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Trek Fuel EX 5: In depth Review of the 2018 model

The 2018 Trek Fuel EX 5 has gone through some changes from the 2017 version. These changes have brought it up to date and made it a very capable and rugged bike.

Who is it for?

The Trek Fuel EX is a cross-country bike that is good for beginners and experts alike. It is ideal for those riders who like to go long distances. This bike allows the rider to take on technical terrain and have some serious fun on flowy single track too.

Specifications

How does it ride.

The Trek Fuel EX climbs brilliantly, due to the Shimano drive train. Additionally, the 29″ wheels help you roll over rocks and roots easily. This makes technical climbs a bit easier. Personally, I would prefer it to come with a dropper seat post, as it would make undulating trails a lot easier, and for a cross-country bike, this is the whole point.

Trek Fuel EX does have a lock out on the rear shock that makes climbing easier, however it only has two modes, off and on. I may be being a bit picky here, but sometimes you want at least some suspension travel for technical climbs. Therefore, I would like to see a shock that gives you the option to firm up the suspension, but not totally lock out if desired.

Descending and flow sections

For a 29″ wheeled bike the Trek Fuel EX is surprisingly agile. It turns a lot tighter than I expected it to, and rolls over obstacles, rocks and roots with ease. This gives you lots of confidence and you find yourself using the brakes less on descents. When blasting a long flow single track, it is great fun in a weird grown up way, rather than an aggressive playful way.

I found the Bontrager tyres are good for climbing and they roll easily. They also provide good grip in a straight line on the dirt. However, they have quite a round profile. Therefore, for me, they did not give me too much confidence on wet slippy rocks and corners. But, you cannot have everything. If I was to buy this bike, I would upgrade the tyres to something a bit more grippy.

Where is the Trek Fuel EX 5 good for?

The Trek Fuel EX 5 is great for long distance trail riding, especially when you fit a dropper post. We tested this bike at Coed y Brenin in North Wales, and it was great for trail centre riding. You wouldn’t want to do big jumps and drops with it, but it should cope with anything that most trail centres can throw at it.

Key Features

• Alpha Platinum Aluminium Frame
• RockShox Recon Silver Fork
• RockShox Deluxe RL Rear Shock
• Shimano Deore 20 Speed Drivetrain
• Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
• Bontrager XR3, 29 x 2.30″ Tyres
• Mino-Link feature is a small chip in the rocker link that allows you to change the seat stay position. This allows you to change the geometry of the bike. Therefore, you can make it lower and slacker to make it a bit more downhill friendly.

A great cross-country bike that is very capable. The advantage of being able to change the geometry with the Mino-Link is a great feature. The Trek Fuel EX 5 is great but it would benefit from wider handlebars, a dropper seat post and stickier tyres for riding in the wet. Out of the box, this bike will be amazing in dry conditions, but, customising your bike is fun, so don’t be put off buying one.

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Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus (2017) review

• Alan Muldoon
• January 25, 2017

Fuel EX 5 Plus eats up boulders and roots on the descents

Product Overview

Overall rating:, trek fuel ex 5.

• First-class frame quality
• Needs better tyres and a clutch mech

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For 2017, Trek has completely reworked its Fuel EX platform. Not only has it increased the travel to 130mm, it now offers two versions: one with 29in wheels, and a 27.5 Plus bike with massive 2.8in tyres. And it’s this bike that we’ve tested here.

Both models share the exact same frame, but the Plus bikes get 140mm travel forks , 10mm more than the 29ers. The extra fork length helps raise the bottom bracket height and offset the fact that Plus wheels come up smaller than 29in wheels.

Trek isn’t the only brand to adopt this two-wheel size, single frame approach, but its Mino-Link gives a distinct advantage. This small, asymmetric chip in the rocker link allows you to change the seatstay position relative to the link, which in turn changes the geometry.

In the high position, with Plus wheels, the BB height is roughly the same as the 29er in the low setting. As such, the Plus bike ships in the high position, but there’s nothing to stop you running it in the lower/slacker setting.

Rubber bumper adds belt and braces protection

One new feature on the Fuel EX frame is the Straight Shot down tube. According to Trek, it’s stiffer and lighter than the gooseneck profile normally used to achieve the necessary fork crown clearance.

Trek gets around the clearance issue with a steering lock that prevents the fork crown ever reaching the down tube.

Full steering lock is about 53° in either direction, and we’ve only hit the stop once while riding, on a particularly tight switchback climb.

