Over the years, the fuel ex has adapted to the demands of modern riding with various upgrades and tweaks but has stayed true to its intended purpose as a bike that can go all over the mountain, whether the trail is full of long and steep climbs or technical. Hell yes it could, and preferably in the most hellish terrain imaginable. Trek bicycle corporation is a major bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor. This dna shines through, but without the drawbacks that this can bring the fuel ex is a genuine trail bike. A lightweight oclv mountain carbon frame, 1x12 sram gx eagle drivetrain, carbon wheels, and fox performance float suspension with trek s exclusive re. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, trek. The idiot wanted 2 mirrors, a saddle bag, tools, a rack, a bag for the rack. By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. The fuel gets its great handling from a lightweight aluminum frame and a fox evolution suspension setup. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 21 expedition models in manchester. Apr 21, 2018 the trek fuel ex 8 29 is a bike with a lineage going back to crosscountry racing. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in treks lineup and has long been built for real trail riders.
On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names. For the new season, were incredibly happy to welcome the 2016 version of the fuel ex 9. If you need the maximum seating capacity offered in a midsize suv, the 2015 honda pilots 8passenger cabin fits the bill nicely. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. While the 29er version of the fuel has been reworked in a big way, the 27. New fuels also get boost 148 rear and 110 front spacing, making the bike feel remarkably stiffan appreciated characteristic of a bike that charges as hard as this one. Bikes that are designed specifically for offroading have several characteristics. Fuel ex sets the standard for mountain bike versatility. Find out how much a 2016 trek fuel ex 9 29 bicycle is worth. Being more of a climber, the climbing aspect appealed to me more than most could it climb. A lot of this is due the straight shot down tube design, the direct approach being shorter and stiffer than one with a curve at the head tube junction.
With a decent set of tires and a future fork upgrade, the fuel ex 29 would be unstoppable. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 trek fuel ex 9 29 bike. This bike is a 2015 model size 56 that comes with shimano duraace. Get the best deals on trek fuel ex bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. I demod an ex9 great bike but ended up with a remedy instead. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 86 kia models in dover. Sep 28, 2015 fuel ex sets the standard for mountain bike versatility. Out on the trail, the ride from the xcalibers geometry shines well above. Jan 25, 2017 for 2017, trek has completely reworked its fuel ex platform.
When it comes to allaround trail performance, fuel ex hits the sweet spot. He called trek and asked what todays equivalent was. For highspeed thrills over rough terrain, theres no beating the fuel ex 7 27. Fuel ex blends the best of both worlds in one uncompromising package. Shop ford expedition vehicles for sale in manchester, nh at cars. We asked trek australia about the kind of sales split theyre expecting between the two different bikes, and theyve predicted about a 6040 split, with the 27. Stiffer, tighter, lower are the thoughts on the new trek fuel in comparison to the remedy 29 of last year the bike which it errr. The trek fuel ex 7 29 went head to head with the 2017 santa cruz tallboy d 29, 2017 niner jet 9, 2017 specialized camber comp 29, and 2017 giant anthem 2. On most bikes this curve is necessary to provide clearance for the fork dials, but trek gets around by limiting bar rotation to about 120 degrees with a device called.
As with the fuel ex line, trek will be offering the remedy platform in both 29. They specialize in the design of highly advanced cross country, sport, trail, enduro, downhill and dual sport mountain bikes loaded with features that maximize riding pleasure and safety. Trek fuel ex9 29er mountain biking australia magazine. Fox suspension front and rear, sram 1x eagleequipped drivetrain and bontrager line elite wheels are the highlights. Never before have i ridden a bike that is as capable on the descents as it is on the climbs. The fuel ex 9 comes decorated with parts from trek s inhouse brand, bontrager. With 120mm of travel front and rear, it skews towards the xc end of the trail bike spectrum. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. The trek started to feel out of its depth against the latest bikes when we got aggressive on trail. Not only has it increased the travel to mm, it now offers two versions. The 2015 model has a remote lockout standard, but i believe there was price creep on the 2015 model. Treks previous incarnation of the top fuel was retired in 2012 with the appearance of the superfly, pretty much as trek ditched the 26 wheel size on its crosscountry lineup in favour of the 29 rolling stock we have become used to in the last few years. Trek bike models by year and color vintage trek bikes. Even their athletes got in on it in years past, trek dealers have often had to sit by and watch as the media pushed next.
