TrekFuel+ EX 8 Gen 2
- Motor
- TQ HPR6060 Nm, 350 W peak
- Battery
- 580 WhRemovable
- Travel F / R
- 150 / 145 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
Overview
The Trek Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 (£5,000) is the entry build of the Fuel+ EX: alloy frame, TQ HPR60 motor with 580 Wh, Fox Rhythm 36 fork, Fox Float X shock, SRAM Eagle 70 and SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
The Fuel+ Gen 2 is Trek's mid-power trail e-MTB: TQ's HPR60 motor (60 Nm, 350 W peak) with a removable 580 Wh battery, in three configurations — EX (145 mm rear / 150 mm fork, mixed wheels), MX (150 mm rear, mixed wheels) and LX (160 mm rear / 170 mm fork, 29-inch wheels).
Most builds use an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame (the EX 8 is aluminium) with an angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate and interchangeable rocker links and lower shock mount.
- TQ HPR60: 60 Nm, 350 W peak
- Removable 580 Wh battery
- EX, MX and LX travel/wheel configurations
- Angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate
Gallery
Photos: Trek
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Shock
- Fox Float X, 205mm x 60mm
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium, removable battery, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145 mm-160 mm
E-system
- Battery
- TQ 580Wh
- Charger
- TQ 4A charger
- Motor
- TQ-HPR60, 60 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 350 watt peak power
Drivetrain
- Chain
- SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12-speed
- Chainring
- SRAM T-Type, 32T, alloy
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type
- Cassette
- SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type,10-52, 12-speed
- Shifter
- SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed
Brakes
- Brake rotor
- SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm
- Brake rotor
- SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 200 mm
- Brake
- SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc
Wheels & tyres
- Tyre
- Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50"
- Tyre
- Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
Cockpit
- Headset
- 1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
- Stem
- Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect, alloy, 35 mm, 40 mm rise, 800 mm width
- Grips
- Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length
Other
- Head set
- FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, 1.5 crown
- Spokes
- 14 g stainless steel, black
- Hub front
- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
- Crank
- FSA alloy, 160 mm length
- Computer
- TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity
- Hub rear
- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
- Computer part
- TQ handlebar-mounted
- Rim
- Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Fuel+ EX geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 29"/27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Seat tube length | 370 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 455 mm |
| Seat tube angle | 72.7° | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° |
| Effective seat tube angle | 78.2° | 77.8° | 77.3° | 76.9° |
| Head tube length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm |
| Head angle | 64.6° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| Effective top tube | 559 mm | 589 mm | 613 mm | 651 mm |
| BB height | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm |
| BB drop | 34 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 441 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 447 mm |
| Fork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 129 mm | 129 mm | 129 mm | 129 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm | 1232 mm | 1258 mm | 1298 mm |
| Standover | 754 mm | 746 mm | 743 mm | 753 mm |
| Reach | 431 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 624 mm | 624 mm | 638 mm | 651 mm |
| Front centre | 761 mm | 791 mm | 822 mm | 854 mm |
Source: Trek.
Fuel+ EX: builds compared
Fuel+ EX range →| Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 | Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2 | Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Gen 2 | Fuel+ EX 9.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 | Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 2 | Fuel+ EX 9.9 X0 AXS Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,000 | £5,500 | £7,625 | £7,625 | £8,075 | £10,300 |
| Frame | Alloy | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, DebonAir+ w/ ButterCups | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, DebonAir+ w/ ButterCups |
| Shock | Fox Float X | Fox Float X | Fox Factory Float X | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RC2T | Fox Factory Float X | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RC2T |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 | SRAM Eagle 70 | Shimano Deore M8200 | SRAM Eagle 90 | Shimano XT Di2 M8260 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc | SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc | SRAM Maven Silver 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Wheels | — | — | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | Bontrager Line Pro 30 |
Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2: FAQ
How much does the Trek Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 cost?
£5,000 (RRP UK, VAT incl.). The Fuel+ EX range runs from £5,000 (Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2) to £10,300 (Fuel+ EX 9.9 X0 AXS Gen 2). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Trek Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 have?
TQ HPR60 (60 Nm, 350 W peak). 580 Wh battery — removable.
How much suspension travel does the Trek Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 have?
150 mm at the fork and 145 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Trek Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2 and the Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2?
They share the Fuel+ EX frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — frame: alloy vs carbon; price: £5,000 vs £5,500.
