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Built for the clock, the Trek Fuel LX 9 X0 AXS Gen 7 combines the SRAM X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain, four-piston Maven Silver brakes and RockShox ZEB and Vivid Ultimate suspension (170 / 160 mm). Trek does not publish its weight: the Fuel LX 9 Eagle 90, on the same alloy frame, weighs 17.38 kg in a size M. The Matte Sedona Red/Pennyflake Splatter paintwork pairs a matte sienna red with flecks of copper.
| Frame | Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium, in-frame storage, adjustable progression, interchangeable rocker and lower shock mount, ABP pivot, threaded BSA 73 bottom bracket, ISCG 05, down tube protection |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, Linear XL spring with ButterCups, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | Wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 1x12, X0 30T 170 mm crankset, XS-1295 10-52 cassette, AXS battery and charger |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Silver hydraulic 4-piston, HS2 200 and 180 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Maxxis Assegai MAXXGRIP (front) and Minion DHR II MAXXTERRA (rear), 29 x 2.5, EXO+ casing, Tubeless Ready |
| 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 post 150/170/200 mm depending on size, 34.9 mm |
| Weight | Weight not published by Trek for this version (for reference: Fuel LX 9 Eagle 90, identical alloy frame, 17.38 kg in a size M) |
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At a glance
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Designed for riders competing in regional enduro series, linking timed stages and wanting a drivetrain that responds instantly. It also suits the bike park rider who does lots of runs in a day and wants a reliable bike with no cable maintenance.
Why an alloy frame under a wireless drivetrain? Because on an enduro bike, money is better spent on what touches the terrain: suspension, brakes, derailleur. Alpha NEXT Platinum is Trek's most advanced mountain bike alloy, reserved for the Gen 7 Fuel, and gets the same kinematic adjustments as the carbon frame. Trek's lifetime warranty also covers this frame.
| Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel LX 9) | OCLV Mountain (Fuel LX 9.8) | Alpha Platinum (Slash 8) | |
| Level | Trek's best MTB aluminium, reserved for Gen 7 Fuels | Trek's mountain bike carbon | Aluminium from the range above |
| Construction | Alloy engineered for strength, highly adjustable frame | OCLV layup tuned for impact resistance | Tough alloy, simpler kinematics |
| Reference bike | Gen 7 alloy Fuel EX frameset: 4.95 kg (M) | Gen 7 carbon Fuel EX frameset: 3.31 kg (M) | Complete Slash 8: 16.68 kg (M) |
| What it means | Takes knocks, more affordable | About 1.6 kg less on the frameset | 170 mm alloy enduro, less adjustable |
Put simply: this Fuel LX 9 X0 AXS pairs a frame that is not afraid of rocks with an electronic drivetrain that does not go out of adjustment. Trek does not publish its weight: expect a figure close to the 17.38 kg of the LX 9 Eagle 90.
In racing, braking power changes the pace: the four-piston Maven Silver brakes, with a larger rotor up front, let you brake later and shorter before a hairpin. Their lever reach adjusts to suit your hand size. We bleed the system before events to keep a consistent feel.
On a stage, you shift often and under force. The AXS shifter takes little thumb effort and the derailleur changes gear even under load. The frame accepts a chain guide via its ISCG 05 mounts, a welcome safeguard on the rough trails around Lodève.
| Model | Frame | Drivetrain | Travel rear / front | Weight (M) |
| Fuel LX 9 Eagle 90 | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | Mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 | 160 / 170 mm | 17.38 kg |
| Fuel LX 9 X0 AXS | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | Wireless SRAM X0 AXS | 160 / 170 mm | n/a (reference 17.38 kg) |
| Fuel LX 9 XT Di2 | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 160 / 170 mm | n/a |
| Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 160 / 170 mm | 15.97 kg |
Our take: for racing, this LX 9 X0 AXS brings wireless shifting and Maven Silver brakes to the LX 9 Eagle 90 frame. The carbon LX 9.8 XT Di2 drops to 15.97 kg in M, with Fox suspension.
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LVR sizing advice The frame comes in S, M, L and XL. For aggressive descending, do not size down too much: length keeps the bike stable on steep slopes.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Precise enough for racing? | Yes, the X0 AXS shifts crisply, even when accelerating hard. |
| Is a chain guide recommended? | For racing, yes: the ISCG 05 mounts allow it. |
| Bike weight? | Not published by Trek; for reference: 17.38 kg in M on the LX 9 Eagle 90. |
| Brake maintenance? | Regular bleeding keeps the lever feel consistent; we do it in our workshop. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict An alloy enduro bike ready for the clock, with wireless drivetrain and powerful brakes. The sienna red and its copper flecks will not go unnoticed at the start of the stages.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we prepare your Fuel LX before races: brake bleed, chain guide, AXS update and suspension set-up.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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