[Closed] Anyone ride a Trek Fuel EX?

Oh and a few pics would go down well too please!

Yes, I do and I think it's great.

I've had a Marin (pre-quad link), then a GF Sugar, then a Trance. I thought the Trance was superb and just about all the bike I'd ever need, but then made the mistake of riding a FuelEx on a demo day and was blown away.

And now I've heard that with the double chamber shock it's even better (checks kids' piggybanks....)

Best riding FS I've had (and I've had a few) if only there was a 29er version

EX8 is simply the best. It is a great all rounder light enough for those hard hill climbs, the best bike I have ever ridden. When riding it I alway judge a ride by smiles an hour. Had mine for 3 months now 1 hard Wales trip and it's out on the trails weekly with out any major problems.

Mr P

I ride a 2010 EX9 it's a brilliant bike on techy trails but maybe overkill on bridleway stuff.

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Rode my boss's EX7 the other day on my normal trail, an excellent bike is my conclusion.

I ride a Trek hardtail, but very much enjoyed my day out on a bouncy bike.

I'd go as far as saying, (slightly patronizingly) that a Stumpjumper or EX would be the perfect bike for about 90% of people.

Would highly reccomend one. Mine has been to Morzine and it handled most things there. Sheared a bolt in the linkage which lead to frame rub but Trek replaced that part of the frame under warranty with no issue.

Cracking bike with a life time warranty - great combo.

Can also go tubeless very easily.

Plenty being ridden by Purbecks locals, who seem to love them. Having a good trek dealer handy does help mind.

last years ex 6.5 bought used. So in theory the frame and shock are a bit behind the times

But it works well. Happy on technical stuff but also just comfy and fast on less techical stuff. So it feels nicely all round.

I've come from a hard tail. It climbs better than my old hardtail particularly on loose rough stuff

But I'm not really in a position to say that its better than anything else

Test rode a 2010 Stumpjumper & Fuel EX9 at the end of last yr.

I preferred the Stumpy to the Trek in terms of riding position (the Stumpy gave me more confidence) and the suspension felt better.
But with hindsight I am not sure I set the double chamber shock up correctly so perhaps didn't get the best from the suspension.

I'm still pleased with my decision as the riding position gave me more confidence.

If u test one, make sure u get the shock set-up properly.

I'm now on my second EX8, having had a 2008, I now have a 2009 that i brought off the classifieds here.

I like the fact that they do the 18.5" medium/large size, i've owned Santa Cruz Superlight and Heckler before and this bike pitches itself in the middle perfectly, i'm not the lighest of people and still surprised at the inclines I can get up, and then always surprised that with just 130mm at the front how well it holds a line flying back down.

The only difference I make between riding my local Surrey/ Swinley trails and heading to Wales or Scotland is to swap from 2.1 Nevegals to 2.35 Maxxis Minion or High Rollers.

Here's mine with 90% of the parts coming from the ST classifieds

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I know popocapetl(adrian) has one, could ask him? Can you not get something discounted from work?

Just got the EX9 a month ago and it's fantastic - not sure I can do it justice if I'm honest...
Had a blow out tonight on rear (LBS fitted TLR ACXs as the stock bonty's weren't tubeless ready???). I caught something big on the trail and pinched the tyre and nick'd the rim... doh!
Heading to wales at weekend and just wondering whether to try 2.35 XR4s or Minions?
Can I use the Minions with superjuice tubeless, or should I stick to TLR marked rubber?
"Scud" Is there plenty of clearance for 2.35s?
Plan to do Cwmcarn first (I like the climb!).
Any thoughts welcome...

Oh go on then...

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EX7 here......

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I have a 9.9 which feels really fast and I enjoyed it hugely at the Mayhem. I also have a Orange 5 which feels more secure on steep stuff in Lakes and Spain.

If I had only one bike however I would have a Scott genius with its adjustable front and rear travel its a brilliant bike for all situations . I demoed one in the Lakes and my Wife has just bought one and is delighted.

bought an EX7 [09 model]last Autumn and love it .

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2009 EX8 here. First full suss, which took a little getting used to, but figured out riding style now, and I doubt I'll ever look back. Very , very capable bike and very comfy. 30 miles on a hardtail in the Lakes left me feeling like I'd been in a fight, but 30 miles on this is a pleasure, and the next morning I'm tired but not sore. Big difference. Never felt out of my depth on ups or downs, made a few changes to set up on the way. Definitley worth spending time getting forks and shock set up properly, small changes make a big difference. If I had to but another bike tomorrow, I'd probably go for another Fuel Ex (but carbon...if I could afford it)

mate has an ex9, i rode it for a day ride... so limited testing... but what i can say is: it is a bike i would happly own for a long time... i was amased at how well the thing took on the steeps without feeling underbiked... light, quick.

if I ever get rid of my bike(which I wont) that would top of the list.

I have not managed to sell my Ti Altitude frame so the EX has been put on hold for a while...

Hated my Fuel EX 9.8 until I went no tubes and swapped to high rollers, now I love it to bits and have to resist riding it for local flat stuff.

One warning though is that the clearance isnt fab between frame and rear wheel and is useless in thick gloopy mud or thick snow unless you keep stopping to clear / bounce clear which isn't fun after the first 6 miles