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Colour / Onyx Carbon

Size / 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"

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• Frame OCLV Black Carbon w/ABP Race, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, magnesium EVO Link, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel
• Wheels Bontrager Rhythm Pro Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready
• Wheel Size 26"
• Tires Bontrager XDX, 26x2.2"
• Crank SRAM Noir 44/32/22
• Front Derailleur Shimano XTR
• Rear Derailleur SRAM X.0
• Shifters SRAM X.0 trigger
• Brakeset Avid Elixir CR MAG, hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Race X Lite, carbon, 40mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager Race X Lite
• Seatpost Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset
• Stem Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 7 degree
• Headset Cane Creek Frustum SE Light Edition, E2

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The 2010 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 has 26" wheels.

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When Trek set out to design the new Fuel EX, they up when the wheel moves deep into its travel. We’ve had wanted to set the bar for mountain bike versatility. The bike they came up with pulls from their extensive ride time and research with some of the best riders on the planet. The aluminum-framed version is not their top of the line (the carbon frame gets that title), but the EX9 sports all the high-end technologies. 

WHO IS IT MADE FOR? This bike can work for a huge range of riders, and that’s what being a true trailbike is all about. The Fuel EX9 sports just enough travel to feel aggressive, but not so much that it will hold you back on a long ride or a climb. This bike is all about versatility.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM? The Alpha Platinum aluminum frame features just over 5.1 inches of rock-gobbling suspension that uses Trek’s proprietary ABP (Active Braking Pivot) design. This design uses a pivot at the dropout inline with the rear axle and a “floating” shock that attaches to the swingarm to keep the suspension active and neutral during braking and pedaling efforts. The frame also sports a tapered head tube, one-piece magnesium rocker, and integrated chainstay and downtube protection.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT? The shock’s DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) technology works by using an additional air chamber that’s only opened  up when the wheel moves deep into its travel. We’ve had great luck with this shock technology, but always said we’d like to see it in the fork to offer a more balanced feel. This is the first year Trek has done that. That little bit of extra air keeps the suspension from feeling like you’re getting cheated out of the last 20 percent of your travel from the air pressure “ramping up.” Bravo, Trek.

The Bontrager XR3 Team tires are a perfect fit for the EX. They roll fast and hook up very well in a wide variety of conditions. There was a day when Trek bikes were held back by mediocre, house-brand tire choices, but those days are gone.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM? Setup: Setting up the DRCV should be a hassle, but it’s not. The fork and shock have only one air chamber each to set, and Trek simplifies the process by including clip-on sag meters on both. We set both the fork and shock to 30-percent sag and hit the trails. The beauty of this system is that it can feel both efficient and bottomless with a single setup. The DRCV allows the suspension to move deep into its travel while still delivering a firm pedaling platform. With the Fuel EX, let the fork and shock work their magic.

The rebound damping circuit on the Fuel’s shock is very strong, and we found ourselves running the adjustment near full open. Smaller riders who need lower pressures may have difficulty finding a setting that doesn’t “pack up” on successive hits.

Pedaling: Trek’s DRCV shock and fork (made by Fox) also have Fox’s rider-selected CTD system (Climb, Trail, Descend modes). While the suspension action responds well to all three settings, we found ourselves leaving the suspension in the trail mode most of the time. This bike can do it all when the shock is set right in the middle.

Climbing: The aggressively steep seat tube angle puts the rider right over the pedals, which feels very efficient on long climbs. The plush suspension assists on rough, technical climbs (don’t use the too-firm climb mode in this situation) by allowing the rear wheel to follow the terrain and maintain traction. The 26-inch wheels allow for quick acceleration over obstacles in the climb, and changing lines is almost a subconscious effort.

Cornering: Rumors of the 26-inch-wheeled trailbike being killed off by the 29er and 27-incher are greatly exaggerated. The Fuel EX has something that the big-wheeled bikes can’t exactly match, and that’s maneuverability. The Fuel EX has a snappy and responsive feel in the corners, and the bike loves to be manhandled through switchbacks.

