Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6
$1,679.00
The Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 is an aluminum trail mountain bike with an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, Fox Rhythm 36 fork, Fox Performance Float X shock, Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 Overview
The Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 is an aluminum full-suspension trail mountain bike built around an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with 140mm travel. The frame includes internal storage, an angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP suspension design, UDH, Boost148 spacing, and a BSA 73 bottom bracket standard.
The suspension package uses a Fox Rhythm 36 fork with size-specific 140mm or 150mm travel and a Fox Performance Float X shock with a 2-position damper. The drivetrain features Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shifting, a Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8100 10-51 cassette, Shimano Deore M6120 crank, and Shimano SLX M7100 chain. Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue tires, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes complete the build.
Key Features of Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame includes internal storage, Mino Link adjustable geometry, guided internal routing, downtube guard, ABP, UDH, and 140mm travel.
- Fox Rhythm 36 fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, and size-specific 140mm or 150mm travel.
- Fox Performance Float X shock includes a 2-position damper and measures 185mm x 55mm.
- Shimano XT and SLX drivetrain parts provide 12-speed shifting with a 10-51 cassette.
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels are Tubeless Ready and use Boost hub spacing.
- Size-specific wheel setup uses 27.5″ wheels on XS and S, with 29″ wheels on S, M, ML, L, XL, and XXL.
- Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost comes with size-specific travel from 100mm to 170mm.
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use Shimano RT66 6-bolt rotors.
Ride Use
This bike is built for trail mountain biking, supported by its Alpha Platinum Aluminum full-suspension frame, 140mm frame travel, Fox Rhythm 36 fork, and Fox Performance Float X shock. The Shimano XT drivetrain parts, tubeless-ready wheels, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes match the trail-focused category.
Why Choose This Bike
The Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 combines an aluminum trail frame, Fox suspension, Shimano XT 12-speed shifting, Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes in one complete build. It also includes a Bontrager Line alloy handlebar, Bontrager Elite stem, Bontrager Verse P3 saddle, Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost, Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag, and two color options: Nautical Navy and Satin Mercury. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, with other parts covered by Trek’s limited warranty.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 |
| Bike Type | Trail Mountain Bike |
| Color | Nautical Navy, Satin Mercury |
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
| Fork | Size XS, S: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel; Size S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 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, 185mm x 55mm |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm and 180mm |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, Rapid Drive 108 rear hub |
| Wheel Size | Size XS, S: 27.5"; Size S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 29" |
| Tires | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi; Size XS, S: 27.5x2.50"; Size S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL: 29x2.50" |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max Tire Size | Frame: 29x2.50" with XS and S at 27.5x2.50"; Fork: see manufacturer |
| Handlebar | Size XS, S: Bontrager Line alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size M, ML, L, XL, XXL: Bontrager Line alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Stem | Size XS, S: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size M, ML, L, XL, XXL: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm; 100mm travel on XS and S, 150mm travel on M and ML, 170mm travel on L, XL, and XXL |
| Accessory | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 15.91 kg / 35.08 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 by Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6
What frame does the Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6 use?
The bike uses an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with 140mm travel. The frame includes internal storage, an angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, ABP, UDH, Boost148 spacing, downtube guard, and shuttle guard.
What drivetrain comes on the Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6?
This model uses Shimano XT and Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain parts. The build includes a Shimano XT M8100 shifter, Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8100 10-51 cassette, Shimano Deore M6120 crank, and Shimano SLX M7100 chain.
What wheels and tires are used on the Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6?
The bike uses Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels. The tire setup uses Bontrager XR5 Team Issue Tubeless Ready tires, with 27.5x2.50" listed for XS and S, and 29x2.50" listed for S, M, ML, L, XL, and XXL.
What is included with the Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Gen 6?
The bike includes the complete bicycle and a Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag. The size M bike weighs 15.91 kg / 35.08 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes.
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