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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Full suspension bikes > Trek Fuel EX 9
Frame - ZR 9000 Alloy main frame; ZR 9000 swingarm w/120mm travel
Front Suspension - Fox Talas RL w/air pressure, travel, rebound, lockout, 90-130mm
Rear Shock - Fox Float RPL w/air pressure, Pro Pedal, rebound, lockout
Wheels - Bontrager Race Lite
Crank - Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Rear Derailleur - SRAM X-0
reviewed by guest on October 29, 2009
Trek Fuel EX 9 Reviews
Description: (from trekbikes.com)
Frame - ZR 9000 Alloy main frame; ZR 9000 swingarm w/120mm travel
Front Suspension - Fox Talas RL w/air pressure, travel, rebound, lockout, 90-130mm
Rear Shock - Fox Float RPL w/air pressure, Pro Pedal, rebound, lockout
Wheels - Bontrager Race Lite
Crank - Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Rear Derailleur - SRAM X-0
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on September 2, 2010
Pros
Great lightweight all-around trail bike. The quality of the components is excellent. The 2011 model comes with key upgrades over the 2010.
DT Swiss wheelset
Avid Elixir CR Brakes
ABP Convert
XT components everywhere
10 speed cassette
DT Swiss wheelset
Avid Elixir CR Brakes
ABP Convert
XT components everywhere
10 speed cassette
Cons
The chain broke in 80 miles. My LBS replaced it under warranty which was really nice.
Review
This is an awesome trail bike. If you are looking for a top notch ~5" travel bike this is the right choice. There is no compromise when it comes to quality or spec. The Trek Fuel EX 9 leaves you wanting nothing more than endless epic days and countless miles of singletrack.
reviewed by guest on October 29, 2009
Pros
Stock I like the frame, the front and rear shocks and the rims.
Cons
The seat (a mid evil torture device for sure), the Avid Juicy 7 brakes (squeel like a stuck pig), the tires and the paint seems a little bit too prone to chipping.
Review
The 2008 Fuel EX9 msrp was approximately $3500.00. I bought mine 6 months used from the manager at the Trek bicycles store in Shawnee Mission Kansas for $2400.00. It works well for all of the conditions I ride in: gravel roads, single track fast and swoopy, and on the technical trails full of roots and rocks.
I have made the following changes:
1) New SRAM XO grip twist shifers $71.59 (an expeditious way to up/down shift through multiple gears, like from 3rd to 9th in one smooth shift) with Yeti ODI Lock On Grips.
2) New Kenda Navegals $69.98. After a couple of weeks on them they have have been a good compliment to the EX9. I will buy another set next time, but I will buy the next size smaller than the 26x2.35 DTC's. The 2.35's don't fit in my roof rack tire tray. Too wide.
3) Replaced the abusive seat with a Bontrager Inform R saddle $69.99. Much better on the rump.
4) Installed the Crank Brothers Candy SL Pedals $70.98. Be careful how you install the cleets. If not adjusted correctly clipping out will be difficult. They're ok peddles once adjusted. I damaged the left one on a root and now they don't allow me to clip in right away and sometimes release on up stroke.
Overall this bike is very competent, balanced, durable and a comfortable mountain bike. I would recommend this bike for most applications. My bike as it sits now is right at 28 lbs..
I am upgrading the pedals this week to the Shimano XT M770's and in the near future the seat post and handle bar stem to the Thomson Elites, the head set to Chris King, the brake pads to organic. My dream upgrade will be the replacement of the Avid Juicy 7's to the Magura brand brakes.
I have made the following changes:
1) New SRAM XO grip twist shifers $71.59 (an expeditious way to up/down shift through multiple gears, like from 3rd to 9th in one smooth shift) with Yeti ODI Lock On Grips.
2) New Kenda Navegals $69.98. After a couple of weeks on them they have have been a good compliment to the EX9. I will buy another set next time, but I will buy the next size smaller than the 26x2.35 DTC's. The 2.35's don't fit in my roof rack tire tray. Too wide.
3) Replaced the abusive seat with a Bontrager Inform R saddle $69.99. Much better on the rump.
4) Installed the Crank Brothers Candy SL Pedals $70.98. Be careful how you install the cleets. If not adjusted correctly clipping out will be difficult. They're ok peddles once adjusted. I damaged the left one on a root and now they don't allow me to clip in right away and sometimes release on up stroke.
Overall this bike is very competent, balanced, durable and a comfortable mountain bike. I would recommend this bike for most applications. My bike as it sits now is right at 28 lbs..
I am upgrading the pedals this week to the Shimano XT M770's and in the near future the seat post and handle bar stem to the Thomson Elites, the head set to Chris King, the brake pads to organic. My dream upgrade will be the replacement of the Avid Juicy 7's to the Magura brand brakes.
Pros
Adjustability
Weight (light)
Strength
Components that come standard
Cons
Adjustability (confusing)
Quality of little things (cables, switches, ect.)
Review
I think this is a top notch bike. It really impresses me. It has Rock Shox reba Team and all shimano XT components. It works great, but as i mentioned, a few things like cables and knob, they couldn't stand being jared they way they were. It has a lot of "Features" so prepare yourself.
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