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2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Carbon Frameset

Original specifications: 29 wheels.

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Model year: 2016
Category: Mountain
Original MSRP: $3,299.99
Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23"
Colors: Matte Carbon Smoke
In this record: 6 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
Archive ID: 1620222

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Original buildCarbon Fiber · 29

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Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

15.517.518.519.521.523"

Published colors

Matte Carbon Smoke

Frameset

Frame Construction	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, ABP, Boost148, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Micro Truss, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel
Frame Material	Carbon Fiber
Rear Shock	Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 7.25x1.875"

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket	Bb95

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	FSA IS-2 carbon, E2, sealed alloy cartridge

Wheels & Tires

Wheel Size	29

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Original specifications

Headset · Original

FSA IS-2 carbon, E2, sealed alloy cartridge

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