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It's right for you if...
You want a bike as versatile as you are, and you're demanding—of yourself and of your equipment. You want the lightest weight, the most adjustability, and the highest precision so the last thing you have to worry about on your next adventure is your bike.
The tech you get
A light and stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Factory suspension with Kashima Coat and an efficient yet plush RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. A Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb—plus an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear, and Bontrager carbon wheels and a whole bunch of other carbon parts for lower weight and elevated good looks.
The final word
If you can have just one mountain bike, this is it. Fuel EX 9.9 has the lightest parts with the most adjustability and precision. It's equally at home on fast flowy singletrack, brutal leg-busting climbs, and gnarly arm-pumping descents.
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- Fuel EX 9.9 is for riders who want the best in everything. It's dripping with carbon and has the latest in suspension and drivetrain tech
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- The Fox Factory 36 fork gives you four-way damping adjustments, plus you get Kashima Coat for smoother, more durable stanchions
- 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
- Make it yours: it's fully customizable through Project One
"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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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 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.
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft gives you unmatched grip and control with a shock that reacts to the terrain faster than anything else out there.
Trek's mountain-specific carbon fiber is tougher carbon, with unique materials and layup procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.
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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
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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Carbon 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.
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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.
Straight Shot downtube
Straight Shot downtube gives you an extra-stiff frame without adding any weight, so you can stick your line through the rough stuff and still fly up the next climb.
Knock Block
Knock Block has your frame's back when things go wrong. It prevents your handlebars from spinning all the way around in a crash, so your hoses won't get yanked, and your controls won't hit the top tube.
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Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
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| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
| *Shock |
Size:
XS , S Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm |
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Size:
M , ML , S , L , XL Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm |
| Wheel rear | NEW Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tire |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40'' |
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Size:
XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60'' |
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Size:
M , ML , S , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40'' |
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Size:
M , ML , S , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
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| *Tire part |
Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
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Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50mm |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size:
XS , S Shimano XTR M9120, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Shimano XTR M9120, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length |
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Size:
M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length |
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Size:
L , XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length |
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| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT86, 180mm, 6-bolt |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT86, 203mm, 6-bolt |
| Weight | M - 12.63 kg / 27.85 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). |
Sizing & fit
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
Inseam
XS
137.0 - 155.0 cm
4'5.9" - 5'1.0"
64.0 - 73.0 cm
25.2" - 28.7"
S
153.0 - 166.5 cm
5'0.2" - 5'5.6"
72.0 - 79.0 cm
28.3" - 31.1"
M
161.0 - 172.0 cm
5'3.4" - 5'7.7"
76.0 - 81.0 cm
29.9" - 31.9"
M/L
165.5 - 179.0 cm
5'5.2" - 5'10.5"
77.0 - 84.0 cm
30.3" - 33.1"
L
177.0 - 188.0 cm
5'9.7" - 6'2.0"
83.0 - 88.0 cm
32.7" - 34.6"
XL
186.0 - 196.0 cm
6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
87.0 - 92.0 cm
34.3" - 36.2"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| 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 |
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| 14.0 | XS | Low | 27.5" | 35.6 | 69.0° | 75.0° | 9.0 | 66.0° | 54.6 | 33.5 | 2.1 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.1 | 112.0 | 69.5 | 39.5 | 56.3 |
| 14.0 | XS | High | 27.5" | 35.5 | 69.5° | 75.5° | 9.0 | 66.5° | 54.5 | 34.1 | 1.4 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 10.6 | 111.9 | 70.0 | 40.0 | 55.9 |
| 15.5 | S | High | 27.5" | 39.5 | 69.5° | 75.5° | 10.0 | 66.5° | 56.7 | 34.1 | 1.4 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 10.6 | 114.3 | 70.8 | 42.0 | 56.8 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 27.5" | 39.5 | 69.0° | 75.0° | 10.0 | 66.0° | 56.8 | 33.5 | 2.1 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.1 | 114.4 | 70.2 | 41.5 | 57.2 |
| 15.5 | S | High | 29" | 39.5 | 68.0° | 75.5° | 10.0 | 66.5° | 57.7 | 34.6 | 2.8 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 11.5 | 115.3 | 70.8 | 42.0 | 60.5 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 29" | 39.5 | 67.5° | 75.0° | 10.0 | 66.0° | 57.8 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 115.4 | 70.2 | 41.5 | 60.9 |
| 17.5 | M | Low | 29" | 42.0 | 67.5° | 75.0° | 10.0 | 66.0° | 60.3 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 117.9 | 74.1 | 44.0 | 60.9 |
| 17.5 | M | High | 29" | 42.0 | 68.0° | 75.5° | 10.0 | 66.5° | 60.2 | 34.6 | 2.8 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 11.6 | 117.8 | 74.7 | 44.5 | 60.5 |
| 18.5 | ML | Low | 29" | 43.5 | 67.5° | 75.0° | 10.5 | 66.0° | 61.9 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 119.6 | 74.6 | 45.5 | 61.3 |
| 18.5 | ML | High | 29" | 43.5 | 68.0° | 75.5° | 10.5 | 66.5° | 61.8 | 34.6 | 2.8 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 11.6 | 119.5 | 75.2 | 46.0 | 60.9 |
| 19.5 | L | Low | 29" | 45.0 | 67.5° | 75.0° | 10.5 | 66.0° | 63.4 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 121.1 | 74.8 | 47.0 | 61.3 |
| 19.5 | L | High | 29" | 45.0 | 68.0° | 75.5° | 10.5 | 66.5° | 63.3 | 34.6 | 2.7 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 11.6 | 121.0 | 75.4 | 47.5 | 60.9 |
| 21.5 | XL | Low | 29" | 50.0 | 67.5° | 75.0° | 12.0 | 66.0° | 66.3 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 124.2 | 77.0 | 49.5 | 62.7 |
| 21.5 | XL | High | 29" | 50.0 | 68.0° | 75.5° | 12.0 | 66.5° | 66.2 | 34.6 | 2.7 | 43.6 | 4.3 | 11.6 | 124.1 | 77.6 | 50.0 | 62.3 |
