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@colemccreery50683 жыл бұрын
This is the review we need for the fuel ex 8
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I wish. I have not been able to get my hands on one yet.
@neows63 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one a month ago. Now granted I stepped up from a 20 year old Cannondale F400 but wow this bike is amazing. So smooth and easy to ride on my local trails. My body thanks me every time out. Just one small over sight on your part the rear tire is 2.4" not 2.6" like the front
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@Asthbendriel3 жыл бұрын
man, it's simply amazing how aluminum and mountain bikes have evolved. 14 Kg is what my old full sus XC bike weights, and it has no dropper post 😂
@TheCrompers3 жыл бұрын
Got an EX 8 XT last week, excellent bike
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Congrats, nice ride!
@McRemmyBaby3 жыл бұрын
Yo I’m speaking typing right now I just seen this at a bike shop really didn’t pay attention to it because the price tag but I’m bout to go buy it honestly, I was looking at the EX7 and typed it into my phone and just seem like 2019 but I think it was a 2021 but either way I think I want the EX8 and it’s like the pink purple red one awesome I’m gonna wait till tomorrow till this other bike shop opens which is close to that one and yeah I went to other couple bike shops today And they were bare bones shit, but yeah EX 8 xt For life I didn’t test Ride it, but coming from my kind of beat up Marlin 4, Yeah it probably feels like gold laugh out loud let me know if you guys laugh out loud
@PAPADPOV3 жыл бұрын
Great video James! Love TREK! Just put out a video on the 2021 Top Fuel 😀
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out!
@williammarshall56513 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this bike I’m gonna get it soon
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Siiick!
@yourfatson82623 жыл бұрын
I have this bike and I love it my only complaint is that my brake seals were defective but I had my lbs owner call Shimano and they upgraded me to a mt501 lever and caliper for free
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@salsa29erlove3 жыл бұрын
I love my 2019 ex 8 bet this one is just as good
@jairox3 жыл бұрын
How is it for downhill? 1 to 10?
@salsa29erlove3 жыл бұрын
@@jairox I have not taken it to a park I live in Southern Michigan. But I would say 7
@tightright75612 жыл бұрын
This was by far an excellent review. I wish other item reviews were organized.
@markturnbull62493 жыл бұрын
Just got one, same spec as video I believe but XL. Weight is 15.5kg. My first full suspension, love it so far. You can tell the whole thing works well together.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@terrybull46042 жыл бұрын
How does the geo feel? I'm 6'2 33 inseam and the large was too small so ordered an xl. Should get it any day. Worried I'm going to be laid right out on it.
@markturnbull62492 жыл бұрын
@@terrybull4604 feels good but I don't have experience of other similar bikes. I'm 6'2" and 34" so probably relatively long legs for my height and the bike feels fine. Definitely not too much reach.
@terrybull46042 жыл бұрын
@@markturnbull6249 thanks Mark!
@mr.e0311 Жыл бұрын
I have a rakan 1.3 and I'm getting an ex7 in a week.. I'm excited to add to the collection and see how this handles in comparison.
@BuildaBetterBike3 жыл бұрын
Love that low standover height.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
For sure.
@billblake40293 жыл бұрын
Hi James. Great review as usual Sir. Thank you for your time and efforts.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
@elijahf1112 жыл бұрын
I've probably watched this video like 5 times now this month while comparing the ex7 to others
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@precilaibanez64283 жыл бұрын
Can you do the trek fuel ex5, thanx.
@christianbrown2783 жыл бұрын
PLEASE!
@HomieJeans2 жыл бұрын
I love this bike
@rileybump3 жыл бұрын
Im getting the same bike wanted to see how it work awesome thanks dude
@MrColtnutz Жыл бұрын
I have a hardtail 69er and it weighs a little less. Impressive considering the3 69er is super light
@stefa_j10323 жыл бұрын
That's i think the biggest dork disc I've ever seen
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
lol
@NovaSpectre3 жыл бұрын
I upgraded to a sram axis which needed a new hub. Does this mean I was also upgraded to 108t?
@dbrowne28453 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video comparing the ex 5 vs ex7
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this winter when its cold and I cant video outside I would like to put together some comparision opinion of bikes I have already videoed. So subscribe and stay tuned.
@andrewhillman96323 жыл бұрын
This would be ideal for my location and riding
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Where do you like to ride?
@SaadKidwai3 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mtbridersanonymous91523 жыл бұрын
Currently have a Roscoe7 now. I want a full sus but man, I might look for a pre owned i duno… I really want this tho!
