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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 All Mountain Full Suspension
Product DescriptionFrom race day to all day, you need a trail bike that's light and agile, yet commanding and capable. The Fuel EX is the do-it-all trail machine you can count on time and again.
User Reviews
Submitted by
pineapplebob
a Racer Date Reviewed: February 14, 2013 Strengths: Plush, light, climbs/descends/corners well. Both front and rear suspension adjustable to trail conditions and the rockshox reverb stealth seatpost was the bomb! Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Downieville Duration Product Used: 20 miles Purchased At: na Similar Products Used: Too many to name - thanks FC! Bike Setup: Stock
Submitted by
mijfwb23
a Weekend Warrior
from Tacoma, WA, USA Date Reviewed: October 17, 2011 Strengths: Light weight carbon, component group, soft/smooth suspension, excellent climbing and braking Weaknesses: stock tires are terrible, frame chips easy, cable rub(added anti rub strips from road bike, rear hub has extremely loud pawls Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Duthie Hill Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2700.00 Purchased At: Bike Tech Similar Products Used: Motobecane Fantom Team Bike Setup: Upgraded to XTR shifter pods, XTR front/rear derailler, Tires are schwalbe Hans Dampf(2.35), ODI Rogue grips 
Submitted by
fredsparky
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, Georgia Date Reviewed: August 23, 2011 Strengths: Very light and fast. I have a 19.5 inch. It climbs very well, jumps well and on fast turns- the rear holds the line very well. I had a Gary Fisher HiFi Pro before- and the 9.8 smokes it- even on tight climbs. I love the Avid XO brakes. I'm 195 lbs and the bike fits me nicely. Forks and rear shock system are amazing- this bike loves the 1 to 2 foot drops and the single-track north GA mountains. I love the feel of the carbon and overall bike stiffness. This bike is made in the USA. Weaknesses: I don't like the seat. I never tried the wheel set- I put my old ones on. The paint chips very easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Stanley Gap Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: Atlanta Cycling- Vin Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher HiFi Pro- which broke in the usual place and thanks Trek for giving me $2300 toward a new bike. Bike Setup: Stock plus $1200 wheel set. Industry 9 Enduro with ZTR Arch rims.
Submitted by
perhas
a Cross Country Rider
from Norway Date Reviewed: January 31, 2010 Strengths: Frame and rear suspension works very well! Climbs like a mountain goat. Light weight frame. Good components. Trail and marathon race worthy. Weaknesses: Tires are mostly suitable for dry conditions. cassette is SRAM of a lower level than an XT - the only component in the drive train that is not Shimano XT. I am not too happy with the Fox fork. Lacks feel in midrange of travel. Needs some protective patches to protect the frame from cable rub. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Amundvannet Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: MX Sport Similar Products Used: Razorback RS Team, Proflex 855 and 857, Trek Top Fuel 90, Trek Fuel EX 9, Specialized FSR, Iron Horse Trail, BMC Fourstroke, Gary Fischer Sugar Bike Setup: Stock + tires: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.2 + pdeals: Shimano XTR
Submitted by
StoneMonkey
a Cross Country Rider
from Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: November 2, 2009 Strengths: Very responsive in and out of turns. I have found hill climbing on this bike to be smooth yet downhill I have also found it to stick to any line I choose to ride especially with the lockers off of the suspension. Weaknesses: Althougn some folks may complain about the wheels being tubeless ready but not really set up for it, I really do not see this as an issue as I still ride with tubes. The tires however, suck in any weather other than very dry conditions. One other thing I have noticed is the lack of protection on the frame to guard against cable rub. I have had to add small piece of electrical tabe to eliminate any potential issues with cables rubbing the clearcoat off...something Trek should really consider for future models. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Highland, Michian Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3900.00 Purchased At: Calgary Cycle Similar Products Used: Trek Fuel 90, Scott Genius Bike Setup: Stock so far...I might upgrade with a carbon stem and XTR derailleurs in time.
Submitted by
wilki
a Cross Country Rider
from Canmore Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009 Strengths: Light, Responsive, 5" travel, Body position(relaxed but not too much). Test rode Trance x2, Mojo SL, Blur XCc, Stumpjumper before deciding on this bike. Best combination of features(carbon, travel) and components (full XT) for the price. Love this bike it sucks up bumps, climbs awesome, body position and suspension help conserve energy. Did 80km ride recently and while the legs were tired I didn't have that whole body fatigue that often comes with long rides and rougher trails. Would recommend this bike to anyone. Weaknesses: Biggest on are the TERRIBLE stock tires. The XDX 2.2's are extremely skittish and slide out in looser trails especially with cornering. Will be changing these right away. One beef for all bike makers, Tubeless wheels should come Tubeless when you buy it. I spent nearly $4K I think they can spring for the parts to make my bike fully tubeless. Aluminium rear triangle vs. Carbon (They've remedied this for next year) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Stoney Squaw Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $3900.00 Purchased At: Ridleys(Calgary) Similar Products Used: Rocky mountain Element Team, Test rode many bikes before buying Trek Bike Setup: Stock except terrible tires
Submitted by
ybiker
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2009 Strengths: Light weight, crisp shifting, precise handling, excellent traction, good climber, adequate downhiller. Weaknesses: It's white. It's going to drive me crazy. I can't wait until I get this thing scratched and too filthy to keep clean. It is a nice paint job, though. I bought white gloves and grips to match. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $4000.00 Purchased At: Trek Bicycle Superst Similar Products Used: None. This is my first new mountain bike in almost 10 years.
Submitted by
DaveJohnBiking
a Cross Country Rider
from Swan River, MB, Canada Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009 Strengths: Great components, super ride, easy to handle Weaknesses: Setup is almost too relaxed Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything at Moab Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $4000.00 Purchased At: Olympia Cycle & Ski Similar Products Used: Trek Fuel 98, Giant Trance Bike Setup: Changed riser bar out for a flat, went to a set back seat post and boosted the recommended shock pressures by 10 psi 
Submitted by
malaby
a Cross Country Rider
from Central Indiana Date Reviewed: May 25, 2009 Strengths: Weight, stability, suspension, flow, components Weaknesses: Advertising - tubeless ready means ready to buy additional parts so you can go tubeless. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: They are all in Sedona, AZ Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Kirk's Bike Shop Similar Products Used: IBEX Asta X-09, Fuel EX 8, Specialized Enduro Bike Setup: Stock - though I will be switching to tubeless as soon as parts arrive.
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