Buy Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Full Suspension Bike
The Fuel EX 8 is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile, full-suspension grenade that makes grueling climbs less painful, but at the same time excels on rough trails. This bike offers the perfect combination of price and performance in the MTB model range due to the high-end components and the robust and light aluminum frame.
It’s the right bike for you if…
… you like to take off with your bike, but you also like to go on extravagant single trail adventures. You want a fully trail-ready bike where your priority is the parts.
You get this equipment
A light aluminum frame, a FOX Rhythm 34 suspension fork with 140 mm travel and a particularly efficient RE:aktiv damper with 130 mm travel. In addition, a SRAM GX Eagle 1×12 drive with an extra-large 52-tooth sprocket for the steepest climbs and a Bontrager Line Vario seat post.
The final word
The Fuel EX 8 scores with its high-efficiency thanks to SRAM’s latest drive with a particularly wide range of gear ratios and Trek’s unique RE:aktiv damper, which remains firm when pedaling but still reacts sensitively to bumps.
Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to fine-tune how the suspension responds independently to acceleration and braking forces. This gives you more confidence in critical situations.
RE:Aktiv
The RE:Aktiv technology ensures firm damping support when pedaling, but responds to bumps and bumps without delay when the trail gets rougher.
Straight Shot with Knock Block
Trek’s Straight Shot frame design optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. This allows you to drive even harder without losing ground contact even in tricky situations.
Alpha Platinum Aluminum
Our premium, lightweight aluminum is continuously cold extruded and multi-butted, then hydroformed into complex tube profiles for maximum strength and minimum weight.
Geometry adjustable via Mino Link
Adjust the steering angle (by 0.5°) and the bottom bracket height (by up to 10 mm) by simply turning a threaded nut. Turn the threaded nut and choose between slack and an even slacker geometry without affecting the performance of the chassis. Exclusive to Trek.
Control Freak Cable Routing System
The lightest, quietest and most versatile cable routing system allows any combination of derailleur, brake, lockout and dropper post routing through the frame for a clean look and the ultimate custom setup.
Boost148/110
Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) provide the stiffness of a 27.5″ wheel and offer all the advantages of a 29er. And with Boost148 on the rear wheel, you can run wider tires and a larger chainring without the Q-factor and the propulsion efficiency suffer.
Specifications Of Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Bike
| PRODUCT | Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Bike |
|---|---|
| MODEL YEAR | 2021 |
| RIDING TYPE | Trail |
| RIDER | Unisex |
| SIZES AND GEOMETRY |
XS 27.5″ (high, low), SM 27.5″ (high, low), SM 29″ (high, low), MD 29″ (high, low), ML 29″ (high, low), LG 29″ (high, low), XL 29″ (high, low), XXL (high, low)
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| WHEEL SIZE | 27.5″ (650b), 29″ |
| FRAME MATERIAL | Aluminum |
| FRAME MATERIAL DETAILS | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, magnesium rocker link, molded down tube and chainstay protection |
| REAR TRAVEL | 130mm |
| REAR SHOCK | FOX FLOAT Performance, EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab 27.5″: 210mm x 52.5mm; 29″: 210mm x 55mm |
| FORK | FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, EVOL, GRIP damper, 44mm offset |
| FORK TRAVEL | 140mm |
| HEAD TUBE DIAMETER | Tapered, 1.125″ top, 1.5″ bottom |
| HEADSET | Trek Knock Block Integrated, 58° radius, cartridge bearing |
| HANDLEBAR | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm clamp diameter, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width (XS/SM), 780mm width (MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL) |
| STEM | Bontrager Line, 35mm bar clamp, Knock Block compatible, 0° rise Length: 40mm (XS/SM), 50mm (MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL) |
| GRIPS | |
| BRAKES | SRAM G2 R, 4-piston, SRAM CenterLine 6-bolt rotors (200mm front [MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL], 180mm front [XS/SM], 180mm rear) |
| BRAKE LEVERS | SRAM G2 R |
| DRIVETRAIN | 1x |
| SHIFTERS | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | None |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| ISCG TABS | ISCG05 |
| CHAINGUIDE | None |
| CRANKS | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB Length: 170mm (XS/SM), 175mm (MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL) |
| CHAINRINGS | SRAM X1 Eagle, 30 tooth, steel |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB, 92mm PressFit |
| PEDALS | None |
| CHAIN | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| CASSETTE | SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth |
| RIMS | Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless-ready |
| HUBS | Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with 54 tooth Rapid Drive freehub, and XD driver |
| SPOKES | Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset |
| TIRES | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 2.6″ (front), 2.4″ (rear) |
| SADDLE | Bontrager Arvada, hollow Chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| SEATPOST | Bontrager Line dropper Drop: 100mm (XS/SM), 150mm (MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL) |
| SEATPOST DIAMETER | 31.6mm |
| SEATPOST CLAMP | Single-bolt |
| REAR DROPOUT / HUB DIMENSIONS | 148x12mm Boost |
| MAX. TIRE SIZE | 2.6″ |
| BOTTLE CAGE MOUNTS | One inside front triangle (only on MD and larger sizes) |
| COLORS | Dark Aquatic/Trek Black, Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade |
| WARRANTY | Lifetime frame and wheels; 2 years Trek/Bontrager parts, suspension linkage components, and paint/decals |
| WEIGHT | 30 lb 6.1 oz (13,780 g) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | XS gets 27.5″ wheels, SM gets 27.5″ or 29″ wheels, MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL get 29″ wheels ABP (Active Braking Pivot) suspension system Geometry adjustable via Mino Link flip chip in rear rocker link pivot Straight Shot frame design with Knock Block steerer stop Control Freak internal cable routing Weight given for MD frame with tire sealant (no tubes) Includes Bontrager TLR rim strips, tubeless valves, and sealant |
Janet –
Well, so far I have done 4200 miles in 20 months, on my Trek Fuel EX electric bike. It is safe to say it is a great bike, a really comfortable ride.
Fabulous friendly service from Blue lake bikes. The mechanic really does a lovely job on checking everything over for me.
Mike F –
Happy with service from Bluelake electric bikes
Mrs D O –
Purchased aTrek Fuel through as my first electric bike. The quality is superb and riding it is a dream. With the steep hills around Tiverton getting to the top is so easy. Blue lake bikes were first class to deal with, I had a test ride without an appointment and they delivered it to my house. Fantastic service
Debbie G –
I am delighted with my new e-bike and the customer service from Bluelake Bikes was exemplary. I had struggled with confidence on a previous bike as it was always too big for me. My new bike, the Aurora Spark, is the first e-bike I’d found with a smaller frame – much more suited for the smaller and shorter rider. I am still building my confidence but the Aurora Spark is very user-friendly. Feeling more in control is a great boost and having the power to help with the hills means I can look forward to many future outings with family and friends. Taking our bikes on holiday to Europe has already enabled my husband and me to explore and sightsee places previously inaccessible to me! Part-exchanging my previous bike with Bluelake Bike was a bonus.
Steve W –
Excellent bike. Great fun and easy to use.
Only criticism is I don’t think I get the mileage out of a charge
Reus –
Muy bien
David M –
My wife and I have purchased two e-bikes from Bluelake and have found Peter to be knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and accommodating in terms of trying machines out, accessories, delivery etc. I would recommend Bluelake bikes particularly to anyone purchasing an e-bike for the first time.
Mike F –
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Very happy with service from Bluelake electric bikes
Hanneke C –
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