Mountain Bike Reviews Forum banner
Cancel
Create thread New Forums

Trek fuel ex 8 2012 specs and images!!!

Jump to Latest
1 - 20 of 74 Posts
Discussion starter · #3 ·
Trek Fuel Ex8 specs!

specs=

Features
ABP Convert is active suspension under braking, with 142x12
E2 tapered frame and fork
15QR
DRCV fork and shock
All-new trail geometry
Frameset
Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal front derailleur cable routing, magnesium EVO Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel
Front Suspension Fox 32 Float RL, Trek DRCV air spring, lockout, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 120mm travel, tuned by Trek in California
Rear Suspension Fox Performance Series Float RP-2 w/DRCV, ProPedal, rebound; 7.25x2.0", tuned by Trek in California
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR Disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, 28 hole, Tubeless Ready
Tires Bontrager XR4 Expert, 26x2.2"
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano SLX M660-10, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M780 Shadow
Crank Shimano Deore XT M780, 42/32/24
Bottom Bracket Shimano press fit
Cassette Shimano HG62-10 11-36, 10 speed
Pedals n/a
Components
Saddle Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seat Post Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep
Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager Race Lite, single lock-on
Headset FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings
Brakeset Shimano SLX M666 hydraulic disc brakes
Extras Trek fork & shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
Trek will still be trying to sell the 2011 lineup. Also trek world (expo), where they release next seasons models has only just finished. I expect their website to be updated at the end of this month.
 
#9 ·
I walked into my shop yesterday and was quoted $2600 for the EX8 2012. After seeing the prices online I quickly paid for it in full and it is being delivered early next week. Lets hope they they don't change the price when I go to pick it up. Of course, my receipt does say "paid in full" so I would have to fight them on it.

Either way I'm excited to get my hands on it!
 
#12 ·
Nice find on that site. I'm wondering if those UK prices are accurate:
2011 Remedy 9.8 $6825
2012 Remedy 9.8 $5869

2011 FuelEx 9.7 $4641
2012 FuelEx 9.7 $4095

If this is correct, it looks like the carbon bikes are now quite a bit cheaper.
 
#13 ·
Well I went back to the shop today and they confirmed that the price was correct at $2600. However, I ended up trying out a remedy while I was there (since my bike has not arrived yet) and fell in love.

I asked if I could take the remedy instead and they said fine because they would stock the bike I ordered anyway. So........... It's a Remedy for me now!
 
#14 ·
strader said:
Nice find on that site. I'm wondering if those UK prices are accurate:
2011 Remedy 9.8 $6825
2012 Remedy 9.8 $5869

2011 FuelEx 9.7 $4641
2012 FuelEx 9.7 $4095

If this is correct, it looks like the carbon bikes are now quite a bit cheaper.
Click to expand...
For the 9.8 it seems to be more of a component change for the price change. They are dropping the DT Swiss wheel set for in house Bontranger wheel sets. There are also some other changes between the models. The 9.9 has less changes between the years so hardly a price difference.
 
#15 ·
You could build a pretty mean wheelset for $1K!
Personally I'd take the Reverb over the Joplin, DRCV fork over the Talas, and the adjustable H/A on the 2012 frame. The Bontrager hub on the fuel EX 9.8 demo bike I rode sounded like it was going to fall apart, but those bikes were trashed. Looks like the Bonty wheelset is a 28mm wide rim vs 24mm wide for the DT. I'd rather have the former for a AM class bike like the remedy.
I imagine the majority of the price diff comes from outsourcing the frame.
 
#16 ·
Djg24 said:
Well I went back to the shop today and they confirmed that the price was correct at $2600. However, I ended up trying out a remedy while I was there (since my bike has not arrived yet) and fell in love.

I asked if I could take the remedy instead and they said fine because they would stock the bike I ordered anyway. So........... It's a Remedy for me now!
Click to expand...
Nice, which one did ya get? And how much did it end up costing if you don't mind sharing?
 
#18 ·
strader said:
Nice find on that site. I'm wondering if those UK prices are accurate:
2011 Remedy 9.8 $6825
2012 Remedy 9.8 $5869

2011 FuelEx 9.7 $4641
2012 FuelEx 9.7 $4095

If this is correct, it looks like the carbon bikes are now quite a bit cheaper.
Click to expand...
Fuel EX: 9.9 $8929; 9.8 $4989; 9.7 $3839; 9 $3939; 8 $2629; 7 $2259; 6 $2149; 5 $1819

Remedy: 9.9 $8929; 9.8 $5459; 9 $4399; 8 $3149; 7 $2629

Slash: 9 $5779; 8 $4729; 7 $3679

Trek World 2012 - Mountain Biking Pictures - Vital MTB

MTBP
 
#19 ·
So it looks like the Fuel Ex line went up in price across the board (+$1000 for the 9.9!), while the remedy went up in price at the high end (9.9) by $500 (ouch), stayed the same for the mid range models, and got a bit ($200) cheaper for the 8 and 9 models.
 
#20 ·
I ended up getting the 2012 Remedy 7 for the same $2600 that I put down on the Fuel Ex8. I was going to get a Remedy 8 but I liked the black on the 7. Besides that, I already had Shimano XT brakes, cranks, shifters and derailuers as well as Stans FLow rims so I really didn't need the next model up.

How many posts before I can post pictures?
 
1 - 20 of 74 Posts
About this Discussion
73 Replies
29 Participants
Last post:
Blake8418
Mountain Bike Reviews Forum
posts
16M
members
534K
Since
1990
A forum community dedicated to Mountain Bike owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, trails, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
General Discussion Downhill - Freeride California - Norcal Shocks and Suspension Passion