Trek Fuel EX 6.5 All Mountain Full Suspension

4.33/5 (6 Reviews)


Product Description

  • Frame: Alpha Red Aluminum w/R1 Trail Tuned Suspension
  • Front Suspension: Recon 335 Solo Air w/positive air pressure
  • Rear Suspension: Fox Float RP2 w/Pro Pedal
  • Wheels: Shimano Deore disc hubs
  • Cassette: SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed


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Reviews 1 - 6 (6 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by heds a Cross Country Rider from ipswich

Date Reviewed: May 18, 2010

Strengths:    great down hill and climes steep hills well for a full sus.find very movable on twisting corners.

Weaknesses:    tyres very loud on road and not great off road.

Bottom Line:   
for the money its a brilliant all round bike,rides fantastic off road.avid juicy 3 brakes very responsive on all terrains and suspension very comfortable and the lockout is good.this bike is great for anyone wanting a rocket down hill a good climber and a all round great ride,

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $1200.00

Purchased At:   cycle revolution

Bike Setup:   standard

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by BitterOso a Weekend Warrior from Albuquerque, NM

Date Reviewed: May 6, 2010

Strengths:    durable, low-maintenance.

Weaknesses:    down-shifting has always been kinda spotty on the chainring; tends to hangon to bigger ring. also, braking cramps the heck out of my hands--might recommend an upgrade from stock brakes.

Bottom Line:   
Been running this bike *hard* for 2yrs, and I really have no complaints. I've been merciless on the rear derailleur and only recently did the hanger give up the ghost. I would recommend to anyone who wrecks a lot and doesn't know much about bikes (like me)...because other than a few tune-ups I haven't had to deal with many mechanical issues. For $750 used, I couldn't be happier w/ the value...maybe a more advanced rider could pick a few things to complain about, but for moderate to easier-advanced trails, this bike won't let you down.

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Favorite Trail:   Elena Gallegos #241

Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $750.00

Purchased At:   (used)

Similar Products Used:   none

Bike Setup:   stock

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by steveo a Cross Country Rider from lakeland fl

Date Reviewed: March 13, 2010

Strengths:    componets, frame

Weaknesses:    tires

Bottom Line:   
has held up well.replaced rear derailleur,my fault.now replacing rear hub. shifter cable came off guide after a big drop ,poped it right back on rode rest day.every bit level 4!!!!

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Favorite Trail:   harp park,balm boyette

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $1580.00

Purchased At:   trek tampa


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by sneakyking a Weekend Warrior from dayton, ohio

Date Reviewed: March 3, 2010

Strengths:    RS recon fork (130 mm),strong frame, avid hydro brakes, xt shadow rear der.

Weaknesses:    a little on the heavy side, tires

Bottom Line:   
This is an awesome trail bike. It has enough suspension to handle about anything and it descends like a rocket. It climbs as good as it can be expected to for the type of bike it is. bottom line: if you need a durable bike that bombs the downs and climbs the ups then this is the bike for you.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $1400.00

Purchased At:   kettering bike shop

Bike Setup:   stock except for WTB velociraptor tires

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by stretch a Weekend Warrior from Austin, Texas, USA

Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008

Strengths:    Great all around trail bike. Rides great, nice components for the $$$. Good looking bike.

Weaknesses:    Like the other review. The first thing I replaced was the Bontrager Jones XR tires.

Bottom Line:   
I originally demo'd a Trek Fuel EX 8.0, the set up up and geometry worked great for me.But I could not see myself spending over 2k for mt first mountain bike so I went with the EX 6.5. I am extremely happy with it.

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Favorite Trail:   Walnut Creek

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $1800.00

Purchased At:   Mellow Johnny's

Bike Setup:   Manufacturer original setup.



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by mckelvjr a Weekend Warrior from Colchester, CT, USA

Date Reviewed: August 13, 2008

Strengths:    Excellent components, reasonable weight < 29lbs, beautiful ride up or down hill. This bike is comparable to the 2007 Fuel EX 8.0.

Weaknesses:    Tires could be more aggressive. Comes with Bontrager Jones XR which are XC tires. They work okay for mountain if air downed right.

Bottom Line:   
All around great deal for the money.

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $1550.00

Purchased At:   Manchester Cycle Sho

Similar Products Used:   Specialized XFR Comp

Bike Setup:   Check the Trek web site for specs.

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