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Trek Fuel EX 9.7

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We deliver bikes to the following postcode areas:
B, CV & LE

If you live outside of these areas email or call us for a delivery quote or to reserve a bike.

Fuel EX 9.7 is our most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140 mm FOX 36 fork, SRAM NX Eagle drive train and powerful 4-piston brakes for a fast, fun mountain bike that's a ripper now, and ripe for upgrades later. You want one carbon trail bike that can take on every adventure, from flowy singletrack to the gnarliest descents and most brutal climbs. You don't mind sacrificing a little on the parts so you can get the best frame right now. A lightweight and stiff full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, a 140 mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork, 130 mm of rear travel with a FOX Float Performance rear shock with Trek's efficient RE:aktiv damper, a wide-range 1x12 SRAM NX/GX Eagle drive train, a Bontrager Line dropper post and powerful Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. Full suspension control on a lightweight and tr...

Delivery & Returns Policy

When you order with John Atkins Cycles you get your purchase posted as per the below charges list:

Shoes and helmets postage charge £7.99

*Parts under:

£20 value £4 postage

£21- £100 £7 postage

£101 upwards post free

*Bikes under £1100 to the postcodes (CV, LE and B) £30 charge

*Bikes over £1100 to postcodes (CV, LE and B) free delivery

Bikes will hand deliver in our own van

Any other area’s in the UK only email for a quote

UK mainland only

via the contact us


You have the option on all orders to upgrade the postage to a faster service.

We require that bicycles are collected from the store fully assembled. All bikes go through a Pre-Delivery Inspection to ensure that they are ready to ride, and all road bikes include a bike fitting to ensure that your new bike is set up perfectly for you. Please see the bike fitting page for further information.

If we do not have an item you have ordered in stock then we will contact you straight away to let you know. Most items can be restocked within a week, however if this is not possible we will let you know.

If for any reason you wish to contact us regarding an order you can do so via either the contact us form or our email address: [email protected].

We are sure you will be delighted with your purchase, but if you are not, we accept returns and we will refund the price of the product providing it is returned in perfect resale condition within 14 days. If you would prefer an exchange for a different item (size, colour, etc) and we have the item in stock, we can arrange this once the original item is returned. You are responsible for the cost of sending the item back to us, and in the event of an exchange, any additional postage of sending out a new item.

If you believe an item to be faulty and you want to pursue a warranty claim, please return the item with a copy of the original proof of purchase. If upon inspection we agree it's a warranty issue we will repair or replace the item at our discretion and return it to you carriage free. If a warranty claim has not been cleared with us and you wish to have the item returned to you, there will be a postage charge for this. If you are returning an item to us, we cannot be responsible for the return postage. It is important to include a copy of the original proof of purchase, contact details and a description of the problem.

** Please note padded shorts and short liners are not refundable for hygiene reasons. **

If an item does not arrive, we ask that you follow the Royal Mail claims procedure. Please email [email protected] for more details.

We try to provide size guides where possible however it is the customer's responsibility to make sure the sizing is correct. We suggest you try an item for size where possible to ensure it will fit before ordering, whether it is a bike or item of clothing. You can call us on 01926 430211 for help with sizing.

*Please note there is a surcharge for super heavy or large items (for example, turbo trainers).

Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
Fork Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt
Head Set Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8 top, 1.5
Stem Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree
Handle Bars Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise
Tape/Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Brakes Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc
Tyres Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60 fro
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
CrankSet Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Front Tyre Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60 fro
Rear Tyre Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60 fro
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
Seat Post Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm
Brand Trek
Barcodes 601842386347, 601842393161
SKUs / Part Numbers 1043279, 1044493

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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