Trek may have bumped up the travel on the Fuel EX, but it hasn’t taken away any of the signature features that made its suspension great. It’s still got ABP (Active Braking Pivot) to help keep the rear wheel tracking when the rear brake is applied, and there’s a metric size shock with increased overlap for improved reliability.

We’re not really fans of lock-outs, and while the one on the RockShox Deluxe is solid, we’d prefer a setting that firms up the suspension for climbing, but doesn’t make the rear suspension totally redundant.

Guide pressures printed on the lower legs of the RockShox Sektor Silver fork proved to be surprisingly accurate, but even with the rebound damping set fully open, the fork felt a little sluggish to return, so light riders running lower pressure will struggle to get the optimum set-up.

Tubeless-ready rims spell less sighs and more highs

Trek states that the Fuel EX 5 comes with a 750mm handlebar , which sounds ideal. Unfortunately, the bike actually has a 720mm bar, which is at odds with its progressive geometry and attitude. Thankfully, it gets a 60mm stem, so all is not lost.

Probably the biggest oversight in the specification is that it doesn’t get a clutch rear mech. As such, the Fuel EX is more prone to dropping the chain, and it’s noisy as hell, even with the rubberised chainstay protector.

Check your Mino-Link bolts — ours fell out

Performance

Setting up the Trek was a doddle. And seeing as we weren’t clipping pedals in the high geometry setting, we quickly flipped the Mino-Link to the low position to take advantage of the slacker head angle. All was golden until one of the Mino-Links fell out mid-ride.

Thanks to Head For The Hills bike shop, in Dorking, we were back up and running the very same day, and this time we added a spot of Loctite to the bolt.

In the right conditions, the Fuel EX 5 Plus eats up boulders and roots on the descents, and this encourages you to ride off the brakes.

Bontrager’s Chupacabra 2.8in tyres also provide unparalleled traction on the climbs, making the most painful part of your ride that much easier. They also roll surprisingly quickly, but the profile is very rounded, so the bike can start to slide in corners before you even reach the side knobs.

Get it on some sloppy waterlogged singletrack and it’s even more difficult to keep it moving in a straight line — and that’s with our £220 Maxxis tyre upgrade.

Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus 2018

About the Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus 2018

The Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus 2018 is a Full suspension Trail Mountain Bike with a alloy frame. Equipped with a Shimano Deore drivetrain of 20 gears (2x10). Its features include internal routing, boost 110 , and boost 148. The bike weighs approximately 14,97 kg.

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Bike summary

Bike components.

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel

Suspension Fork

RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel

RockShox Deluxe RL, 210mm x 52.5mm

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6020

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed

Shimano HG500, 11-42, 10 speed

Race Face Ride, 36/22

Bottom Bracket

Chain guide.

Not included

Formula Alloy DC511, Boost110

Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148

SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80?

Shimano M315 hydraulic disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M315 hydraulic

Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

Bontrager Race

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset

Bike geometry

Model overview.

Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus completes the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Fuel bikes models from 2018 , here .

Model range prices

The most economical model, the Trek Fuel EX Jr 2018 has a starting price of 1889 $ . Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 8899 $ .

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Trail bikes average price

According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762 $ . However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.

This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 2249 $ . Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus price is 22.81 % smaller .

Trail bikes average weight

Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs) . A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.

Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus it’s weighing 14.97 kg (33 lbs) . At this weight, is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 15.33% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.

Internal Cable Routing

It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.

Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus components

The Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 140mm . Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

The Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus has a rear shock with a travel of 130mm . The model RockShox Deluxe RL is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.

Wheels size

The Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.

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Trek Fuel EX 8 29 (2018) review

Accurate and versatile all-rounder with speed to spare

Steve Behr / Immediate Media

Guy Kesteven

Massively-stiff, progressively-shaped frame; shock and wheels breed free rough-terrain speed; well-matched, very effective componentry for the money

2018 Fox Rhythm fork needs tuning to do the rest of the ride justice; press-fit bottom brackets can wear fast

Small but significant component and suspension changes make the EX 8 a potentially excellent all-rounder if you like your ride fast and focused. The Fox Rhythm fork needs accurate tweaking to match the rest of the ride though.

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The Fuel EX is unchanged for 2018, apart from the switch to a metric shock in Trek’s ‘Full Floater’ position between the rocker link and extended chainstay tips.

