Fuel EX

mtb

Izcelsme

Fuel EX ir Trek pilnās piekares taku velosipēdu platforma kopš 2005. gada, un tā tiek plaši uzskatīta par velosipēdu, kas definēja mūsdienu visu veidu taku kategoriju. Sākotnēji 100 mm šķēršļu trases ātrgaitas velosipēds, tas auga līdz ar disciplīnu: garāks gājiens, slīpāki leņķi un pakāpeniski agresīvāka ģeometrija sešās paaudzēs. 6. paaudze (2024.–2025. gada modeļi) ieviesa Mino Link galvas cauruli galvas leņķa regulēšanai, bez knock-block rāmi un 150/140 mm gājienu, kas balstīts uz ABP (Active Braking Pivot) aizmugurējās piekares patentu, ko Trek izmanto visā savā pilnās piekares klāstā. 7. paaudze ieradās 2026. gadā ar garāka gājiena amortizatoru, zemāku galveno pagrieziena punktu, īpašiem MX un LX variantiem un jaunu kinemātiku. Tas tiek ražots gan no sakausējuma, gan oglekļa, izgatavots Trek rūpnīcā Viskonsīnā (augstākās klases) un Āzijas partneros (sakausējums un vidējā klase). Fuel EX ir bijis pjedestāla ieguvējs EWS un divdesmit gadus ir bijis velosipēdu parku nomas pamats.

Specifikācijas

Svars: kg
Transmisija: 1×12 across the range, spec by build: SRAM XX/X0 Eagle AXS Transmission (9.9/9.8/9 AXS), Shimano XT Di2 M8200 (9.8/9 Di2), Shimano XT M8100 (9.8/9 XT), SRAM Eagle 70/90 Transmission (10-52T, EX 8), Shimano Deore M6100 10-51T (EX 5).
Bremzes: Hydraulic disc, 4-piston on most builds: SRAM Maven/Code (carbon), SRAM DB8 4-piston with SRAM CenterLine rotors 200mm front / 180mm rear (EX 8); Shimano MT200 2-piston with 180/180mm rotors on entry EX 5.
Riteņi: Bontrager Line 30 alloy rims (29"; mixed 29F/27.5R on size S), tubeless ready, 28-hole, Boost spacing (15×110mm front / 12×148mm rear). Carbon-rim upgrades on top builds. Wheelset ~2.27 kg (EX 8).
Vieta sērijā: Trek's core trail full-suspension platform — positioned between Top Fuel (down-country/XC) and Slash (enduro). The most versatile bike in Trek's MTB lineup.

Firmas tehnoloģijas

Verdikts

+Stiprās puses

Outstanding geometry and adjustability — headset cups, leverage rate, and now EX/MX/LX configuration changes
Excellent climbing efficiency for a trail bike — steep seat tube angle and efficient ABP suspension platform
Internal storage on all models including aluminum — very practical for self-supported riding
Wide price range makes it accessible — from €2,499 (aluminum) to €8,499 (top carbon)
Coil shock compatible — allows riders to tune suspension feel with coil option

−Vājās puses

Gen 6 needed a higher-spec fork than what was provided on the 9.7 model
Entry-level Fuel EX 5 uses X-Fusion shock and RockShox Recon fork — significant performance gap from upper models
Pivot bearing creaking is the most-reported issue — affects multiple generations
At 17kg (Fuel EX 5 Gen 7) the aluminum entry model is heavy for a trail bike
Gen 7 is notably heavier than Gen 6 — reviewers called it 'a new heavyweight in the trail bike category', with the EX configuration drifting toward bike-park/shuttle use rather than nimble all-round trail
Size range cut from 7 to 5 (XS and M/L dropped), leaving a 25mm reach gap between M (460mm) and L (485mm) that can strand riders between sizes
Gen 7 lost the Gen 6 full-coverage downtube armour (now two bolt-on rubber panels) and still cannot route the rear brake hose from the right side of the head tube

