Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5
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The 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5 is a versatile mountain bike designed for challenging trails and all-mountain adventures. Priced at 4,599 EUR, this model offers a balanced combination of high-quality materials and advanced technology.
The bike’s frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features an internal storage compartment as well as 130 mm of suspension travel, ensuring an optimal balance between weight and stability. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 13 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion.
The braking system is fitted with Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear. The M6100 brake levers and M6120 brake calipers, together with the Shimano RT66 discs (180 mm, 6-hole), ensure reliable braking performance in all conditions.
Gear changes are handled by the Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed drivetrain, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The fork is a Fox Rhythm 36 with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping. It offers 140 mm of travel and contributes to the bike’s excellent suspension dynamics.
The crankset consists of Shimano MT611 components with a steel chainring (30 t) and an aluminium spider. The cassette is also from Shimano (SLX M7100) and offers a gear range of 10–51 teeth.
The handlebars are Bontrager Line aluminium bars, 750 mm wide with a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps, ensuring a secure grip and comfort. The stem is a Bontrager Elite, 35 mm long with a 0-degree angle.
The tyres are Bontrager XR5 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.50 (XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50), fitted to Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims. These are tubeless-ready and feature Rapid Drive 54 hubs, which enable rapid acceleration.
The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with CrMo tubular rails and a width of 138 mm, whilst the seatpost is a Bontrager Line Dropper with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing.
The frame geometry comprises a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 61 mm, a seat tube length of 40 mm, a top tube length of 58 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 68 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 70 mm and a wheelbase of 115 mm.
In summary, the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 5 is a well-equipped mountain bike that is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders looking for a reliable and high-performance bike for a wide variety of terrains.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper Shimano RT66, 6-hole, 180 mm |
| Front brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, M6100 brake lever, M6120 brake caliper Shimano RT66, 6-hole, 180 mm |
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage compartment, 130 mm travel |
| Shift levers | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damping, tapered steerer tube, 44 mm pre-bend, Boost110, 15 mm fork axle, 140 mm travel |
| Crankset | Shimano MT611, steel chainring (30 teeth), aluminium spider, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm crank arm length Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Sprocket | Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51 teeth, 12-speed |
| Drive | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, aluminium, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon clamp |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0 degrees, 35 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, CrMo tube stays, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Rapid Drive 54 Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearings, 6-hole disc mount, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, 29 x 2.50 (XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50) |