You’re getting the same super-stiff, ‘Knock Block’-equipped mainframe with neat semi-internal control routing, down tube bottle mount and press-fit bottom bracket (which isn’t likely to last as long as a threaded one). A chip on the seatstay can be flipped to change the head angle by 0.5 degrees and bottom bracket height by 10mm.

Trek’s ‘ABP’ pivot runs through the rear wheel axle to reduce the effects of braking on the 130mm of travel, which is controlled by a unique ‘RE:aktiv’-valved Fox shock.

Trek Fuel EX 8 29 kit

While the EX 8 is creeping up in price by £99 for 2018, you get a lot for that extra cash. The most obvious hop-up on paper is SRAM’s GX Eagle, with its 12 sprockets and X-Sync 2 ring.

Just as obvious on the trail, though, is the change to top-spec Team Issue Bontrager XR4 tyres (one of our favourites). The 30mm rims plump them up to a chunky 60mm width, but there’s space for 3.0in rubber in the frame if you buy a second set of wheels (or go for the 650b+ rather than 29er bike in the first place).

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Bonty also supplies the updated Drop Line dropper , and the 35mm-diameter bar and stem, which help translate the Fuel EX’s HD-clarity stiffness advantage right through to the grips.

While the Guide R brakes are the entry-level members of SRAM’s four-cylinder family, they’re better modulated and more powerful than the stoppers found on the Whyte T-130 S, Scott Spark 945 and Mondraker Factor XR + that were also on test.

Fox’s Rhythm 34 fork gets an extended EVOL negative spring for 2018, which makes it smoother over small bumps. My sample dived excessively and wouldn’t return to full extension though — effectively steepening the bike’s head angle — even when I ran 20psi more pressure than recommended, so I added two volume spacers.

The larger negative chamber of the 2018 Float DPS shock delivers a similar advantage in sensitivity, but the seamless support of the ‘RE:aktiv’ damper tune stops it being too linear or feeling flaccid when pedalling.

Trek Fuel EX 8 29 ride impression

The combination of accurately-damped rear suspension and a super-precise and muscular front end and cockpit reveals itself as the Trek’s major handling trait straight away.

Relatively low weight means the Trek feels encouragingly positive when you’re pushing watts through it too

Once I’d added spacers to the fork, the long-reach stability and reasonably slack head angle meant I could pick ridiculous lines across cambers and root spreads, and be confident that the Fuel wouldn’t just hold them but cut inside them.

The modulation of the brakes increases confidence in sketchy situations and the well-damped, big-volume tyres and clean-tracking, accurately-controlled rear end take the edge off hits and stutter bumps too.

This all lets the Fuel EX carry serious straight-line speed through rowdy technical sections, in a way that reminded me of its 150mm-travel Remedy bigger brother.

Relatively low weight means the Trek feels encouragingly positive when you’re pushing watts through it too. The Eagle transmission is excellent, and combined with its efficient pedalling and easy roll, this means it’s an impressive technical climber, with epic-distance potential.

Even after extensive tuning, the fork never felt quite as accurate or composed as the Revelation on the similarly priced Whyte T-130 S.

I’d also fit a shorter stem to make it easier to flick the hard-charging chassis into corners and take front-end traction to the limit. But if you’re not into super-twitchy front ends and can get the fork sorted, the Fuel EX is an absolute hauler, whether you’re climbing super-tech pitches or charging through rock gardens.

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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus

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Colour / Matte Gunmetal/Gloss Black

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

Weight / 28 lb 15.9 oz (13,150 g)

At a glance

Full Floater, EVO link suspension, ABP (Active Braking Pivot), Straight Shot frame design, Knock Block frame defense, Mino Link adjustable geometry, Control Freak internal cable routing

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Specifications

• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstays, alloy chainstays, Carbon Armor
• Fork FOX Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry, 51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm
• Shock FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm
• Hubs DT Swiss M1900, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
• Wheels DT Swiss M1900, 40mm rim width, (tubeless strips and valves included)
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Performance, Addix compound, tubeless, 27.5" x 2.80"
• Chain 433mm, N/A, SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, direct mount, 32 tooth, X-Sync, SRAM GX Eagle
• Crank SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, direct mount
• Bottom Bracket 329mm, PF92
• Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
• Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Brakeset SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic
• Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 750mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
• Seatpost Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 15.5": 100mm travel, 17.5" and 18.5": 125mm travel, 19.5" and 21.5": 150mm travel, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
• Stem Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0° rise, 60mm length
• Grips Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing

Q: How much is a 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus?

