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Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS matte juniper/blue sage splatter 12-speed

Aluminium full-suspension mountain bike Trek Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS juniper green: cable-free, ZEB, 150/170 mm

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Trek Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS Juniper: mud, rain and a cable-free drivetrain

The Trek Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS Gen 7 does away with the derailleur cable thanks to the SRAM X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain, and pairs a 170 mm RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, a Vivid Ultimate shock and 150 mm of rear travel with an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame. Trek gives no weight for this version; as a reference, count on 16.91 kg in M, the weight of the Fuel MX 9 XT with the same frame. The Matte Juniper/Blue Sage Splatter finish is a matte forest green spotted with blue sage.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium, integrated storage, adjustable progression, interchangeable rocker and lower shock mount, ABP, threaded BSA 73 bottom bracket, ISCG 05
Suspension	RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.2 RC2 fork, 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock 205x65 mm, 150 mm at the rear (Trek data)
Drivetrain	Wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 1x12, 30T chainring, 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 29x2.5 front, Minion DHR II MaxxTerra 27.5x2.5 rear, EXO+, Tubeless Ready
Cockpit	Race Face Turbine alloy 35 mm handlebar (40 mm rise), Bontrager Elite 45 mm stem, Trek Line Elite grips
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager Line Dropper 34.9 mm dropper post (150 to 200 mm travel depending on size)
Weight	weight not published by Trek for this version; for reference: Fuel MX 9 XT (identical alloy frame) 16.91 kg in a size M

At a glance

✓ Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	✓ Wireless X0 AXS drivetrain
✓ ZEB Ultimate 170 mm, Vivid	✓ Maven Silver 4-piston brakes
✓ 29 front, 27.5 rear	✓ Reference: 16.91 kg (MX 9 XT, M)

Who is it for?

For the mountain biker who rides all year round, including winter in the damp woods of the Montagne Noire, and wants a drivetrain that works as well after a muddy ride as on day one. It will appeal to those who would rather ride than tinker.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha NEXT Platinum: first-rate alloy for a top-end build. The Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS combines Trek's most advanced aluminium, above Alpha Silver and Alpha Platinum, with the plushest spec of the alloy Fuel MX range. Trek has not published the weight of this version; the closest reference remains the Fuel MX 9 XT, which shares the same frame, at 16.91 kg in a size M. To put the material in context, the alloy Gen 7 Fuel EX frameset weighs 4.95 kg in M, the carbon version 3.31 kg.

	Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel 9)	OCLV Mountain (Fuel 9.8 / 9.9)	Alpha Platinum (Slash 8)
Level	Trek's best aluminium	Trek's mountain bike carbon	High-end alloy, one step below NEXT
Designed to	Take knocks at a sensible cost	Save weight, resist impacts	Aluminium enduro frames
Gen 7 Fuel EX frameset (M)	4.95 kg	3.31 kg	not applicable
What it means	Heavier, but unbothered by small knocks	1.64 kg less on the frameset	Previous aluminium generation

Put simply: you invest in the components (electronic drivetrain, RockShox Ultimate suspension, Maven Silver brakes) rather than in carbon. For a rider who breaks derailleurs more often than uphill time records, it is a very sensible way to spend the budget.

On a cable-actuated mountain bike, mud eventually gets into the housing and degrades shifting quality. With AXS, that problem disappears: the signal is wireless, and only the derailleur needs cleaning. After a soaking ride, a gentle rinse and a well-lubed chain are enough.

In the slop, the Maxxis tyres are an asset: the Assegai in MaxxGrip compound keeps grip at the front, the Minion DHR II brakes well at the rear. The EXO+ casing protects against pinch flats on roots and stones hidden under leaves.

Which Fuel should you choose?

Model	Frame	Travel rear / front	Drivetrain	Weight (M)
Fuel MX 9 Eagle 90 (RockShox)	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	150 / 170 mm	SRAM Eagle 90 1x12	16.78 kg
Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	150 / 170 mm	Wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS	not published
Fuel MX 9 XT	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	150 / 160 mm	Shimano XT 1x12	16.91 kg
Fuel LX 9 Eagle 90	Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy	160 / 170 mm	SRAM Eagle 90 1x12	17.38 kg

Our take: if you often ride in the rain, the advantage of the X0 AXS over the RockShox MX 9 Eagle 90 (16.78 kg) is real. The simpler MX 9 XT is free of electronics but needs more cable maintenance.

LVR sizing advice

To help you decide: the smaller size if you want a lively bike to jump and place, the larger one if you mostly ride fast on open tracks. The Line Dropper goes from 150 mm in S to 200 mm in L and XL.

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 of travel)	150	170	200	200

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

Your questions

Is AXS bothered by rain?	No, AXS components are designed to ride in all weathers.
What maintenance after mud?	A gentle rinse, no high-pressure jet, then chain lubrication.
Are the stock tyres fine in winter?	Yes, the Assegai and Minion DHR II grip well on wet ground.
Is the matte green easy to clean?	Yes, with a gentle product; avoid polishes that would make it shiny.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The ideal Fuel MX 9 X0 AXS for riders who ride all year round, regardless of trail conditions. Its matte forest green and blue sage spots suit it wonderfully.

Pros
+ No more derailleur cable to maintain
+ Maxxis tyres effective in the wet
+ Elegant spotted matte green

Cons
- Weight not published by Trek
- Battery to check before heading out

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we explain how to look after an AXS mountain bike in wet weather, update the firmware and service the suspension.

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-5353663

Data sheet