Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6

The 2023 "Fuel EX 8 Gen 6" model from Trek offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components at a price of 3,999 EUR. The frame is made from Alpha Platinum aluminium and features an integrated storage compartment, an adjustable head tube angle and Mino Link-adjustable geometry. The adjustable progression and guided internal cable routing complement the well-thought-out design, which is rounded off by a magnesium derailleur hanger and a seat tube diameter of 34.9 mm. The frame is also fitted with an ISCG 05 mount and a 55 mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum permissible weight is 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 15 kg. Optimal braking performance is provided by Shimano’s hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes with M6100 brake levers and M6120 brake calipers at both the front and rear. Alternatively, SRAM DB 8 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes are also available.

Gear changes are handled by the Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shifter. The Fox Rhythm 36 fork, featuring Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping, offers 140 mm of travel and delivers outstanding suspension performance. The crankset consists of a Shimano Deore M6120 with a 30-tooth chainring and a 55 mm chainline, complemented by the Shimano BB-MT501 bottom bracket with BSA threading.

The drivetrain is provided by the Shimano SLX M7100 with 12 speeds. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Line with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps, whilst the stem is a Bontrager Elite, 35 mm long with a 0-degree angle.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, which are tubeless-ready and feature a Rapid Drive 108 hub and a 6-hole disc mount. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with CrMo rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a TranzX JD-YSP39 with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing, with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Further technical specifications include a packaging width of 23 mm, a packaging height of 119 mm and a packaging length of 201 mm. The model has a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 57 mm, a seat tube length of 36 mm, a top tube length of 52 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees and a seat tube angle of 71 degrees. The head tube length is 10 mm, the chainstay length is 43 mm, the dropout height is 72 mm and the wheelbase measures a total of 114 mm.