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2016 Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5

Velopedia Archive ID 1228890

Overview

Model year2016
BrandTrek
ModelFuel EX 8 27.5
Bicycle typeMountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID1228890
Original MSRP$2,899.99
ColorsMatte Trek Black
Sizes15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionAlpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, PF89.5, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, down tube guard, 120mm travel
Frame materialAluminum
ForkFox Performance 32 Float, FIT4 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, 120mm travel
Fork materialSuspension
Rear shockFox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 7.25x1.875"

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano mix
ShiftersShimano SLX, 10 speed
Front derailleurShimano SLX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
CranksetShimano M627, 36/22
Bottom bracketPF89.5
Rear cogsShimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed
ChainKMC X10

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
HandlebarBontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
SeatpostKS eThirty Integra, remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing

Wheels & tires

Hubs15mm front, 142x12 rear
RimsBontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready, TLR strips,
Front tireBontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear
Wheel size27.5

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.