Trek Fuel EX 8 Women’s 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,349$
Weight | 14.51 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 GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry on 29ers, 130mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel (14 & 15.5: 120mm)
Rear Shock
FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync
Bottom Bracket
PF92
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110
Rear Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148
Rims
SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance w/Addix compound, Tubeless, 27.5x2.80?
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide R hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width
Grips
Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2 Women's, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (14, 15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" High | 15.5" High | 17.5" High | 18.5" High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 338 mm | 338 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm |
| Front Center | 653 mm | 673 mm | 728 mm | 745 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 41 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 104 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 573 mm | 582 mm | 614 mm | 614 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 405 mm | 435 mm | 452 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 549 mm | 568 mm | 587 mm | 604 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 440 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1093 mm | 1113 mm | 1167 mm | 1184 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Standover Height | 698 mm | 706 mm | 746 mm | 741 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Fuel EX 8 Women’s is part of the Trek Fuel model. 277 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Fuel bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Trek Fuel EX Jr 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1889$. Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 8899$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Trek released this model in 2018, its price was 3349$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fuel EX 8 Women’s price is 21.25% higher than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 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.
Fuel EX 8 Women’s weighs 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 11.79% less than Fuel EX 8 Women’s.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Fuel EX 8 Women’s components
Fork
Trek Fuel EX 8 Women’s 2018 bike is equipped with the Fox Rhythm Float 34 fork, and has 140mm travel. 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
Trek Fuel EX 8 Women’s bike has the FOX Performance Float EVOL model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. 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, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek Fuel EX 8 Women’s 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Trek Fuel EX 8 Women’s comes with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.