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Trek Fuel EX 7
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Weight / M - 15.05 kg / 33.19 lbs (with tubes)
At a glance
Fuel EX 7 shines when you’re charging down tricky descents, where the dropper post, upgraded 140mm RockShox 35 Gold fork, and 130mm of rear travel come in handy. A lightweight aluminum frame, Tubeless Ready wheels, and a reliable 1×12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension mountain bike.
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"A world-class trail bike"
"Fuel EX is a beautifully balanced and capable trail bike. The rear suspension is beautiful; as close to ideal as any bike I've ridden. It's sensitive where you want it to be, firm and crisp where it should be. It feels deep and controls big hits very well, and there's a nice platform for pedaling, and to pump and pop off when you're playing."
"Good at pleasing everybody"
"Fuel EX has a few tricks that help it keep a level head when outside of its comfort zone, and to be a cloud on rails when it's in the zone. Everything about the Fuel EX, which was already good at pleasing everybody, is now even better at it."
"An absolute trail rocket"
"Thanks to its burlier components, increased travel, and more aggressive geometry, it has become more of a shredder than ever! More performance, fun, and trail prowess."
Specifications
- Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Fork RockShox 35 Gold, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
- Shock Size: XS , S Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position DPS damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm
- Wheel Size 29" 27.5"
- Tires Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60'' Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''
- Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Crank Size: XS , S SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length
- Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
- Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle
- Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
- Brakeset Shimano hydraulic disc, MT401 lever, MT400 caliper
- Handlebar Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Seatpost Size: XS , S TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
Q: How much is a 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7?
A 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 is typically priced around $2,900 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.
Q: Where to buy a 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7?
The 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 may be purchased directly from Trek .
Q: How much does a 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 weigh?
A 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 weights M - 15.05 kg / 33.19 lbs (with tubes).
Q: What size wheels does the 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 have?
The 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.
Q: What size 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 should I get?
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The 2020 Fuel EX 9.9 Is a World-Class Trail Bike
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
The Takeaway : Trek’s 2020 Fuel EX has more travel, is stiffer, and built with bigger parts. It’s a bit heavier and more capable in rowdy terrain, but still an excellent all-purpose trail bike
- Expanded range of sizes and colors, but no more women’s models.
- 140mm forks and 2.6-inch tires on all models
- Fox 36 forks on top-of-the-line models
- Lifetime frame warranty returns
Price: $2,100 to $7,500 Weight: 29.1 lb. (Fuel EX 9.9, size 17.5)
Trek’s Fuel EX was an excellent lightweight trail bike, with notes of XC race in its bouquet. For 2020 the EX effectively underwent a training montage worthy of an 80’s movie and emerged bigger and badder. It is up to 140mm travel in the front (still 130mm in the rear), longer, slacker, stiffer, and comes with bigger tires. The new EX is a trail bike with hints of enduro. Yep, it’s heavier: The top of the line model weighs about 29 pounds on our scale. But it also has a trap door and hidden storage in the downtube.
The 9.9 reviewed here, and the $5,500 9.8, have Trek’s premier shock technologies and hearty Fox 36 forks—features lower cost EX models don’t get, which is a shame, because the 9.9 is a beautifully balanced and capable trail bike. The rear suspension is superb, offering a blend of support, sensitivity, and control that might be unmatched. The suspension handles bumps like it has more travel, but pedals like it has less.
The Fox 36 with GRIP 2 damper is very stiff, which helps keep this bike on the line you want to ride—the 2020 EX’s improved rear end stiffness helps too—and the quality of the travel is lively yet controlled. Yes, I’m gushing, but this suspension deserves it. It’s too bad Trek didn’t see fit to fit this bike with a decent dropper though. The stock Bontrager post is sticky and sluggish.
The longer and slacker geometry provides a more centered feel when you’re working the trail with the saddle dropped. The bike’s steering is light, and the bike climbs technical singletrack very well—a nice suspension platform and crisp pedaling manners help. On downhills, it’s very sure-footed and even rides a little bigger than its travel and geometry might suggest.
There are a lot of great trail bikes you can buy right now. This EX makes a strong case that it’s one of the very best.
Hidden Storage
The new EX has a trap door that lets you store stuff in its downtube.
Easier Setup
A number rebound knob makes proper setup easier.
The Mino-Link flip chip adjusts head and seat angle 0.5 degrees.
High and Low
The GRIP2 damper offers 4-way external damping adjustment.
