Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29
Previous used estimate
$1,587 - $1,633
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29
12-month projected trend
15%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 9.7 29 is a versatile full suspension trail bike with performance tech where it makes the biggest difference. It blends the confidence and capability of 29er wheels, a lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, and quality FOX suspension to make a fast, fun mountain bike that can carve around corners, weave through tricky descents, and charge through rock gardens with ease. It's right for you if... You want a single carbon trail bike that can take on every adventure, from singletrack and XC races to the gnarliest descents. You prioritize a lightweight frame and performance suspension over the highest-end drivetrain available. The tech you get A lightweight and stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Carbon Armor, a 130mm FOX Rhythm fork, a 130mm FOX Float Performance rear shock with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv damper, a wide-range 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, a Bontrager Line dropper post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels. The final word Fuel EX full-suspension performance on a lightweight and trail-tough carbon frame makes for a fun and fast ride with the rugged capabilities of a long travel bike and the responsiveness of an XC bike. They don't call it a quiver-killer for nothing. Why you'll love it - Don't confuse 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 - You get carbon where it counts and an alloy rear end to keep the cost down - It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but want to explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents - The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy to use
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel
- Component Size
- 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle
- Component Color
- Volt/Solid Charcoal, Matte Sandstorm/Trek Black
- Component Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
- Component Crankset
- Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm
- Component Chainrings
- 32T Direct Mount
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40?
- 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 Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore
- 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
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
- Chain
- SRAM NX 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" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
- Stem
- Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
- Chainrings
- 32T Direct Mount
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel
- Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Seat Post
- Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Color
- Matte Sandstorm/Trek Black
- Size
- 21.5-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40?
What to check when buying used
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.