DESCRIPTION
The Trek Fuel EX 8 is a confident, versatile trail bike built to get after it. Its adjustable Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame pairs with a Fox Performance suspension package (150 mm front, 145 mm rear) and rides on alloy Bontrager Line wheels. A SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type transmission keeps shifts smooth even under load, and SRAM DB8 4-piston brakes keep you stopping on a penny.
Key Features
- Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame with adjustable 145-160 mm travel and internal storage
- Fox Rhythm 36 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, 150 mm travel
- Fox Performance Float X shock, 145 mm rear travel
- SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 12-speed transmission (10-52 cassette)
- SRAM DB8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless-ready Bontrager Line TLR 30 wheels with Brevard Pro XR tyres
- Bontrager Line dropper post (150-200 mm by size) with internal BITS storage bag
Who Is the Fuel EX 8 For?
The Fuel EX 8 is for trail riders who want a versatile, value-focused full-suspension bike that climbs efficiently and descends with confidence, with the latest SRAM T-Type transmission.
For New Zealand riders, it is a strong all-round pick for our mix of flowing and technical trails, with an adjustable frame and tubeless-ready wheels ready for real off-road use.
Full Specifications
| Frame: | Alpha NEXT Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable rocker link and lower shock mount, downtube and shuttle guards, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145-160 mm |
| Fork: | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt X axle, 150 mm travel |
| Shock: | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205 mm x 60 mm |
| Front hub: | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Rear hub: | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Rims: | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| Tyres: | Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" (27.5x2.50" on size S) |
| Shifter: | SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type |
| Crank: | SRAM Eagle 70, DUB, 30T steel, T-Type, 55 mm chainline, 165 mm length |
| Bottom bracket: | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette: | SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed |
| Chain: | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12-speed |
| Brakes: | SRAM DB8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotors: | SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 200 mm (front) / 180 mm (rear) |
| Saddle: | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost: | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 150 mm (S) / 170 mm (M) / 200 mm (L, XL) travel |
| Handlebar: | Race Face Aeffect, alloy, 35 mm, 40 mm rise, 800 mm width |
| Grips: | Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem: | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| Headset: | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Accessories: | Bontrager BITS internal frame storage bag |
PLU: 94362
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that bike specifications may change from what is listed above if running substitution changes are made due to unavailability of parts. We highly recommend confirming the specifications of the bike at the time of purchase, especially if buying in-store.