A 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus is typically priced around $5,000 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus?

The 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus weigh?

A 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus weights 28 lb 15.9 oz (13,150 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus have?

The 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus should I get?

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Season:2018

Code:552184-TREK18

The  Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus Mountain Bike 2018  returns with a major capability boost, with a complete redesign that incorporates more travel, a more aggressive geometry, and the ability to fit both 29" and 27.5+ wheels, making it the perfect go-to trail bike.

Alpha Platinum aluminium is continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points, and hydroformed into sophisticated tube shapes for maximum streangth and minimum weight. The Straight Shot downtube design creates a straight connection to the steerer tube, leading to a lighter and stiffer frame with minimal material used. Complete with Knock Block technology, which is a keyed stem system that prevents the fork crown from damaging the frame.

Boost148/110 hub spacing creates stronger wheels, with shorter stays and more tyre clearance, allowing the  Trek Fuel EX 2018  to run with fast, momentum-preserving 29" wheels or the traction and stability of 27.5+ wheels. Additional features such as Control Freak Internal Cable Management, Mino Link Adjustable geometry & the Active Braking Pivot all help create a more refined ride that feels exactly how you want it to from the top of the mountain to the bottom.

The  Fuel EX  delivers a rugged, capable long-travel ride with the sprightly manners of an XC bike, blending the best of both worlds into one uncompromising package.

Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus 2018 Features

• 130mm frame is more capable and 29" or 27.5+ compatible
• Boost148/110: stronger wheels, more tyre clearance, shorter stays
• Exclusive suspension tech with ABP and Full Floater
• Straight Shot stiffness, Knock Block frame defence
• Plus-sized tyres for extra traction and confidence on loose, rugged terrain

Upgrades from Fuel EX 5 Plus

• Fox Rhythm 34 Float fork
• Fox Performance Float shock w/RE:akti
• Bontrager sealed bearing hubs
• SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain
• Bontrager Drop Line seatpost

Trek Men's Bike Sizing Guide

We have put together a general sizing guide for Trek road and mountain bikes. Please see the below for a general size and check out the Trek Bikes Sizing Guide for all bike model guides and how to measure yourself. 

Trek Men's Road Bike Sizing Guide

Trek men's mountain bike sizing guide, trek men's commute bike sizing guide, write a review for trek fuel ex 8 27.5 plus mountain bike 2018 quicksilver, also in the range.

• £5999 £7075 Trek Fuel EXE 8 GX AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2025 Rage Red/Deep Dark Blue Fade
• £5500 £5500 Trek Fuel EXE 8 XT Electric Mountain Bike 2025 Satin Mercury
• £5999 £7075 Trek Fuel EXE 8 GX AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2025 Matte Keswick
• £6575 £6575 Trek Fuel EXE 8 XT Electric Mountain Bike 2025 Nautical Navy
• £4500 £4500 Trek Fuel EXE 5 Deore Electric Bike 2025 Matte Blue Sage
• £5175 £5175 Trek Fuel EXE 5 Deore Electric Bike 2025 Matte Dnister Black
• £11250 £11250 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Mulsanne Blue
• £8950 £8950 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO AXS T-Type Mountain Bike 2024 Dark Aquatic
• £8950 £8950 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO AXS T-Type Mountain Bike 2024 Lava
• £8950 £8950 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO AXS T-Type Mountain Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £11250 £11250 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Dark Aquatic
• £11250 £11250 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Lava
• £11250 £11250 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £13150 £13150 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Mulsanne Blue
• £13150 £13150 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Dark Aquatic
• £13150 £13150 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Lava
• £13150 £13150 Trek Fuel EXE 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £11275 £11275 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Dark Aquatic
• £11275 £11275 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Lava
• £11275 £11275 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX AXS T-Type Electric Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £3875 £5550 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Deep Smoke
• £3875 £5550 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Mulsanne Blue
• £3250 £4175 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Mercury
• £3250 £4175 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Crimson
• £2125 £3050 Trek Fuel EX 7 Deore/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Hex Blue
• £2125 £3050 Trek Fuel EX 7 Deore/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Black
• £2600 £2600 Trek Fuel EX Alloy Gen 6 Mountain Bike Frame Set 2024 Grey/Black Fade
• £4450 £4450 Trek Fuel EX Carbon Gen 6 Mountain BikeFrame Set 2024 Mulsanne Blue
• £4450 £4450 Trek Fuel EX Carbon Gen 6 Mountain BikeFrame Set 2024 Deep Smoke
• £7075 £11800 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Satin Baja Yellow
• £7075 £11800 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Mulsanne Blue
• £7075 £11800 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Deep Smoke
• £4525 £6475 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 6 GX AXS Mountain Bike Mulsanne Blue
• £4525 £6475 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 6 GX AXS Mountain Bike Deep Smoke
• £4525 £6475 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 6 GX AXS Mountain Bike Satin Baja Yellow
• £8999 £9275 Trek Fuel Ex 9.9 XTR Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Satin Baja Yellow
• £8999 £9275 Trek Fuel Ex 9.9 XTR Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Mulsanne Blue
• £9275 £9275 Trek Fuel Ex 9.9 XTR Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £3875 £5550 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023 Satin Baja Yellow
• £13500 £13500 Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Deep Smoke
• £13500 £13500 Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Mulsanne Blue
• £12500 £12500 Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Satin Baja Yellow
• £12500 £12500 Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR Electric Mountain Bike 2024 Deep Smoke
• £6425 £9900 Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Satin Baja Yellow
• £6425 £9900 Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Deep Smoke
• £5550 £7400 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Deep Smoke
• £4999 £7400 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Pennyflake
• £4995 £7400 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Matte Galactic Grey
• £5550 £8350 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike 2023 Mulsanne Blue
• £2000 £2000 Second Hand Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Mountain Bike 2021 Grey/Orange
• £1650 £2325 Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Mountain Bike 2022 Matte Dinister Black
• £3699 £5850 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Mountain Bike 2022 Satin Black Olive
• £2299 £3450 Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Mountain Bike 2022 Rage Red/Dinister Black
• £1650 £2325 Trek Top Fuel 5 Deore Mountain Bike 2023 Lithium Grey/Marigold
• £2850 £2850 Trek Fuel Ex Carbon Mountain Bike Frame 2020 Raw Carbon/Rage Red