The 2020 Fuel EX 29er is more than just redesigned; it’s repositioned. Trek launched the new Top Fuel earlier this year, transforming it from an XC race bike to a longer-travel (115/120mm) and more trail-oriented bike. That narrowed—practically eliminated—the gap between it and the 2019 130/130mm Fuel EX. But the 2020 Fuel EX also bumps up in travel and gets a little burlier. It’s now a bigger trail bike tiptoeing toward the enduro category.
Rear travel remains 130mm, but on the front are 140mm forks, with higher-end carbon models using Fox’s 36. The frame is stiffer, and gets longer (10 to 20mm depending on size). Angles change too: the head tube is a degree slacker (66 in low, 66.5 in high), while the seat tube gets a degree steeper (75 in low, 75.5 in high). As you can tell, the frame still employs a geometry-changing flip-chip.
Frame: Carbon Wheel Size: 29 inch Travel: 130mm Shock: Fox Factory Float Reactiv ThruShaft Fork: Fox Factory Float 36 Grip 2, 140mm Drivetrain: 1x12 Crankset: SRAM X01 Eagle Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle Dub Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50 Brakes: Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200mm (f), 180mm (r) rotors Seatpost: Bontrager Drop Line Elite Rims: Bontrager Line Carbon 30, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready Tires: Bontrager XR4 2.6-inch
There’s also a new trap door in the downtube—carbon models only—that provides that sweet, sweet storage in the downtube. An organizer roll—included—has pockets for a tube, Co2 cartridge, inflator head, and tire lever and keeps it all from rattling around. A plastic side-load bottle cage is included with the bike. We’ve also heard rumors that a tool that fits in the headtube will arrive later this year.
The switch to longer and slacker frame geometry brings with it shorter offset forks. This isn’t shocking—almost every new mountain bike that rolls out with uses a shorter offset fork. But for Trek, it’s a more significant change because it means rolling back from a feature it heavily promoted for many years. Its Genesis/G2 29er geometry is based around longer (51mm) offset forks. But that geometry has its roots in the beginnings of the 29er movement, when brands were trying to make 29ers handle like 26-inch-wheeled bikes (that was a thing), and also the days of shorter and steeper geometry.
But that era is over, and Trek is moving on, “Modern geometry and its longer reach and slacker headtubes requires a smaller offset to put the front wheel in an appropriate spot under the rider,” said Travis Ott, Trek’s mountain bike brand manager .
Trek engineers in the past said that Full Floater let them achieve a better shock rate—for better suspension performance throughout the travel—than they could with a fixed lower mount.
But that was then. The new generation of shocks, Trek says, offer the performance that previously was only achievable by using Full Floater, making the floating shock mount redundant. As a secondary benefit, the fixed-lower shock mount also helps Trek improve frame stiffness.
Higher-end EX models get a custom Fox Float shock with a list of Trek-only features. There’s a mini-piggyback reservoir that dissipates more heat in demanding situations, a thru-shaft design to reduce friction , and Reaktiv regressive damping for a firm pedaling platform without compromising sensitivity.
There’s also a numbered rebound knob to make setup easier. Trek representatives told me that customers found rebound settings like “15 clicks in” or “seven clicks out” confusing, and as a result would ride improperly tuned suspension. Now, Trek’s setup information can provide an easily understandable setting like “6” that matches a number on the knob.
The 2020 Fuel EX fits up to 2.6-inch tires front and rear. And to ensure “all” 2.6 tires fit, the EX’s forks get a custom spacer that slightly increases its axle-to-crown length compared to a stock 140mm fork and provides more crown clearance.
2020 Fuel EX frames come in aluminum or carbon. And all carbon frames are all carbon—no more carbon front ends with aluminum rear ends on mid-tier models. All frames have a lifetime warranty. Carryover features include Trek’s Knock Block headset, which prevents the bars from swinging around and damaging the top tube, and anti-rattle hose and housing with internal routing.
Gender, Sizing, and Wheel Size
The 2019 Fuel EX came in three women’s models and six unisex models. The 2020 EX line consists of six models with no women’s models. Instead, all 2020 EX models are available in a greater frame-size range and two colors. This, Trek argues, gives all riders more options to choose. None of the 2020 models get women’s saddles. Potential buyers will need to negotiate with a Trek dealer if an EX’s stock saddle doesn’t work for their anatomy.
The 2020 Fuel EX comes in eight sizes—extra small through double extra-large. The extra-small bike has 27.5 wheels, but the next size up comes with either size 27.5- or 29-inch wheels. All other sizes get 29-inch wheels only.
