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2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5

Mountain Dual Suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$4,999.99
Sizes
15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Colors
Powder Blue
Archive ID
1455217

Frameset

Frame ConstructionOCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, 120mm travel
Frame MaterialCarbon Fiber/Aluminum
ForkFox Performance 34 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 XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT, 11 speed
Front DerailleurShimano XT
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 36/26
Bottom BracketBB95
Rear CogsShimano Deore XT, 11-40, 11 speed
ChainShimano XT

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT hydraulic disc

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetFSA IS-2 carbon, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
HandlebarBontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
SaddleBontrager Evoke 3, hollow titanium rails
SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & Tires

Hubs15mm front, 142x12 rear
RimsDT Swiss M1900, tubeless strips & valves
Front TireBontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear
Wheel Size27.5

Gallery

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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