Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 e-MTB, side view
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Lightweight eMTBTrail
Fuel EXe range · 1 build

TrekFuel EXe 9.7

£5,175RRP UK, VAT incl.
Motor
TQ
Battery
360 WhRemovable
Travel F / R
150 / 140 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Carbon

Overview

The Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 (£5,175) is the only current build of the Fuel EXe: carbon frame, TQ motor with 360 Wh, RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork, Fox Performance Float X shock, Shimano XT M8100 and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

The Fuel EXe is Trek's previous-generation lightweight e-MTB, still sold alongside the Fuel+: an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 140 mm of rear travel, a 150 mm fork, 29-inch wheels and a compact TQ motor with a removable 360 Wh battery.

  • Compact TQ motor, 360 Wh
  • 140 mm rear / 150 mm fork
  • OCLV Mountain Carbon frame
  • 29" wheels

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Shock
Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205 mm x 60 mm
Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 150 mm travel
Fork
Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55 mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140 mm travel

E-system

Battery
TQ 360Wh
Charger
TQ 4A charger

Drivetrain

Chain
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Chainring
E*thirteen E*spec, 32T alloy ring, 55 mm chainline
Rear derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed
Shifter
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

Brakes

Brake rotor
Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Brake
Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper

Wheels & tyres

Skewer rear
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Rear wheel
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29"
Rear wheel
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Tyre
Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
Front wheel
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29"

Cockpit

Headset
1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Saddle
Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails
Handlebar
Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Handlebar
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Seatpost
TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
Seatpost
Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length

Other

Crank
E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 165 mm length

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Fuel EXe geometry

SizeM
Wheel size29"
Seat tube length410 mm
Seat tube angle69.8° / 69.3°
Effective seat tube angle77.3° / 76.8°
Head tube length110 mm
Head angle65.3° / 64.8°
Effective top tube599 mm / 600 mm
BB height341 mm / 334 mm
BB drop32 mm / 39 mm
Chainstay length438 mm / 440 mm
Fork offset44 mm
Trail124 mm / 127 mm
Wheelbase1216 mm / 1217 mm
Standover733 mm / 727 mm
Reach459 mm / 453 mm
Stack625 mm / 629 mm
Front centre781 mm

Where two values are given: High / Low Mino Link position. Source: Trek.

Fuel EXe 9.7: FAQ

How much does the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 cost?

£5,175 (RRP UK, VAT incl.). Prices vary by country and dealer.

What motor and battery does the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 have?

TQ. 360 Wh battery — removable.

How much suspension travel does the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 have?

150 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 come in?

M. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

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