Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7
$2,399.00
The Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 is an aluminum trail mountain bike with an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum frame, Fox Rhythm 36 150mm fork, Fox Performance Float X shock, SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Line TLR 30 rims, and SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 Overview
The Trek Fuel EX 8 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 Rhythm 36 fork with 150mm travel and a Fox Performance Float X shock with a 2-position damper. The drivetrain features SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed shifting, a SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM Eagle XS-1270 10-52 cassette, SRAM Eagle 70 DUB crank, and SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type chain. Bontrager Line TLR 30 Tubeless Ready rims, Bontrager Brevard Pro XR tires, and SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes complete the build.
Key Features of Trek Fuel EX 8 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 Rhythm 36 fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, and 150mm travel.
- Fox Performance Float X shock includes a 2-position damper and measures 205mm x 60mm.
- SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type drivetrain uses 12-speed shifting with a 10-52 cassette.
- Bontrager Line TLR 30 rims are Tubeless Ready and use 28-hole construction with Presta valves.
- Bontrager Brevard Pro XR tires are Tubeless Ready with dual compound, aramid bead, and 60 tpi construction.
- SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use SRAM Centerline 2.0 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 Rhythm 36 150mm fork, and Fox Performance Float X shock. The SRAM Eagle 70 drivetrain, Bontrager Line TLR 30 rims, Bontrager Brevard Pro XR tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes match the trail-focused category.
Why Choose This Bike
The Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 combines an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum trail frame, Fox suspension, SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type shifting, Bontrager Line TLR 30 Tubeless Ready rims, and SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes in one complete build. It also includes a Race Face Turbine alloy handlebar, Bontrager Elite stem, Bontrager Verse P3 saddle, Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost, and two color options: Lithium Grey and Gloss Fury 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.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 |
| Bike Type | Trail Mountain Bike |
| Color | Lithium Grey, Gloss Fury Red |
| Frame | Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard, BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145mm-160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type |
| Crank | SRAM Eagle 70, DUB, 30T steel, T-Type, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotors | SRAM Centerline 2.0, 6-bolt, 200mm and 180mm |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| Tires | Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi; Size S: 27.5x2.50"; Size S, M, L, XL: 29x2.50" |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max Tire Size | Frame: 29x2.50"; Fork: see manufacturer |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine alloy, 35mm, 40mm rise, 780mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Grips | Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, 1.5 crown |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm; 150mm travel on S, 170mm travel on M, 200mm travel on L and XL |
| Weight | M - 16.89 kg / 37.24 lbs with TLR sealant, no tubes |
| Weight Limit | 300 pounds / 136 kg combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered according to Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7
What frame does the Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 use?
The bike uses an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum frame with internal storage, guided internal routing, adjustable leverage rate, and adaptable 145mm-160mm travel. The frame also includes ABP, UDH, Boost148 spacing, a downtube guard, shuttle guard, interchangeable alloy rocker link, and interchangeable lower shock mount.
What drivetrain comes on the Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7?
This model uses a SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed drivetrain. The build includes a SRAM Eagle 70 shifter, SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM Eagle XS-1270 10-52 12-speed cassette, SRAM Eagle 70 DUB crank, and SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type chain.
What wheels and tires are used on the Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7?
The bike uses Bontrager alloy hubs with Bontrager Line TLR 30 Tubeless Ready rims. The tire setup uses Bontrager Brevard Pro XR Tubeless Ready tires, with 27.5x2.50" listed for size S and 29x2.50" listed for sizes S, M, L, and XL.
What is the weight of the Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7?
The size M bike weighs 16.89 kg / 37.24 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes. The maximum total weight limit is 300 pounds / 136 kg, including the bicycle, rider, and cargo.
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