Descending: At the end of a descent, we like to see that we’ve used all the available travel. The DRCV delivers in spades. The front and rear suspension feel exceptionally balanced, allowing you to work the stroke of the shock and fork much more effectively. While the first half of the travel is designed to be efficient, the second half is designed to feel bottomless, and it just plain works. The 5 inches of travel are used so effectively; it feels like the Fuel has even more. 

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS? The Fuel EX has routing for a RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost with a remote actuation hose that routes through the frame and connects at the bottom of the seatpost rather than at the head. The EX9 doesn’t use that routing and instead comes with the standard Reverb seatpost (with its hose that connects to the seatpost head and routs externally). This spec doesn’t make sense to us. Instead, Trek should spec a less-expensive aluminum post, lower the bike price and let the rider upgrade to the Stealth seatpost if he desires. Using the standard Reverb feels like a compromise where nobody wins.

The rear brake hose clipped our heels when we were pedaling. To remedy this, we rerouted the hose on the inside of the seat stay, but this caused an unsightly rub mark in the paint. With a simple stick-on protector, both problems would have been solved. Add one before your first ride.

BUYING ADVICE The versatility of the Fuel EX9 can’t be understated. It’s not a cross-country racer, and it’s not a descending specialist; instead, it’s designed to ride everything well. The geometry feels like it has E.S.P. and knows your next move before you make it. The maneuverability and flickability built in mean you can make the move happen too.

The DRCV suspension is much more than just marketing jargon. This technology really works and makes the 5 inches of travel feel like more. Bikes like the Fuel EX9 are the reason that 26-inch wheels aren’t dead. They’re just plain fun to ride. If you’re looking for a lively partner that can do everything short of a downhill race, this bike is worth a look.

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Trek Fuel EX 9 29 review

The Fuel you need to set the trails alight?

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Great geometry and kit encourage aggressive riding; comfortable and fast on rolling terrain

Seat angle could be steeper for climbing; not the lightest

Trek’s trail 29er sports 130mm travel at each end. There’s a carbon version for the same price, but I opted for the alloy bike due to the lure of posher parts.

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Trek’s ‘ABP’ (Active Braking Pivot) suspension design puts the rearmost pivot concentric with the wheel axle, rather than on the chainstay. As with Horst Link bikes, such as the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29, the rear brake caliper is mounted on the seatstay, so braking forces don’t interfere with the suspension as much as on a traditional single-pivot design.

The frame has a straight down tube, which is claimed to boost stiffness but would normally be in the path of the front wheel. Trek’s ‘Knock Block’ system limits how far the bar can turn, to stop the fork crown contacting the frame. This reduced steering lock isn’t usually noticeable when riding — just don’t try any barspins!

Included in the solid spec is a sensible 760x65mm cockpit, wide Bontrager wheels, SRAM X1 gearing and Guide RS brakes. The Fox shock uses Trek’s Formula One-inspired RE:aktiv damping tune, which is claimed to improve pedalling.

Trek Fuel EX 9 29 ride impression

The Fuel EX needs that clever damping tech. Pedalling stood up with the shock in ‘open’ mode results in a fair amount of bob.

Add a tough, wide wheelset and stiff frame, and the Fuel EX rewards you for chucking it down rocky chutes and stuffing it into corners

Flipping to ‘medium’ cuts down on this a fair bit, and large bumps are absorbed almost as if the shock had been left fully open. This is because of the RE:aktiv tune, which offers quite firm low-speed compression damping, particularly in the ‘medium’ and ‘firm’ modes, but allows the valves to pop open under harder impacts.

While this is handy for pedally descents and technical climbs, it’s not quite the best of both worlds. When sprinting, the firmest mode still permits a little bob, while in the ‘medium’ setting, the shock feels slightly insensitive. Left ‘open’, the suspension performs pretty well over rough ground and absorbs big hits nicely.

The fork’s GRIP damper is less responsive to trail chatter than more expensive units found on bikes such as the Norco Optic C9.2 too, so when battering over really bumpy ground, the 130mm Trek wasn’t quite as smooth as I’d hoped.

Although the cockpit is relatively well-proportioned, I’d fit a shorter stem to get the most out of the long reach, as the Fuel EX felt a touch stretched-out on steep descents. The tyres lack bite in corners too.

SRAM’s Guide RS brakes performed well, helping to push the Trek’s trail chaos confidence.