@coffeemuncher013 жыл бұрын
Same man. Shit expensive 😂
@mtbridersanonymous91523 жыл бұрын
@@coffeemuncher01 I decided to get a membership to the indoor bike park for the winter season rather than a new bike. Going to spend another year on a Hardtail….. it’s all good 🤙
@coffeemuncher013 жыл бұрын
@@mtbridersanonymous9152 i in australia so there isnt really to bad of a winter season😂
@LouVN802 жыл бұрын
Cool video
@racksonable Жыл бұрын
Perfect for emergency earthquake supple
@gonzalezmartinezhectoredua50198 күн бұрын
Cual es el precio?
@PatrickGuerrisi3 жыл бұрын
Stupid question. WHy do new bikes come without pedals?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Because pedal choice is personal prefeance. You might want X style and the next guy Y style pedals. So the brands know not to waste $100 worth of the bike price on something you might through away.
@Robin_Hood3813 жыл бұрын
Dude, I got a medium and its weighing 34.4 lbs? I have some one up resin pedals on it... wtf?
@McRemmyBaby3 жыл бұрын
I really like it but isn’t it heavy? lol
@Robin_Hood3813 жыл бұрын
@@McRemmyBaby You know what, I also forgot I had a bash guard, a fender and a bell installed at the time I commented lol. I like mine too, the bike doesn't feel heavy though. It feels stable on the rough though.
@McRemmyBaby3 жыл бұрын
@@Robin_Hood381 ima wait till this is i. Stock or something light/similar, honestly I’m all about weight for some reason lol, fuck full suspension n all that! Speed n lightweight Yo these bikes with everything on is low 20lbs Think these giant frames are like 2lbs carbon lol fuck Fuck trek lmao 30lb monsters! 😂😞
@Robin_Hood3813 жыл бұрын
@@McRemmyBaby Yeah this is a good bike; So far, I could hit everything on it around my local. If you want something lighter, you either got to pay more for a carbon framed bike or get an XC mountain bike which can get pretty expensive as well if you want something super light.
@henriquemonnerat51993 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, looks like a solid bike. Can you explain about the 30 dollar hub upgrade you mentioned?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, check out my how-to here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIjVfWqooNWoh6c
@stevenlav2283 жыл бұрын
Can you do a fuel ex 5
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Already filmed it, but won't be posting that for prob a month or two
@sussysam71143 жыл бұрын
Very helpful :D
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@pabloramirez64522 жыл бұрын
What kind of stand you used to keep the bike up in this video?. Thanks from Hialeah Florida.
@fernycruz97033 жыл бұрын
Which one do you recommend the specialized stumpjumper comp alloy or the trek fuel ex 7 ?
@eatmedaddy21513 жыл бұрын
Depends on your riding style I personally like the ex 7
@JER-mw6md3 жыл бұрын
Something I have not been able to find about the aluminum trek Fuel Ex. How progressive is the rear suspension? Is it a good fit to a coil shock? The closest info I have found is that Leverage ratio is 2.7 (starts at a 3.0 and ends at 2.5). The progressive rate is 15%. Trek comment is that they were focused on having a good mid-stroke experience. The problem...I don't know what this info means. I am 245 lbs and cannot get the rear shock settled (even using the shock wiz) not matter what I do. It is extremely stuff and uncomfortable or I'm blowing through suspension on regular trailing riding.
@ericmillar84463 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@GossieMTB3 жыл бұрын
Did you get it stock with the sram brakes?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
That is how this bike came
@nickatdallas3 жыл бұрын
I’m just getting in onto the mountain biking, so can you answer where are the pedals at?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Most mid to high level bikes do not come with pedals
@nickatdallas3 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy thanks for the reply 👍 what’s the point of buying pedals separately if you don’t mind me asking?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
There are dozens of styles of pedals, and hundreds of manufacturers. So it would be a waste for the bike company to guess at what style and brand you are already using, or want to use in the future.
@lee.j70773 жыл бұрын
Last year model was 15kg isn’t the 2021 the same?
@chadanian693 жыл бұрын
I’m deciding between a Trek Fuel Ex 7, a Canyon Torque 5, and a Specialized Stumpjumper Alloy. I ride to school, but I also do a lot of hard street and trail jumps, drops, and “huck to flat”s. The Canyon’s longer travel makes it seem better for the hard jumps, but the Trek and Specialized’s weight and feel make them seem better for the trail riding I do. How does the Trek and Specialized hold up on big jumps and drops, and how does the Canyon climb?
