Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,929$
Weight | 13.86 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork Fox Rhythm Float 34
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
Rear Shock
Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Crank
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
Chain
Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Rims
Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Spokes
Size: XS, S, DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 14 g stainless steel, black
Tires
Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
Brakes
Brakes
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
Cockpit
Stem
Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
Handlebar
Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" High | 14" Low | 15.5" High | 15.5" Low | 15.5" High | 15.5" Low | 17.5" High | 17.5" Low | 18.5" High | 18.5" Low | 19.5" High | 19.5" Low | 21.5" High | 21.5" Low | 23" High | 23" Low |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.24 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.23 mm | 1.25 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341 mm | 335 mm | 341 mm | 335 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 683 mm | 684 mm | 707 mm | 708 mm | 718 mm | 719 mm | 743 mm | 744 mm | 760 mm | 761 mm | 775 mm | 776 mm | 806 mm | 807 mm | 834 mm | 835 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 106 mm | 111 mm | 106 mm | 111 mm | 115 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm |
| Stack | 565 mm | 569 mm | 574 mm | 578 mm | 611 mm | 615 mm | 611 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 619 mm | 615 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 633 mm | 647 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 406 mm | 401 mm | 426 mm | 421 mm | 426 mm | 421 mm | 451 mm | 446 mm | 466 mm | 461 mm | 481 mm | 476 mm | 506 mm | 501 mm | 526 mm | 521 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 552 mm | 573 mm | 574 mm | 583 mm | 584 mm | 608 mm | 609 mm | 624 mm | 625 mm | 639 mm | 640 mm | 668 mm | 669 mm | 693 mm | 694 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 356 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125 mm | 1126 mm | 1149 mm | 1150 mm | 1159 mm | 1160 mm | 1184 mm | 1185 mm | 1201 mm | 1202 mm | 1216 mm | 1217 mm | 1247 mm | 1248 mm | 1275 mm | 1276 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 14 mm | 21 mm | 14 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 27 mm | 34 mm | 27 mm | 34 mm | 27 mm | 34 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 701 mm | 704 mm | 700 | 721 mm | 717 mm | 754 mm | 748 mm | 757 mm | 751 mm | 762 mm | 756 mm | 774 mm | 768 mm | 812 mm | 806 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 is part of the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 5 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2499$. Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS Gen 5 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 10086$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 price was 3929$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 42.25% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.88 kg (28.4 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
a bit heavier than average, Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 has a weight of 13.86 kg (30.56 lbs). In other words, this model is 7.61% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 components
Fork
The Fox Rhythm Float 34 is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 140mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Size: XS, with a travel distance of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Fuel EX 8 Gen 5. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.