2020 Trek Fuel EX Review and Interview with Trek's Suspension Wizard

[@amadeosturla1863]

Notice the stoke on Pancho's face when he talks about the 150 fork... totally agree.

[@blaisperformanceandhealth35]

What a great informative interview!!! This bike is now on my radar! Way to go Trek!

[@mtnbikerva1]

Would the 2020\1 PIVOT SWITCHBLADE beat this bike in every aspect? Climbing, sprinting, descending, tight turns, NOT destroyer of pedals and cranks, flat surfaces, rocks,...

[@summitbicycles]

Both bikes are very well matched against each other. We see picking either bike as a win-win scenario

[@Cycle9568]

The fade color reminds me of a Klein.

[@summitbicycles]

Klein did have the best colors

[@svssvs9848]

On fuel ex 8 2020 is also possible to change to 150mm fork?

[@summitbicycles]

The bike can accommodate a 150mm fork

[@THOELL2737]

Hmmm isnt that a swat box like specalized

[@jmanswat2457]

Everyone wanted to see the reception before jumping on the wagon. Seemed like a no brainer to me. You carry gear, why have it sticking out awkwardly?

[@alcaholic640]

That joint holder will come in handy😄

[@vasileiospgr]

@@alcaholic640 hahaha

[@camwells9726]

About time trek made the reach on their bikes longer , I used to be a fan , and the last few years went off them because I found them too short in the cockpit

[@summitbicycles]

They are worth another look. The new Fuel and even newer Slash are VERY good bikes

[@camwells9726]

@@summitbicycles yep I’m looking at the fuel , I like to have an enduro bike and a trail bike , the one bike to do it all doesn’t quite work for me , I like that variation of the two options . Have a 2020 nukeproof mega , looking to upgrade my trail bike , the new canyon spectral looks interesting though .

[@AaronWhitt82]

Is the leverage ratio on this bike considered to be linear or progressive? Trying to figure out what coil spring to run on my 2020.

[@GhettoSuguru]

So how do you upgrade your rear suspension ? Do you need to buy the suspension from trek in order to get the full benefits ??

[@summitbicycles]

Not necessarily. You can swap out the stock shock as long as you keep the same eye to eye and stroke measurements. It does not have to come from Trek.

[@GhettoSuguru]

@@summitbicycles Then how do i get it to be custom tuned like how trek tuned their suspension ?

[@dank3823]

Where did you guys film the trail riding? That fuel is sweet

[@tonykasunic1]

Thank you guys! Very informative!!!

[@kinnectedmtb3209]

Knock block still?

[@jmanswat2457]

Why not add a little more neck? Many European bikes do that seems fine.

[@sabbirahmad5207]

How many price?

[@gilbertblas3162]

I weigh 280, will the suspension hold my weight

[@summitbicycles]

This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

[@Mluisgr81]

Have this bike on my radar... how’s the quality of the bb? I know it’s still press fit. Will it freak like crazy after a while?

[@parsnips800]

I have a 2019 Fuel EX8 and it is an awesome bike. The BB did start to creak after a lot of punishment through a UK winter (lots of mud, puddles and general grime) I replaced it with a Hope 'threaded Pressfit' . Not ideal after a few months of riding, especially as the Hope BB isn't cheap and requires a specific Hope press fit tool (also not cheap) However, no problems since. Completely silent. In my opinion Press Fit are just a complete pain. They have no place on mtb's. Glad to see manufacturers moving away from them. I nearly didn't buy the Trek because of the Pressfit, but honestly the Fuel ex felt so sorted when I rode it and I would thoroughly recommend it.

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

Honestly Ive seen more threaded bbs creak recently than pressfit ones. None of my pressfit Treks have ever creaked and when most customers tell me their pressfit bb is creaking it ends up being something else. All bottom brackets need replaced and serviced over time but I wouldnt see it as a particular concern.

[@germancreatives88]

Giant is the best frame supplier for trek and specialized

[@garrettsmith8286]

This is False.

[@MichalKunst]

I tested this bike and it is good. But it costs more than my car. I would definitely buy it if I win the lottery.

[@summitbicycles]

We offer interest free financing if that helps you out. Thanks for watching

[@garrettsmith8286]

@@summitbicycles Since when does interest free financing lower the cost? Stop trying to sell people stuff they can't afford!

[@martinpratley4632]

This or the new remedy

[@idunnowhattonamemyself9935]

Take a shot every time somone says "Correct"

[@ianchristie5395]

Or "Awesome"... We need to read a dictionary...

[@aliriosantana288]

Guat

[@GoGoggansGo]

My only issue is that all of there full suspension bikes, look like the same bike in a bad way. Idk i just find the design boring

[@jaysealenduro5618]

That's your own opinion and its boring for you because its so simple but for me trek's FS MTB design is the best because its just simple and simple is the best no gimmicks and some weird design

[@jmanswat2457]

The value increases but yes performance definitely stagnates. By itself Trek Mt bikes ride good, but hop on anything else "gimmiky" and the difference is clear.

[@Shareeftraish]

I totally agree Steven. I ordered a Niner Jet 9 and demoed the 2019 Fuel ex8 while I was waiting for the niner. Ended up canceling my order and buying the Fuel. It simply just rides amazing!

[@andrewebb8043]

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