail bikes that we sell. Trek has always found a way to add that one killer feature at each price point that makes these point and shoot trail bikes great for so many types of mount bike fans.

We're not going to mince words.

The new 2020 Fuel EX mountain Bikes rip in ways that surprised us on the trail in some very good ways

Check out our review, read what's new with the lineup, explore the highlights of each model, and most importantly, come take these out for a spin so you can see how amazing they ride.

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Our Review What's new in 2020 Fuel EX Models Project One Fuel EX Models Fuel Ex Geometry FAQs

Check out our conversation with Trek's Jose Gonzales as we take an in depth look at the new 2020 Fuel EX Lineup.

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What's new in 2020

Trek's Jose Gonzalez came out and let us rip our favorite local trails to try out the lineup before the launch. Here are a number of things about the new Fuel EX platform that make the new Fuel EX a killer choice including:

• So Quiet. The bike is incredibly quiet even while working through some technical sections with rocks and debris flying around.
• The bike climbs like a billygoat. We loved how buttery smooth and efficient the bike climbs.
• The trunkbox. The trunkbox is a really cool feature that allows you to store a small tool roll inside the frame for any trailside adjustments.
• The slacker Goldilocks geometry we've been waiting for. The slacker geometry allows an easier climbing position, which Trek refers to as a more neutral climbing position.
• All new Frame. We love the reworked Seat tube that allows for a 100 - 170 mm dropper posts for an even smoother plusher ride. Our rider with shorter legs (Pancho) noticed how cool it was that we could drop the seat all the way down into the frame giving us pleanty of room to do work on the trail.
• Huge 2.6"inch tire clearance. The new 2.6" tire clearance gives you plenty of room to go wide with your tire choices.
• 1x drivetrains Only. We also love the new commitment to a 1x drivetrains throughout the lineup. Whether it is the 1x10 on the entry level or the 1x12 found on the higher end models we had just the right amount of range to both climb and mash on descents.
• Women's Fuels are no more. Trek found that women were gravitating towards riding the men's styles and so Trek consolidated the lines together and offer two colors per model with a darker and brighter variant per model.

Fuel EX Models

These are the models that you can buy with us in store and online. They each have two stock colors per model.

If you are ready to make the jump into a serious trail bike with a killer tuned ride, the Fuel EX 5 is for you.

Fuel EX 5 Features

• All new aluminum frame
• 140mm front shock and 130mm rear shock
• Dropper post
• Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain
• Bontrager XR4 29x2.6 tires

Fuel EX 7 Features

• 140mm Rock Shox 35 Gold fork
• 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle
• FOX Performance EVOL shock

If you want to upgrade both shocks and move up to a 1x12 drivetrain, you'll really dig how the Fuel EX 7 performs. Other improvements include a nicer wheelset and smoother, more powerful hydraulic disc brakes too.

Fuel EX 8 GX

If you spend serious time in the saddle, and want the upgraded 500% gear range for serious climbs, and have heard great things about the Fox Float 34 Rhythm Shock, you'll really love this bike.

Fuel EX 8 GX Features

• 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle
• FOX Rhythm 34 fork
• FOX RE:aktiv damper
• Bontrager 150mm dropper post

Fuel EX 9.7 Features

• Full carbon frame
• 12-speed SRAM GX/NX Eagle
• Bontrager Line Dropper
• Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes

Fuel EX 9.7

This is one of the best values in a full carbon frame trail bike. Yup, all the Fuel EX 9.7 and up models come with carbon main frames, seatstays and chainstays. We're also really loving this bike's upgraded 4 piston hydraulic brakes

Fuel EX 9.8 GX

The full carbon 9.8 is the first model that gets upgraded to the Fox Performance 36 Shock Platform.  It also features the Line Carbon 30 Wheels that come with a 2 year repair or replacement for the original purchaser. 

Fuel EX 9.8 GX Features

• FOX Performance 36 fork
• FOX RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper
• Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels
• Bontrager Line Elite 170mm dropper

Fuel EX 9.9 X01 Features

• Full carbon frame;
• FOX Factory 36 fork;
• FOX RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper;
• Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels;
• 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle;

Fuel EX 9.9 X01

The 9.9 offers a premium ride for the discriminating trail bike afficinado. Killer specs for a truly killer ride.

