Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike
Dialled for rowdy descents, pedalling up the other side and everything in between, the Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike suits riders looking for full-suspension, versatile performance. The alloy frame is light and stiff with 140mm travel and a Fox Factory Float X shock. It's paired with a Fox Rhythm 36 fork with frame size-specific travel, ensuring a plush, bump-smoothing ride.
Progressive geometry is able to handle the rough stuff, providing stability and pedalling efficiency, and a Mino Link and adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) allow customisation to suit both rider and ride.
A Shimano XT drivetrain delivers snappy, precise shifting and offers a wide gear range. The hydraulic discs keep braking reliably powerful in all conditions. TranzX's JD-YSP39 dropper post means it's easy to drop the saddle down and out of the way in an instant for optimal body positioning.
Wheel size is frame-size dependent, and the bike rolls on either 27.5" or 29" wheels fitted with Bontrager XR5 Team Issue tubeless-ready tyres for traction, fast rolling and puncture protection.
Highlights
- Trek Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with 140mm travel, internal storage and Mino Link
- Fox Rhythm 36 140/150mm travel fork
- Shimano XT 1x12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 tubeless-ready wheels and XR5 Team Issue tyres, 27.5" (XS,S), 29" (S-XXL)
- TranzX JD-YSP39 dropper post
- Internal frame storage
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel (XS, S(27.5")), 150mm travel (S(29") - XXL) |
| Rear Shock | Fox Factory Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0-degree, 35mm length (XS,S), 45mm length (M - XXL) |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width (XS, S) / 780mm width (M-XXL) |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Front Brake | Shimano M6120 4-piston hydraulic disc / Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano M6120 4-piston hydraulic disc / Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 12-speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless-ready, 28-hole, Presta valve rim / Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru-axle hub |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless-ready, 28-hole, Presta valve rim / Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle hub |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50" (XS, S 27.5") / Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" (S 29", M - XXL) |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50" (XS, S 27.5") / Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" (S 29", M - XXL) |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP39, 34.9mm, travel - 100mm (XS, S) / 150mm (M, ML) / 170mm (L - XXL) |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Maximum weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) | 136kg/300lbs |
| Manufacturer claimed weight | 15.65kg/34.51lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) (size M) |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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