Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. If you have questions after you read this manual, consult your retailer. Use the trek suspension calculator to find the recommended rebound. We loved it then and after spending a lot more time on it over the last couple of months we love it even more. Fuel ex is a full suspension bike thats made to hit every trail, every day. The fuel ex has been the pinnacle of the trek trail bike range. Flows first bite trek fuel ex 8 29 flow mountain bike. Sram saw the opportunity to make a better press fit system where all the best from bb30 and pressfit bottom brackets would be combined into one captivating package. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. While the 29er version of the fuel has been reworked in a big way, the 27. Every 34 rides it seems to come loose slightly and creak. The team at trek delivered and the 2017 bike answers these questions.
Reviews and ratings, comparisons, weight, specs, prices, and more. For the new season, were incredibly happy to welcome the 2016 version of the fuel ex 9. Take a look at the new fuel ex and you will quickly see trek has fully redefined the model. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in trek s lineup and has long been built for real trail riders. Blue competition cycles, prosecco ex ultegra carbon, 2018. Input your fully equipped weight, select your model of trek mountain bike, and well calculate your suggested suspension settings. We value your business and if you ever have a problem with your trek, see your trek dealer and they will take care of it. Pressfit 30 will feature an integrated seal, preassembled into the cups, to further prolong bearing life.
Find out the exact weight of a 2012 trek fuel ex 9. The stache is a hardtail amtrail 29 plustire traction monster. We were lucky enough to have a first ride on this bike when it was launched in the us about 10 months ago. Proper suspension setup is a crucial component of getting the best performance out of your mountain bike. Fuel ex 8 e fuel ex 8 uk fuel ex 9 fuel ex 9 e fuel ex 9 uk fuel ex 9.
See the guide to optimize mtb sag and rebound on your shocks. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals trek. Mines locked out, did you follow the set up instructions from fox or from trek. Youll need your shock pump, sag meter, and preferably a friend to help make these adjustments.
Wie schon im trek fuel ex ist auch im neuen remedy ein schnurgerades. It has upgrades where it matters most, like in the sram 1x12 drivetrain, suspension, and tubeless ready bontrager wheels. Trek is the world leader in mountain bike technology. Weve heard the tiredold complaints that trek places more emphasis on its roadbike division but cant agree with naysayers, especially after spending some time in the saddle of the remedy 8. Some illustrations might be different from your bicycle. 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. Going through this process is necessary to make sure your new bike performs as it was designed.
The 2016 fuel ex 29 was a step in the right direction, but it was a timid halfhearted step that left the rider wondering what if. Mixing 29inch wheels to the everpopular fuel ex just adds fuel to the fire. 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. This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. From epic longdistance rides to rowdy local trails after work, fuel ex s balanced geometry and sweetspot suspension setup give you nerve for descents and heart for climbs. Trek s fuel line is their take on the doitall mountain bike. From what i can find the 2016 trek fuel ex 7 uses a pf89. The longer reach, slacker geometry, increased suspension travel, stiffer frame and myriad of categoryleading features make the trek fuel ex 9. Trek save 18% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2019 marlin 6 29. This information may be used for providing marketing materials to you from trek bicycle, it subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. Make offer 20152016 trek fuel ex carbon suspension linkage rocker black white evo.
Sep 14, 2017 trek s versatile control freak internal cable routing system keeps cables and hoses quie. Its been a staple at trek for about as long as i can remember. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. For 2016, trek shortened the fuel ex 29s chainstays to 17. Frame protection on the down tube near the bottom bracket area is. The fuel ex 9 comes decorated with parts from treks inhouse brand, bontrager. On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names. Cable routing is internal, including optional dropper post routing. Suspension setup trek mountain bikes are incredibly sophisticated and require a small amount of set up for the individual rider.
Trek bike models by year and color vintage trek bikes. Riders looking for a bike that has a snappier feel will enjoy the 29inch model, while riders who enjoy the added confidence plussized tires bring to the table will. Youve got to be willing to flip some levers midride to really see what its capable of, so set it and forget it riders may not appreciate all the bike has to offer. The fuel ex benefits from many iterations of the fuel platform, as they are all included in this first version of the fuel 29. Tighter, zipper and adjustable whilst retaining that supersupple suspension we have grown to. Go to the trek site and use the matrix to set up your suspension pressure include extra gear weight. Trek s fuel ex 9 29 is a good value with some serious suspension technology that only adds to the fun times provided by a short travel 29er. Trek spares parts large choice of trek parts on alltricks. 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. With 120mm of travel front and rear, it skews towards the xc end of the trail bike spectrum. 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. Trek downtube armor trek trek fuel ex remedy carbon 2017 sold by alltricks 15. View and download trek bicycle owners manual online. Shimano deore xt hydraulic disc, sram guide ultimate carbon hydraulic disc.
