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Trek
2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
Previous used estimate
$1,575 - $1,621
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
12-month projected trend
9%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 9.7 is a full suspension carbon trail bike with performance tech where it makes the biggest difference. It pairs a lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, quality FOX suspension, and powerful 4-piston brakes 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 to the gnarliest descents and multi-stage endurance events. You prioritize a lightweight frame and performance suspension over the highest-end drivetrain available. The tech you get A lightweight and stiff full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Carbon Armor, a 140mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork, 130mm of rear travel with a FOX Float Performance rear shock with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv damper, a wide-range 1x12 SRAM NX/GX Eagle drivetrain, a Bontrager Line dropper post, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, and powerful Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. An internal storage compartment and Control Freak cable routing add to the bike's capability and sleek look. The final word Fuel EX full suspension performance on a lightweight and trail-tough carbon frame makes for a fun and fast ride. This rugged, capable bike sails down descents and helps you hang tough during fatiguing marathon rides. 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 versatile spot to stow tools and gear - This bike is perfect for shredding singletrack, hitting drops, and pushing your limits in multi-stage and marathon events - 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-inch wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5-inch or 29-inch, and sizes M to XL get 29-inch wheels
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34, 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 Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Matte Raw Carbon/Gloss Trek Black, Miami Green to Teal Fade
- Component Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, BITS 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 MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Cassette
- SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
- Component Crankset
- Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm
- Component Chainrings
- 30T
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm
- Crankset
- Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Stem
- Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Brakes
- Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
- Frame
- OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, BITS internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Seat Post
- Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Color
- Miami Green to Teal Fade
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi
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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.