Aug 21, 2011 published on aug 21, 2011 made this video to learn a bit how to use openshot. Treks abp technology puts an end to skidding or skipping along the tops of. The idiot wanted 2 mirrors, a saddle bag, tools, a rack, a bag for the rack, head light, tail. A year later, the duo settled on the trek name, with the two deciding the word which brought up images of adventure and travel was exactly what a bicycle company should be about. They specialize in the design of highly advanced cross country, sport, trail, enduro, downhill and dual sport mountain bikes loaded. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts.
The first thing i noticed about this particular trek is the paint job. I didnt want to deal with it so i researched and felt it was the best way for me to go. The new fuel has more travel now at mm instead of 120, but the real story is how plush the travel is. Unleash your true potential aboard treks fuel ex 9. In the case of this bike the design team at trek have been able to take advantage of the new boost hub width standards to free up space and in return bring the rear end closer to the bikes centre, shortening the chainstays from. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. Stock i like the frame, the front and rear shocks and the rims. The top level alloy model is the trek fuel ex 9 29er, which we didnt get our hands on. What we found was a bike that was more highly evolved and more capable than its predecessor. If you need a vehicle that provides 8passenger capacity but are dead set against driving a minivan, the 2012 honda pilot makes an. Get the best deals on trek fuel ex bikes when you shop the largest. Trek bicycle corporation is a major bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor under brand names trek, electra bicycle. Were here to help you with your bike sizing and cycling apparel sizing needs.
I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Find out how much a 2011 trek 6700 bicycle is worth. Its trek alpha black series aluminum frame teams with rockshoxs. Mar 01, 2017 the 2017 trek fuel ex 29 is a quintessential trail bike with a newfound adrenaline addiction, and one of the best values in the 2017 bible of bike tests fleet. Hundreds of preowned mountain bikes certified and backed by our quality assurance program. Treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. Norco bikes now available for shipping from jenson usa. The idiot wanted 2 mirrors, a saddle bag, tools, a rack, a bag for the rack, head light, tail light and bar ends on it since thats what his old bike had on it. Until three weeks ago when it was stolen i had a 19. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, trek.
No surprise that our mountain bikes are the most technologically advanced on the market. The 2011 honda accord crosstour is offered in frontwheel drive as standard, with allwheel drive available on the exl. For the initial 30% of the stroke the shock acts as a small air chamber shock would with a firm progressive feel, then the second chamber is accessed via a push rod valve which then gives the shock the feel of a large air chamber. Also the discount from my lbs helped to decide in favor of the trek. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago. Published on aug 21, 2011 made this video to learn a bit how to use openshot. Bikes from top brands like trek, specialized, giant, cannondale, cervelo and more.
I bought this at the end of 2019 but have decided i need to go for an electric bike. With the front and rear derailleur cables routed internally, the. Jul 29, 2017 the trek fuel ex 7 is a mm trail bike that is true to its 29er roots. The treksegafredo team is a uci worldtour team that has been partowned and sponsored by trek through various incarnations since 2011. The rockshox fork is made with treks proprietary g2 off set, but it takes a trained eye to catch it the crown offset is the easiest clue to spot. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. The trek bicycle company was established in 1976 by dick burke and bevil hogg over a few beers. The bike is a 2011 trek fuel ex5 with just 2 mods wellgo b54 pedals and ragley lockon grips. Flows first bite trek fuel ex 8 29 flow mountain bike. I worked in a trek dealer up until a few months ago, we had a couple of demo fuel ex s, after putting a fair bit of off road time into both bikes i came to the conclusion that the 19. This bike holds speed, is confident when faced with rocks and roots, and can climb efficiently and painlessly. It offers additional stability when riding, with bontrager sealed bearing alloy axles that provide boost 148110 hub spacing and robust sunringle duroc 40 sl.
