Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT
Previous used estimate
$1,937 - $1,993
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 9.7 is our most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140mm 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. It's right for you if... You 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. The tech you get A lightweight and stiff full-OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, a 140mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork, 130mm 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. The final word Full suspension control on a lightweight and trail-tough carbon frame makes for a fun and fast ride. It's rugged enough for rowdy descents but still spry for lively climbing and accelerating. 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 - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a handy spot to stow flat-fixing supplies or gear - Bigger, stiffer 36mm 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 pedaling 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
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree rise Sizes XS & S: 35mm length Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 45mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Chain
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Component Color
- Matte Raw Carbon, Carbon Blue Smoke
- Component Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Rotors
- Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm
- 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
- Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length (Size XL: 175mm length)
- Component Seatpost
- Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm diameter Sizes XS & S: 100mm travel, 345mm length Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 150mm travel, 440mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise Sizes XS & S: 750mm width Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 780mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Sizes XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50" Sizes S, M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
- Component Wheel Set
- Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, sealed bearing, 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 Sizes XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50" Sizes S, M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm (Sizes XS & S = 210mm x 52.5mm)
- 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 SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm (Sizes XS & S = 210mm x 52.5mm)
- Crankset
- Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length (Size XL: 175mm length)
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Chain
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm diameter Sizes XS & S: 100mm travel, 345mm length Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 150mm travel, 440mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise Sizes XS & S: 750mm width Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 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 Sizes XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50" Sizes S, M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
- Stem
- Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree rise Sizes XS & S: 35mm length Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 45mm length
- Brakes
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
- Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Carbon Blue Smoke
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Rotors
- Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm
- Wheel Set
- Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, sealed bearing, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi Sizes XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50" Sizes S, M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
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.