Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2022 Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5
Previous used estimate
$1,516 - $1,559
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2022 Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2022 Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 5
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 8 is the ideal trail bike for riders who want a versatile full suspension ripper that makes soul-crushing climbs less painful, but can also huck rowdy trails. It hits the sweet spot of value and performance in our mountain bike lineup by combining high-end parts with a stout but light alloy frame. It's right for you if... You're cool with your wheels leaving the ground, but you also like to go the distance on marathon singletrack sessions. You want a bike that lets you crush any trail, and your priority is on the parts. The tech you get An alloy frame, 140mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork, and 130mm of rear travel with an extra-efficient RE:aktiv damper. A Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain with an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear, powerful 4-piston brakes, Bontrager wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement plus a Bontrager Line dropper post. The final word Fuel EX 8 gives you added efficiency with Shimano's latest, widest-range drivetrain and Trek's unique RE:aktiv damper that provides firm pedaling support without giving up any plush compliance. Why you'll love it - A wider gear range and more efficient suspension help you claw your way up tricky climbs you never thought you'd clean - If you measure quality in performance per dollar, you won't do better than Fuel EX 8 - This bike will make you want to rail every corner, smash every rock garden, and charge every descent - The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy to use - 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 Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – XX-Large: 29-inch
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle
- Component Size
- Large, Medium, Medium/Large, Small, X-Large, X-Small, XX-Large
- Component Stem
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Chain
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Alpine Blue/Deep Dark Blue
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Rotors
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Crankset
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length Size: XL, XXL Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
- Component Seatpost
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Size XS-S: 27.5x2.50" Size S-XXL: 29x2.50"
- Component Wheel Set
- Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Size XS-S: 27.5x2.50" Size S-XXL: 29x2.50"
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab XS, S: 210mm x 52.5mm S – XXL: 210mm x 55mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T, 12 speed
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab XS, S: 210mm x 52.5mm S – XXL: 210mm x 55mm
- Hubs
- Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle
- Crankset
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length Size: XL, XXL Shimano SLX M7100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Chain
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
- Seatpost
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
- Handlebar
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
- Rear Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Size XS-S: 27.5x2.50" Size S-XXL: 29x2.50"
- Stem
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
- Brakes
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 4-piston caliper Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Alpine Blue/Deep Dark Blue
- Size
- XX-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T, 12 speed
- Rotors
- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm
- Wheel Set
- Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Size XS-S: 27.5x2.50" Size S-XXL: 29x2.50"
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.