The Fuel EX Family
The new EX comes in six “mainline” models priced from $2,100 to $7,500. The EX is also customizable through Trek’s Project One program.
The three least-expensive models—$2,100, $2,900, $3,500—use an aluminum frame, and the three most expensive models—$4,100, $5,500, $7,500—use the full-carbon frame. Frame only is offered for both materials: $2,000 for aluminum and $3,300 for carbon.
All models use 140mm forks, however only the two most expensive bikes—the 9.8 and 9.9—get a Fox 36 fork. All other models use a Fox 34, RockShox 35, or RockShox Recon. On the other end, the least-expensive model uses a RockShox shock, but all other models use a Fox Float. You need to step up to the $3,500 EX 8 before you get the Reaktiv regressive damper in the shock, and it’s not until you hit the $5,500 EX 9.8 that you access the thru-shaft damper design.
So yeah, you don’t get *all* the good stuff—carbon frame with internal storage, 36 fork, thru-shaft shock, Reaktiv damping—until you spend $5,500.
All but the cheapest model come with 1x12 drivetrain and tubeless-ready rims. All models come with Bontrager 2.6” wide tires, dropper post, lock-on grips, and hydraulic disc brakes.
Ride Impressions
Not surprisingly, Trek sent me the top-of-the-line 2020 Fuel EX 9.9 X01 ($7,500). This model and the 9.8 have all the new features and all of Trek’s premier technologies.
But most EX models come with much different forks and shocks that will significantly affect how the EX performs— a bike with a 36 on the front rides much differently than a bike with a 34 on the nose, even if everything else is the same. So I’m only comfortable extending my impressions to two of the six 2020 EX models. I hope to ride one of the less expensive aluminum models to see how it rides and offer those impressions in a stand-alone review.
I hope they can come close to the performance of this bike because this 2020 EX 9.9 is excellent. It’s not the same bike it was before: the new EX is a little slower on the climbs than the old one, and a bit heavier, but a lot better everywhere else. It’s still a capable and versatile bike, but its window has shifted from marathon racing and trail bike, to trail and almost-enduro bike.
The rear suspension is beautiful; as close to ideal as any bike I’ve ridden. It’s sensitive where you want it to be, firm and crisp where it should be. It feels deep and controls big hits very well, and there’s a nice platform for pedaling, and to pump and pop off of when you’re playing.
The Fox 36’s GRIP2 damper continues to set the bar for performance. Once you get its settings right—and it may take some fiddlin’ with the four clickers to get there—no other fork matches its combination of traction, control, stiffness, and weight. Its performance pulls this bike’s capabilities to a new level, especially in demanding terrain.
The new geometry is well balanced: You can push this bike hard in pretty demanding terrain, and it still climbs tight and technical trails well, and without fighting the front wheel (too much). The EX’s seat tube angle isn’t crazy-steep for a modern mountain bike, but it doesn’t need to be: the Trek’s Reaktiv damper’s platform holds the bike up in its travel better than similar bikes, preventing the rider from being pushed into the back seat because of increased shock sag from weight transfer. So even though the seat tube is “only” 75/75.5, it rides a bit steeper.
The platform also assists the EX’s pedaling efficiency. When I think of a nearly 30-pound trail bike with 2.6 tires, I don’t think quick and crisp. But this EX feels firm when you’re on the pedals and climbs lighter than a 29-pound trail bike should.
And it’s about here where I need to address my one complaint about this bike: The Bontrager dropper post. If this was a $2,000 bike, I might—might—be able to excuse its sluggishness and stickiness. But on a $7,500 bike, its performance is shameful—it performs exactly like a product that was chosen to save a few bucks. Excellent options like the BikeYoke Revive, Fox Transfer, and RockShox Reverb (the latest one), exist: This bike’s performance and high-end price deserve one.
I’m a fan of the longer reach. I’m 5’8,” and in the previous generation EX I sized up to an 18.5 because the 17.5 felt short and squirrely. But the reach of the new generation in 17.5 is within a few millimeters of the 18.5 from the previous generation. In the saddle the cockpit does feel a touch short because of the steeper seat angle (I slammed the saddle back because the rear suspension rides high making the seat angle feel even steeper), but, saddle dropped, I felt perfectly centered in the bike and not hanging over the front wheel.
