Trek Fuel EX 7 NX 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,199$
Weight | 14.48 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset NX Eagle -
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
RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
Rear Shock
Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Crank
Size: XS, S, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, J-Bend, Black
Tires
Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 445mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | XS Low | SM High | SM Low | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | MD/LG High | MD/LG Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low | XXL High | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 713 mm | 706 mm | 713 mm | 707 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" |
About this model
Fuel EX 7 NX completes the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Trek Fuel EX 5 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2099$. On the other hand, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS 2021, is the most expensive and costs 9499$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3199$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 15.82% higher.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 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.
Trek Fuel EX 7 NX it’s weighing 14.48 kg (31.92 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 11.56% less than Fuel EX 7 NX.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Fuel EX 7 NX components
Fork
The Fuel EX 7 NX comes factory-installed with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The Fuel EX 7 NX has a rear shock with a travel of 130mm. The model Size: XS is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Trek Fuel EX 7 NX 2021, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Trek model is also equipped with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.