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..
The tech you get
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.
Specifications
| 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 |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready |
| Hubs | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
| Tyres | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 mm |
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