@zpokie123 Жыл бұрын
Kinda depends on your weight. Are you 100 kg + i would go for longer travel
@jairox3 жыл бұрын
How is it for downhill 1 to 10? In your opinion
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
8
@tanertatltug5336 Жыл бұрын
Will 29x2.8 tires fit on the front catala?
@andreasconstantinou7481 Жыл бұрын
Wht size are the tires?
@bitumen833 жыл бұрын
I have Fuel ex 8 XT 2020. I love that bike, it is soo capable. I have 2 questions. Have you ever try to update rear shock on your Fuel ex to piggy-back shock? I'm wondering is it necessary to change any other part besides rear shock, for example those bushings around which rear shock is rotating... And also if you want to remove cables from frame, you need to cut off zip tie on downtube (trek cable control freak). How can you put new zip tie around new cables and place everything like it was? It looks like very complicated because there is no guide inside downtube which will direct new zip tie when you put it inside frame... Thanks in advance.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Couple of thoughts. First, I have not done a piggyback or even thought about it since at least for my riding this shock is holding up quite well. The control freak is "freakishly" easy to do. So simple. If you watch my build video of this bike I show how to do it and part of what makes these Fuels so good is how easy they are to work on.
@bitumen833 жыл бұрын
Can you pls provide me link of that video of your and tell me at what minute you are adjusting cables with control freak in downtube. Thanks in advance 🙂
@CornellHarris3 жыл бұрын
Trying to get my wife into mtb, this ex 7 or the polygon t7 would be a great bike for her.
@bert35663 жыл бұрын
The marin rift zone is great for beginners.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
The Trek Fuel EX is a pretty perfect all around platform. Capable enough, but not so "big" that is is cumbersome. Good choice for someone's first real MTB. The 7 is a better value than the 5 so for her I bet she would like it.
@anthonywalters74343 жыл бұрын
The T8 is a great value for the money. It has a better spec than the T7 and is still less than the EX 7
@robertobravi54263 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if i should choose between this bike and the Scott Genius 950, what do you think is better?
@deanmccauley17522 жыл бұрын
I was in the same boat however I just went and put some money down on a EX7 because 1 they had it and 2 Scott has been horrible about getting their bikes to the U. S. dealers, my local Scott dealer doesn't know when they would get a 940 or 950 in. I like the remote lockout on the Scott mountain bikes i had actually added it to my Salsa Spearfish that I use to race. Since 2016 I've been riding a Trek Stache 5 that I have upgraded just about everything on it's super nice but after 20/25 miles of mountain biking on it my lower back hurts bad.
@andymtb57143 жыл бұрын
So I've seen many videos on the EX 7, and it's like every video, the brakes on the bike change. In this video, it has the Sram Level T brakes, but in others it has the Shimano brakes. I'm a Sram guy, and I want the Sram brakes. Is it like a country specific thing? Or are there just two different versions of the EX 7 with different brakes? Thanks!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Depends on what was available at the time of manufacture
@oldfart55803 жыл бұрын
G'day mate , this is cyclepath from down under . Was wondering if you could help me .I'm about to upgrade the forks on my new hardtail . Can't decide between rockshox Judy or fox 34 s. What would your advice be ?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Fox 34 is a nicer fork
@aaronocampo87882 жыл бұрын
how much did it cost you bro
@Inquisitor953 жыл бұрын
I just got the bike today! Where can I find the hub that you recommended?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
The bike already has the hub, just needs the parts. Watch my how-to video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIjVfWqooNWoh6c
@lbenegas3 жыл бұрын
How does it compare against a REMEDY (besides the wheels size)? What would you choose if you had no money constraints (between Fuel EX and REMEDY)?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Money constrantes really wouldnt make you choose between these two since they are similiarly priced given a EX 8 and a Remedy 8 kind of comparison. The Fuel EX is more trail and speedier, the Remedy is more enduro and nimble. Depends on the rider.
@tylerdm18423 жыл бұрын
I own both a remedy 9.8 and a fuel ex 9.8 and I ride my remedy more than the fuel. The remedy is for sure a faster more aggressive bike. If you’re less experienced or are only ever doing light enduro/trail/xc rides, then you’d like the fuel ex better (maybe even the top fuel). Money wise I’m not sure what James is talking about as the remedy 8 is $600 more than the fuel ex 8 so that is something to consider.
@mutemathmancz3 жыл бұрын
Its quite impressive that weight of model 2021 is almost 1Kg lighter then 2020 how is it possible?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I never weighted the 2020 version, so it would suprise me if the 2021 was that much of a weight reduction with minimal changes.
