Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the dropper post upgrade and 130 mm of front and rear suspension travel come in handy. A lightweight aluminium frame, Tubeless Ready 29er wheels and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an incredible all-around full-suspension mountain bike.
It's right for you if...
You want one high-performance bike that excels on every trail, and you want it at great value. You expect your bike handle a variety of challenges, including rocky descents, long climbs, fast corners and gaps.
The tech you get
A capable and stiff Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame, 130 mm RockShox Reba RL fork and 130 mm of rear travel and a SRAM NX 1x12 Eagle drivetrain with a wide range of gearing for climbs. Plus, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement and a Bontrager dropper post.
The final word
Fuel EX 7 is a great all-around trail bike for a wide variety of terrain. It has upgrades where it matters most, like in the SRAM 1x12 drivetrain, suspension, and a dropper post.
Why you'll love it
It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but who want to explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents
The dropper post upgrade makes this Fuel EX model even more capable
The NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain gives you an extra-low climbing gear for tackling steep terrain
Wide Line Comp 30 wheels provide more tyre support, so you get better traction and control
Specifications
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130 mm travel
Front suspension: RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, Motion Control RL damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51 mm offset, 130 mm travel
Rear suspension: Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5 mm
Wheels
Wheels: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips and valves sold separately
Tyres: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Crank: SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92 mm
Cassette: SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle
Pedals: Not included
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada
Seatpost: Dropper post, Bontrager lever, 31.6 mm, internal routing
Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm clamp, 0-degree
Head set: Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Brake set: Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight: 17.5˝ - 14.29 kg / 31.5 lbs (with tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
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