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Trek Fuel EX 8 WSD XC Full Suspension


  • Average Rating: 4/5
  • MSRP: $ 2310.00
  • # of Reviews: 1

Product Description

  • ZR 9000 Alloy
  • Front Suspension
  • Bontrager Race Disc
  • Shimano XTR


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:3
Submitted by Jay a Racer from Reston, VA USA

Date Reviewed: May 9, 2006

Strengths:    SOLID, FUN, the lockout features are amazing!! This bike is so fun to ride. Locking out the front and or rear suspension is a huge advantage. The gate option on both are also a huge advantage and work well. I originally thought I would take off that feature to lighten the bike up~ but no way... The brakes are SICK- came from Avid Mechanicals (i like those too) however these have a much better feel and dont need constant attention.

Weaknesses:    The rear shocks rebound makes a squishy noise. I have it adjusted per the manual/my weight. This issue was also noted in Mountain Bike Action Mag. review. The bike is a bit heavy I have size 14 frame and after taking off reflectors etc. it weighs 25lbs. The tires are ok but I will be switchin them, they do not shed mud easy.

Bottom Line:   
This is an awesome bike, if you are particular about weight and have an unlimited budget you may want to purchase the Fuel 9. However, after a few more months of beating her up I plan to lighten her as parts are in need of replacement.

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Favorite Trail:   Elizabeth Furnace

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $2200.00

Purchased At:   Revelution Cycles

Similar Products Used:   Giant NRS, CAKE 2,

Bike Setup:   New easton seat post needed the extra lenth~ everything else stock



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08 Fuel EX 8 WSD sizing

Need help sizing a 2008 Fuel EX 8 WSD. She is just shy of 5'7". The 08 sizes are 14", 16" and 18". If someone can point me in the right direction, she may find a large box under th   Read More »

Cost of 2008 Trek fuel ex 8 wsd?

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FUEL EX 8 WSD (2009) or FUEL EX 7 (2009) - good prices?

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'11 Trek Fuel EX 8 wsd, '11 Giant Cypher 1 or 2, '11 or Specialized Saphire Comp?

Have demo'ed the Trek in a 16.5in frame and loved it...except for the color:P Just want to hear some input on the best bike, preferably unbiased, out of the three in this price ra   Read More »

2011 Fuel Ex-8 WSD Gearing Question

My wife rides a 2011 Fuel EX-8 WSD with a Shimano M552, 42/32/24 crank. She would like to change the lower chain ring to a 22. Does anyone happen to know if that is possible or   Read More »

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