Based on my experience with the fuel 98 and sugar 292 the full carbon frame bike feels much faster and responsive. If you fall across two sizes or have questions about the bikes size that will best suit you, see the expert fit technicians at your local retailer. Full set 10 bearings 2 x enduro bearings 8 x mbs bearings. Fuel ex 7 e fuel ex 7 uk fuel ex 8 fuel ex 8 e fuel ex 8 uk fuel ex 9. The fuel ex has been the pinnacle of the trek trail bike range. With 120mm of travel front and rear, it skews towards the xc end of the trail bike spectrum. We loved it then and after spending a lot more time on it over the last couple of months we love it even more. 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. If your measured sag is not within 24mm of the recommended sag, use your shock pump to adjust the psi. Jun 04, 2018 treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends.
Use the trek suspension calculator to find your ideal sag measurement in millimeters. After looking at its competitors and having a go on the 2012 sf100 and experience with the trek brand. He called trek and asked what todays equivalent was. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. The seat a mid evil torture device for sure, the avid juicy 7 brakes squeel like a stuck pig, the tires and the paint seems a little bit too prone to chipping. 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. Even their athletes got in on it in years past, trek dealers have often had to sit by and watch as the media pushed next. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. Trek fuel ex8 for sale in uk 28 used trek fuel ex8. Sep 09, 2015 treks fuel line is their take on the doitall mountain bike. The 2017 trek fuel ex 29 is a quintessential trail bike with a newfound adrenaline addiction, and one of the best values in the 2017 bible of bike tests fleet. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Trek put a 7inch brake rotor up front and a 6incher in the rear.
The ex 6 is the second cheapest in treks fuel lineup, and the whole lines had a travel bump to mm front and rear bar the cheaper ex 5, which makes do with a 120mm fork. I decided to place an order for the 20 sf100 elite. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Knock block integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 118 top, 1. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike. Trek is the world leader in mountain bike technology. I bought mine 6 months used from the manager at the trek bicycles store in shawnee. 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. Fuel ex 7 wsd, 2 price guides, fuel ex 8, 8 price guides, fuel ex 8 wsd, 5 price guides. Shown above is the next level alloy frame the trek fuel ex 8 29er. I chose to trade in versus selling it myself because its more of a hassle to try to find someone to sell it to, haggling about prices, can you add this, can you take away that.
Click the links to read our thoughts on those two sweet rides. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. We were lucky enough to have a first ride on this bike when it was launched in the us about 10 months ago. Compared to last years model its predecessor 2011 trek fuel 8 wsd, the lush has improved with lower standover height and a better riding experience. Fuel ex 7 fuel ex 8 fuel ex 8 fuel ex 8 wsd fuel ex 8 wsd fuel ex 9 fuel ex 9. Trek save 18% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2019 marlin 6 29. On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names.
Matching decals on the fork and saddle accents complete the look. In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. Use the bleed valve to remove air if it did not move far enough. Aug 10, 2012 mtbr was given the opportunity to ride the 20 trek fuel ex in the rocky trails of the dolomite mountains in cortina, italy. Save 22% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2018 trek marlin 5 27. It will have an aluminumalloy frame and will cost the same as the ex 9.
The fuel ex has proven performance at the right price, with front and rear suspension tuned to make every trail that much more rideable. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2012 trek fuel ex 8 bike. Here, innovations are not limited to only the highestend mtb models. I think a larger bike would have had me stretched out like a. Jan 19, 20 the ex 6 is the second cheapest in treks fuel lineup, and the whole lines had a travel bump to mm front and rear bar the cheaper ex 5, which makes do with a 120mm fork. 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. Trek bikes fuel ex 8 this shock has an extra chamber which becomes active as the shock cycles through its stroke. The fuel ex is a quick descender but may not be as suitable for gnarly and steep terrain as other bikes in this test class. Mtbr was given the opportunity to ride the 20 trek fuel ex in the rocky trails of the dolomite mountains in cortina, italy. Trek has always been excited to support racing and talented riders in all disciplines. Youll pedal efficiently and descend aggressively with treks supersmooth full floater rear suspension keeping pace with foxs sweet fork dishing out 120mm of travel. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories.