Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2019 Trek Fuel EX 8 Plus
Previous used estimate
$1,239 - $1,275
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2019 Trek Fuel EX 8 Plus
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 8 Plus is a versatile full suspension trail bike with girthy plus-sized tires for unrelenting traction. It's the perfect balance of value and performance, with a trail-tough Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 140mm front and 130mm rear suspension, and a wide range SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. It's right for you if... You appreciate a little extra confidence on the trail. You value traction and stability, and want a stable rig that rips it up and keeps the rubber side down. The tech you get A lightweight alloy frame, a stout 140mm FOX fork, and 130mm of rear travel with a Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv rear shock. Plus, a Bontrager Line dropper post, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 40 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub, grippy Bontrager 27.5x2.8" mid-fat tires, and a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain for incredible gear range. The final word Amazing traction and confidence on the trail. A lightweight alloy frame, Bontrager Line Comp 40 wheels with grippy mid-fat tires, a high-quality dropper post, and a plush suspension setup come together for a trail bike that boosts your confidence and your abilities. Why you'll love it 1 - Unrelenting confidence: this bike lets you ride sections you never thought you'd be able to clean 2 - Mid-fat tires give you the traction to scamper up technical climbs and charge through rock gardens 3 - The SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain provides all the range you'll ever need in the simplicity of a 1x setup
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel
- Component Size
- 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch, 23-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm Rear: 12 x 148mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Component Color
- Matte Dnister Black
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc
- Component Pedals
- Not included
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
- Component Crankset
- Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5-inch size: 100mm, 17.5-inch & 18.5-inch sizes: 125mm, 19.5-inch & 21.5-inch sizes: 150mm
- Component Chainrings
- 32T Direct Mount
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
- Crankset
- Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB
- Pedals
- Not included
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
- Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm Rear: 12 x 148mm
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
- Chainrings
- 32T Direct Mount
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 140mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Seat Post
- Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5-inch size: 100mm, 17.5-inch & 18.5-inch sizes: 125mm, 19.5-inch & 21.5-inch sizes: 150mm
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Color
- Matte Dnister Black
- Size
- 23-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80
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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.