Dont get me wrong, the fuel can 100% handle anything that the southeast can throw at it but if i can have a better time on the remedy im all ears. I love the swing out feature because i have full access to the back. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Front suspension forks and rear shocks both require simple adjustments to work best for a particular rider, so this information is relevant to riders of both hardtail and full. I rode the event on a 2008 trek fuel ex 8, however, only the suspension components are oem, every other part has been switched from stock. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 trek fuel ex 8 27. Get the best deals on trek fuel ex bikes when you shop the largest online.
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2012 trek fuel ex 8 bike. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, trek. If my ex8 is this good i can imagine the remedy will be that much better for. This is my first fs bike after having been on a trek 4300 ht for several years.
Bikes that are designed specifically for offroading have several characteristics. The newest version is a huge step in the right direction as a doitall bike. It doesnt have the fancy carbon fibre frame of the more expensive models higher up the range, but the alpha platinum aluminium frame is a beautifully welded and masculinelooking mountain bike. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing.
Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. We started our ride with a surprisingly fast, ripping descent down rooty, hardpack singletrack, and it didnt take long for me to feel comfortable slashing the bike sidetoside through the turns. The most obvious hopup on paper is srams gx eagle, with its 12 sprockets and. Treks fuel ex has been a trail bike of the year winner as well as a close contender. Got my hands on my brand new mountain bike, a trek fuel. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals trek. Proper suspension setup is a crucial component of getting the best performance out of your mountain bike.
Looking at the trek fuel ex range, the 8 is surely the pick of the range. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Fuel ex 8 is the ideal 29er trail bike for mountain bikers who want a versatile full suspension ripper that can climb with the xc crowd and huck with the enduro. Last week, trek released a few key 2014 models to their dealers, and as expected, a few of the more, um, eager shops immediately posted images online well before the official public launch pegged for the end of the month.
Over the years, the fuel ex has adapted to the demands of modern riding with various upgrades and tweaks but has stayed true to its intended purpose as a bike that can go all over the mountain, whether the trail is full of long and steep climbs or technical. Find out how much a 2012 trek fuel ex 8 bicycle is worth. Replacement derailleur hangers for trek javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Adjust the width of your arm rests to ensure optimum airflow, power transmission, and comfort when doing a tt or bike leg. Trek states that the fox rhythm suspension fork on the fuel ex is custom tuned, but we couldnt find out if this is a unique tune or just one of the offthepeg options offered by fox. Gary fisher, bontrager, diamant bikes, villiger bikes and until 2008, lemond racing. Before its inception in 2008, treks focus had been primarily on road bikes and xc hardtails for almost a decade, to the extent that the performance of its dual suspension offerings were considered by many to be well off the mark. Fuel ex 8 29 model 23593 the fuel ex 8 is the ideal 29er trail bike for mountain bikers who want a versatile fullsuspension ripper that can climb with the xc crowd and huck with the enduro crew.
Alpha red aluminum wabp, full floater, alloy evo link, oversized bearings, 120mm travel. Fuel ex 8 wsd, 5 price guides, fuel ex 9, 8 price guides, fuel ex 9. In the slacker setting, the head angle is a stable 68. Not a fan of the stock tires, saddle recommendation. Oct 30, 2007 a quick look at the 2008 trek fuel ex 8. Worked with my fox drcv 32mm forks on my trek fuel ex8 all i can say for sure is that if youre looking for replacements, these are a great choice in comparison to foxs 32mm replacement seals in that they are much easier to install. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Its the perfect balance of value and performance, with a trailtough alpha platinum aluminum frame, 140mm front and mm rear suspension, and a wide range sram gx eagle 1x12 drivetrain. My trek fuel ex8 barely squeezes on there, but it works and i dont want to hassle with the top tube adapter. Treks fuel has been a fixture in the range for a few years now. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes and imo they are way off.
There are too many horror stories when selling a bike through website classifieds so i didnt want to deal with that. Its the perfect bike for riders who want a little bit of everything. Video presentation of trek fuel ex 8 29 2017 by kola visek. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. Im not a huge fan of how the bike mounts to the rack. Also bought the big blue book of everything, very helpful. I am in love with the e29 for most of my riding, but it can be a handful on tamer trails. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. Trek bikes began in 1976, and their mission was simple. Wentings cycle in mission some how convinced me to demo this 2008 trek. The bicycle bluebook program was very easy to use and gave me a fair price for my bike. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago.
This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. My trek fuel ex test ride was one of five test rides in 24 hours, and it was easily my favorite bike of the five. Results for trek fuel page 5 pinkbike buysell search. Product main mountain bikes trek trek mountain bikes trek fuel ex. Top tester and suspension guru seb stott has been putting trek s fuel ex though its paces. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. Great response, propedal, fast handling, excellent value for price, quality components especially shocks cons.
The 2008 trek fuel ex 7 2008 is a fullsuspension mountain bike with an aluminum alpha red fox float rp2 frame. The trek fuel ex 8 29 is a bike with a lineage going back to crosscountry racing. The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in treks lineup and has long been built for real trail riders. Treks line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. The 2008 trek fuel ex looks fairly familiar in profile, but its been substantially redesigned thanks to exkawasaki and manitou suspension design guru jose gonzalez. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Trek fuel ex8 for sale in uk 33 used trek fuel ex8. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Our most popular trail bike is built with mm of travel in the rear and 140mm up front, innovative frame and suspension tech, and performance parts that keep you ripping on the widest variety of terrain. Wentings cycle in mission some how convinced me to demo this 2008 trek ex8. Very lightly used all mountainxc full suspension bike. What we do know is the rhythm fork is around 100g heavier that the aftermarket performance fork.
In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories. Fuel ex 8 plus is a versatile full suspension trail bike with girthy plussized tires for unrelenting traction. Alpha red aluminum wr1i trail tuned suspension, abp pivot, full floater, aluminum evo link, hilo chainstays, oversized sealed bearings, 120mm rear wheel travel. Mens omnium elimination race 2016 uci track cycling world championships duration. If you wanna pay too much for an outdated sled, then go for it. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds.
I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Jun, 20 few bikes in the modern era have been more responsible for changing the fortunes of a bike company than treks abpequipped fuel ex series. You should be able to get that bike for a great deal. The fuel 29er gets some geometry adjustment too for 2016, via trek s simple minolink system. This dna shines through, but without the drawbacks that this can bring the fuel ex is a genuine trail bike. Silver, gray or bare metal 2008 trek fuel ex 7, serial. Learn more about the 2008 ford explorer sport trac. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories.
Were sorry, we dont currently have this bike in our marketplace. Got my hands on my brand new mountain bike, a trek fuel ex8 27. The fuel ex line is a great value for bikes, and the fuel lower end features a lot of the same geometry and features as the 9s. Accurate and versatile allrounder with speed to spare. Trek fuel ex 8 2017 model year for blue book price 15. Satb, choral score, sally k albrecht, jay althouse. I think im going to put an 80mm riser stem on the 18. Jun 04, 2018 treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. Trek s line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames.
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