Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7
$3,119.00
The Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 is an aluminum trail mountain bike with an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum frame, Fox Factory 38 170mm fork, Fox DHX2 coil shock, Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, and Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
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.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 |
| Bike Type | Trail Mountain Bike |
| Color | Matte Juniper, Lithium Grey, Matte Sedona 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 Factory 38, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 170mm travel |
| Shock | Fox DHX2, 205mm x 65mm |
| Suspension Spring | Size S: Fox steel coil spring, 250lbs; Size M: 350lbs; Size L: 400lbs; Size XL: 450lbs |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm and 203mm |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, Rapid Drive 108 rear hub, Shimano Micro Spline freehub |
| Wheel Size | 29" front and rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", tubeless ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead; Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.5", tubeless ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| 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 Elite, lock-on |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| 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 - 17.79 kg / 39.23 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 LX 9 XT Gen 7
What frame does the Trek Fuel LX 9 XT 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 LX 9 XT Gen 7?
This model uses a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. The build includes a Shimano XT M8100 shifter, Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8200 10-51 12-speed cassette, Shimano XT M8120 crank, and Shimano XT M8100 chain.
What wheels and tires are used on the Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7?
The bike uses Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels in 29" front and rear sizes. The tire setup includes Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" and Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.5" tires, both tubeless ready with EXO+ casing.
What is the weight of the Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7?
The size M bike weighs 17.79 kg / 39.23 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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