Vai zinājāt

01Trek Fuel platforma vienā vai citā formā pastāv jau vairāk nekā 25 gadus, padarot to par vienu no visilgāk pastāvošajiem pilnās piekares MTB nosaukumiem nozarē
027. paaudze ir pirmais Trek MTB, kas piedāvā 3 pilnīgi atšķirīgas velosipēdu konfigurācijas no viena rāmja — EX, MX un LX — vienkārši nomainot šūpošanās savienojumu un amortizatora stiprinājumu
036. paaudzes Fuel EX ieguva MBR vērtējumu 8/10 un tika raksturots kā 'ļoti tuvu tam, lai iekļūtu manā trijniekā Gada velosipēdam' — nostiprinot to kā etalona taku velosipēdu
04ABP (Active Braking Pivot) tehnoloģija ir Fuel EX pazīme kopš aptuveni 2008. gada — aizmugurējā ass, kas iet caur pagrieziena punktu, ir raksturīga Trek inovācija, kas novērš bremžu izraisītu piekares bloķēšanu
05Fuel EX Gen 7 alumīnija modelis (Fuel EX 5) sākas no €2,499 — viens no pieejamākajiem veidiem, kā iegūt modernu, regulējama gājiena pilnās piekares taku velosipēdu no liela zīmola
06Igaunijas velo.clubbers.ee forumā 'Fuel EX' atgriež 118 rezultātus (piezīme: meklēšana ignorē 'ex', tāpēc tas ietver arī Top Fuel pieminējumus) — līdz šim visvairāk apspriestā Trek pilnās piekares platforma Igaunijā

Kam piemērots

Core intended use — the quintessential trail bikeEspecially in MX/LX configuration with more travelLX config (160/170mm) approaches enduro capabilityEX config (145/150mm) is efficient enough for long ridesThe adaptable platform means one bike can cover trail, AM, and light enduro

Pircēja piezīmes

№ 01

Gen 6 models are on CLOSEOUT at massive discounts (e.g., Fuel EX 5 Gen 6 from $2,899 to $1,999, Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 from $4,699 to $2,799). If you don't need the Gen 7 adaptability, Gen 6 closeouts are exceptional value.

№ 02

The Gen 7 EX/MX/LX system means you can start with EX and later purchase MX or LX link kits to change your bike's personality — future-proofing your investment.

№ 03

Budget for annual pivot bearing service — this is the #1 reported maintenance issue on Fuel EX across all generations. Preventive maintenance avoids creaking and extends bearing life.

№ 04

The Fuel EX 5 (€2,499) is the most affordable modern adjustable-travel full-suspension from a major brand, but the X-Fusion shock and Recon fork are significant compromises. The Fuel EX 8 (€3,499) with Fox Float X and Rhythm 36 is a much better starting point.

№ 05

If buying used, check which generation carefully — the jump from Gen 5 (130/140mm) to Gen 6 (140/150mm) to Gen 7 (145/150mm adaptable) is significant in both travel and geometry modernity.

№ 06

Fuel EX is a high-theft-risk bike in the Baltics — Estonian forum shows stolen bike reports including Trek full-suspension models. Use quality locks and consider insurance.

Paaudzes

Early Fuel / Gen 1-2 (2001-~2007)
- XC-oriented full-suspension. Pre-ABP designs.
Gājiens
~100-120mm
Riteņi
26"
Gen 3-4 (~2008-2019, ABP era)
- Defining technology era. Transition from 26" to 29". EVO variants for more aggressive riding.
Gājiens
~120-140mm (EVO variants up to 150mm)
Riteņi
26" then 29"
Gen 5 (2020-2022)
- Nimble, lightweight focus. More efficient but slightly less aggressive.
Gājiens
130mm rear / 140mm front
Riteņi
29"
Gen 6 (2023-2025)
- Major overhaul. More travel, slacker, longer, lower. Award-winning trail bike.
Gājiens
140mm rear / 150mm front
Riteņi
29"
Gen 7 (2026-current)
- Most versatile Fuel ever. One frame, three bikes.
Gājiens
145-160mm rear / 150-170mm front (adaptable)
Riteņi
29" or mixed (configuration dependent)

Versijas un komplektācijas

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Versijas un komplektācijas
Rādītājs	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9.8 Eagle 90 Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9 XT Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9 XT Di2 Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9 Eagle 90 Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 9 X0 AXS Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 8 Gen 7	PašreizējaisFuel EX 5 Gen 7
Gads	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026	2026
Rāmis	carbon	carbon	carbon	carbon	carbon	carbon	carbon	carbon	aluminum	aluminum
Cena	€8,499	€6,499	€6,999	€6,499	€5,499	€5,999	€5,499	€6,499	€3,499	€2,499
Mērķis	Flagmanis	Flagmanis	Flagmanis	Flagmanis	Līdzsvarota	Līdzsvarota	Budžeta	Līdzsvarota	Budžeta	Budžeta