Trek Fuel EX 8
The trail bike you buy when you want zero drama for five years.
- €3,999
- indicative RRP
- 14.9 kg
- claimed, size M
Why riders buy it
- Adjustable geometry and travel to grow with you
- Dealer network for suspension service — the hidden cost of full-sus
- Sizes and dropper lengths for extreme ends of the height range
Go in with open eyes
- Alloy frame is porky next to direct-sale carbon
- You pay list price for the safety net
Character profile
- This bike
- Field average
Will it fit you?
The size run covers riders from 155 to 200 cm.
Answer the height question and this becomes a personal fit check.
Where it stands in the market
- Rough-terrain ability90 /100
- Tyre clearance66 mm
- Gear range510%
- Comfort74 /100
- Durability78 /100
- Weight14.9 kg
- Ease of upkeep64 /100
- Price€3,999
- Versatility50 /100
- Speed on tarmac30 /100
Bar = share of the 49-bike field it beats.
The full sheet
- Price
- €3,999
- Weight
- 14.9 kg
- Component tier
- 66 /100
- Gear range
- 510%
- Tyre clearance
- 66 mm
- Suspension travel
- 150 mm
- Speed on tarmac
- 30 /100
- Comfort
- 74 /100
- Rough-terrain ability
- 90 /100
- Grin factor
- 88 /100
- Versatility
- 50 /100
- Durability
- 78 /100
- Ease of upkeep
- 64 /100
- Dealer network
- 90 /100
- Resale strength
- 68 /100
- Segment
- Mountain
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Motor
- None
- Rack & guard mounts
- Partial
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
If this one, then maybe…
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