Trek Fuel EX 9.7 29
2014
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Description
Carbon 29er Full Suspension!
Big XC epics, all-mountain shreds, ride it all with Trek's Fuel EX 9.7 29. The 120mm carbon frame, dialed G2 geometry, and host of Trek technology defines XC agility with long-travel, trail-bike sure-footedness. Fox handles the suspension with their DRCV-equipped shock out back and a 120mm Float fork up front to keep you on your line, no matter how gnarly. And this sick-fast bike is equipped with a do-it-all component mix including an SLX/XT drivetrain, SLX brakes, and fast, tubeless-ready Bontrager wheels wrapped with fat rubber.
Big XC epics, all-mountain shreds, ride it all with Trek's Fuel EX 9.7 29. The 120mm carbon frame, dialed G2 geometry, and host of Trek technology defines XC agility with long-travel, trail-bike sure-footedness. Fox handles the suspension with their DRCV-equipped shock out back and a 120mm Float fork up front to keep you on your line, no matter how gnarly. And this sick-fast bike is equipped with a do-it-all component mix including an SLX/XT drivetrain, SLX brakes, and fast, tubeless-ready Bontrager wheels wrapped with fat rubber.
Features & Info
Trek’s Full Floater Shock Mount
Trek's Full Floater shock mount boasts two suspended points that allow the shock to "float" through its range of action for seemingly bottomless travel and excellent tracking over every type of terrain.
E2 Head Tube
Trek's E2 head tube is 1.5-inches in diameter at the bottom and 1 1/8-inches at the top. This maximizes front-end stiffness for awesome steering precision and control, while allowing the use of standard 1 1/8-inch stems and not adding much weight.
EVO Rocker Link
Trek's EVO rocker link is a one-piece, magnesium linkage that drastically increases rear-end stiffness and decreases total frame weight, too.
G2 geometry
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| Trek's G2 Geometry (version 2 of Gary Fisher's Genesis Geometry) delivers the ultimate ride for every trail. Genesis earned rave reviews for awesome handling on climbs and descents thanks to a long top tube paired with a short stem that moves the front wheel forward for top-notch confidence and control, while short chainstays add phenomenal traction. G2 Geometry takes these handling traits to the next level by boosting control on tight singletrack and technical climbs, too. This is accomplished by increasing the amount of fork offset (reducing trail), which makes G2 bikes steer more quickly, and by shortening the reach, which puts more weight on the front wheel for even better control and confidence. The two animations above showcase how G2 Geometry provides the perfect ride. |
Pedals sold separately
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- All mountain machine
- Climbs like A goat
- Lightweight
- Rolls over everything
- Stabilty when descending
- Stock spec
Cons
- Bit of torsional flex
- Typical 29er lack of feel
- Wheels not that tough
Best Uses
- Mountain biking
Apr 11, 2014
- Pros:
- Stabilty When Descending, Rolls over everything, Climbs Like A Goat, Lightweight, Stock Spec, All Mountain Machine, Versatile
- Cons:
- Bit Of Torsional Flex, Wheels Not That Tough, Typical 29er Lack Of Feel
- Best Uses:
- Mountain Biking
Had the 9.7 for about a month now. Great package, great value for money. Fork was the first to go and get an upgrade, wheels will be next. SLX brakes are better than my old XTs. That's trickle down tech for you. ;) Groupset is faultless. I swapped the big ring for a bash guard. Just don't need a 42t on a 29er imho. This bike is a mile munching machine. Typical 29er lack of "feel"for the track but the trade off is it's FAST. Climbs, descends, rails. Sooo much grip when climbing! Frame is a litle "noodly" in torsional rigidity, but I only notice this when really powering. Does great wheelies, too. :D
Specifications
- Frame
- Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon w/G2 geometry, E2, ABP, ISCG05
- Fork
- Fox Evolution Series 32 Float CTD, 120mm-travel
- Rear Shock
- Fox Evolution Series Float CTD w/DRCV, 120mm-travel
- Rims/Wheels
- Bontrager Duster, tubeless-ready
- Hubs
- Bontrager
- Tires
- Bontrager XR3 Expert, 29 x 2.3
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT
- Chainrings
- 42/32/24
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano SLX
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT Shadow Plus
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 10-speed: 11-36
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Handlebars
- Bontrager Race Lite
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Race Lite lock-on
- Stem
- Bontrager Race Lite
- Brake Levers
- Shimano SLX
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX disc
- Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 2
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Rhythm Elite