It’s a great time to be a mountain biker because there are so many great trail bikes you can buy. The Fuel EX 9.9 and 9.8 are pricey bikes but have a collection of performance and features that few other bikes can match right now.
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Trek Fuel EX 7 29 review
Loads of modern tech wrapped around a well-known ride feel
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Russell Eich
Excellent rear suspension, sharp looks, modern tech, name brand notoriety
Narrow, flat bar, short top tube, front suspension can’t keep up with rear end
Trek’s Fuel EX 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with 130mm travel on both ends. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago. As such, the Fuel EX 7 is an excellent bridge between old, outdated technology and all the new, modern, fun stuff we have now.
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Trek Fuel EX 7 29 features
- Frame : Aluminum, 130mm travel, ABP and Full Floater suspension
- Fork : RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 130mm
- Shock : Fox Performance Float Evol
- Drivetrain : SRAM NX 11-speed
- Wheels/tires : Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels / XR4 Team Issue 29x2.4in tires
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Base level is previous year’s top tier
This Fuel EX 7 sits one up from the starting point in Trek’s robust 13-model Fuel EX line up. Yet, you’d never know it. Trek has done a remarkable job on the aesthetics. Every part looks perfectly matched for a seamless appearance overall. That’s the beauty of having a giant house brand like Bontrager, Trek controls every aspect and detail.
It’s more than just the looks though. It’s loaded with the same technology as the brand’s expensive rigs. It uses the same Active Braking Pivot and Full Floater rear suspension designs, and is outfitted with wide 29in rims laced to Boost hubs, and even has an internally routed dropper post.
The frame is stiff front to back, has adjustable geometry, and remained creak-free. Trek’s turn-reducing, down tube-saving Knock Block headset felt odd when dorking around in parking lots but stayed largely unnoticeable on the trail.
Time travel back 10 or more years and this bike would’ve blown minds. It’s a lot of bike for the money and the parts are totally functional as is, and compatible with nicer components if and when needed.
Rear end overshadows the front
Trek’s Active Braking Pivot and Full Floater technologies make up the 130mm travel rear suspension. As one of the largest bike companies, Trek is able to work with Fox and RockShox and get the exact rear shock tune it wants for its bikes. It shows. The Fuel EX 7’s rear suspension comes closer to that mythical floating feeling than most.
On climbs, both traction and bump isolation were superb. And even though the Fox Performance Float damper had a lockout lever, I never needed or even wanted to flip it.
Descending saw much of the same with excellent support and tracking through rough trail sections. Throughout the 130mm of travel, it was smoothly consistent with zero hiccups or spiking. Trek has employed its ABP rear end for years and has really nailed its rear suspension leverage ratios: supple off the top, supportive in the middle, and good at resisting bottom out.
As good as the rear end was, the Reba RL fork up front wasn’t. RockShox Solo Air spring and Motion Control damping are outclassed compared to its own Charger damper and Fox’s Fit, Grip or Rhythm internals. The chassis was also too thin for a 29er wheel with 130mm of travel. Both of those things made for a long fork and the 32mm stanchions weren’t up to the task with noticeable flexing when whipping through turns.
The bike to bring riders into the new generation
Riding the Fuel EX 7 reminded me of bikes from a few years back. Thankfully, I’m not talking high-post hardtails with V-brakes and 600mm bars, but rather bikes of the mid 2000s.
A lot of this nostalgia came from the flat 750mm bar and 60mm stem. The geometry, too, nods at XC and light trail ripping with a 67.7 degree head angle which keeps the front end responsive. Trek also tilted the seat angle up at a pedal-friendly 74.7 degrees and the reach is a tad shorter than other 130mm travel 29ers.
Granted those numbers are close to today’s standards, but the riding position provided sits the rider forward, similar to how bikes felt years ago before everything got laid back and low.
That silhouette creates a trail rig that leans a bit towards the XC side, which for a bike in this sub $3,000 price range likely works very well for its intended audience. All told it felt more similar to bikes before the all-consuming long, low, slack phenomenon took over.
Bottom line: modern tech with a familiar feel
This bike is perfect for riders who prefer bikes a little more like they used to be, or for folks getting back into the sport after some time away. It’s brilliant for what it is as much as what it’s not.
It’s not super long, low, or slack. It’s not going to feel completely foreign to someone who was into riding in the past like some of today’s mega-stretched out rigs could.
Yet, it’s still loaded with all of the modern day tech. Boost hubs, single-ring drivetrain, and a dialed rear end all contribute to making a ride that is light years better than a bike from a few years back. All together it makes the Fuel EX 7 an excellent first ride or re-introduction into trail riding.