Fuel EX 9.9 AXS

This model rides similarly to the 9.9 X01, yet features a wireless X01 Drivetrain and wireless Reverb dropper post for even smoother shifting.

Fuel EX 9.9 AXS Features

• Wireless 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
• Wireless Reverb AXS dropper

Project One Fuel EX Models

If you want a custom built Fuel EX from Trek's Project One program built to your specs with your own paint scheme, then these are the bikes for you.

Fuel EX 8 XT Features

• 12 speed Shimano XT
• 10 51t cassette
• Build to order

Fuel EX 8 XT

Get this amazing bike, built your way with Trek's Project One program. This is the only way to get the 1x Shimano XT drivetrain with its slightly larger 510% gear range and legendary XT performance.

Fuel EX 9.8 XT

Get this full carbon bike, customized for you with Trek's Project One program. This is the only way to get the 1x Shimano XT drivetrain with its slightly larger 510% gear range and legendary XT performance.

Fuel EX 9.8 XT Features

• 12-speed Shimano XT10-51t cassette
• Bontrager Line Elite 170mm Dropper

Fuel EX 9.9 XTR Features

• FOX Factory 36 fork
• 12-speed Shimano XTR
• 10-51t cassette
• Shimano XT 4-piston brakes

Fuel EX 9.9 XTR

Get this full carbon bike, the way you want it with Trek's Project One program. Whgile you're at it, step up to SHimano XTR the 1x drivetrain, and amazing 4 piston XT brakes.

Geometry Charts

Below you'll find 4 different geometry charts, 2 for Aluminum and 2 for Carbon. Each frame type has a high and low chart. These correspond to how you've set the mino link, which with a simple adjustment allows you to adjust the headtube angle and bottom bracket height, in either the low or high position.

Fuel EX Carbon - Low Geomtery

Fuel ex carbon - high geomtery, fuel ex alloy - low geomtery, fuel ex alloy - high geomtery, when will new fuel ex be available in project one.

New Fuel EX will be available in Project One late July.

What is the stock Mino Link position?

High Position

What is the max fork travel?

150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

What is the rear brake mount? What is the max rotor size?

180mm direct. 203mm max, can i use a shock with a longer stroke to increase the rear travel.

No. Doing so will void the warranty and will likely cause the seat stay to contact the back of the seat tube.

How much dropper post insertion length does the frame have?

Is it compatible with cranks with 30mm spindles, are there iscg mounts can i run a chain guide.

Yes. It has ISCG 05 mounts.

Is it compatible with 2x drivetrains?

What is the max tire size, is it compatible with 27.5” or 27.5+ wheels and tires.

Only the XS 27.5 and S 27.5 sizes are compatible with 27.5” wheels and tires. These sizes are not compatible with 29” wheels/tires.

Video Transcription

Ian: Hey everyone Ian and Poncho from summit bicycles here with an awesome new product review on tracks new fuel EX bike. We're lucky enough to actually have Jose Gonzalez here, the general manager for trek suspension lab in Southern California. And we are going to do a in depth review of the new fuel EX there's a lot of changes how you guys doing?

Pancho: Good. How are you?

Ian: Very good. Awesome. So we'll get right to it Pancho you rode. The fuel EX the new one model year 2020 and the 9.9 if I believe right, yes,

Pancho: nine nine X01 mechanical builds pretty awesome. I'm on X0-1 bike now. So that was a no adjustment period for me. So getting on it was, you know, really easy. And, man, the new fuel is way different than last fuel I was on.

Ian: Yeah. Yeah. That's great. Let's start with just your your first overall impressions of the bike.

Pancho: Overall, I thought it was great. It's been a while since I've spent all the time on a fuel. But this one is fantastic. I mean, the last one I wrote was probably a couple of years ago, at least less than our old very thoroughly. This one is far different than the last fuel that I was on. It's quiet. It's long. It's slack. It's it's really rowdy trail bike. It's it's real fun to be on.

