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2020 Trek Top Fuel 8

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components. Compare the full range

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A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

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Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney

For a bike that is so capable on the descents, though, the Top Fuel still packs a mighty punch when it comes to gaining elevation..

Great suspension performance

Frame storage

Strong climbing performance

Knockblock isn't as well executed as other brand's versions

Works well when pushing hard, but might not be the most comfortable for all

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Oct 2021 · Ryan "Squirrel" LaBar

Adding fire to the Fuel

Oct 2021 · Danny Milner

New Trek Top Fuel 8 is a short travel - 120mm travel front and rear - down-country trail bike with internal frame storage for both alloy and carbon models.

Sublime suspension, playful handling, fantastic size range, internal storage

Not particularly light for the intended use, inconsistent Shimano brakes on our test bike

My history of mountain biking started with a little wooden trike, with no pedals and wheels bigger than my head. I moved forward as any child does onto a bigger bike with bigger wheels and pedals. My parents always encouraged me to get outside and ride a bike, although I didn’t like the idea of mountain biking. I knew how to ride a bike; why go any further?

Feb 2020 · McCoy

Outgrowing its cross-country heritage

Jan 2020 · Ed Thomsett

A front-heavy ride position and not-so-grippy tyres are the only limiters on this all-round speed demon

Makes the climbs fun and rips on the way down

An elegant package with a choice of colours

The six frame sizes span a massive range

A higher front end would give more descending confidence

Thin tyres don’t offer much grip or protection

Carbon wheels and bar bump up the price without a big impact on performance

Oct 2019 · Trev Worsey

This year, the Trek Top Fuel has had a ground-up makeover, adding more travel, slacker geometry, more clearance, and most importantly a change in attitude.

Nimble and involving handling

Happy to step-up to tough terrain

Lockout is niche and adds complexity

SRAM Level brakes prioritise weight over power

The new Trek Top Fuel Pulls the XC-race stick out of its butt and joins the trail bike party.

It's super light and fast as hell.

It's versatile—adjust the Mino Link and stem angle to fit your riding style.

TwistLoc system quickly gummed up and functioned inconsistently.

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Trek Top Fuel 8

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Weight / M - 12.70 kg / 28 lbs (with tubes)

At a glance

Top Fuel 8 is a high-performance, high-value full suspension cross country mountain bike. It’s built for speed and efficiency in rough singletrack and XC races. A lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame, a 1×12 drivetrain, and Tubeless Ready wheels make it a great choice for new racers, fast singletrack riders, and anyone who wants to ride fast on trails without breaking the bank.

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"Super light and fast as hell"

"The new Top Fuel might not be a pure XC-race bike anymore, but it's still precise and very fast. Its new trail orientation makes it a great choice for a rider who wants a fast and light bike with most of the the efficiency of a cross-country race bike, but with bit more versatility and playfulness."

"More than just race-winning performance"

"It's a seriously rapid bike, and it responds well to roots and rocks, allowing you to keep the power on rather than having to ease back. It manages a fine line between a taut and lithe XC race machine and a bike that most riders would be happy to use for general trail duty."

"Racing blood, trail spirit"

"It's devilishly quick, accelerates in a way that makes it seem like my legs actually produce real power. It's stable, planted, and it tracks like it's supposed to. Endurance athletes will be able to remain seated over more terrain, saving precious energy over the long haul, while XC pinners will hook up better on steep technical climbs."

Specifications

• Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, MicroTruss, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, down tube guard, PF92, Boost148, G2 Geometry on 29ers, 100mm travel
• Fork RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, TwistLoc remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel
• Shock Fox Performance Float DPS, 2-position remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 6.5x1.5˝
• Wheel Size 29" 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)
• Chain SRAM NX Eagle
• Crank SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
• Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
• Brakeset Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Montrose Comp
• Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, 0mm offset
• Stem Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
• Headset FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

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The 2019 Trek Top Fuel 8 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2019 Trek Top Fuel 8 weigh?

A 2019 Trek Top Fuel 8 weights M - 12.70 kg / 28 lbs (with tubes).

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Trek Top Fuel 8 have?

The 2019 Trek Top Fuel 8 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

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Trek Top Fuel 8 review

Race-bred short-travel thoroughbred

Great handling and taut feel make rapid forward progress a blast on this short-travel race suspension bike, and the kit’s great value. It can’t match some of its short-travel rivals for plush, though and its quick steering won’t suit everyone. A great value race bike nevertheless, and a responsive day-long ride rig.

The Top Fuel 8 is the result of Trek’s years of experience turning out race-winning full-sussers. It makes no pretence of being anything other than a race bike, and nor should it.

