Description
Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike 2023
The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 SLX/XT Gen 6 Mountain Bike balances performance with budget-friendly components perfectly. It pairs a lightweight carbon frame with a 150/140mm travel FOX fork and FOX Performance Float X rear shock for bump-smoothing comfort. Progressive trail geometry gives you better control on descents and greater pedalling efficiency, with the Mino Link allowing you to tweak the geometry to best suit rider and terrain.
Shimano SLX and XT components are reliable and durable, able to handle the demands of off-road riding, while SRAM hydraulic discs take care of braking. Wheel size is frame-size dependent, and the bike rolls on either 27.5" or 29" wheels fitted with Bontrager XR5 tubeless-ready tyres.
Highlights
- Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 140mm of travel and Mino Link
- FOX Rhythm 36 Float EVOL air spring fork with 140mm or 150mm of travel, size dependent
- SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano XT / SLX 12-speed drivetrain
- Tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels
- TranzX JD-YSP39 dropper seatpost
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel (XS, S 27.5"), 150mm travel (S 29", M - XL) |
| Rear Shock | FOX Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0° length - 35mm (XS, S) / 45mm (M - XL) |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, width - 750mm (XS, S) / 780mm (M - XL) |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Front Brake | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Shift Levers | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Front Wheel | Rim - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole / hub - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru-axle |
| Rear Wheel | Rim - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole / hub - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50" (XS, S 27.5") / Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" (S 29", M - XL) |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50" (XS, S 27.5") / Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" (S 29", M - XL) |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP39, internal routing, 34.9mm, travel - 100mm (XS, S) / 150mm (M, ML) / 170mm (L, XL) |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Maximum weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) | 136kg/300lbs |
| Manufacturer claimed weight | 14.76kg/32.55lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) (size M) |
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. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
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. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
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