Ian: That's awesome. How did it have? How did it climb?

Pancho: I mean tracks I've never not climbed well on this one. There's no exception that the fuel just really goes up the hill every time you pedal. It just keeps going. And yeah, there's no reason you can't get up any climb on this bike.

Ian: Yeah, we use Pancho as our testing dummy for climbing because he is by far the most sensitive to how well or not well a bike climbs.

Pancho: It's a really nice way of saying I'm terrible at climbing.

Ian: Yeah, I worked on that. Appreciate it. Yeah, no problem. How did it we have a lot of awesome video of you in some pretty sweet corners. How did it corner?

Pancho: Yeah, the bike is great. It's super stiff, it responds well, and corners. I mean, you throw your weight right into it and the snapshot of every single corner. Really, really impressive. The bottom bracket and change the area seem to do really well with all the forces you want to throw at it. So that's

Ian: great. That's great. Any other features that you want to touch on real quickly? Yeah, it was

Pancho: noticeably quiet. I think it's the quietest bike I've written probably in the last handful years if not the quietest bike I've been on. You know, bikes tend to make noise. The box sections are real big and their big hollow sections with rocks bang against it and chain bang against it. And you don't hear it anything. I mean, it's like the Vikas phone minutes. But it does it it's I don't know what magic that Jose through. But it's dead quiet. It's unbelievable.

Ian: Yeah. How did it they said, That's quite different geometry this year.

Pancho: Yeah, they they nailed it with the geometry. You know, the big knock on last year's model was maybe it wasn't as long as some of the bike set people wanted. And maybe it wasn't a slack. But this one hit the nail on the head. I mean, it's a 470 mil regional large, which I think is what people are looking for it certainly what I really like to see in a large trail bike. So the bike is long enough, it's slacking off, the bottom bracket felt lower. So the corners are really nice. And it descends again, like a really rowdy trail bike, you know, the the 140 travel in the front with the 130 in the rear, it just wants to go.

Ian: Yeah, that's thanks for that breakdown Poncho. I'll let Jose and you kind of talk about the number of improvements that truck made on this bike this year.

Pancho: So let's dive into it. I mean, let's start with the the frame, what were the biggest improvements you guys sought to make over last? The last few?

Jose: Well, as you can see, the frame is completely brand new. One of the significant changes is the increase in cross section on numerous tubes. And that enhance the stiffness of the bike. It also gave us the proper frame tuning, as well. So you can make a bike too stiff, which is something that's not really desirable.

Pancho: And it becomes uncomfortable today.

Jose: Because Yeah, people yeah, it's it's over reactive to, you know, one of the things that you want out of the chassis is for it to be able to settle when you drop it into a turn and not just want to ride over the turn, right? It takes a tune stiffness to do that.

Pancho: Yeah, it was kicking around. If it's too stiff, I can't go in a straight line if it's, you know, wanting to kick every rock left from Right,

Jose: exactly, exactly. You know, and the other thing to keep in mind is that, you know, suspension can only respond to so many frequencies. And then you know, beyond suspension, your your frame tuning, you know, your your tire stiffness, all those things are come into play. So one of the reasons why the bike was so calm for you so quiet, it's because all of those aspects are working in unison to pass on the bike down.

Pancho: Yeah, the bike was really, really impressive. And I can't say enough good things about it. But it's good to know that all that went into the frame. I mean, it shows that lot of hard work and engineering went into it because it rides on like anything else. You guys do something pretty cool this year, there's seems to be a storage section that down dude, can you go into detail about that? A little bit?

Jose: Yeah, yeah, actually, it's it's a feature that we been exploring for a few years. And it took us a little while to really get it to the point where we feel good about it, you know, from frame stuff, stiffness standpoint, from a way parameter standpoint, and so on. We're calling it the Trump box. And essentially, you just kind of flip lever and the whole thing comes out. Yeah. It's pretty, pretty easy to use pretty intuitive. And it's also very convenient. Yeah, you know, to get to stuff. There's basically a tool role that will go inside, so you're not just fishing for stuff, you just pull out a tool roll. And in that tool roll, you'll have your tools, you have your air, whatever, and just makes it a lot easier to get so

Ian: yeah, our film guy actually got a flat yesterday in your your purse, let's say yeah, that was started their work came in handy real fast. So let's save the day for sure.

