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Overview

It's right for you if...

You want one bike that's fun to ride on every trail, and you want upgraded parts, like a smoother DebonAir spring fork and a completely tubeless setup for less weight and more traction.

The tech you get

A light yet stiff alloy frame, a 140mm RockShox fork with a DebonAir spring for better small-bump compliance, and a FOX shock. A 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain with a wide gear range. Plus, Bontrager wheels with tubeless tires and a dropper post.

The final word

Fuel EX 7 is a great all-around trail bike for a wide variety of terrain. It has upgrades where it matters most, like the suspension, drivetrain, and tubeless ready Bontrager wheels.

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  1. You get more traction and control with upgraded parts you won't outgrow right away as your skills progress
  2. You're getting a solid trail bike that's ready for anything you are
  3. The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so it's out of the way on descents
  4. Wide wheels provide more tire support so you get better traction and control
  5. 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
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"A world-class trail bike"

"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 pedaling, and to pump and pop off when you're playing."

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"Good at pleasing everybody"

"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 at it."

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"An absolute trail rocket"

"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."

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"Perfect all-arounder"

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

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More options

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6

Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6

$10,749.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 9.9 XTR Gen 6

Fuel EX 9.9 XTR Gen 6

$9,749.99 

2023
Fuel EX 9.9 X01 Gen 5

Fuel EX 9.9 X01 Gen 5

$7,999.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 6

Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 6

$7,699.99 

SALE 2023
Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 5

Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 5

$7,199.99  | $7,499.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

$6,249.99 - $6,749.99 

SALE 2023
Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

$6,249.99  | $6,549.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6

Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6

$4,699.99 

SALE 2023
Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5

Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5

$4,199.99  | $4,329.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 8 Gen 6

Fuel EX 8 Gen 6

$4,299.99 

SALE 2023
Fuel EX 8 Gen 5

Fuel EX 8 Gen 5

$3,799.99  | $3,929.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX 7 Gen 6

Fuel EX 7 Gen 6

$3,699.99 

2023
Fuel EX 5 Gen 5

Fuel EX 5 Gen 5

$2,699.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 6

Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 6

$3,899.99 

2023
Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 5

Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 5

$3,719.99 

2023
Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 5

Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 5

$3,299.99 

NEW 2023
Fuel EX AL Frameset Gen 6

Fuel EX AL Frameset Gen 6

$2,599.99 

2023
Fuel EX AL Frameset Gen 5

Fuel EX AL Frameset Gen 5

$2,319.99 

Which generation is right for you?

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

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Everything you need (and nothing you don’t).

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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.

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.

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Straight Shot w/Knock Block

Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimizes 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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Suspension Calculator

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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Complete Tubeless System

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.

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Mino Link adjustable geometry

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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Alpha Platinum Aluminum

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.

Control Freak Cable Management

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.

Boost148/110

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.

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