Treks line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. The 2015 hyundai tucson compact crossover suv gives established players like the honda crv, toyota rav4 and ford escape a solid run for their money in style, technology and fuel economy. Colours trek blacklime green frame type full suspension. On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names. Mar 14, 2017 along with the boost thruaxles and hydroformed tube profiles, trek claims the new fuel ex 29 is almost as stiff as the longtravel slash 27. Published on aug 29, 2017 got my hands on my brand new mountain bike, a trek fuel ex8 27. The new fuel has more travel now at mm instead of 120, but the real story is how plush the travel is. Nov 18, 2014 wheels and tires are now a highlight of the trek line and the trek fuel ex 7 benefits from the awesome bontrager 29 3 tires mated with duster wheels. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. The trek fuel ex 5 29 is a born descender punching forward like a russian sprinter jacked up on hgh and testosterone, hammering down the trail faster than the brakes can deal with. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. What we found was a bike that was more highly evolved and more capable than its predecessor. For 2017, trek has completely reworked its fuel ex platform.
The fuel gets its great handling from a lightweight aluminum frame and a fox evolution suspension setup. Sep 28, 2015 fuel ex sets the standard for mountain bike versatility. In the slacker setting, the head angle is a stable 68. Jun 04, 2018 treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. Aug 10, 2012 mtbr was given the opportunity to ride the 20 trek fuel ex in the rocky trails of the dolomite mountains in cortina, italy.
With a decent set of tires and a future fork upgrade, the fuel ex 29 would be unstoppable. In 2015 i went on a 9,000 mile bicycle tour of the usa. Fuel ex sets the standard for mountain bike versatility. Apr 21, 2018 the trek fuel ex 8 29 is a bike with a lineage going back to crosscountry racing. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals trek. Fuel ex 8 plus is a versatile full suspension trail bike with girthy plussized tires for unrelenting traction. He called trek and asked what todays equivalent was. Trek bike models by year and color vintage trek bikes. Its the perfect bike for riders who want a little bit of everything, from fast xc riding to long days on technical trails. With the front and rear derailleur cables routed internally, the. On most bikes this curve is necessary to provide clearance for the fork dials, but trek gets around by limiting bar rotation to about 120 degrees with a device called. Compared to last years model its predecessor 2011 trek fuel 8 wsd, the lush has improved with lower standover height and a better riding experience. I demod an ex9 great bike but ended up with a remedy instead. Ex7 has turned into more like ex10 if trek made one.
The first thing i noticed about this particular trek is the paint job. This is my first fs bike after having been on a trek 4300 ht for several years. Pedalling stood up with the shock in open mode results in a fair amount of bob. Jan 25, 2017 for 2017, trek has completely reworked its fuel ex platform. Like the carbon bikes, you get one fixed cable guide under the top tube, followed by two dualhose, removable retainers. Trek s fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. It blends the confidence and capability of 29er wheels, a lightweight oclv mountain carbon frame, and quality fox suspension to make a fast, fun mountain bike that can carve around corners, weave through tricky descents, and charge through rock gardens with ease. Trek mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange australia. Wheels and tires are now a highlight of the trek line and the trek fuel ex 7 benefits from the awesome bontrager 29 3 tires mated with duster wheels. A full carbon frame, quality parts build, and advanced suspension make it an outstanding allaround mountain bike for endurance racing and ripping every kind of trail.
Check out australias largest selection of new and used trek mountain bikes on bikeexchange today. Trek bicycle corporation is a major bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and. Trek fuel ex 9, and double digit numbers with a decimal place. More people i know ride specialized, but some seem to love trek, too. For highspeed thrills over rough terrain, theres no beating the fuel ex 7 27. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago. A few of bikes editors had the privilege of sampling the new fuel ex 29, dressed in its highestend 9. A lot of this is due the straight shot down tube design, the direct approach being shorter and stiffer than one with a curve at the head tube junction. Product details the trek fuel ex 7 is fast, fun and tough. Our most popular trail bike is built with mm of travel in the rear and 140mm up front, innovative frame and suspension tech, and performance parts that keep you ripping on the widest variety of terrain.
Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. Its the perfect balance of value and performance, with a trailtough alpha platinum aluminum frame, 140mm front and mm rear suspension, and a wide range sram gx eagle 1x12 drivetrain. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, trek. Trek s line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. The idiot wanted 2 mirrors, a saddle bag, tools, a rack, a bag for the rack. Add this trek fuel ex 7 650b 2015 mountain bike to your basket for more information. New fuels also get boost 148 rear and 110 front spacing, making the bike feel remarkably stiffan appreciated characteristic of a bike that charges as hard as this one. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 trek fuel ex 7 27. This dna shines through, but without the drawbacks that this can bring the fuel ex is a genuine trail bike. The fuel ex 7 29 uses an alpha aluminum frame and all the magic that puts trek at the head of the pack.
Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. For 2016, trek shortened the fuel ex 29 s chainstays to 17. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. We know the fuel series like the back of our hand, having spent the past 12 months on board both the 29. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. Take the crisp handling, active suspension, and playful nature of trek s fuel ex and bump it up with 29 inch wheels. Find out how much a 2017 trek fuel ex 7 29 bicycle is worth. For 2016, trek shortened the fuel ex 29s chainstays to 17.
The price value is one of the best and second only to the norco sight forma. Our love affair over the years with trek s fuel series has been a passionate, torrid and deep. Fox evolution series float wdrcv, ctd climbtraildescend damper, rebound, tuned by trek in california, 7. I am in love with the e29 for most of my riding, but it can be a handful on tamer trails. This trail dominator offers incredible performance and a price that wont break the bank. Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing rear hub wbontrager duster 28hole tubeless ready rims. This is a great bike if you dont want to go carbon. These tires do everything well with their low but sturdy knobs.
Not only has it increased the travel to mm, it now offers two versions. Jul 29, 2017 2018 fuel ex 7 29 the 2018 trek gets a midnight blue and black paint job, a new fork, goes from a 2x 10speed to a 1x 11speed, and switches from a shimano groupset to sram. Bikes that are designed specifically for offroading have several characteristics. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories.
Matching decals on the fork and saddle accents complete the look. Mar 15, 2017 top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting trek s fuel ex though its paces. Trek has updated its breadandbutter trail bike, the fuel ex, for 2016 with some pretty exciting changes. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. Its poise and confidence makes a mockery of rocks and obstructions, and the rolling speed is enough to blow your eyeballs out the back of your head. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. For more aggressive riding, the rider can upgrade to 29 4 tires in the front.
Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. The 2015 model has a remote lockout standard, but i believe there was price creep on the 2015 model. I even engaged in a chat with a trek customer service rep, his response was somewhat muted he stated he wasnt aware of issues affecting the trek fuel ex 27. Trek s previous incarnation of the top fuel was retired in 2012 with the appearance of the superfly, pretty much as trek ditched the 26 wheel size on its crosscountry lineup in favour of the 29 rolling stock we have become used to in the last few years. The fuel 29er gets some geometry adjustment too for 2016, via trek s simple minolink system. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. Next down the line is the fuel ex 7 29er, which shares the same alloy frame but basically just downspecs the components a bit.
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