TREK FUEL EX 8 GX MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

TREK FUEL EX 8 GX MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

SRAM 12-speed components, a tough aluminium frame and FOX shock unit help make the Trek Fuel EX 8 GX Mountain Bike perfect for trail riding of any kind. With 140mm of travel from the Rhythm 34 fork and 130mm from the Performance Float EVOL rear shock, traction is superb whilst larger hits are equally well dealt with and by flipping the Mino Link over the angles can be slackened for greater stability at speed.

The 10-52 tooth 12-speed cassette has the largest range available, ensuring that the right ratio is always at hand and the 4-piston G2 R hydraulic disc brakes give great control when the time comes to head downhill. Confidence is also boosted by the inclusion of the Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost which allows the saddle to be quickly dropped out of the way for greater manoeuvrability when required.

Wide Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels provide good support for the XR4 Team Issue tyres, and by using 27.5” wheels on the smaller sized bikes and 29” on the larger sizes handling has been kept consistent for all riders. As both wheelset and tyres are tubeless-ready, the conversion is simple, allowing for lower pressures and improved grip without the risk of pinch punctures.

HIGHLIGHTS

·         Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with Knock Block, Mino Link and 130mm of travel

·         FOX Performance Float EVOL rear shock with RE:aktiv 3-position damper

·         FOX Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring fork with 140mm travel

·         SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

·         SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed mechanical groupset

·         Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost

·         Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset

SPECIFICATION

Frame

Trek Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel

Fork

FOX Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel

Rear Shock

FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE

Headset

Trek Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

Stem

Bontrager Line, XS, S - 40mm, M to XL - 50mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width

Grips

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Front Brake

SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Shift Levers

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52, 12-speed

Crankset

Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost

Front Wheel

Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost 110

Rear Wheel

Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost 148

Front Tyre

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes

Rear Tyre

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes

Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

Seatpost

Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm (XS, S - 100mm drop, M, ML, L, XL - 150mm drop)

Pedals

Available to be purchased separately

Claimed Manufacturer’s Weight

13.78kg / 30.39lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) size medium