Apr 21, 2018 the trek fuel ex 8 29 is a bike with a lineage going back to crosscountry racing. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. While the new fuel ex 29er is graced with trek s mino link geometry adjustment system, unfortunately this neat feature hasnt been carried over to the 27. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Then we compared them to all the other trail bikes weve tested. 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. Its the perfect bike for riders who want a little bit of everything, from fast xc riding to long days on technical trails. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Treks fuel ex 9 29 is done right with an alpha aluminum frame and confidence inspiring g2 geometry.
Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, trek. With the front and rear derailleur cables routed internally, the bike has clean lines. On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names. Bikes that are designed specifically for offroading have several characteristics. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in treks lineup and has long been built for real trail riders.
When it comes to allaround trail performance, fuel ex hits the sweet spot. That includes the new drop line internallyrouted seat post, and 30mm wide line comp 30 wheels. Top fuel dual suspension, procaliber and superfly hardtails. Sep 28, 2015 fuel ex sets the standard for mountain bike versatility. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes and imo they are way off. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. With a decent set of tires and a future fork upgrade, the fuel ex 29 would be unstoppable. Treks fuel ex 7 29er contains modern bike technology with a classic ride feel. Flipping to medium cuts down on this a fair bit, and large bumps are absorbed almost as if the shock had been left fully open. Jul 29, 2017 four of our bike testers raced five shorttravel trail bikes to find out which performs the best. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it.
Fuel ex blends the best of both worlds in one uncompromising package. Hell yes it could, and preferably in the most hellish terrain imaginable. Light, fast and nimble the lower longer and slacker geometry of the fuel ex is confidenceinspiring to say the least. Being more of a climber, the climbing aspect appealed to me more than most could it climb. 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. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. Frame stiffness translates into better handling, so youre. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. While the 29er version of the fuel has been reworked in a big way, the 27. Matching decals on the fork and saddle accents complete the look. Find out how much a 2016 trek fuel ex 9 29 bicycle is worth. Want a rugged, capable longtravel trail bike with the responsiveness of an xc bike.
Trek fuel ex 9, and double digit numbers with a decimal place separating them referring to the carbonfibre versions e. From tgrs big sky bike test, heres the full report on the most excellent 2017 trek fuel 9. 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. He called trek and asked what todays equivalent was. The 2006 trek fuel ex 7 is a fullsuspension mountain bike with an aluminum zr 9000 rock shox mc 3 frame. What we found was a bike that was more highly evolved and more capable than its predecessor.
Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. Pedalling stood up with the shock in open mode results in a fair amount of bob. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. 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 first thing i noticed about this particular trek is the paint job. Trek mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange australia. Hopefully it does get introduced down the track, as wed love to have the option of slackening the fuel s head angle by half a degree. Shades of blue over matte black created a visually appealing bike. This dna shines through, but without the drawbacks that this can bring the fuel ex is a genuine trail bike. In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories. 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.
Theyre versatile, light, and exceedingly capable, climbing as well as they descend, conquering trails from the dolomites to durango. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. For the new season, were incredibly happy to welcome the 2016 version of the fuel ex 9. 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. Trek fuel ex 8 2017 model year for blue book price 15.
The vitus escarpe vrx 29 and whyte s150 s have full aluminium frame, the yt jeffsy 29 cf is full carbon. Apr 09, 2015 the heart of the trek fuel ex range lies in the suspension setup. Mar 14, 2017 the fuel ex 9 comes decorated with parts from treks inhouse brand, bontrager. Never before have i ridden a bike that is as capable on the descents as it is on the climbs. This item is not permitted to be shipped by common carrier, however it can be purchased online and picked up in store, or one of our expert team members can deliver it to you with in 100 miles of our store when you select white glove homeoffice delivery at check out. Top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting treks fuel ex though its paces. Mar 15, 2017 top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting treks fuel ex though its paces. Aug 10, 2012 mtbr was given the opportunity to ride the 20 trek fuel ex in the rocky trails of the dolomite mountains in cortina, italy. 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. The fuel ex 9 comes decorated with parts from treks inhouse brand, bontrager. 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.
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2011 trek fuel ex 9. Jan 25, 2017 for 2017, trek has completely reworked its fuel ex platform. Local pickup 975 miles away posted 9 months ago in bicycles. Join the conversation you, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. A fox 34 float fork sits up front with a fox evol re. Craziest trails ive ever ridden mountain biking telonics, art school and lynx in orange county duration. The new fuel has more travel now at mm instead of 120, but the real story is how plush the travel is.
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