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  • Fuel EX 8 Women's
SALE 2019

Fuel EX 8 Women's

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$3,799.99 $4,299.99 Model 23602

Fuel EX 8 Women's is the ideal full suspension trail bike for mountain bikers who want a versatile ripper that can climb with the XC crowd and huck with the enduro crew. It has a lightweight frame with a lower standover height on the smaller sizes, a saddle made for women, performance tech and features, and plus-sized 27.5˝ mid-fat tires for extra confidence and traction.

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It's right for you if...

You prefer the fit and feel of a mountain bike made for women and want a single high-performance trail ride that can go the distance on marathon singletrack and also leave the ground when you want it to.

The tech you get

A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with a lower standover height on the 14˝ and 15.5˝ frame sizes, front and rear FOX suspension, SRAM GX 1x12 Eagle drivetrain, and 27.5+ tires for traction on rugged trails. Plus, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 40 wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post, a Bontrager Ajna saddle designed specifically for women, and narrower bars for a better fit and more control. 

The final word

Fuel EX 8 Women's is a responsive, fully capable trail bike designed for women. The plus-sized tires and performance spec keep up on any trail and keep you in control wherever you're riding. 

The Walkthrough

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  1. Unrelenting confidence: this bike lets you ride sections you never thought you'd be able to clean
  2. It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but want to do explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents
  3. Dropper posts and 1x12 drivetrains are two of the best mountain bike innovations in recent years—this bike has both

"Way ahead of the pack"

"The faster our test riders pushed, the better the bike felt, inspiring more confidence than a bike in this suspension category should. Fuel EX makes a strong argument for itself as a do-it-all trail machine that is pure fun to rip."

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"Lightning fast and wildly fun"

"Trek has elevated the Fuel EX's performance even further. This latest iteration feels just as quick on the climbs, but when it's time to descend, it's less phased by steep and technical trails than ever before."

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"A bike with fire in its belly"

"A trail hammering speed machine, lightweight, incredibly well built, and so beautifully constructed. A genuinely quick and balanced trail bike that's bang up to date in angles and ride dynamic."

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"Right on the money"

"Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting into it, Fuel EX makes everything feel easier. It rockets up climbs, slays the descents, and scorches singletrack at an eye-watering pace."

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Features

Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.

Suspension Calculator

This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

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ABP

Our patented Active Braking Pivot allows your suspension to work freely whether you’re on the brakes or off. It’s smooth, controlled suspension that’s at its best all the time.

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Mino Link adjustable geometry

Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.

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Control Freak Cable Management

The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows any combination of shift, brake, lockout, and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom setup.

Alpha Platinum Aluminum

Our premium lightweight aluminum is continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points, and hydroformed into sophisticated tube shapes for maximum strength and minimum weight.

WSD: fit for women

A great-fitting bike is a joy to ride. The better the fit, the greater your comfort, stability, power, and control. And nothing fits better than Trek WSD, Women’s Specific Design. Your perfect ride starts here.

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Boost148/110

Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5" wheel with all the benefits of a 29" wheel, and Boost148 in the rear lets you run wider tires and a larger chainring without affecting q-factor and pedaling efficiency.

G2 Geometry

Advanced frame geometry and a custom offset fork give our 29ers precise handling at low speed without compromising high-speed stability. We call it G2 Geometry, and it's why our 29ers handle better than anyone's.

Specifications

  • Frameset

    Frame
    Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel (lower standover on 14" and 15.5" sizes)
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm travel)
    Rear suspension
    Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm

  • Wheels

    Wheels
    Bontrager Line Comp 40, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
    Tires
    Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80˝

  • Drivetrain

    Shifters
    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
    Rear derailleur
    SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
    Crank
    Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
    Bottom bracket
    SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
    Cassette
    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
    Chain
    SRAM GX Eagle
    Pedals
    Not included

  • Components

    Saddle
    Bontrager Ajna 1 Women's
    Seatpost
    Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 14 & 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm
    Handlebar
    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
    Grips
    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
    Stem
    Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree
    Head set
    Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
    Brake set
    Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc

  • Weight

    Weight
    S - 14.51 kg / 32 lbs (with tubes)
    Weight limit
    This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, and materials.
Bike and frame weights are based off Trek pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

Sizing & fit

Proper bike fit is essential for best performance and comfort. Any size and geometry measurements shown on trekbikes.com are for general comparison purposes only. To find your perfect fit, visit an authorized Trek retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.

 

Rider Height

Inseam

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.

Frame size number Frame size letter Geometry position Wheel size A — Seat tube B — Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angle C — Head tube length D — Head angle E — Effective top tube F — Bottom bracket height G — Bottom bracket drop H — Chainstay length I — Offset J — Trail K — Wheelbase L — Standover M — Frame reach N — Frame stack
14 in XS High 27.5" 35.6 66.5° 73.9° 9.0 67.7° 54.2 33.8 1.2 43.3 4.3 10.4 108.6 70.5 37.8 56.6
14 in XS Low 27.5" 35.6 65.8° 73.2° 9.0 67.0° 54.4 33.0 2.6 43.4 4.3 10.4 108.8 69.8 37.1 57.1
15.5 in S High 27.5" 39.4 66.5° 73.9° 10.0 67.7° 56.1 33.8 1.2 43.3 4.3 10.4 110.6 71.8 39.4 57.5
15.5 in S Low 27.5" 39.4 65.8° 73.2° 10.0 67.0° 56.3 33.0 2.6 43.4 4.3 10.4 110.7 71.1 38.7 58.0
17.5 in M High 27.5" 41.9 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 60.0 32.9 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 115.6 74.7 43.0 60.6
17.5 in M Low 27.5" 41.9 65.1° 73.5° 10.0 66.6° 60.1 32.3 3.9 43.2 5.1 10.6 115.7 74.0 42.2 61.2
18.5 in ML High 27.5" 44.0 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 61.7 32.9 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 117.3 74.2 44.6 60.6
18.5 in ML Low 27.5" 44.0 65.1° 73.6° 10.0 66.6° 61.8 32.3 3.9 43.2 5.1 10.6 117.4 73.5 43.9 61.2

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