Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2017 Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus
Previous used estimate
$923 - $950
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus
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Overview
About this bike
The world's best-loved mountain bike keeps getting better. Fuel EX continues to set the bar for full suspension trail bike versatility, bringing race-day tech to all-day adventure. Want a rugged, capable long-travel trail bike, and a nimble XC bike? Get both with Fuel EX. Whether it's your millionth mile on the trail or your first, you'll love this bike. Key Features: - New 130mm frame is more capable and 29to; or 27.5+ compatible - Boost148/110: stronger wheels, more tire clearance, shorter stays - Exclusive suspension tech with ABP, Full Floater & RE:aktiv - Straight Shot stiffness, Knock Block frame defense
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Front: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110; Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost148
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Chain
- SRAM PC 1130
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Component Tires
- Bontrager Chupacabra, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80"
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore hydraulic disc
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed
- Component Crankset
- SRAM GX 1000
- Component Seatpost
- KS eThirty Integra, remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX, 11 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Wheel Set
- SUNringlÉ Duroc 40 SL 28-hole
- Component Chainrings
- 32T X-Sync
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore hydraulic disc
- Component Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel
- Component Frame Construction
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Frame Construction
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
- Hubs
- Front: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110; Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost148
- Tires
- Bontrager Chupacabra, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80"
- Crankset
- SRAM GX 1000
- Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Chain
- SRAM PC 1130
- Seatpost
- KS eThirty Integra, remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing
- Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch
- Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore hydraulic disc
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed
- Chainrings
- 32T X-Sync
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Shifters
- SRAM GX, 11 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
- Wheel Set
- SUNringlÉ Duroc 40 SL 28-hole
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Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.