Pancho: One of the interesting things here on the nose, is the chain so close to that chain, say can you go detail about that as well?

Jose: So essentially, by placing the chain closer to the chain stay, eliminate the chains ability to develop that momentum and you know, clink around.

Pancho: Yeah, it's very cool. It's almost like you guys use the chain says, like a chain guy.

Jose: Yeah, I mean, essentially, it's what it does is it'll even with 30. Thring, it still has the right clearance. So it doesn't create drag, but it does really force change to kind of stay on a trajectory.

Pancho: Yeah. What changing sizes the bike optimized for.

Jose: That is 32, 32 is what it's optimized for. 30 is really close to optimal. Okay, well, so you can go into a 30 and still be good. Yeah, it'll accommodate 34. Up to the 34.

Ian: Yeah, we saw your your bike had a 30 on it yesterday, right? Yeah.

Jose: A little bit higher cadence. Yeah, I like the smaller front, right? Yes.

Pancho: It looks a little bit different this year. Is there anything new with that?

Jose: Yeah, it's been reconfigured slightly, you know, to be more optimized, and slightly more compact. The other thing is that it has a more robust trailer hanger will sign into it. So again, it's just like you said, it's, it's the whole purpose of the bike is to be an aggressive, burly trail bike. Yeah. And, you know, all those little features kind of compliment that

Pancho: all the small things add up to the

Jose: that's exactly, absolutely, it's, you know, the other element is that the bike was designed to accommodate 150 and 170 droppers. And that, that took a little bit of reconfiguring of the seat tube. So the seat to not only grew in diameter for stiffness at the BB, but it also got straightened a little bit, so that you have enough insertion for those longer dropper posts.

Pancho: And we noticed that the seem to be a little bit steeper this year. Can you go into detail about that as well?

Jose: Yeah, again, it's gone in that direction of the modern trail bike with slacker head angles, longer front centers, and you know, part of that is going to a 75 degree. See, to bangle

Pancho: the bicep excellent climbing.

Jose: Yeah. And now what it does is it makes the bike a more neutral climber. You know, it still maintains good grip for technical climbing, but at the same time, it puts you over the crank a little more. So

Pancho: it's a little more efficient, get that nice pedal stroke going.

Jose: Yeah, the other thing that does is it complements the suspension function. How so? Because it when you move the rider forward, you tend to calm the the pedaling function and understand relation to the shock. Very cool.

Pancho: Yeah, well, that shot looks pretty fancy. There's a couple of bits on there that you don't really see another shocks. What's going on there?

Jose: Yeah, so that's a brand new shock, it's completely redesign. And it's all new components. It's got an all new air spring and all new damper. One of the big changes is we went away from the internal compensate of the previous through shaft to the external compensated that you see on this one. And that's what this feature is up here. That gave us a shock with more capability. And at the same time, it allowed us to reduce the the diameter of the shaft, we went from a 12 millimeter shaft to a nine millimeter shaft. The benefits of that are reduced for friction and stick slip. Because you have less seal area dragon on the shop, but at the same time increase the oil volume within the shock slightly. So it essentially puts the shock on the same platform as a DPS to instead of the flow, which the previous shock was more of a float, you know, unibody shock where now you know, we're talking more of a, you know, an aggressive trail by Yeah, shock.

Pancho: Yeah, generalized to see those larger volume air shocks on my trail bikes. But I had no issues with that shock overheating at all on the ride yesterday. So pretty impressive piece.

Jose: You won't I the thing that that gets overlooked with reservoir shocks is the majority of that reservoir is a gas charge. Yeah, there's no oil in there, per se. And that's to accommodate a large amount of displacement that radically is found on reservoir shocks. And since we don't have to deal with displacement, our reservoirs are a lot smaller. Yeah. But from a capability and thermal control standpoint and stuff. There's no no difference.

