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Fuel EX 8 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded suspension package comes in handy. A lightweight aluminium frame, tubeless-ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 Shimano XT drive train make this an amazing all-arounder.
Fuel EX 8 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded suspension package comes in handy. A lightweight aluminium frame, tubeless-ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 Shimano XT drive train make this an amazing all-arounder.
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Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 5 29 Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2022 in Blue XLarge

£1,495.00 £3,450.00 57% off
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Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 5 29 Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2022 in Blue XLarge

Season:2022

Brand:Trek

Code:33000AlpineBLUDBLU

The Trek Fuel EX 8 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded suspension package comes in handy. A lightweight aluminium frame, tubeless-ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 Shimano XT drive train make this an amazing all-around full-suspension mountain bike. The Fuel EX 8 is great choice for mountain bikers who value efficient climbing as well as sure footed descending.

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.

An alloy frame, 140 mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork and 130 mm 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.

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

Key Features & Benefits:
  • Fox Rhythm 34 fork: 140mm Suspension with 34mm stanchions
  • Aluminium 130mm travel Frame: Lightweight & efficient for trail riding
  • 12-Speed Shimano XT Gears: Perfect for all terrain

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
  • Rear Shock (If Applicable): Fox Perfromance Float Evol, 3 position damper, 210x55mm
  • Fork: Fox Rhythm 34, Grip Damper, Evol Air spring, lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, 140mm travel
  • Number of Gears: 12
  • Gear Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed, or SRAM - availability dependant.
  • Chainset: Shimano SLX, or SRAM - availability dependant.
  • Chainrings: 30T
  • Rear Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 12-speed, or SRAM - availability dependant.
  • Chain: Shimano SLX, 12-speed, or SRAM - availability dependant.
  • Front Derailleur: N/A
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimnao XT M8100, or SRAM - availability dependant.
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500 pressfit
  • Pedals: Not supplied:Shop pedals here
  • Rims: Bontrager Line Comp, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 30 mm width, Presta valve
  • Front Hub: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
  • Rear Hub: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, 54 tooth driver, SRAM XD freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
  • Front Tyre: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" or 27.5x2.60"(Size small and Xsmall). May come with XR5 29x2.50 availability dependent
  • Rear Tyre: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" or 27.5x2.60" (Size Small and Xsmall). May come with XR5 29x2.50 availability dependent
  • Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper or SRAM DB 8 availability dependent
  • Handlebars: Bontrager alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780mm width (Small 750mm)
  • Handlebar Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
  • Headset: Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8"" top, 1.5"
  • Stem: Bontrager Line/Elite, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 45-50mm length (Small 35-40mm length)
  • Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromo rails, 138mm width
  • Seatpost: Bontrager line dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm Length (Small 100mm travel)
  • Accessories: N/A
  • Weight: M - 13.9 kg / 30.5 lbs (with tubes)
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

Sizing Chart for Trek Fuel EX Gen 5

SizeRider HeightInseam
XS145 - 155 cm4'9" - 5'1"69 - 73 cm27" - 29"
S155 - 165 cm5'1" - 5'5"74 - 78 cm29" - 31"
M165 - 176 cm5'5" - 5'9"79 - 83 cm31" - 33"
M/L173 - 180 cm5'8" - 5'11"81 - 86 cm32" - 34"
L177 - 188 cm5'10" - 6'2"84 - 89 cm33" - 35"
XL188 - 195 cm6'2" - 6'5"89 - 91 cm35" - 36"

Geometry for Trek Fuel EX Gen 5

Sizing table
Frame size number17.517.518.518.519.519.521.521.5
Frame size letterMMMLMLLLXLXL
Geometry positionLowHighLowHighLowHighLowHigh
Wheel size29"29"29"29"29"29"29"29"
A — Seat tube424243.543.545455050
B — Seat tube angle67.5°68.0°67.5°68.0°67.5°68.0°67.5°68.0°
Effective seat tube angle75.0°75.5°75.0°75.5°75.0°75.5°75.0°75.5°
C — Head tube length101010.510.510.510.51212
D — Head angle66.0°66.5°66.0°66.5°66.0°66.5°66.0°66.5°
E — Effective top tube60.360.261.961.863.463.366.366.2
F — Bottom bracket height3434.63434.63434.63434.6
G — Bottom bracket drop3.42.83.42.83.42.73.42.7
H — Chainstay length43.743.643.743.643.743.643.743.6
I — Offset4.34.34.34.34.34.34.34.3
J — Trail11.911.611.911.611.911.611.911.6
K — Wheelbase117.9117.8119.6119.5121.1121124.2124.1
L — Standover74.274.874.575.17575.676.276.8
M — Frame reach4444.545.5464747.549.550
N — Frame stack60.960.561.360.961.360.962.762.3


Warranty Information for Trek:

Lifetime warranty on Frame sets (frame and rigid fork), main frame and full suspension swing arms for the lifetime of the original owner, and Bontrager wheels with carbon rims.

2-year warranty on Rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link and accompanying hardware and components, Bontrager wheels with alloy rims, Paint and transfers.

For full warranty policy please visit trekbikes.com

Sizing Information
Trek Sizing Guide
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  • Does this bicycle include a shock pump.
    Question asked by John Wiggett on 19/10/2024 20:07:58
    No this bicycle does not include a shock pump.

    However we do have many pumps available to purchase with your bicycle:
    https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=shock%20pump
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