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Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel EX 9 XT matte juniper/blue sage splatter 12-speed

Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel EX 9 XT Juniper green: forests, Fox Factory, 17.14 kg

£4,590.68 Incl. Tax

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Trek Fuel EX 9 XT Juniper: the trail bike for the forests of the Espinouse

Beneath its Matte Juniper/Blue Sage Splatter finish, a matt juniper green flecked with sage blue, the Trek Fuel EX 9 XT Gen 7 hides the same base as its XT siblings: Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy, 150 mm of Fox Factory at the front, 145 mm of Float X at the rear. Twelve Shimano XT sprockets, XT M8220 callipers: Trek's scales show 17.14 kg in M.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium, adjustable progression, interchangeable rocker and shock mount, internal storage, threaded BSA 73, ISCG 05
Suspension	Fox Factory 36 Float EVOL GRIP X2 150 mm fork / Fox Factory Float X 205x60 mm shock, 145 mm
Drivetrain	Mechanical Shimano 1x12, long-cage M8200 derailleur, XT M8200 30T chainset, XT M8200 10-51 cassette
Brakes	Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic, RT86 203 mm (front) and 180 mm (rear) rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready / Maxxis Minion DHF MaxxGrip / DHR II MaxxTerra 2.5 in 3C EXO+ (27.5 rear on S)
Cockpit	Race Face Turbine alloy 35 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Elite 45 mm stem
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 to 200 mm depending on size
Weight	17.14 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant, no inner tubes)

At a glance

✓ Fox Factory suspension	✓ GRIP X2 cartridge in the fork
✓ Mechanical Shimano XT 1x12	✓ 4-piston XT brakes, 203 mm rotor
✓ Maxxis Minion 2.5 in	✓ 17.14 kg in size M

Who is it for?

Love big forests, balcony trails and singletrack that snakes between the trees? This Fuel offers you comfort and precision, especially if you would rather explore than race the clock.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. Alpha is the generic name for Trek's alloys; the NEXT Platinum version, introduced with the Gen 7 Fuel, is the most advanced. This Fuel EX 9 XT benefits from a frame that does more than just be strong: you can change its progression, flip suspension parts to adjust the geometry, slip a repair kit into the down tube and fit a chain guide on the ISCG 05 mounts.

	Alpha Silver	Alpha NEXT Platinum	OCLV Mountain
Level	Trek's entry-level alloy	The most refined of the Alpha alloys	Trek's mountain bike carbon
Construction	Alpha aluminium, hardtail frame	Alpha aluminium, adjustable Fuel platform	OCLV process tuned for impacts
Reference bike	Marlin 4 to 7	Fuel EX 5, 8 and 9	Fuel EX 9.8 and 9.9
What it means	Simple and affordable, no rear suspension	4.95 kg frameset in M, tough and more affordable	3.31 kg frameset in M, 1.64 kg less

In short: with identical Fox Factory suspension and XT drivetrain, the carbon Fuel EX 9.8 XT weighs 15.28 kg in M, 1.86 kg less than this aluminium version. The extra weight is felt on long climbs, much less once the slope tips downhill.

In the forests of the Espinouse, trails alternate between flowing sections, roots and mossy stones: the Fox Factory 36 GRIP X2 filters out small bumps while staying firm as the slope steepens. The Float X Factory keeps good traction when accelerating over roots.

The XT brakes with a 203 mm front rotor stay easy to modulate on damp ground, and the XT drivetrain copes well with mud and leaves. We recommend checking the pivot bearings after a wet season.

Which Fuel should you choose?

Model	Frame	Fork / rear	Drivetrain	Weight (M)
Fuel EX 8	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	Fox Rhythm 36, 150 / 145 mm	SRAM Eagle 70 1x12	16.58 kg
Fuel EX 9 Eagle 90	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150 / 145 mm	SRAM Eagle 90 1x12	16.58 kg
Fuel EX 9 XT	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	Fox Factory 36, 150 / 145 mm	Shimano XT 1x12	17.14 kg
Fuel EX 9.8 XT	OCLV Mountain carbon	Fox Factory 36, 150 / 145 mm	Shimano XT 1x12	15.28 kg

Our take: the carbon 9.8 XT version, with the same Fox Factory suspension and groupset, is 1.86 kg lighter. In between, the aluminium XT Di2 version comes in at 16.88 kg.

LVR sizing advice

To choose between two sizes, think about your terrain: the more compact for twisty singletrack, the longer for fast, open descents. The dropper post grows with the frame, up to 200 mm in L and XL; the S switches to 27.5 inches at the rear.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	155-165	165-177	177-188	188-195
Inseam (cm)	74-78	79-83	84-89	89-91
Dropper post (mm)	150	170	200	200
Wheels front / rear (in)	29 / 27.5	29 / 29	29 / 29	29 / 29

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Is it suitable for wet trails?	Yes, with a MaxxGrip front tyre that grips well on roots.
Do the pivots need maintenance?	A bearing check after a wet season is recommended.
Which sizes for this green?	S, M, L and XL.
Does the Juniper green show the dirt?	No, this flecked matt green hides mud well.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The perfect Fuel EX 9 XT for forests and mountain trails, with a comfortable Fox Factory fork and easy-to-modulate brakes. The Juniper green flecked with sage blue blends into the woods.

Pros
+ Comfortable, precise Fox Factory
+ Easy-to-modulate brakes
+ Elegant juniper green

Cons
- 17.14 kg in M
- Pivots to watch in wet conditions

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we check the pivots of your Fuel, service the Fox suspension and recommend great rides in the Espinouse.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5353736

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