Fuel ex 7 is a great allaround trail bike for a wide variety of terrain. Treks incredibly popular fuel ex range comes in both 29. May 25, 2016 published on may 25, 2016 suspension setup is crucial to getting the best performance from your mountain bike. While up in madison, one of the goals for the trip was to get actual weights on as many bikes as possible.
Here are the all the bikes for which we have geometry data. The key difference with pressfit 30 is how the bearings are fitted into. What if it came specd with a stiffer fork, more travel and a slacker headtube. A few of bikes editors had the privilege of sampling the new fuel ex 29, dressed in its highestend 9. As a method of securing wheels to frames and forks, thru axles are superior in concept but muddled in execution by the inability of the bicycle industry to settle on a common standard.
The fuel ex fits in nicely between these two offerings, and the 9. Bikes online editor jon weber enjoys a day away from the interwebs. The geometry chart above shows numbers in the low setting with the option to steepen the head angle to 69. For 2016 the 29 wheeled version gets the boost treatment, which means that the rear axle spacing is now 12x148mm, and 15x110mm up front.
The trek fuel ex 9 leaves you wanting nothing more than endless epic days and countless miles of singletrack. Its an awesome trail bike with upgraded parts that you wont outgrow right away as your. Keep for future reference even if you have ridden a bicycle for years. Trek has updated its breadandbutter trail bike, the fuel ex, for 2016 with some pretty exciting changes.
Use the trek suspension calculator to find your ideal sag measurement in millimeters. The fuel ex 29er is still available, but trek told pinkbike that they are aware that a 29er rider. The bike also uses a 142x12 rear hub, so i would guess it has a 73mm bb shell. Use the bleed valve to remove air if it did not move far enough. 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. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals. Mar 15, 2017 top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting trek s fuel ex though its paces. Trek s fuel ex 9 29 is done right with an alpha aluminum frame and confidenceinspiring g2 geometry. Its no surprise that a bike at this price level impressed testers, but youll find the same razorsharp handling, efficiency and pure fun factor we. By signing up, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. Trek aluminum hybridcomfort bike bicycles for sale in. Trek speed concept derailleur hanger gen 1 bontrager.
Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Trek fuel ex9 29er mountain biking australia magazine. Im about to pull the trigger on a 2016 fuel ex 9 but still toying with the idea of a devinci troy rs carbon. If you ever have a problem your local trek shop cant solve, connect with trek customer service or write trek president john burke directly at j. If you are not completely satisfied, please contact customer service at trek or send me a note at j. If your measured sag is not within 24mm of the recommended sag, use your shock pump to adjust the psi. Trek certified service shows you how to make sure youre getting the best ride out. When we learned about boost 148 last year and 110 this year, we had a feeling these technologies would make their way onto the fuel ex. The geometry and fork travel updates are great additions, the bikes stiffness and. Get the best deals on trek fuel ex bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. I typically round my geared weight up to around 195 with a packhelmetetc. The 2012 sf 100 pro was the heaviest, stiffest iteration trek made, of the superflythey had. For updates to this manual, visit the trek website. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it.
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2012 trek fuel ex 9 bike. That includes the new drop line internallyrouted seat post, and 30mm wide line comp 30 wheels. You can use the bearing specs nos to source them from non trek suppliers and potentially save a wad models include. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. It can withstand heavy wear and tear and will last for years with proper maintenance. Help with my 2012 trek fuel ex5 other yearsmodels may apply. Front suspension forks and rear shocks both require simple adjustments to work best for a particular rider, so this information is relevant to riders of both hardtail and full suspension mountain bikes. Trek bikes, lemond racing cycles, gary fisher mountain bikes, klein bikes. They specialize in the design of highly advanced cross country, sport, trail, enduro, downhill and dual sport mountain bikes loaded.
Mountain vintage trek bikes information on steel road. Admittedly im near the weight limit of bike, but not over it. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. 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. Trek world us has now come and gone, and while the beer, food, and political unrest of madison are in the rear view mirror, this was the first opportunity for us dealers to get the big picture of what trek has in store for 2012. Treks fuel ex 9 29 is done right with an alpha aluminum frame and confidenceinspiring g2 geometry. By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. Frame stiffness translates into better handling, so youre equipped with an e2 head tube and srams boost hub spacing. Trek is one of those companies that possess all of the resources that keep fellow big brands like specialized and giant atop their game year after year. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years.
Both models are within a few hundred dollars of each other and feature an almost identical build kit. Find out how much a 2016 trek fuel ex 9 29 bicycle is worth. Likewise, i only needed to drop the stem by one spacer and the fit felt comfortable straight away. Save 22% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2018 trek marlin 5 27. Trek pivot diagrams, part nos and bearing specs bikeradar. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world.
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