That includes the new drop line internallyrouted seat post, and 30mm wide line comp 30 wheels. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. Jun 04, 2018 treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. Apr 09, 2015 the heart of the trek fuel ex range lies in the suspension setup. Fuel ex 8 e fuel ex 8 uk fuel ex 9 fuel ex 9 e fuel ex 9 uk fuel ex 9. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes and imo they are way off. With a carbon frame, mm of travel front and rear, and a dropper post this is without a doubt the most fun bike ive ever owned. Mar 14, 2017 the fuel ex 9 comes decorated with parts from treks inhouse brand, bontrager. Last week, trek released a few key 2014 models to their dealers, and as expected, a few of the more, um, eager shops immediately posted images online well before the official public launch pegged for the end of the month. The fuel ex 29er is still available, but trek told pinkbike that they are aware that a 29er rider might be a very.
Its the perfect bike for riders who want a little bit of everything, from fast xc riding to long days on technical trails. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in trek s lineup and has long been built for real trail riders. The trek fuel ex 9 leaves you wanting nothing more than endless epic days and countless miles of singletrack. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Jul 29, 2017 four of our bike testers raced five shorttravel trail bikes to find out which performs the best. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Treks line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. Sep 09, 2015 treks fuel line is their take on the doitall mountain bike. The lime green machine has been put through its paces on everything from smooth fire road grinds to chunky, natural downhill trails and the verdict is in. From tgrs big sky bike test, heres the full report on the most excellent 2017 trek fuel 9.
Pedalling stood up with the shock in open mode results in a fair amount of bob. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. Top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting trek s fuel ex though its paces. It can also be challenging to feel and process everything about the bike in maybe a few short rides, if youre lucky. Our most popular trail bike is built with mm of travel in the rear and 140mm up front, innovative frame and suspension tech, and performance parts that keep you ripping on the widest variety of terrain. Help the world use the bicycle as a simple solution to complex problems. Want a rugged, capable longtravel trail bike with the responsiveness of an xc bike. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. This trail dominator offers incredible performance and a price that wont break the bank.
There is no compromise when it comes to quality or spec. Then we compared them to all the other trail bikes weve tested. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories. Mar 15, 2017 top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting trek s fuel ex though its paces.
Used car pricing for the 2015 subaru xv crosstrek sport utility 4d. I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. For 2016, trek shortened the fuel ex 29s chainstays to 17. Check out australias largest selection of new and used trek mountain bikes on. More people i know ride specialized, but some seem to love trek, too.
Trek mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange australia. Cast aside your notions of how a bigwheeled bike can handle. Trek s fuel line is their take on the doitall mountain bike. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. Its poise and confidence makes a mockery of rocks and obstructions, and the rolling speed is enough to blow your eyeballs out the back of your head. Trek s line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. Seat tube 445mm effective top tube 608mm head tube 110mm chain stay 433mm wheel base 1155mm bb drop 17mm head angle 68 seat angle 73 weight wo pedals 27.
Theyre versatile, light, and exceedingly capable, climbing as well as they descend, conquering trails from the dolomites to durango. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. The trek fuel ex 5 29 is a born descender punching forward like a russian sprinter jacked up on hgh and testosterone, hammering down the trail faster than the brakes can deal with. Light, fast and nimble the lower longer and slacker geometry of the fuel ex is confidenceinspiring to say the least. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2015 subaru xv crosstrek sport utility 4d. Treks fuel ex has been a trail bike of the year winner as well as a close contender. We believe in bikes when trek began in 1976, our mission was simple.
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