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Trek Fuel EX 8 XT Mountain Bike 2021
With a robust aluminium frame and reliable Shimano components, Trek’s Fuel EX 8 XT Mountain Bike is the archetypal Trail Bike, ready to perform on any trail or terrain. 130mm of travel at the back and 140mm at the front from FOX shock units keep the wheels in contact with the ground to maximise grip and effortlessly soak up bigger hits whilst the Knock Block design prevents the fork from hitting the frame in the event of a crash. The geometry can be switched between slacker and more stable, and steeper with quicker handling by flipping over the Mino Link in the shock linkage, allowing the bike to be fine-tuned to rider preference or usage.
Just one step below Shimano’s top-tier groupset, the XT range is renowned for combining high performance with fantastic reliability and durability, making it ideal for all-mountain riding. Equally well respected, the Deore M6120 hydraulic disc brakes provide control and power with the Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost adding extra confidence on steeper, trickier descents. Both tyres and wheelset are tubeless-ready and the use of either 27.5” or 29” wheels depending on frame size keeps handling consistent for all riders.
Highlights
- Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with Knock Block, Mino Link and 130mm of travel
- FOX Performance Float EVOL rear shock with RE:aktiv 3-position damper
- FOX Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring fork with 140mm travel
- Shimano Deore M6120 hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano XT 12-speed mechanical groupset
- Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
| Rear Shock | FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, XS, S - 40mm, M to XL - 50mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Front Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | Shimano Deore M6120 hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6120 hydraulic disc |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost 110 |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 148 |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm (XS, S - 100mm drop, M, ML, L, XL - 150mm drop) |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Claimed Manufacturer’s Weight | 13.81kg / 30.45lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) size medium |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if specified), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards.