Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15.5"
153cm - 167cm
17.5"
170cm - 184cm
19.5"
176cm - 189cm
21.5"
186cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Red Aluminum w/R1 Trail Tuned Suspension, Hi/Lo chainstays, oversized sealed bearings, 120mm rear wheel travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 9 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Crank
Shimano M521 Octalink 44/32/22
Pedals
Shimano M505, clipless
Wheels
Rims
Shimano Deore disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
Tires
Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 60 tpi, folding
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3, hydraulic disc; 185mm rotors (160 mm rear rotor on 15.5, 17.5, 18.5" sizes)
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Bontrager Select, 25mm rise, 31.8mm
Headset
Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Race Basic
Seatpost
Bontrager Select
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 153 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Fuel EX 6.5 completes the Trek Fuel model. 277 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2008 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Rear Shock
Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Fuel EX 6.5 model has 26″ aluminum wheels. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Fuel EX 6.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.