Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7

Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 Overview

The Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 is an aluminum full-suspension trail mountain bike built around an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum frame with adaptable 145mm-160mm travel. The frame includes internal storage, a ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, an interchangeable alloy rocker link, an interchangeable lower shock mount, a downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP suspension design, UDH, Boost148 spacing, ISCG 05, and a BSA 73 bottom bracket standard.

The suspension package uses a Fox Factory 38 fork with 170mm travel and a Fox DHX2 coil shock. The drivetrain features Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shifting, a Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8200 10-51 cassette, Shimano XT M8120 crank, and Shimano XT M8100 chain. Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, Maxxis 29×2.5″ tires, and Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes complete the build.

Key Features of Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7

• Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum frame includes internal storage, guided internal routing, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, and Boost148 spacing.
• Adaptable 145mm-160mm frame travel gives the bike a configurable full-suspension platform.
• Fox Factory 38 fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, and 170mm travel.
• Fox DHX2 coil shock is paired with size-specific Fox steel coil springs.
• Shimano XT M8100 drivetrain uses 12-speed shifting with a 10-51 cassette.
• Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels are Tubeless Ready and use Boost hub spacing.
• Maxxis Assegai and Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.5″ tires give the bike a tubeless-ready trail tire setup.
• Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use Shimano RT86 6-bolt rotors.

Ride Use

This bike is built for trail mountain biking, supported by its Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum full-suspension frame, adaptable 145mm-160mm travel, Fox Factory 38 170mm fork, and Fox DHX2 coil shock. The Shimano XT drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, Maxxis tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes match the trail-focused category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 combines an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum trail frame, Fox Factory suspension, Shimano XT 12-speed shifting, Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, and Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes in one complete build. It also includes a Race Face Turbine alloy handlebar, Bontrager Elite stem, Verse Short Comp saddle, Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost, and three color options: Matte Juniper, Lithium Grey, and Matte Sedona Red. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, with other parts covered according to Trek’s limited warranty.