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Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel LX 9 XT M8200 matte sedona red/pennyflake splatter 12-speed

Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel LX 9 XT matte red: tall riders, XT brakes, 17.79 kg in M

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Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Sedona Red: a tough enduro bike for tall riders

Up to XL and 195 cm, the Trek Fuel LX 9 XT Gen 7 offers tall riders a robust Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame, a 200 mm dropper post, a 170 mm Fox Factory 38 and a 160 mm DHX2 coil shock. Trek claims 17.79 kg in a size M. The Matte Sedona Red/Pennyflake Splatter shade combines a matte sienna red with copper flakes.

Technical specifications

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	Fox Factory 38 Float EVOL fork, GRIP X2 damper, 170 mm / Fox DHX2 coil shock 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm
Drivetrain	Mechanical Shimano 1x12, M8200 long-cage derailleur, XT M8200 30T crankset (165 or 170 mm according to Trek data), XT M8200 10-51 cassette
Brakes	Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic, RT86 203 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	17.79 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)

At a glance

✓ Fox Factory 38 and DHX2 coil	✓ 160 mm rear, 170 mm front
✓ Shimano 1x12 with 10-51	✓ 4-piston XT M8220 brakes
✓ From S to XL	✓ 17.79 kg in size M

Who is it for?

An enduro bike for tall, heavy riders looking for a frame that does not flex and brakes capable of slowing a heavy load on steep slopes. It also suits powerful mountain bikers who are hard on their kit.

The LVR workshop view

The Fuel frame in its top-end alloy version. Alpha NEXT Platinum sits at the top of Trek's mountain bike alloy hierarchy, ahead of the Alpha Platinum of the Slash 8 and the Alpha Silver of the Marlin. For a bike exposed to repeated impacts, it is a logical choice. It gets most of the carbon frame's features: progression adjustment, interchangeable rocker link and lower shock mount, ABP pivot, down tube protection and transport protection for bike racks.

	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: aluminium remains the most rational material here for a rider who rides hard and often. It adds weight, around 1.6 kg on the frameset according to Trek, but it takes a season of rough trails without flinching.

The heavier the rider, the harder the brakes work. The four-piston Shimano XT M8220 brakes with a 203 mm front rotor dissipate heat better than a 180 mm rotor. On the long descents of the Montagne Noire, this stops the lever's bite point from shifting towards the bottom of the slope.

The Fox 38 fork, with its 38 mm stanchions, offers great steering stiffness, much appreciated by a heavy rider leaning into corners. At the rear, the DHX2 spring is chosen according to weight; we select it to get the right sag from the very first ride.

Which Fuel should you choose?

Model	Frame	Drivetrain	Travel rear / front	Weight (M)
Fuel LX 9 XT	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	Mechanical Shimano XT	160 / 170 mm	17.79 kg
Fuel LX 9 XT Di2	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	Wireless Shimano XT Di2	160 / 170 mm	n/a
Slash 8	Alpha Platinum alloy	Mechanical Shimano XT	170 / 170 mm	16.68 kg
Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2	OCLV Mountain carbon	Wireless Shimano XT Di2	160 / 170 mm	15.97 kg

Our take: for a tall rider, this LX 9 XT in XL offers a 200 mm dropper. The Slash 8 is lighter and more aggressive; the carbon Fuel LX models go up to XXL.

LVR sizing advice

Four sizes from S to XL, for riders from 155 to 195 cm. On an enduro bike, if you are between two sizes, choose according to your trails: the smaller one turns better, the larger one is reassuring at speed.

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

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

Your questions

Is it suitable for a heavier rider?	Yes, the frame, fork and brakes are sized for enduro.
Which size above 188 cm?	The XL covers 188 to 195 cm.
Why a 203 mm rotor?	It dissipates heat better and keeps power consistent.
Is the matt red fragile?	It needs gentle cleaning; a protective film can be fitted.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A stable, reassuring alloy Fuel LX for tall and powerful riders. The sienna red speckled with copper gives it character.

Pros
+ XT brakes and 203 mm rotor
+ 200 mm dropper in L and XL
+ Original sienna red

Cons
- Heavy on the climbs
- No XXL in this version

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we choose the size and spring of your Fuel LX with you, and bleed the XT brakes before handover.

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-5349027

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