Trek Fuel EX 8 Review

Trek Fuel EX 8 Review

Trek Fuel EX 8 Review

Price: 3499 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,9 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • coherent overall package
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • 25 years warranty
  • with 13,9 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Trek Fuel EX 8 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3499 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
XS-Low
S-Low
M-Low
M/L-Low
L-Low
XL-Low
-
Wheelsize
27,5
27,5
29
29
29
29
-
Stack
563
572
609
613
613
627
-
Reach
395
415
440
455
470
495
495
Top Tube Length
546
568
603
619
634
663
-
Seat Tube Length
356
395
420
435
450
500
-
Seat Tube Angle
75
75
75
75
75
75
-
Head Tube Length
90
100
100
105
105
120
-
Head Tube Angle
66
66
66
66
66
66
-
Bottom Bracket Drop
21
21
34
34
34
34
-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
335
335
340
340
340
340
-
Chainstay Length
437
437
437
437
437
437
-
Wheelbase
1120
1144
1179
1196
1211
1242
-
Standover Height
695
700
742
745
750
762
-
Specification
  • Frame Fuel EX Alu
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
  • Crank Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length
  • Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
  • Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
  • Brake Set Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Wheel Set Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
  • Front Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
  • Rear Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
  • Tires Front Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
  • Tires Rear Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
  • Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
  • Seat Post Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
  • Stem Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
  • Handle Bar Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

Expirience with the Trek Fuel EX 8

Ludwig Döhl In terms of riding on demanding trails, the Fuel EX 8 is an absolute banger. A low weight means more rideability on different terrain. If the manufacturer's indication is right, the 13,9 kg of the Trek Fully counts towards the lighter All Mountain that you get for under under 4500 Euro. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the All Mountain of Trek is a very balanced customer. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. Trek is installing only absolutely high-quality shifting components. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Trek sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.