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2018 Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus

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Nov 2019 · Jeremy Benson

The Fuel EX 8 is an impressively capable, versatile, and well-rounded trail bike that is ready for anything you are. Trek redesigned the Fuel EX models for...

Relatively affordable

Good component spec for the price

Great small bump compliance

Versatile/well-rounded

Frame sizing feels a little small

Can be overwhelmed in super aggressive terrain

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Aug 2019 · Mike Levy

Trek's trail bike gets an all-new frame with tweaked suspension and fresh geometry, but where does sit compared to the competition?

Forgiving, deep feeling suspension

It's a wizard on technical climbs

New geometry increases capabilities

It might be too forgiving for some riders

You'll be using the pedal assist lever often

Trek could have gone further with the geometry

Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves

A great full-sus all-rounder with an innovative frame

Jun 2018 · Nic “U-Turn” Hall

Without a doubt one of our favorite bikes in the budget bike roundup. The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 blends a refined look with affordable performance to offer you a killer mountain bike at a great value.

Mar 2018 · Emily Schaldach

The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 has redefined the do-everything mountain bike.

While this Trek Fuel EX 5 may look like a roller skate on wheels, complete with disco-tastic 'anthracite' metallic grey finish and chunky platform shoes reminiscent of the Spice Girls’ heyday, it does cover a particular niche between ‘trail’ and ‘cross-country’, and it does it very well on a respectable budget. Review: Banshee Phantom GX - a short travel machine with hardcore intentions Buying your first mountain bike?

Nov 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Fork needs tweaking, but still a super-versatile, efficient and seriously hench high-speed hauler. Buy if you're looking for plenty of speed and a bike that can technical up and downs too

Massively-stiff, progressively-shaped frame

Shock and wheels breed free rough-terrain speed

Well-matched, very effective componentry for the money

2018 Fox Rhythm fork needs tuning to do the rest of the ride justice

Press-fit bottom brackets can wear fast

Nov 2017 · Will Hilbert

Take a look at the new Fuel EX and you will quickly see Trek has fully redefined the model. The 2016 Fuel Ex 29 was a step in the right direction, but it was a timid half-hearted step that left the rider wondering what if…? What if it came spec’d with a stiffer fork, more travel and a slacker headtube? The team at Trek delivered and the 2017 bike answers these questions. It now allows the use of 29” or 27.5+ wheels and is one of the stiffest frames in the category, featuring a totally new geometry that’s slacker and longer than its predecessor.

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