2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 8 S Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 8 S Low (29" wheel)

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  • Year 2022
  • Make Trek Bicycle
  • Model Fuel EX 8
2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 8 S Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 8 S Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 8 S Low (29" wheel)

Fuel EX 8 is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile full suspension ripper that makes soul-crushing climbs less painful, but can also huck rowdy trails. It hits the sweet spot of value and performance in our mountain bike lineup by combining high-end parts with a stout but light alloy frame.

It's right for you if...

You're cool with your wheels leaving the ground, but you also like to go the distance on marathon singletrack sessions. You want a bike that lets you crush any trail, and your priority is on the parts.

The tech you get

An alloy frame, 140mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork, and 130mm of rear travel with an extra-efficient RE:aktiv damper. A Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain with an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear, powerful 4-piston brakes, Bontrager wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement plus a Bontrager Line dropper post.

The final word

Fuel EX 8 gives you added efficiency with Shimano's latest, widest-range drivetrain and Trek's unique RE:aktiv damper that provides firm pedaling support without giving up any plush compliance.

Why you'll love it
  • A wider gear range and more efficient suspension help you claw your way up tricky climbs you never thought you'd clean
  • If you measure quality in performance per dollar, you won't do better than Fuel EX 8
  • This bike will make you want to rail every corner, smash every rock garden, and charge every descent
  • The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy to use
  • We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5" wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5" or 29", and sizes M to XL get 29" wheels

Features may include:

  • Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.

  • Active Braking Pivot

Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

  • RE:aktiv

RE:aktiv technology gives you firm support for efficient pedaling that instantly gives way for smooth control when the trail turns rough.

  • Straight Shot w/Knock Block

Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

Dimensions

Dimensions Wheel: 29" | Seat tube: 39.5 cm | Seat tube angle: 67.5° | Effective seat tube angle: 75.0° | Head angle: 66.0° | Effective top tube: 57.8 cm | Bottom bracket drop: 3.4 cm | Offset: 4.3 cm | Standover: 70.1 cm | Frame reach: 41.5 cm | Frame stack: 60.9 cm
Length Head tube: 10.0 cm | Chainstay: 43.7 cm
Height Bottom bracket: 34 cm
Trail 11.9 cm
Wheelbase 115.4 cm

Drivetrain

Chain Type Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed | Ring: 34T
Drivetrain Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage | Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
Gear Shifter Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Bicycle Crank Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length
Sprockets, Rear Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

Chassis

Handlebars Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width
Handlebar Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Frame Type Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
Fork Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel | Max compatible fork travel: 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Suspension

Shock Absorber Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm

Brakes

Brake System Type Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper | Rotor:Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm

Wheels & Tires

Wheels Rims: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle | Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Front Wheel Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Wheel Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Front Tire Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' | Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Rear Tire Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' | Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz

Features

Seat Type Post: Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length
Features Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever | Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width | Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length | Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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