I used the ‘low’ geometry setting for most of my testing, which gave a confidence-inspiring ride. With a 67-degree head angle and fairly long front centre, the Trek felt like a capable and stable descender.

Add a tough, wide wheelset and stiff frame, and the Fuel EX rewards you for chucking it down rocky chutes and stuffing it into corners.

At 13.9kg it’s on the heavy side, and it’s got the stiff gearing too, making steep, sustained climbs a bit of a chore. More importantly, the ‘low’ setting results in a 74.5-degree effective seat angle. Although this is steeper than bikes such as the Canyon Neuron AL, I found it a little too laidback for attacking technical climbs. Switching to the ‘high’ setting helps, but this also raises the BB and steepens the head angle, losing the Fuel EX its descending edge.

Although it’s not the fastest climber, it’s no slouch. The fast-rolling, high-volume tyres carry speed exceptionally well. With the shock in the firmer settings, it responds well to pumping and pedalling efforts, too. It bowls along flowing trails effortlessly and really comes alive when pointed downhill.

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I'm new to this forum. Years ago I did some local XC racing, now just some fast trail riding a couple of times of week. I have an old hardtail (about 20 years old now) that still rides great, but now that I'm almost 50 I'm interested in a full-suspension rig so my back and knees get less beat up. I ride mostly singletrack that has a fair amount of roots and rocks and technical climbs. After looking and reviews and specs, I think I want a Trek Fuel EX8 or EX9. Looking at the differences between the 2010 and 2011 models, here is what I find: EX9 2010 vs. 2011 Wheels: Bonty Rhythm Elite vs. DT Swiss M1800, 142x12mm rear (convert) Shifters: SRAM X.9 trigger vs. Deore XT 10-speed Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0 vs Deore XT 10-spd Crank: XT 44/32/22 vs XT 42/32/24 Cassette: SRAM 11-32, 9-spd vs Shimano 11-36 10-spd Saddle: Bonty Race Lite vs Bonty Evoke 2 Post: Race Lite vs Rhythm Elite Bars: Race Lite 40mm rise vs Race Lite 25mm rise Brakes: Elixir R vs Elixir CR I've been out of the loop on mtb stuff for years, so I'm not that familiar with the new components. The 2010 model has the SRAM X.0 rear derailleur, and since I'm used to twist shifters I'm thinking this would be easier to upgrade to twist shifters than the newer 10-speed setup. I prefer the lower rise bars on the 2011 model, but that's a pretty easy swap. Any other opinions on the component specs? I also prefer the new 2011 color (clear coat over aluminum), but looks aren't a big deal for me. I'm also trying to decide between the EX8 and the EX9. I prefer the EX9's shock since it has compression adjustment and the 15mm QR axle, and its components and brakes are a step up, but I'm not sure if it's worth the extra money. The EX8 seems hard to find, but my LBS has some 2010 EX9's available (they aren't discounting them yet, though). Any opinions/advice?  

Im not really helping here, but your odds of finding a new 2010 EX8 are next to ZERO. Inventory is depleted on all of them, for a reason.  

My LBS has a 2010 EX8, but it's not my size. I'm hoping to get a deal on a 2010 EX9, but if not I might end up waiting for the 2011 EX8. I'm also considering the Specialized Stumpy FSR Comp or the Jamis Dakar XCT2. My brother owns a bike shop and I could get one of these at his cost. From the reviews I've read, though, I think the Trek is what I really want, but he doesn't sell Treks.  

There are some changes to the Trek lineup for next year check it out at www.mtbiking.ca for more info. If your local bike shop has a 2010 model left try to get them to lower the price this time of year high end bikes don't tend to sell very much the hardcore riders already have their rides. If you get a 2010 or a 2011 they are both awesome bikes and honestly probably not all that different.  

Bobby12many said: Inventory is depleted on all of them, for a reason. Click to expand...

