As a result, the Trek lags behind the test group average by 965 grams in terms of frame weight alone. Together with the chubby enduro tyres from Bontrager, our laboratory scales only settle at 14.4 kilos without pedals. With this value, the Top Fuel is already on a par with enduro bikes in the same price range. Speaking of enduro bikes: with its 66.3 degree head angle and long reach, the Trek can easily cruise through high-speed sections.
Conclusion on the Trek Top Fuel 8
Max Fuchs, BIKE Editor: The Top Fuel has its strengths downhill and exudes more of an enduro feeling than trail bike flair. Due to its high weight in particular, the aluminium Fuel is the least able to meet the demands of an all-rounder.
Technical data Trek Top Fuel 8
General information:
- Price: 4099 Euro
- Frame material: aluminium
- Frame size: S / M / L / XL (tested L/45 cm)
- Info: www.trekbikes.com
Measured values:
- Weight without pedals: 14.4 kg
- Suspension travel: 120/125 mm
Equipment:
- Fork: Rockshox SID RL Debon Air
- Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate
- Crank: Shimano Deore
- Gear system: Shimano XT 1 x 12
- Ratio/range: 30; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Shimano Deore BR-M 6120 / 180 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Bontrager Line / 170 mm / 34.9 mm
- Wheels: Bontrager Line Comp 30
- Tyres: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue TR 29 x 2.40
The results of the Trek Top Fuel 8 in the complete comparison test of the 7 trail bikes from BIKE 5/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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