TrekBikes.com Bike Archive | 2008 Fuel EX 9.0

Frameset
Sizes	15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Frame	OCLV Black Carbon w/R1i Trail Tuned Suspension, ABP pivot, Full Floater, Aluminum EVO Link, Hi/Lo chainstays, oversized sealed bearings, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Suspension	Fox Talas RL w/air pressure, travel, rebound, lockout, alloy steerer, 90-130mm
Rear Shock	Fox Float RP23 w/3 position tunable Pro Pedal, custom tuned
Wheels
Wheels	Bontrager Race Lite
Tires	Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 120 tpi, folding
Drivetrain
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT, 9 speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"
Crank	Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Cassette	SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals	n/a
Components
Saddle	Bontrager Race Lite
Seat Post	Bontrager Race Lite
Handlebars	Bontrager Race X Lite, 40mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem	Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset	Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset	Shimano XT, hydraulic disc; 180mm rotors (160 mm rear rotor on 15.5, 17.5, 18.5" sizes)

The Fuel EX redefines the capabilities of a trail bike. It’s the ultimate trail bike, offering the comfort, versatility and control trail riders need for all-day, all-conditions riding.

Trail bike category-specific geometry, available in five sizes (including a new 18.5” size) and 3 WSD sizes.

OCLV black series carbon mainframe, Trek’s high-performance carbon fiber, OCLV Black uses a mix of medium and high modulus content.
Multi-piece Construction Method (OCLV MCM™) optimizes each section of the frame for specific performance and ride characteristics.
Proprietary Optimum Compaction Low Void (OCLV) carbon fiber technology ensures consistent performance, quality, and reliability.
ABP (Active Braking Pivot) gives the best suspension performance at high speed braking.
Full Floater design places shock mounts on two moving linkages for a precision tuned system that has initial small bump compliance, great mid-stroke control and seemingly bottomless travel.
One-piece EVO Link adds stiffness and reduces weight. Aluminum and magnesium links.
R1i system that builds on R1 system of optimized single pivot rocker link and category-specific geometry. R1i is R1 plus ABP, Full Floater and EVO Link technologies.
130mm front wheel and 120mm rear wheel travel.

Fuel EX 9.0™