Food for thought.... Have you looked at the Fezzari Nebo? It has much better components than the EX8 and a better fork than the 2010 EX9 plus ball bearing pivots. Its significantly cheaper than an EX9 and you get a custom fit to your body size and shape. http://www.fezzari.com/products/index/Nebo_Peak/9/18 . Throw in a KS I900R adjustable seat post and you have quite a ride for under the price of an EX9. The only reason I bring it up is because I bought a Nebo and a friend got an EX9 and I can see that the Nebo is a better bike for less money. The Fox Talas fork is great since it allows you to set the front lower (4" travel) for climbing without the front wheel lifting and higher (6" travel) for everything else. I have several hundred trail miles and some hard duty on my Nebo and its been a great bike so far. With that said, my friend is also very happy with his 2010 EX9. They are good bikes. You just have to pay extra for the brand and reseller markup.  

One Pivot said: bigger marketing budget than all the other companies with better bikes? Click to expand...

dr13zehn said: tshulthise, are you serious with the constant Fezzari spamming in threads clearly asking about opinions on bikes that are NOT Fezzari?! Do you work for them or are otherwise invested in the companies success? Click to expand...

dr13zehn said: Though I will admit that like you, I think the new EX9s color is the dogs nuts. Click to expand...

Thanks for the replies. I'm glad to learn of the Fezzari -- it looks like a great bike for the price, and the sealed roller bearings are a good feature. The Trek has the ABP design and the DRCV shock, which sound like marketing hype, but the designs make sense to me and the reviews show some real-world benefits. The Giant Trance X2 and Specialized Stumpy FSR Comp look worthy of consideration as well. I'm new to full suspension, and haven't read up on the new equipment in many years. My current bike is one I put together in the early 90's. DiamondBack AxisTT titanium frame, RockShox Mag21 Ti SL fork, White hubs and bottom bracket, Cooks crank (microdrive), XTR derailleurs, Grip Shift shifters, Syncros titanium seatpost, Avid tri-align brakes with Jones levers, Chris King headset, Mavic rims, etc. It was an awesome XC bike in its day and still rides great, but I think that full suspension would suit me better now. There are so many choices out there that it's overwhelming. The EX8 is often listed as the best bike for ~$2000, and consistently great reviews. The Stumpy FSR Comp gets a lot of good reviews, but some mixed. The Trance X2 gets pretty good reviews. I'm used to XC geometry so an XC rig would probably work well for me as well. I don't do big drops or get big air, so I don't need a lot of travel, but I do ride trails with a lot of rocks and roots and bumps.  

You are right that the choices are daunting. Too much to process. The Specialized Stumpy FSR Comp is a good bike for the money and will save you a lot of cash. A buddy of mine just bought one after his Jamis frame busted. He likes it pretty well. He's a pretty big guy and its holding up well even though he takes it over jumps routinely. One thing you will notice with a FS bike is more weight and possibly more wheel inertia since some come with 2.35 tires and heavier wheels. I rode a XC hardtail the other day while I was having a spoke replaced and its was noticeably easier to pedal up hills. I like the control I get from a FS bike though and I'm not racing so I was very happy to get my bike back. If I was an XC racer I'd go for the lowest weight probably. The Fox Talas fork on the Nebo gives you the best of both worlds in terms of climbing ability and plush ride. It lets you set the stroke to 4", 5" or 6". The 4" setting is great for climbing like I mentioned earlier and the 6" setting moves the front end up 2" which for a more comfortable riding position and gives you a cushier ride for everything else. If you don't do big jumps then you can run the front at a lower pressure and get a super plush ride. The Talas also has adjustable lockout force so if you want to pump up a hill you can adjust the lockout from 0-100%. Check out the Fox Talas and see if its something you might like. I like it so much I'll probably not buy another bike without the same features. Here's a video to show you how it works... One reason another friend of mine opted for his 2010 EX9 instead of the Nebo was that he got it at a really good price as a closeout along with some clipless shoes and pedals thrown in. Some folks like to have a working relationship with their LBS also which is understandable. Good luck with your search.  

Does the Fezzari have a lifetime warranty on the frame like the Trek does? Plus how much does it weight compared to the Trek? Best, John  

BaeckerX1 said: On a sliding scale, how close is that to the "bee's knees"? Click to expand...

so what is a 10? is there such a thing?  

b-kul said: so what is a 10? is there such a thing? Click to expand...

LBS here has an '09 Top Fuel 9+ carbon framed, for $2600, not bad IMO.  

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