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Trek Fuel EX 9.7 NX/GX Mountain Bike 2021
Trek’s Fuel EX 9.7 NX/GX Mountain Bike is designed to take on any trail, be it uphill, downhill or twisty singletrack in between. The 130mm travel OCLV Mountain Carbon frame uses a FOX Performance Float EVOL rear shock with RE:aktiv 3-position damper for excellent grip and controlled plushness whilst the front end has 140mm of travel from its FOX Rhythm 36 Float EVOL fork. By switching the Mino Link in the shock linkage around, the geometry can be slackened off and the bottom bracket lowered for greater stability, and the Knock Block and Carbon Armor protect the bike against damage from rocks or crashes.
SRAM’s 12-speed drivetrain comprises NX and GX components, with the wide-range 11-50 tooth cassette providing plenty of ratios for all eventualities. 4-piston Shimano MT420 hydraulic disc brakes ensure tireless stopping power and easy modulation, with the Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost adding further convenience and control. Both the Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset and the XR4 Team Issue tyres are tubeless-ready and by offering both 27.5” and 29” options depending on frame size, handling is kept consistent across the range.
Highlights
- OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Knock Block, Carbon Armor, Mino Link and 130mm of travel
- FOX Performance Float EVOL rear shock with RE:aktiv 3-position damper
- FOX Rhythm 36 Float EVOL air spring fork with 140mm travel
- Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
- SRAM NX/GX Eagle 12-speed mechanical groupset
- Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheelset
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and 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 |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 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 | SRAM DUB, 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 MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT420 hydraulic disc |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shift Levers | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel 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 8/9/10 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 |
| Accessories | Bontrager BITS frame storage bag |
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 included), 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. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance or contact Customer Care. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards.