Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 - Trek Bikes (INE)

Overview

You're cool with your wheels leaving the ground, but you also like to go the distance on marathon singletrack sessions. You want a bike that lets you crush any trail, and your priority is on the parts.

An alloy frame, 140 mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork and 130 mm of rear travel with an extra-efficient RE:aktiv damper. A Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain with an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear, powerful 4-piston brakes, Bontrager wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement plus a Bontrager Line dropper post.

Fuel EX 8 gives you added efficiency with Shimano's latest, widest-range drive train and Trek's unique RE:aktiv damper that provides firm pedalling support without giving up any plush compliance.

A wider gear range and more efficient suspension help you claw your way up tricky climbs you never thought you'd clean
If you measure quality in performance per pound, you won't do better than Fuel EX 8
This bike will make you want to rail every corner, smash every rock garden and charge every descent
The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy to use
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

'The Fuel EX is a beautifully balanced and capable trail bike. The rear suspension is beautiful; as close to ideal as any bike I've ridden. It's sensitive where you want it to be, firm and crisp where it should be. It feels deep and controls big hits very well, and there's a nice platform for pedalling, and to pump and pop off when you're playing.'

'The Fuel EX has a few tricks that help it keep a level head when outside of its comfort zone, and to be a cloud on rails when it's in the zone. Everything about the Fuel EX, which was already good at pleasing everybody, is now even better.'

'Thanks to its burlier components, increased travel and more aggressive geometry, it has become more of a shredder than ever! More performance, fun and trail prowess.'

‘In a world where most new full-suspension mountain bikes are amazing, Fuel EX stands apart as even more than that.’

Choose from the lighter 130/140 mm Fuel EX Gen 5 with better parts for the price or the more robust 140/150 mm Fuel EX Gen 6 with more adjustability.

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Features

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.

Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

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RE:aktiv technology gives you firm support for efficient pedaling that instantly gives way for smooth control when the trail turns rough.

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Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimises the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

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

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Tubeless Ready rims and tyres make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats and less weight. You're ready to roll straight out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves and sealant.

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

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 set-up.

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 at the back lets you run wider tyres and a larger chain ring without affecting q-factor and pedalling efficiency.

Specs

Frame	Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Fork	Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
*Shock	Size: XS , S Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm
Max compatible fork travel	150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Wheel front	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
*Wheel rear	Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
*Hub rear	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
*Rim	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
*Spokes	Size: XS , S DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL 14 g stainless steel, black
*Tyre	Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5 x 2.40''
Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5 x 2.60"
Size: XS , S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.50"
Tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size	Frame: 29x2.60", Fork: See manufacturer

Shifter	Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
*Crank	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Max. chainring size	1x: 34T

Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length
*Handlebar	Size: XS , S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
*Stem	Size: XS , S Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 40 mm length
Size: XS , S Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Head set	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
*Brake	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston calliper
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm

Weight	M - 13.86 kg/30.56 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

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