Details
Fuel EX 9.7 is an all-mountain ripper that rolls in with the best balance of performance and pocket-friendly components, without skimping on the good stuff.
It features a lightweight carbon frame, plus a cherry-picked blend of Shimano SLX and XT components that balance price and ride quality with reliable shifting and durability on the trail.
Fuel EX 9.7 also features the ultra-smooth handling of a FOX 150mm Rhythm 36 Float plus EVOL air spring and GRIP damper for small bump compliance front and a 140mm FOX Performance Float X rear suspension shock.
Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your setup dialed just for you.
Wheel size:
- Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch
- Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch
Due to supply-chain issues, specs are subject to change without notice.
Mino Link lets you easily tweak your geometry - both headtube agnle and bottom bracket height at the same time for more nimble or more stable handling.
Angle adjusting headset cups (sold separately) tweak the 64.5-degree headtube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking, all without impacting your bottom bracket height (for ground clearance).
Steeper = nimble, slacker = stable
All Trek Fuel EX, aluminium and carbon, come tubeless out of the box. Sealant, valves, and rim stips included.
Ditching the tubes and going tubeless will help you get the most performance out of your tires. There are no tubes to pinch, so you can run lower pressures for better traction, and you get more control and a smoother, faster ride. As an added bonus, a tubeless setup can help seal punctures before they become flats.
Easily adjust suspension progression with just a flip of a chip.
Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails loaded with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you’re riding fast, hitting big features, and don’t want to bottom out — or if you want to roll with a coil shock.
FRAME SIZE | X-Small | Small 27.5 | Small 29 | Medium | Medium/Large | Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
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WHEEL SIZE (in) | 27.5 | 27.5 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
FRAME REACH (mm) | 400.2 | 430.2 | 425 | 450 | 470 | 485 | 515 | 545 |
EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE (mm) | 516.2 | 550.5 | 553.8 | 584.1 | 607.4 | 626.9 | 661.8 | 696.6 |
SEAT TUBE (mm) | 360 | 380 | 380 | 410 | 420 | 435 | 470 | 500 |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (°) | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
EFFECTIVE SEAT TUBE ANGLE (°) | 78.6 | 78.2 | 78.6 | 78.2 | 77.5 | 77.2 | 76.6 | 76 |
FRAME STACK (mm) | 574.1 | 574.1 | 612.3 | 616.8 | 616.8 | 621.3 | 634.9 | 648.4 |
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 105 | 120 | 135 |
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (°) | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
FORK AXLE-TO-CROWN (mm) | 533 | 533 | 561 | 561 | 561 | 561 | 561 | 561 |
BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT (mm) | 332 | 332 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 |
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 25 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 440 | 440 | 445 | 450 |
WHEELBASE (mm) | 1144.8 | 1174.8 | 1185.9 | 1213 | 1233.1 | 1250.2 | 1286.7 | 1323.2 |
STANDOVER (mm) | 716.8 | 723.8 | 736.8 | 736.8 | 741.8 | 747.8 | 766.8 | 773.8 |
OFFSET (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
TRAIL (mm) | 121.6 | 121.6 | 129.2 | 129.2 | 129.2 | 129.3 | 129.3 | 129.3 |
Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
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X-Small |
137 - 155 cm 4'6" - 5'1" |
64 - 73 cm 25" - 29" |
Small |
153 - 167 cm 5'0" - 5'6" |
72 - 79 cm 28" - 31" |
Medium |
161 - 172 cm 5'3" - 5'8" |
76 - 81 cm 30" - 32" |
Medium/Large |
166 - 179 cm 5'5" - 5'10" |
77 - 84 cm 30" - 33" |
Large |
177 - 188 cm 5'10" - 6'2" |
83 - 88 cm 33" - 35" |
X-Large |
186 - 196 cm 6'1" - 6'5" |
87 - 92 cm 34" - 36" |
XX-Large |
195 - 203 cm 6'5" - 6'8" |
92 - 95 cm 36" - 37" |
Specs
Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
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Fork |
XS, S: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel S - XXL: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
Wheels |
Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing |
Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed |
Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
Rotors |
Front: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm Rear: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
Handlebars |
XS, S: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width M - XL: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Stem |
XS, S: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length M - XL: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
Seatpost |
XS, S: TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm M, ML: TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm L, XL: TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
Pedals | Sold Separately |
Accessories & Extras | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
* Subject to change without notice.
Videos
volution Underlined: Trek Fuel EX Review | 2022 Fall Field Test
Part Numbers
Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
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Crimson / Medium / 29-inch | 601842802298 | 5272095 | BIK451685073 |
Mercury / Large / 29-inch | 601842802342 | 5272090 | BIK452084963 |