@mutemathmancz3 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy Its noted in official Trek site Fuel ex 7 Total weight M - 15.05 kg so maybe the made mistake there, but I donť thing so. Anyway if its true this is really big weight difference with minimal changes.
@ilvdico2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. What's the upgrade that it talks about at 6:25? I own this bike but i am still a newbie.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
This is the link (titlecard) kzbin.info/www/bejne/goTOoXaan5x2bdU
@plmn933 жыл бұрын
The biggest complaint I have with my '18 EX7 is the Reba fork. It's just too flexible for a trail bike and I've never been able to dial it in, it's too firm yet still bottoms fairly easily. Nice to see they have bumped it up to 35mm stanchions and 140mm of travel, that should, in theory, make for better performance.
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the 35 is more than stiff enough for most riders on this bike. Huge upgrade over the 32 on your reba.
@xboxhtr20232 жыл бұрын
Does the shock get stiff when you pedal? And is the frame pretty durable?
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
If you mean does it have anti-squat characteristics then the answer is yes
@xboxhtr20232 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy What is anti-squat? If you don’t mind me asking. Does it offer a good pedaling efficiency?
@marshallfarthingproject4ag2823 жыл бұрын
How did you get SRAM and Level Brakes Levers? Trek lists for the 2021 Fuel EX 7 to have a Shimano Setup...
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I don't know, thats what it came with.
@edgilbert83663 жыл бұрын
According to their website the EX 5 comes with Shimano and the EX 7 comes with SRAM
@marshallfarthingproject4ag2823 жыл бұрын
@@edgilbert8366 no it does not. I literally looked after you made this comment: This is word for what what’s stated on the Fuel EX7 page: “Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper”
@mrskarliee94493 жыл бұрын
They might have it listed incorrectly. Mine are definitely SRAM.
@mutemathmancz3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm little bit confused about weight I mean Is the weighed weight 30.95 really correct ? Because someone below wrote that size M weighs 34.4 lbs so how is it ??..
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
All I can tell you is what this weighed on my scale.
@mutemathmancz3 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy I get it but are you shure that Your scale shows correctly?
@vuciri3 жыл бұрын
Can one increase the chainring size greater than 32 teeth?
@tylerdm18423 жыл бұрын
It fits up to a 34 tooth chainring.
@gonzalogarcia74353 жыл бұрын
I love trek... Uffff this bike is tooo expensive
@jayj5043 жыл бұрын
Is it compatible with 36 FLOAT 29 150mm
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I don't think Trek technically claims 150mm will works, but plenty of people have added 10mm of travel
@RudeboiRasta3 жыл бұрын
I have a fuel ex 5 on order. In your opinion is this worth $800 more?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
I think so. The Wheels and Fork alone make it worth it
@0livareZ3 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to upgrade the rear hub?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Not at all.
@carloscampos36843 жыл бұрын
This or a stumjumper alloy?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Ooh that's a tough call. Either one is pretty sweet
@PabloMollAN3 жыл бұрын
I dont know...I prefered the suppleness of the full floater
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
You have ridden them back to back, same trail, same day, same setup? I would be hard pressed if blind folded to feel any difference between the two in terms of suppleness.
@PabloMollAN3 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy yes. I had the full floater and then I got the new one and in my experience the older model felt plusher in the rear riding my everyday trails.
@logancobham65723 жыл бұрын
i have the exact bike and it came with shimano breaks?!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@mrskarliee94493 жыл бұрын
Maybe they’ve had to make swaps depending on availability. I picked up my Fuel ex 7 last month and it has the SRAM Level T.
@edgarsmittenheighnjenkson92263 жыл бұрын
Is that weight with or without tubes?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
With tubes
@markafante59953 жыл бұрын
On what category this bike?
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Trail/All Mountain
@user-ft5dq6bv7o Жыл бұрын
สวยงามอยากได้
@conman13953 жыл бұрын
Review? These aren't reviews, you just read the bike's page in the website
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@channingwiley55973 жыл бұрын
Totally.
@comeguerin76803 жыл бұрын
l'm disagree with you for the price, the fork is bad !!!
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Okay
@hrvojejurisic23043 жыл бұрын
I saw this bike crack in half in real life from just a simple crash
@Jamesthebikeguy3 жыл бұрын
Highly doubt that. Aluminum does not fail that way, nor are these prone to failure.
@hrvojejurisic23043 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy think whatever you want but i know what i saw ;)