Details
Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the dropper post upgrade and 130mm of front and rear suspension travel come in handy. A lightweight aluminum frame, Tubeless Ready 29er wheels, and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension mountain bike.
It's right for you if...
You want one high-performance bike that excels on every trail, and you want it at a great value. You expect your bike handle a variety of challenges, including rocky descents, long climbs, fast corners, and gaps.
The tech you get
A capable and stiff Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 130mm RockShox Reba RL fork and 130mm of rear travel, and a SRAM NX 1x12 Eagle drivetrain with a wide range of gearing for climbs. Plus, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement and a Bontrager dropper post.
The final word
Fuel EX 7 is a great all-around trail bike for a wide variety of terrain. It has upgrades where it matters most, like in the SRAM 1x12 drivetrain, suspension, and dropper post.
Why you'll love it
- It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but want to do explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents
- The dropper post upgrade makes this Fuel EX model even more capable
- The NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain gives you an extra-low climbing gear for tackling steep terrain
- Wide Line Comp 30 wheels provide more tire support so you get better traction and control
Specs
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, Motion Control RL damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm |
| Axles |
Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40? |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB |
| Chainrings | 32T Direct Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Handlebars | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree |
| Brakes | Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada |
| Seat Post | Dropper post, Bontrager lever, 31.6mm, internal routing |
* Subject to change without notice.
Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Versatile (3)
- Durable (3)
- Lightweight (2)
- Great value
- Stable On Slow Climbs
Cons
- Sliips On Wet Conditions
- Slips On Steep Climbs
- Xr3 Tires Are Junk
- heavy
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking (2)
- Trail riding (2)
- Commuting/City (2)
- Climbing (2)
- Road Biking (2)
- Mountaineering
- Single track
- Cross country
- All Around Everywhere
- Extreme Sports
- Descending
REVIEWS
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Comments:
So I finally moved up to a Mid bike. It's amazing. Swap the tires. I'm not sure I've given the xr3's a chance. But yeah.
Pros
- Great value
- durable
Cons
- heavy
- bulky in tight situations
- not available in 1x
Best Uses
Comments:
For the price you pay, this is a great bike with some great components. It can take a hit, and eats up rough terrain while remaining composed. It's not the most capable climber, (esp. when compared to a hard tail), struggles a bit on tight turns, but if you only have room for one bike and trail/mountain riding is your thing, this is a great choice.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Stylish
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
Comments:
Bought this bike a couple of months ago and so far i absolutely love it. Havent had any issues whatsoever and for the price its a really really really good bike!
Pros
- Exceptional Handling
- Fox Ctd Is Good
- Solid Components
- Versatile
- Stable at high speeds
- Climbs well
- Great geometry
- Stable On Slow Climbs
Cons
- 100mm Stock Stem Is Junk
- Xr3 Tires Are Junk
Best Uses
- Descending
- Climbing
- Trail riding
Comments:
I had a cheaper Trek hard tail 29er and upgraded to this for the full suspension. I was worried that the susp + large wheels would kill the handling. But nope! This bike handles every bit as good as my hardtail. I can go up tight twisty switchbacks even with my 21.5" model. The suspension is amazing. "Trail" mode is what I use the most but I put it in "climb" during gravel grinds and "descend" on any technical downhill. The bike climbs extremely well in "Trail" and "climb" mode with no noticeable loss in power from the suspension compressing. Even when climbing in "descend" mode the bike doesn't bob too much and you'll notice a huge increase in traction. i am not an intense downhiller but my speed and confidence raised dramatically with this bike. I notice that I can "pump" the trail and gain more speed by compressing the suspension in the corners and dips. This bike is extremely capable on all types of trails - singleltrack, downhill, slalom, gravel grinding. Will it downhill like a true downhill bike? No. Will it be as fast as a Superfly on singletrack? Probably not. But it will switch between the two better than any other bike.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting/City
- Extreme Sports
- Road Biking
- Mountain Biking
Comments:
best bike i have until now.
Pros
- Balanced
- Durable
- Versatile
- Great Combo Trail To Road
- Smooth shifting
Cons
- Seat I Replaced
- Heavy
- Grips
Best Uses
- Commuting/City
- Mountain Biking
- All Around Everywhere
- Road Biking
Comments:
I have owned around 11 +/- Trek Cycles over the past few years and this one is the ride I have been looking for, it's a great combo. Trail to Road it can move out on the road as well as it can on the trail. I recommend this cycle with 5+ Stars out of 5+. Great buy on my 2014 as well. I am very happy to say the least.
Pros
- Downhill
- Climbing
Cons
Best Uses
- Trail riding
Comments:
I am revising my initial review where I mentioned that tires slip on wet. Well, now I found the correct tire pressures and is doing well. I eating the trails.
Pros
- Tough
- Fast and Smooth Ride
- Nice Breaks
Cons
- Slips On Steep Climbs
- Sliips On Wet Conditions
Best Uses
- Single track
- Climbing
- Cross country
Comments:
I am a mountain bike fan. I enjoy riding on the mountain trails. This bike is great, fast, reliable, moves over every obstacle on the trail. One downsize is the tires that lack grip on wet conditions like muddy terrain and wet roots. When cornering over wet roots sometimes the tires slip bad loosing control.
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