The Trek 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, plus, the ultra-smooth handling of a FOX 150 mm front and 140 mm rear suspension.
Sunset Cycles offers the 2023 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6 full suspension bike in Crimson finish with free delivery.
The 2023 Trek FUEL EX (CARBON) range: Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 (Blue) | Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 (Smoke)
| Frameset | |
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel (XS, S: 140 mm travel) |
| Rear suspension | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm |
| Wheels | |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| Tires | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" (XS/S: 27.5x2.50") |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP39, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm / 200mm |
| Weight | M – 14.76 kg/32.55 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Frame Size | Rider Height* (metric) | Rider Height* (imperial) |
| X Small | 137 - 155 cm | 4'6" - 5'1" |
| Small | 153 - 167 cm | 5'0" - 5'6" |
| Medium | 161 - 172 cm | 5'3" - 5'8" |
| Medium/Large | 166 - 179 cm | 5'5" - 5'10" |
| Large | 177 - 188 cm | 5'10" - 6'2" |
| X Large | 186 - 196 cm | 6'1" - 6'5" |
| XX Large | 195 - 203 cm | 6'5" - 6'8" |
| *This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about the correct bike size for you. | ||