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Trek Fuel EX 9 (2013)

General

Product Category
Brand Trek
ModelFuel EX 9
Size15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5
ColorTrek Black/Team Green

Specific

AccessoriesTrek shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump
Brake leversShimano Deore XT
Brake rotorShimano
BrakesShimano XT hydraulic disc
CassetteShimano XT 11-36, 10 speed
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 42/32/24
Features Fox Factory Series DRCV fork Fox Performance Series DRCV shock Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheels Shimano Deore XT Plus drivetrain & brakes RockShox Reverb dropper post Alpha Platinum Aluminum: Our premium lightweight aluminum is continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points for ultimate weight reduction and superior strength. Frames built with Alpha Platinum are hydroformed to create the most sophisticated shapes for the lightest weight, and are finished using Trek's smooth-weld finishing process. Down tube guard: Replaceable external shield protects the down tube from trail debris. ABP Convert: Other full suspension systems firm up under braking, reducing your control when you need it most. Trek’s patented Active Braking Pivot solves that by keeping your suspension active whether you're on the brakes or off. ABP Convert features a robust, confidence-inspiring 142x12mm rear wheel. It offers easy wheel installation, and is 35% stiffer than any open dropout design. A conversion kit available at your Trek retailer will give you the option to switch to 135x5mm. When your suspension stays active under braking, you stay in control. You can brake later in a turn, maintain better rear wheel traction in stutter bumps, go faster, and just have more fun. Try it on any other system: find a downhill with stutter bumps. Apply the brakes and feel the suspension stiffen. Your rear wheel will skip across the top of the bumps. Now, try it with an ABP-equipped bike. Feel the extra control, and imagine how much faster you can go. That’s the ABP difference. We were delighted when ABP was awarded US Patent # 7,837,213 in 2010. But fun as it's been to add the patent number to our frames, the real satisfaction comes from building ABP into every full suspension bike we sell, because it means you get to ride a better bike. E2 tapered head tube: E2 is the evolution of the traditional 1-1/8" headset to a tapered head tube, fork, and headset system. E2 tapers from a 1.5" lower to a 1-1/8" upper headset to provide more material where it matters most, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame with point-and-shoot control. Fully integrated head tube: A fully integrated head tube eliminates the need for headset cups, reducing overall weight without sacrificing performance. Press-fit bottom bracket: Press-fit BB is a bottom bracket shell that allows the bearings to press into the frame rather than threading in as on standard bottom brackets. This provides a wider stance for the frame’s tubing juncture, resulting in a stronger frame. This wider stance also mimics the benefits of an OCLV Carbon-only technology, BB95. Direct-mount derailleur: A traditional front derailleur attaches to the frame with a band clamp. Our direct-mount front derailleur attaches directly to the frame using a solid, flat interface. This fastening method ensures crisper, more accurate front shifting. Full Floater: Most suspension systems attach the bottom of the shock to a fixed frame mount. That fixed mount can contribute to a harsh ride. We solved that with Full Floater, attaching the shock to two moving linkage points so it can better respond to bumps across a wide variety of terrain. It feels like more travel, but it's not. It's smarter travel. DRCV rear shock: Most full suspension air-shock bikes use small-volume canisters for pedaling efficiency. Unfortunately, they don’t have the best big-hit control. Others use less efficient, larger volume shocks, or complex multi-shock systems with cumbersome controls. Our solution: Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) technology. One shock, two chambers, no compromise. DRCV fork: Most forks use only about 90% of their travel. Trek Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) technology solves that, using two chambers to give you exactly the suspension you need for every inch of your ride. You get great small-bump compliance, smooth mid-stroke travel, and awesome big-hit control. Magnesium EVO Link: EVO Link is Trek’s evolution of the rocker link from the plate-and-bolt style used on most suspension bikes to a one-piece rocker link. This lighter link provides a stronger connection point between the front and rear triangles, creating a stiffer frame for greater control with minimal weight. Post-mount disc brake: Post mounting is the simplest, most efficient way to mount a brake caliper to your bike. Functions great, reduces weight. Kashima Coat fork: Kashima Coat metal finish on the fork stanchions reduces friction, for quicker suspension response and improved durability. Stealth-ready frame: Not ready for Stealth now, but want to keep your options open? Select frames are equipped with the proper entry and exit points to accommodate internal routing for a Stealth seat post. Internal derailleur routing: Sleek ports at the head tube and near the seat tube let you run your front derailleur housing directly through the frame, keeping the cable protected from the elements and your bike running smooth, clean, and quiet. Climb-Trail-Descend: CTD gives you three suspension adjustment options: Climb, Trail, or Descend. It’s a simple, intuitive, high-performance system available on select Fox shocks and forks. 15QR: A 15mm front thru axle makes steering more precise for more control, and the quick-release feature makes wheel removal easy. ISCG mounts: International Standard Chain Guide mounts offer easy chain guide installation and adjustment.
Fork typeFox Factory Series 32 Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) FIT damper, rebound, Kashima coating, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 130mm travel, tuned by Trek in California
Frame typeAlpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Stealth dropper post routing, magnesium EVO Link, ISCG 05 mount, down tube guard, 130mm travel
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, direct mount
HeadsetFSA IS-2, E2, fully integrated alloy cartridge
Hub frontBontrager 15mm
Hub rearBontrager 142x12
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
Recommended forTrail
Rims typeBontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
ShiftersShimano Deore XT, 10 speed
Shock typeFox Performance Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x2.0"
SkewersBontrager
SpokesBontrager
StemBontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
TiresBontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 26x2.2"
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