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Ready to feel old? 20 years – yes, two whole decades – have passed since the very first Trek Fuel EX rolled off the production line. It’s been a best seller ever since, having evolved considerably over time alongside other popular trail bikes like the Specialized Stumpjumper and Giant Trance. Being such an important model for Trek, it would be no exaggeration to say that it’s a big deal whenever a new version is unveiled.
We’ve tested most iterations of the Fuel EX, so we were intrigued to see what Trek had cooked up with the latest Gen 7 version. Now simply called the ‘Fuel’, it’s offered in three distinct variations: Fuel EX, Fuel MX and Fuel LX. Each configuration employs the same frame, with swappable linkages used to change the travel and wheelsize.
While the modular approach is cool, we were still left with some important questions. Just how much better would the new Gen 7 bike be compared to the previous Gen 6? And how would it compare to the best trail bikes on the market?
To get some answers, Trek sent us out a Fuel EX 8, which Wil’s been testing and tweaking over the past couple of months.
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Trek Fuel EX Video Review Contents
0:00 – Intro
0:48 – Trek Fuel Range Overview
1:44 – Frame Details
2:55 – Geometry & Sizing
3:55 – Price & Specifications
4:43 – Trek Fuel EX 8 Weight
5:05 – Strengths
7:45 – Downsides
10:26 – Component Highs & Lows
12:38 – Flow’s Verdict
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