Pancho: So there's no need for a big old chamber. And

Jose: exactly, because we're not displacing that fluid. Yeah. You know, the other thing you'll notice on the shock is that we have numerical rebound knobs.

Ian: Oh, cool.

Jose: So you now no longer have to count clicks, you can just kind of visually or a click or that that position. And It's a really nice features.

Ian: That's amazing.

Jose: It's crazy,

Pancho: small thing. Maybe

Ian: we can do that. Right? Yeah. I also miss the floaters fun. Right, right. Yeah.

Jose: So as as shot technology has evolved. Full floater really had diminishing value. And there were more benefits for, for us from being able to manipulate that cross section of the frame. Yeah. Which full floater kind of limited in the past. So, you know, as, as the shots improved, you know, we didn't have to overcome some of the deficiencies that were in the shots at the time. With the leverage rate. Yes, essentially, local floater allowed us to do,

Ian: and there's there's two down two pads, right. The top one is actually a backup for the knock block feature. And the headset? Correct? Correct. And then this is that one's been there forever, or multiple versions of bikes just to help protect the frame from kickoff and whatnot. Correct?

Jose: Correct. Yeah, from kicks, or if he you know, happened to run into a rock on a technical section. The one difference with that pad is is it's it screws on now, it doesn't go on anymore. So it's it's much easier to replace it if you need to have some trail damage or whatever. Yeah. Just another little feature there.

Pancho: Yeah. So I think I wrote a 140 mil for from there, is that correct? Correct.

Jose: Yeah, they come with 144.

Pancho: And you can put a 150 on there. Maybe.

Jose: That's right, you know, the the bike The frame is tested and designed to accommodate a 150

Pancho: sweet and mobile began with a 154 from that bike, as opposed to the shorter 140

Jose: The 150 fork will give you about half degree less head angle. So puts it right about a 65 and a half, and then it'll raise the BB about a three millimeter

Pancho: cool, give you a little extra clarity in case you want to ride those really rowdy trails will rise.

Jose: Beyond going to the high you can also put 154 on there and it'll give you a little bit slacker head angle A little bit taller front end and obviously longer travel but at the same time it bumps up to your BB for a little clearance and so on that.

Pancho: sounds like it gets a little bit more fun with the 15o fork on there.

Jose: on there. Yeah, it does. I mean, it's it at that point, it really becomes a rowdy trail bike.

Pancho: sure and they go to 15o fork I guess all you need for that thing is air spring right? That's correct. So we do that for you guys at the shop. So just ask.

Ian: before we move on to the different models and line of the whole EX range. You we want to touch on a couple of different of the components of the tires and we noticed the dropper actually huge improvement on that one. I'll let you guys go into the details but what tires did you ride Pancho.

Pancho: I rode the XR 40 mission and a 2.6 so it looks like the clearance on the bike went up and the 170mm dropper was a nice addition to have also I didn't need to have any seats personality Frank is my legs aren't super long. So the 170 actually fit me just perfect. slammed all the way down and that lever action was really nice as well. So on the older line, I noticed that there's a little bit of stiction but on this one It felt better smooth Yeah, so do all the fuel ship of the same wheel says

Jose: no the extra smalls are smart wheel size so they go to 27 five.

Pancho: but just the extra small the small you get the 29.

Ian: Alright, so you rode the fuel EX nine nine XO one cabled version? Obviously the what are the different offerings for the full lineup?

Jose: Yeah, so one of the main differences is when you go from the 9899 you go to 34 millimeter forks. The only the 989 936 there's still one all 114 got it, but you do go to that smaller platform got it. Then from a DR traits standpoint, you know, the they're all one by

Ian: one by only right? Yeah, yeah. I just went allowed you to do a lot of...

Jose: allowed us to approve the change, say and, you know, frame stiffness and so on. There's, there's a mix of both Jamal and SRAM as far as drivetrains. So depending on you know, what you prefer, you have either option.

