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Hi iv just recently purchased a used trek fuel ex8 it's the 2008 model and was wondering what size the rear shock was?? I don't have the tools to remove the shock to measure it properly so thought someone on here would be able to help me out!!


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 7:35 pm
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You should be able to google it. If you have the correct info I find it for you


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:30 pm
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iv tried googling it and searched on here finding nothing! its as above in the 18.5 frame size


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:32 pm
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Measure between the bolts for the i2i length, according to the trek guide, the stroke length is 50mm.

Edit: Apologies that's the 2010


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:37 pm
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right iv done that and iv got 90mm does that sound about right and is the stroke measurement the length of the cylinder that goes inside the shock??


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:53 pm
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90mm seems VERY short, my guess would be nearer 190mm.

And yes, give or take a few mm


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:12 pm
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yea sorry must of missed the 1 off while typing my bad!!

and thanks for the help!!


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:17 pm
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I had a 2008 EX9 and that was a 190mm with a 50mm stroke shock,if that helps


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 11:08 pm