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"
154cm - 169cm
17.5"
166cm - 180cm
18.5"
176cm - 188cm
19.5"
177cm - 189cm
21.5"
186cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Red Aluminum w/R1i Trail Tuned Suspension, ABP pivot, Full Floater, Aluminum EVO Link, 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 11-32, 9 speed
Crank
Shimano M542 44/32/22
Pedals
Shimano M505, clipless
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Select
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/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Race
Seatpost
Bontrager Select
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 154 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 177 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Fuel EX 7 is a Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Fuel bikes models from 2008, by clicking here.
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, 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.
Overview of components
Rear Shock
Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek Fuel EX 7 2008, has a 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Fuel EX 7 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Trek Fuel EX 7 bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 154 cm – 196 cm (5.05 ft – 6.43 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.