The Fuel EX 9.7 XL Lithium Grey/Factory Orange is available at the following locations.
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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...
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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
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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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