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2015 Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5

Velopedia Archive ID 1411310

Overview

Model year	2015
Brand	Trek
Model	Fuel EX 8 27.5
Bicycle type	Mountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID	1411310
Original MSRP	$2,939.99
Colors	Starry Night Black/Trek White
Sizes	15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, down tube guard, 120mm travel
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Evolution Series 32 Float, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 120mm travel
Fork material	Suspension
Rear shock	Fox Evolution Series Float, DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.875"Fox Evolution Series Float, DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.875"

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountian mix
Shifters	Shimano SLX, 10 speed
Front derailleur	SRAM X7, high direct mount
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
Crankset	SRAM S1010, 36/22
Bottom bracket	Press Fit
Rear cogs	Shimano HG50 11-36, 10 speed
Chain	KMC X10

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano SLX hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	FSA IS-2, E2, alloy cartridge
Handlebar	Bontrager Race Lite Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Stem	Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready, w/TLR strips, 15mm front hub, 142x12 rear hub
Rims	Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready, w/TLR strips, 15mm front hub, 142x12 rear hub
Front tire	Bontrager XR3 Expert Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear
Wheel size	27.5

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.