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TIME Best Inventions of 2023
"Fuel EXe's natural-feeling assist and stealthy good looks earned it a coveted spot on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 list."
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TQ HPR-50 is Pinkbike's Innovation of the Year
"That tiny harmonic pin ring drive unit is the golden goose of e-bike motors." Find out what Pinkbike had to say about the revolutionary motor at the heart of Fuel EXe.
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Best All-Around
"Overall, the Trek Fuel EXe is a bike that ranked consistently well across the board when it came to performance on the trail. It does everything pretty darn well and would be a great jack of all trades lightweight eBike for those looking to have a mid-power eMTB for trail shredding fun."
2022 Gear of the Year
"This is the first time an e-bike has made my Gear of the Year list [...] in addition to being silent, the HPR50 motor feels frictionless while pedaling. The assistance comes on with a subtlety that makes it feel like you are a younger, fitter version of yourself with a tailwind at your back."
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Editor's Choice
"The low-key, silent assist is just enough, keeping it riding like a real mountain bike but making the climbs less sucky. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good high-power eMTB, but I loved this bike, too. Trek’s Fuel EX’s handling is dialed, and this is merely an enhanced version of that. I tested the top model, but, fortunately, there are also mid-priced models that eschew some of the AirWiz(ardy) without giving up any of what makes this bike rad."
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"Nothing comes close"
"Simply put, nothing comes close to the Fuel EXe when you paint the picture of the mountain bike experience as a whole."
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"Probably going to be the most significant bike launched this decade"
"The Trek Fuel EXe is the bike (e or otherwise) that plenty of people have been waiting to see… Removes the final few issues that the e-curious crowd had."
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"One of the best mountain bikes - powered or unpowered - I’ve recently ridden."
"The Fuel EXe is such a harmonious package that I got comfortable with it very quickly, and it wasn’t much longer before I was in love with this bike...I legitimately forgot that I was on an e-bike at times…it’s the most natural feeling motor I’ve yet ridden."
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4.5/5
"We have to call it as we see it and the Trek Fuel EXe just elevated the eMTB game."
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"Wow"
"The first impression was a unanimous 'Wow.' This is one of the few times that a bike exceeded expectations."
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"Nothing less than a great leap forward for eMTBs"
"There are times when I am left amazed by something new and shiny, and that is the case with the Trek Fuel Exe...I might even go as far as to call it an engineering marvel."
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Get rewarded for going electric
Electric bike rebate programs are popping up all over the country, meaning you could save big when you buy a Trek e-bike! See if you're eligible for a rebate near you.
Learn moreService manual
Time to bust out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values, and platform-specific tech instructions below.
Get it hereHow to responsibly recycle your e-bike battery
Learn moreUnboxing Fuel EXe with Mahalo My Dude
Follow along as Jason from Mahalo My Dude unboxes and builds a brand new Fuel EXe.
Watch the videoGood sounds. Bad sounds.
Psychoacoustics? Tonality? Articulation index? We put a lot of thought into making Fuel EXe as quiet as possible. Like, a lot.
Read moreRun Horse Run
R-Dog shows off just how capable the Fuel EXe really is in this edit set to a Charley Crockett classic.
Read moreGet faster on the trail in a week
When it comes to being a better trail rider, practice makes perfect. Get seven tips from Pinkbike’s Christina Chappetta that will have you setting PR's and riding with more confidence in no time.
Read moreProduct features
TQ-HPR50 - small, quiet, mighty
TQ-HPR50 motor is super-efficient with an amazing power-to-weight ratio. Most motors use gears and belts that take up space and can make noise or break. The TQ-HPR50 uses a harmonic pin-ring drive transmission that’s small, ultra-quiet, and unbelievably natural feeling.
Range Extender
Give yourself 40% more range with an optional 160wh external battery. It fits in a standard bottle cage and doesn’t require any complicated wiring or special mounts.
Connect, customize, calculate
The Trek Central app seamlessly connects with your bike for custom motor tuning, activity tracking and more ways to analyze and personalize your ride. You even get navigation features and real-time range calculations.
Removable battery
The 360 Wh battery gives you power for 2-5 hours. It’s concealed in the downtube, but it’s still easy to remove for more convenient charging.
Active Braking Pivot
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.
You almost forgot your pedals
This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you'll have a better ride if you choose your own. Explore the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style. Reach for flat pedals for simple versatility or go for clipless MTB pedals if you want control & efficiency.
Compliant with leading safety regulations
Learn how we ensure our e-bikes meet or exceed the latest safety regulations
Learn moreSuspension 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.
Learn moreCarbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program
Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.
Complete Tubeless System
Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.
Learn moreIntegrated display
Fuel EXe's display is simple to use and protected in the top tube. Check your assist level, range, speed, and more at a glance.
Sleek and simple remote
Toggle between assist modes or engage the walk-assist function with the ergonomic low-profile remote.
Easier internal routing
Integrated channels in the frame make it easy to route the brake hose, dropper and derailleur housing so you get a clean set-up with no hassle.
Rapid Drive 108 rear hub
With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.
Oversized 34.9mm dropper post
Bigger is better. The oversized seat tube diameter gives more support and strength for longer travel droppers, and allows for more robust, durable internals that work faster.
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.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 160mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'' |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready |
| Tire | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer |
| Battery | TQ 360Wh |
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| Charger | TQ 4A charger |
| Computer | TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity |
| Motor | TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Crank | E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 34T, 165mm length |
| Crank arm | E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T, 170mm length |
| Chainring | SRAM X-SYNC, 32T, alloy |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T, min 30T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
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S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length |
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M Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length |
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L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length |
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XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length |
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| *Handlebar/stem (integrated) |
Size:
S Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length |
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M, L, XL Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Brake rotor | SRAM 6-bolt, 200mm |
| Brake Set | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 18.17 kg / 40.06 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |