Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
Value Guide market data · 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
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Price over time - 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
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All Fuel model years
2026$3,720 - $4,320▼ 52% vs. 2016
2025$10,230 - $11,880▲ 31% vs. 2016
2024$11,625 - $13,500▲ 49% vs. 2016
2023$13,020 - $15,120▲ 67% vs. 2016
2022$8,882 - $10,314▲ 14% vs. 2016
2021$9,812 - $11,394▲ 26% vs. 2016
2020$7,905 - $9,180▲ 1% vs. 2016
2019$7,254 - $8,424▼ 7% vs. 2016
2018$8,277 - $9,612▲ 6% vs. 2016
2017$7,812 - $9,0720% vs. 2016
2016$7,812 - $9,072Currently viewing
2015$8,789 - $10,206▲ 13% vs. 2016
2014$7,719 - $8,964▼ 1% vs. 2016
2013$7,812 - $9,0720% vs. 2016
2012$8,686 - $10,087▲ 11% vs. 2016
2011$7,319 - $8,500▼ 6% vs. 2016
2010$6,343 - $7,366▼ 19% vs. 2016
2009$6,650 - $7,722▼ 15% vs. 2016
2008$5,729 - $6,653▼ 27% vs. 2016
2007$1,581 - $1,836▼ 80% vs. 2016
2006$1,953 - $2,268▼ 75% vs. 2016
2005$2,353 - $2,732▼ 70% vs. 2016
2004$4,464 - $5,184▼ 43% vs. 2016
2003$4,092 - $4,752▼ 48% vs. 2016
2002$3,069 - $3,564▼ 61% vs. 2016
2001$2,744 - $3,186▼ 65% vs. 20162016 Fuel EX 9.8 29 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon w/G2 geometry, E2 tapered steerer, ABP, ISCG05, 120mm-travel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox Performance Series 34 Float FIT4, 120mm-travel
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Series Float EVOL, Re;Aktiv
- Fork
- Fox Performance Series 34 Float FIT4, 120mm-travel
- Frame
- Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon w/G2 geometry, E2 tapered steerer, ABP, ISCG05, 120mm-travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed: 11-40
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
- Chainrings
- 36/26
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore XT
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT disc
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper
- Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 3 w/titanium rails
- Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Pro
- Handlebars
- Bontrager Rhythm Pro, carbon
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Race Lite lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Tires
- Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, 29 x 2.3
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- DT Swiss X1900, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.