TREK FUEL EX 9.7 slx/xt
Fuel EX 9.7 is our most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140 mm FOX 36 fork, Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain and powerful 4-piston brakes for a fast, fun mountain bike that's a ripper now, and ripe for upgrades later.
A lightweight and stiff full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, a 140 mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork, 130 mm of rear travel with a FOX Float Performance rear shock with Trek's efficient RE:aktiv damper, a wide-range 1x12 Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain, Line Comp 30 TLR wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub, a Bontrager Line dropper post and powerful Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
Full suspension control on a lightweight and trail-tough carbon frame makes for a fun and fast ride. It's rugged enough for rowdy descents, but still spry for lively climbing and accelerating.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel |
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| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel |
| *Shock | Size: S Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| *Tyre | Size: S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50" |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" |
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| *Tyre part | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: S , M , ML , L Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost, 170 mm length |
| Size: XL Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost | Size: S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length |
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| *Handlebar | Size: S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| *Stem | Size: S Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
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| Head set | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| *Brake rotor | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |