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The Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile full suspension ripper that makes soul-crushing climbs less painful.
The Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile full suspension ripper that makes soul-crushing climbs less painful.
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Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike 2021 Dark Aquatic/Trek Black

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Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike 2021 Dark Aquatic/Trek Black

Season:2021

Brand:Trek

Code:2140690HD-GN-BK

TheTrek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bikeis 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 line-up 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
A lightweight aluminium frame, 140 mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork, and 130 mm of rear travel with an extra-efficient RE:aktiv damper. A SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drive train with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear, plus a Bontrager Line dropper post.
The final word
Fuel EX 8 gives you added efficiency with SRAM's latest, widest-range drive train and Trek's unique RE:aktiv damper that provides firm pedalling 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 pound, 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

Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike 2021 Features

  • Frame 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
  • Rear suspension Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab

Technical Information
Frameset
Frame 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  
Rear suspension Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab  
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost 110 front, Boost 148 rear  
Tires Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60" front, 2.40" rear  
Drivetrain
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed  
Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle  
Crank Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost  
Bottom bracket SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit  
Cassette SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed  
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed  
Components
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width  
Seatpost Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm  
Handlebar Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise  
Stem Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree  
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on  
Headset Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom  
Brakeset SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc  

 

Sizing Information

      

Frame size number Frame size letter Geometry position Wheel size A — Seat tube B — Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angle C — Head tube length D — Head angle E — Effective top tube F — Bottom bracket height G — Bottom bracket drop H — Chainstay length I — Offset J — Trail K — Wheelbase L — Standover M — Frame reach N — Frame stack
14.0 XS Low 27.5" 35.6 69.0° 75.0° 9.0 66.0° 54.6 33.5 2.1 43.7 4.3 11.1 112.0 69.5 39.5 56.3
14.0 XS High 27.5" 35.5 69.5° 75.5° 9.0 66.5° 54.5 34.1 1.4 43.6 4.3 10.6 111.9 70.0 40.0 55.9
15.5 S High 27.5" 39.5 69.5° 75.5° 10.0 66.5° 56.7 34.1 1.4 43.6 4.3 10.6 114.3 70.7 42.0 56.8
15.5 S Low 27.5" 39.5 69.0° 75.0° 10.0 66.0° 56.8 33.5 2.1 43.7 4.3 11.1 114.4 70.0 41.5 57.2
15.5 S High 29" 39.5 68.0° 75.5° 10.0 66.5° 57.7 34.6 2.8 43.6 4.3 11.5 115.3 70.7 42.0 60.5
15.5 S Low 29" 39.5 67.5° 75.0° 10.0 66.0° 57.8 34.0 3.4 43.7 4.3 11.9 115.4 70.1 41.5 60.9
17.5 M Low 29" 42.0 67.5° 75.0° 10.0 66.0° 60.3 34.0 3.4 43.7 4.3 11.9 117.9 74.2 44.0 60.9

 

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