We had a short window of opportunity, just two weeks to ride the bike. To be honest, were kind of tired of talking about it. New trek fuel ex help going tubeless with tubeless ready. Customtuned fox drcv rear shocks on bikes all the way down to ex 8 level. Trek s suspension solutions have been proven and refined over the years. October 2014 edited october 2014 in mtb buying advice. The revamped trek fuel ex mountain bike is ready to rock any trail. First off, several models in each line receive the drcv fork upgrade. Suspension setup is crucial to getting the best performance from your mountain bike. All original parts was upgraded, except rear shock. Summary of contents for trek bicycle page 2 complete the registration future reference bicycle registration is the only record we have of who owns this bicycle. Dear regular bike magazine reader, youre probably tired of reading about the fuel ex 29. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2012 trek fuel ex 8 bike. I currently have a 2015 fuel ex 9, and i am kicking myself for not getting a remedy but that.
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. Planning on upgrading to a newer model trek, maybe another ex or remedy. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. A 140mm fork and mm of rear travel, a shimano 1x10 drivetrain, a dropper post for getting low on descents, and shimano hydraulic disc brakes make fuel ex 5 a highvalue, highperformance mountain bike with exceptional versatility.
Specialized camber comp vs trek fuel ex 7 29 mbr youtube. Proper suspension setup is a crucial component of getting the best performance out of your mountain bike. Is the wife going to notice her mountain bike upgrades. Treks fuel ex family has been around for years now, gradually evolving to become more capable and confident. 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. Ott points out that the fuel ex 8, the most popular version, and fuel ex 9. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. What to expect from the fuel ex, the new mens trek mountain bike.
I was hoping to be the first one on the forums to get a 2012 ex 8. 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. 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. I purchased stans sealant and valve stems 35mm from stans website. Hi chaps, pondering upgrading the trek fuel ex8, or upgrading to a new bike.
Contact our customer service team for support and information on older trek models. They provide a comprehensive offering of city bicycles, speed road bicycles, and trailblazing mountain bikes. Just getting into mountain biking so i recently purchased a trek fuel ex 8 which comes with tubeless ready tires. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter. The abp suspension on the plus models has an adjusted l. Ive just recently bought a trek ex8 from evans, its a superb bike and i enjoy riding it. Getting the tubes out of the tire was a pain because i could not get the stem out of the rim until i realized the stem was threaded through the rim. Started by richard burke and bevil hogg, trek bicycles manufactures bicycles and bicycle products for worldwide distribution. Trek fans, what do you prefer the 2016 or the 2017. Trek certified service shows you how to make sure youre getting the best ride out on the trail. I think i am going to pull the trigger this week on a new fuel.
It almost seems like overkill for what i would expect from a fuel. Alpha platinum aluminum wabp convert, full floater, e2 tapered head tube, internal front derailleur cable routing, magnesium evo link, replaceable. Trek surprises the mtb world with the announcement of a new batch of 27. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. All the accessories for road, mountain, and hybrid bikes to make every ride better. By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. The fuel ex benefits from many iterations of the fuel platform, as they are all included in this first version of the fuel 29. Cable routing is internal, including optional dropper post routing. Tune in to see if she enjoys her new dropper post and other upgrades.
Shimano xtr brakes with ice tech rotors 800 mm renthal fatbar with 35 mm renthal apex stem. But it may not work for you so that could be money out the window. For 2017, trek decided to overhaul nearly every mountain bike in its catalog. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. If trek would just leave well enough alone, we could take a break, but they keep changing the damn thing. Bikes that are designed specifically for offroading have several characteristics. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in trek s lineup and has long been built for real trail riders. Trek mountain bike bikes 29 wheel for sale in stock ebay. Full suspension mountain bikes keep you in control and comfortable over rugged terrain. Going through this process is necessary to make sure your new bike performs as it was designed. Suspension setup trek mountain bikes are incredibly sophisticated and require a small amount of set up for the individual rider. 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. Active braking pivot abp, full floater and mino link make trek full suspension models a class above the competition.
Fuel ex 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. Assisted service module is not available on mobile or. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2017 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. Between shimano and sram, which is probably my best bet.
Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. I am trying to work out the benefits of doing so, against buying another bike. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. If it is necessary to this manual shows how to ride your new give you new instructions, your registration even if you have ridden a bicycle safely. Ive had it brand new since september 2012 just looked back at an early post i. 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. Are these upgrades going to help my wife mountain bike any better. Trek fuel ex 8 29 trail bike of the year 2018 contender duration. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. Trek fuel ex 8 20 trekbikers gopro hero 2 duration.
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