Ian: Yeah, the nine nine was X01 cable, X01 AXS and an XTR correct. For the 9.9.

Jose: There's three options, years analog and wireless. SRAM.

Pancho: nine, eight looks like there's GX and Shimano XT as well. Got it, right. Yep.

Ian: And the 99 is the only one with Kashima correct? Correct. Yep.

Jose: Yeah. Kashima was limited to the 99.

Ian: And there's two there's a MV color for all the models, right. Yeah. So and this is the we call this the be color. Right. Which

Jose: right, the darker tones? Usually the colors of the color usually are brighter tone. Got

Pancho: it? I like the paint job on the new Yeah, that blue. It's Yeah, sharp. That's pretty.

Jose: Yeah. It's kind of the Miami green ball.

Ian: Yeah, yeah.

Jose: I'm a huge fan of it. For sure.

Pancho: You're in San Jose Sharks territory here. So we're big fans of that colorway?

Pancho: How's it going? The specs on the 9798 and nine, nine and it looks like they're all full carbon frames. Is that correct?

Jose: That's correct. Even nine, seven gets a full carbon.

Pancho: That's pretty sweet. Because that wasn't the case before.

Jose: Right. Right. That was one of the adjustments that was made in past nine sevens for costs. And we were able to address that going forward.

Pancho: Sounds like it's a really good value, then.

Ian: It's an awesome value. Punch. I noticed you had some local comments but the brakes new XC break from the bike hero.

Pancho: Yeah, I really like them. I mean, they're strong and stopping on a dime every single time. So it was really excited to have those new XT 4% on there. Yeah,

Jose: yeah. All that our brains come Shimano Brakes.

Ian: Yeah, yeah. That's awesome. on bikes. Yeah. Yeah. All right. That about does it I think we've covered most, if not all the details on this awesome new fuel. I want to give a special thanks to Jose for coming out. And you guys crushed it on this bike. So Give. Give congrats to your team. We really appreciate it.

Pancho: So thanks so much for the opportunity for bringing us out here letting us write it and letting me write it. It was a great experience. Yeah, thanks a bunch. Yeah,

Jose: yeah. Thanks for having us and being able to help you out. Yeah, that was fun.

Ian: Yeah, for sure. So stop by the store. We have demo bikes in stock ready for you to test this awesome bike. Give us a call. shoot us an email. Come by. We'll take care. Yeah, see you guys.

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Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29

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Colour / Matte Sandstorm/Trek Black, Volt/Solid Charcoal

Size / 15.5 in., 17.5 in., 18.5 in., 19.5 in., 21.5 in.

Weight / 30 lb 1.5 oz (13,650 g)

At a glance

G2 geometry, Active Braking Pivot (ABP), Straight Shot frame design with Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, Mino Link adjustable geometry, Control freak internal cable routing, Carbon Armor

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• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon
• Fork FOX Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, 51mm offset, 110x15mm Boost thru-axle, 130mm
• Shock FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm
• Hubs Bontrager Line Comp, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost 54 tooth Rapid Drive rear
• Wheels Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless ready (tubeless strips included)
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, tubeless ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29" x 2.4"
• Chain 432mm, N/A, Truvativ Descendant Eagle, 32 tooth, direct mount, SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Crank Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB
• Bottom Bracket 344mm, SRAM DUB PressFit, 92mm
• Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, Roller Bearing Clutch
• Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Brakeset Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc, Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Line, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 750mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails
• Seatpost Bontrager Line, internal routing, 100mm travel (15.5"), 125mm travel (17.5"/18.5"), 150mm travel (19.5"/21.5"), 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
• Stem Bontrager Line, 35mm clamp, 0 degree rise, Knock Block
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing

Q: How much is a 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29?

A 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 is typically priced around $4,000 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 weigh?

A 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 weights 30 lb 1.5 oz (13,650 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 have?

The 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29 has 29" wheels.

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Season:2020

Code:588801-TREK20

The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Carbon is the best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon enduro races to burly technical terrain and singletrack.

