Trek Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type

The 2024 Trek Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 7,499 EUR, this model offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and robust design. The frame is made from Alpha Platinum Aluminium and features a removable battery and internal cable routing. The aluminium shift lever and 34.9 mm seat tube diameter provide additional stability and comfort. The bike is fitted with a mount for an upper chain guide and features a 55 mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148 and UDH. The suspension travel is 140 mm, ensuring excellent suspension performance.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 20 kg. The braking system consists of SRAM DB 8 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes, fitted to both the front and rear. The brake discs measure 200 mm and feature a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges.

The shifter is a SRAM Eagle AXS POD, whilst the fork is a FOX Rhythm 36 with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper. This fork has a tapered steerer tube, a 44 mm offset and a Boost110 15 mm Kabolt axle with 150 mm of travel. The crankset is a SRAM GX with a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is a SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, with 10–52 teeth and 12 speeds. The drivetrain is a SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, also with 12 speeds.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line aluminium bars with a diameter of 35 mm and a width of 780 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps. The stem is a Bontrager Elite with a diameter of 35 mm, a length of 45 mm and a 0-degree angle. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount and a Boost110 15 mm thru-axle.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with CrMo tube rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a TranzX JD-YSP39 with 100 mm of travel, internal cable routing and a diameter of 34.9 mm. The motor is a TQ HPR50 with 50 Nm of torque, a maximum continuous rated power of 250 W and a maximum power output of 300 W. The battery has a capacity of 360 Wh.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. Further technical specifications include a reach of 43 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 38 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 69 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 73 mm and a wheelbase of 119 mm.

In summary, the Trek Fuel EXe 8 GX AXS T-Type offers an impressive blend of advanced technology and robust construction, making it suitable for both challenging trails and longer rides.