Although it sits just one rung off the bottom of the Top Fuel range, there’s plenty here to keep both raceheads and gear freaks happy, from hydroformed main frame tubes to a new swingarm, classy Bontrager finishing kit, a Shimano transmission and Fox suspension. Oh yes, and go-faster stripes.

Ride & handling: racy by design, racy by nature

Trek has a long experience in cross-country racing, and it shows. The long, low and efficient ride position and single-minded suspension design emphasise speed above all else. The Top Fuel 8 simply isn’t capable of the root-sucking plushness of, say, the Commençal Meta or Iron Horse we tested alongside it.

Taut responses are the order of the day, emphasised by the pedalling-friendly compression damping tune of the Fox shock. Stomp on the gas and feel the bike surge forward – riders looking for hardtail-like acceleration with added comfort won’t be disappointed.

This isn’t to say that the Trek isn’t comfortable, because it is – for a race bike. But with just 90mm of travel on tap, a design that emphasises pedal input and a geometry that favours cut-and-paste immediacy over easy-going stability, the Top Fuel 8 isn’t a bike to doze off on.

Technical, rooty climb? The rear wheel will track over the worst of the detritus, but you’ll need to give it a helping hand with some carefully chosen body language. Fast, rocky descent? Lightning-quick steering responses will keep you on your toes. Racy by design, racy by nature: the Trek earns its go-faster stripes and demands respect.

Chassis: weight-saving simplicity

Trek’s big news for 2008 was its new Fuel EX line-up of full-sussers, featuring a rejigged system that includes a pivot point around the rear axle and a floating shock mount. The Top Fuel line doesn’t have these changes, but with less rear wheel travel on tap – 90mm compared with the Fuel EX’s 120mm – it arguably doesn’t need them.

Trek dubs the Top Fuel’s suspension system R1, meaning rocker-activated single pivot. Previous incarnations of the Fuel made use of seatstays bonded into the rear dropouts, but the 2008 Top Fuels feature asymmetric chainstays and conventional welded seatstays – a set-up that, Trek claims, is both stiffer and nearly a half pound lighter than the old swingarm.

The Fox Float RP2 shock – set up with a high level of compression damping tune – is driven via an elegantly sculpted rocker. The main frame eschews the gussetry of earlier versions in favour of hydroformed top and biaxial down tubes, welded together and subtly curved up at the head tube to help disperse stress away from this vulnerable area.

Neat detailing includes unusual triple slots at the top of the seat tube – presumably to improve seat post fit and help prevent stress-related weakening caused by over-tightened seat collars.

Holding up the front and keeping everything pointed where the rider wants to go is Fox’s reliable F100 RL, serving up 100mm of fluid travel with adjustable rebound damping and a lockout lever. It’s everything a budding racer could want – reasonably light, easy to set up, and capable of getting on with its job without giving the rider any nasty surprises.

Equipment: Bontynessabounds

Keith Bontrager is one of the most experienced bike and component designers in the business. There’s little to say about the wheels, tyres, saddle, seat post, stem and handlebar used here that carry his name, except that they all work well and look equally great.

A big stack of washers under the stem gives plenty of scope for handlebar height adjustment, while swapping the old school straight handlebar for one with a bit of rise would convert the Top Fuel 8 into a willing day-ride accomplice.

Verdict: not just a one-trick pony

With all this talk of racing, it’d be easy to dismiss the Top Fuel 8 as a one-trick bike. But that’d be a shame, because it’s capable of more than lapping circuits at the weekend – riders used to a hardtail will find it compellingly efficient with added comfort for day-long epics.

If you’re looking for maximum plush from a short-travel bike then it’s probably not the best choice, but riders who enjoy a responsive, eager ride with a few inches of bump-eating leeway will find a lot to like....

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Trek Top Fuel 8

Top Fuel 8 fuses the speed of a cross country bike with the capability and forgiveness of a full suspension trail bike. It's quick, nimble, and dishes out serious fun on flow trails and techy descents alike. It's right for you if... You're looking for a do-it-all full suspension mountain bike that balances efficiency with shred-ability. You want to rip rough descents, fly up climbs, and crush lap after lap. The tech you get A lightweight aluminum frame with internal storage, 120mm RockShox SID fork with plush DebonAir spring, 120mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock, and a Shimano XT drivetrain. Plus, 4-piston brakes for confident descents, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels that are already completely tubeless ready, including sealant, and a Bontrager Line Dropper. The final word Top Fuel 8 gets you the value of an alloy frame with drivetrain, fork, and brake upgrades that keep up as you progress in speed and skill. Why you'll love it - This bike's killer suspension setup is both efficient and ready to party - Mino Link lets you make small adjustments to your geometry quickly and easily, even mid-ride - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear - New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius

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