With no corners cut, A Carbon frame, Bontrager Line Comp wheelset, Fox Rhythm 34 Float suspension with Sram's 1x12 GX and NX Eagle drivetrain makes this the recipe for a very fast, agile and a ruler on any trail or singletrack, light on the climbs yet stable.

Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Details

• RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control 
• A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear.
• Fuel EX 9.7 is the single best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon races to burly technical terrain to singletrack.
• RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
• We expanded our 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.

Trek Fuel Geometry - Suspension set High

How to measure yourself, measure your height.

Our handy size charts match your height to the appropriate frame size so you need to be sure you’ve measured your height accurately.

• Take off your shoes and stand with your back against a wall.
• Make sure legs are together and your shoulders are back.
• Place a pencil on top of your head and mark the wall (the best and easiest way to do this properly is with a friend to help you).
• Measure from the floor to the pencil mark you have just made with a tape measure.

Range of Reach

For most people to get the right frame size, measuring your height will suffice. However, you may find that your height is on the borderline of the range we suggest for a particular frame. If this occurs you need to measure the range of your reach or “Ape Index”. This will ensure you get a comfortable distance between the handlebars and your saddle.

• Stand up straight with your back against a wall.
• Life your arms out horizontally either side of you.
• Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span.
• Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index.
• If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
• If the result is negative (your arm span is less than your height you need the smaller size.

Stand Over Height

You should also consider your inside leg measurement when choosing your bike to ensure adequate stand over height. Stand over height is the clearance between the top tube and the bottom of your crotch. For mountain bikes we recommend a distance of 2-4 inches and for road or hybrid bikes 1-2 inches of clearance is required. This will ensure comfort when you’re stopped and standing astride the bike.

Our bike sizing charts take stand over height into consideration but if you have a particularly long or short inside leg measurement in relation to your height you will need to bear this in mind when selecting your frame size.

Riding Style

The way you ride and the type of bike you are into will also impact the frame size you should choose. For example, a trail devotee looking for an aggressive ride may prefer a smaller, more manoeuvrable bike size. It all comes down to personal preference and how the bike feels to you.

Our sizing charts aim to be as specific as possible so you can look up the particular type, make and model of bike you’re looking for. Remember, the sizes given in our guides are suggestions and should be used for general advice only. For the best possible fit  we recommend popping in to your local Leisure Lakes Bikes store, or call 0800 083 0888 for expert advice tailored to you.

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Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Review

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• 25 years warranty
• with 13,7 kg lighter than comparable bikes

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• Frame Fuel EX Carbon
• Frame Material Carbon
• Fork Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
• Spring Unit air
• Remote-Lockout yes
• Damper Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm
• Gearrange 510%
• Drivetrain 1x12
• Gear Lever Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Crank Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length
• Cassette Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed
• Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Brake Set Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
• Brake Rotors 180/180
• Wheel Set Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Front Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
• Rear Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
• Tires Front 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, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
• Tires Rear 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, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
• Seat Post Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
• Stem Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
• Handle Bar Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
• Handle Bar Width 780
• Head Set Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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Bike summary

Bike components.

Carbon frame

Suspension Fork

Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel

Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Shift Levers

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''

Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc

Disk Rotors

Size: L, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: L, Shimano RT66, 203mm, 6-bolt

Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length

Bike geometry

Model overview.

Fuel EX 9.7 is part of the Trek Fuel model. Trek launched 277 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Fuel bikes models from 2020 , by clicking here .

Model range prices

Trek Fuel EX 5 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2099 $ . Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 8999 $ .

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Average price for Trail bikes

Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762 $ . However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4099 $ . If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 48.41 % higher .

Trail bikes average weight

If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs) . It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.

Fuel EX 9.7 weighs 13.69 kg (30.18 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 5.47% heavier than the average Trail bike.

Fuel EX 9.7 components

The Fuel EX 9.7 comes factory-installed with the Fox Rhythm Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm . Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.

The shock that’s installed on this bike is Fox Performance Float EVOL , with a travel distance of 130mm . Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.

When leaving the production line, the Fuel EX 9.7 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.

When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Fuel EX 9.7 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.

Dropper post

Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.

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