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2015 Trek Fuel EX 8 29

Velopedia Archive ID 1277414

Overview

Model year	2015
Brand	Trek
Model	Fuel EX 8 29
Bicycle type	Mountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID	1277414
Original MSRP	$2,939.99
Colors	Powder Blue/Viper Red, Starry Night Black/Trek White
Sizes	15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23"

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, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Evolution Series 32 Float, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 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"

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano 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 Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Stem	Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
Rims	Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
Front tire	Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30"
Wheel size	29

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