2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
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The 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 Full Suspension Mountain Bike is Trek’s most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140 mm FOX 36 fork, Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain and powerful 4-piston brakes for a fast, fun mountain bike that's a ripper now, and ripe for upgrades later.
The Fuel EX 9.7 is built around a lightweight and stiff full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage. The carbon frame not only gets you a lighter frame but one which is stiffer in the right places for better acceleration and handling.
The Fuel EX 9.7 comes with a 140 mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork, 130 mm of rear travel with a FOX Float Performance rear shock with Trek's efficient RE:aktiv damper, a wide-range 1x12 Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain, Line Comp 30 TLR wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub, a Bontrager Line dropper post and powerful Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
This bike is perfect for
Mountain bikers who want one carbon trail bike that can take on every adventure, from flowy singletrack to the gnarliest descents and most brutal climbs. You don't mind sacrificing a little on the parts so you can get the best frame right now.
Key Features
- Don't confuse the Fuel EX 9.7 with other value carbon models on the market – this bike provides an outstanding frame and suspension, with a workhorse drivetrain and wheels
- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a handy spot to stow flat fixing supplies or gear
- Bigger, stiffer 36 mm fork stanchions won't flex, so you can push harder with more precise, confident steering that helps you stay on your line
- RE:aktiv is smarter, more efficient suspension. It gives you firm pedalling support that instantly gives way over bumps
- We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5? wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5? or 29? and sizes M to XL get 29? wheels
Mountain Bike Buying Guide
Mountain biking is an incredibly diverse sport. Mountain bikes now come in three main flavours. They are XC, Trail and Enduro.
XC – short for cross country, are quick race bikes. They will normally have 29” wheels and come with 100mm of suspension. If you are mainly going to be riding bridleways and natural trails in the South East of England, where our shops are, an XC bike will be the quickest and most efficient option.
Trail – these bikes are designed to be pedalled up and down hill and for use on bridleways and natural trails, but also at dedicated trail centres. They normally come with 130mm or 140mm of suspension travel and can have either 27.5” or 29” wheels, but 29” is quickly becoming the norm. Trail bikes are good all-rounders. They won’t be as fast as an XC bike on the flat but they can handle a lot more challenging terrain, and a few jumps. If you plan on taking your bike to trail centres in Wales, or to the Alps, then a trail bike may be your best option.
Enduro – enduro racing is a thing in and of itself but many people buy enduro bikes for ‘aggressive’ trail riding and uplift days at places like Bike Park Wales. This generally means challenging downhill trails with some big jumps. With around 160mm of suspension travel enduro bikes can take some big hits. They are designed to be efficient enough to pedal up hills but really come into their own when pointed downhill. You get enduro bikes in either 27.5” or 29” wheel sizes as well as mullet setups of 29 at the front and 27.5 at the back.
Men’s and women’s mountain bikes
Nearly all the mountain bikes we sell are now unisex. All of the big brands have gradually stopped doing dedicated men’s and women’s bikes over the last few years. Instead they are focussed on producing bikes in a bigger range of sizes. So, for instance, the Trek Marlin 5 is a unisex bike that now comes in sizes from XXS to XXL large. This means it will fit riders from 4’ 5” to 6’ 5” and everything in between.
Read our full mountain bike buyers guide
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Trek made their first bikes in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin. Now they’re one of the biggest bike brands in the world. Trek bikes cover everything from professional-level road and mountain bike race bikes to commuters, hybrids and kids bikes. There is a strong heritage of racing at Trek and many Trek bikes have a strong race influence. They take a very scientific approach to researching bike and human performance and then make the fastest and most efficient bikes they can.
It doesn’t stop their attention and passion for cycling flows through everything they do. Since the 1990s, Trek has supported Places for Bikes. Places for Bikes is an advocacy organisation in the USA that gets more people on bikes more often! Places for Bikes ethos falls in line with the companies mission statement to:
Build only products we love. Provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes.
Fork - Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Shock - Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab
Hub front - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Hub rear - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Rim - Bontrager Line 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
Tyre - Size: XS , S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50". Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
Shifter - Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Crank - Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost
Bottom bracket - Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette - Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain - Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Saddle - Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm
Handlebar - Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise
Grips - Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Stem - Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree
Brake - Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper
Brake rotor - Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm & Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Accessories - Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight - Medium Size - 30.09 lb / 13.65 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit - This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
| Colours | MATTE CARBON BLUE SMOKE, MATTE RAW CARBON |
| Sizes | L - 29 WHEEL, M - 29 WHEEL, ML - 29 WHEEL, S - 27.5 WHEEL, XL - 29 WHEEL |
| Brand | Trek |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Barcodes | 601842575673, 601842575680, 601842575697, 601842575703, 601842575710, 601842575727, 601842575734, 601842575741, 601842575758, 601842575765, 601842575772, 601842575789, 601842575796, 601842575802 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 5259322, 5259323, 5259324, 5259325, 5259326, 5259327, 5259328, 5259329, 5259330, 5259331, 5259332, 5259333, 5259334, 5259335 |
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