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Winter mud, summer dust: the Trek Fuel LX 9 X0 AXS Gen 7 could not care less, with its SRAM X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain free of cables and housing. Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame, 160 mm at the rear, 170 mm ZEB Ultimate up front; weight not published by Trek for this version, with the LX 9 Eagle 90 on the same frame weighing 17.38 kg in a size M. The Matte Juniper/Blue Sage Splatter colourway combines a matte juniper green with blue sage splashes.
| 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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This is the bike for the mountain biker who rides all year round, in all weathers, and is fed up with shifting that deteriorates after every muddy ride. It will also suit those short on time for maintenance who want a bike that stays dialled.
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.
On a cable drivetrain, mud and water eventually get into the housing and slow the derailleur's return. Not here: only the derailleur and chain need cleaning. A gentle rinse, with no high-pressure jet on the bearings, and some chain lube are enough to keep the drivetrain clean.
RockShox Ultimate suspension also likes regular maintenance: cleaning the stanchions after every wet ride, then a lower-leg and shock service depending on use. Our workshop handles these jobs and checks the frame bearings at the same time, which take a beating in winter.
| 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: the LX 9 X0 AXS and the LX 9 XT Di2 target the same cable-free rider, one with SRAM, the other with Shimano. The carbon frame of the LX 9.8 XT Di2 brings the weight down to 15.97 kg in M.
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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. |
| Can it handle rain? | Yes, the AXS drivetrain is designed to ride in all weathers. |
| Is jet washing allowed? | Avoid high pressure on the bearings; a gentle spray is enough. |
| Claimed weight? | Not published by Trek; for reference: 17.38 kg in M for the LX 9 Eagle 90. |
| Is the matte green easy to clean? | Yes, with a gentle wax-free product and a sponge. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The alloy Fuel LX that stays dialled even after the muddiest rides. Its juniper green speckled with blue sage evokes the damp woodland where it feels at home.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we service your Fuel LX after winter: suspension service, frame bearings and AXS update.
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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