[Frantic29]

Anybody running a 203 rotor on the rear. Enough room back there? Looks really close to me.


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[techfersure]

Anybody running a 203 rotor on the rear. Enough room back there? Looks really close to me.

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It is my understanding that no. I run 203 front and 180 rear, all the breaking power you will ever need!

 

[Frantic29]

It is my understanding that no. I run 203 front and 180 rear, all the breaking power you will ever need!

Maybe. That's what I run now. I've ran them out twice. Riding over my head and on a place I shouldn't of been but sometimes that just happens when you don't know where your going on some place new. In any case more of fact finding mission. I knew it looked pretty iffy.

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[techfersure]

Maybe. That's what I run now. I've ran them out twice. Riding over my head and on a place I shouldn't of been but sometimes that just happens when you don't know where your going on some place new. In any case more of fact finding mission. I knew it looked pretty iffy.

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Maybe you should consider a Slash! ?

 

[Frantic29]

Maybe you should consider a Slash! [emoji6]

Oh I was praying for a Slash that day. I think there were 5 of us. 4 on trail bikes and one on a proper enduro. He was the only one that didn't break anything that day. 95% of my riding I could do on a XC bike just fine. 99.5% is fine on my Fuel. Just run into that .5% every now and again.

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[techfersure]

Oh I was praying for a Slash that day. I think there were 5 of us. 4 on trail bikes and one on a proper enduro. He was the only one that didn't break anything that day. 95% of my riding I could do on a XC bike just fine. 99.5% is fine on my Fuel. Just run into that .5% every now and again.

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Better yet just grab a Rail, basically a Slash with assist! Mine should be here on Thursday, self shuttles the main reason fo purchase, also for recovery days and trail work with a trailer!!?

 

[Frantic29]

Saw a post saying 2.5" max width. Anyone tempt fate and running 2.6?

I would like the answer to this too. Really tempted by the 2.6 EXO+ Rekon

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[Jepsen]

Stuck main pivot bolt

Trying to undo the main pivot bolt on my Fuel EX 8 2019, for greasing and cleaning. But it is really tight, tried with 6mm allen keys from both sides. Is it left-hand threaded? The bolt spins easily, but I can't get the bolt loose. Didn't use that much force though as I was afraid doing anything wrong.
Any ideas?

 

[driver bob]

Trying to undo the main pivot bolt on my Fuel EX 8 2019, for greasing and cleaning. But it is really tight, tried with 6mm allen keys from both sides. Is it left-hand threaded? The bolt spins easily, but I can't get the bolt loose. Didn't use that much force though as I was afraid doing anything wrong.
Any ideas?

Its regular thread, here's a picture of it straight from Treks dealer site:

 

[Wu-D]

Trying to undo the main pivot bolt on my Fuel EX 8 2019, for greasing and cleaning. But it is really tight, tried with 6mm allen keys from both sides. Is it left-hand threaded? The bolt spins easily, but I can't get the bolt loose. Didn't use that much force though as I was afraid doing anything wrong.
Any ideas?

It's likely seized to the inner race of one or both of the pivot bearings in the frame. You should be able to tap it loose. Note that it exits the drive side.

 

[mcbiko]

Hey, does anyone know off the top of your head if there are any significant frame differences between the 2018 and 2019 Trek Fuel EXs? Were any improvements made?

 

[Frantic29]

Hey, does anyone know off the top of your head if there are any significant frame differences between the 2018 and 2019 Trek Fuel EXs? Were any improvements made?

If I am remembering right all the frames an rear triangles were the same. Just component changes I believe.

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[Frantic29]

Was looking at possibly buying a new bike to replace my FEX8 that can sort of both do XC racing and ok with chunky things but am actually leaning more toward buying an XC hardtail and upgrading my FEX8 a little. Fox 36 140 fork, go through and replace all bearing. Heck May even get it custom painted I can get that done fairly cheap since I know some people at a shop. That being said does anybody have any tricks or know of a shock swap that can be done to make these a bit peppier bikes?

I love my bike for general riding and it’s great in all day type epics but when it’s time to put the power down and hammer that thing is a marshmallow. I’ve played with 15-35% sags, haven’t played with spacers. Once it finally wakes up and settles in it pedals. Those first 3/4 strokes though are brutal. Suggestions?

Also, It’s a 2Xl and I weigh around 220 geared.


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[kosmo]

I love my bike for general riding and it's great in all day type epics but when it's time to put the power down and hammer that thing is a marshmallow. I've played with 15-35% sags, haven't played with spacers. Once it finally wakes up and settles in it pedals. Those first 3/4 strokes though are brutal. Suggestions?

Agreed. This bike is very fast, but not so quick off the jump. A bigger spacer will definitely perk up the pedaling performance, and it's a 10 minute experiment. Go for it, and report back.