The Fuel EX 7 29 retails at £2,250 / $2,499.99 / AU$3,299 and can be purchased at Trek Bikes and local Trek bike shops.
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Trek Fuel EX 7 2020
About the Trek Fuel EX 7 2020
The Trek Fuel EX 7 2020 is a Full suspension Trail Mountain Bike with a alloy frame. Equipped with a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain of 12 gears (1x12). Its features include internal routing, dropper seatpost, and boost 110 . The bike weighs approximately 15,05 kg.
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Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded suspension package comes in handy. A lightweight aluminum frame, tubeless ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension mountain bike. It's right for you if... You want one bike that's fun to ride on every trail, and you want upgraded parts, like a smoother DebonAir spring fork and a completely tubeless setup for less weight and more traction. The tech you get A light yet stiff alloy frame, a 140mm RockShox fork with a DebonAir spring for better small-bump compliance, and a FOX shock. A 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain with a wide gear range. Plus, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with tubeless tires and a dropper post. The final word Fuel EX 7 is a great all-around trail bike for a wide variety of terrain. It has upgrades where it matters most, like the suspension, drivetrain, and tubeless ready Bontrager wheels. Why you'll love it - You get more traction and control with upgraded parts you won't outgrow right away as your skills progress - You're getting a solid trail bike that's ready for anything you are - The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so it's out of the way on descents - Wide Line Comp 30 wheels provide more tire support so you get better traction and control - We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5-inch wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5-inch or 29-inch, and sizes M to XL get 29-inch wheels
Dropper posts
A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Wheel size: Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch Sizes Small – XX-Large: 29-inch
Pedals sold separately, due to supply-chain issues, specs are subject to change without notice..
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Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is an absolute classic in the trail bike segment. Could it also be the perfect bike for the next bikepacking adventure with its modern geometry and spare parts compartment in the down tube? We put the Fuel EX to the test.
Maximum fun on the descents
Intuitive and good-natured handling
Storage compartment in the down tube for tools or snacks
Too sluggish on easy terrain
Too much bike for long straights
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Jun 2020 · Spencer Johnson
As warmer temperatures hit the Pacific Northwest and the dirt starts to dry, I’m always eager to get out on some long rides with some big climbs. Naturally, when this Trek Fuel EX 9.9 showed up at the Freehub office, I knew it was time to put the nimble beast through its paces. I challenged myself to a 60-mile sufferfest on some of Bellingham, Washington’s toughest climbs and descents. It definitely didn’t let me down. Climbing on this bike was a joy. Trek equipped the 9.9 model with its proprietary RE:aktiv shock with a three-position damper, which I left wide open for the entire ride. The rear suspension had an overwhelmingly supportive feel while pedaling out of the saddle, yet as soon as I hit a bump it dived deeper into the travel, keeping the rear wheel firmly planted and providing excellent traction. The geometry is modern and balanced, with a long reach and a sensible 76-degree seat angle. On the descents, the bike inspired confidence, thanks to its long wheelbase and bottomless-feeling suspension. My confidence was further enhanced by the reliable stopping power of the Shimano XT brakes. As a 200-pound rider, I couldn’t have appreciated the ultra-powerful XT brakes and the 203-millimeter front rotor more—especially while bombing down some of Bellingham’s scariest double-black trails.
Apr 2020 · McCoy
Can it get any better than this?
Apr 2020 · Tom Marvin
A classic trail bike, with a fun and engaging ride built around a solid frame
A solid feeling frame backed up by a ride quality that encourages you to pop and play around
The long Shimano brake levers kill the feel, while the supple rear suspension shows up the budget fork
After six months of testing, it's time to the deliver the review of our 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 long-term test bike. Here we take a closer look at some of the other parts we've changed and the problems we've encountered, and discuss exactly what this 130mm travel trail bike does best.
Hugely capable for a 130mm travel trail bike
The stiff & responsive chassis
Supremely balanced & versatile handling
The suspension is so plush and well controlled
Improved pedal efficiency and support
Lifetime frame & carbon wheel warranty
Poor-fitting downtube trapdoor
The stock Bontrager dropper post is sluggish and sloppy
Carbon wheels are quite harsh
Jan 2020 · Jeremy Benson
Trek recently redesigned their popular Fuel EX mid-travel trail bikes for the 2020 model year. The updated geometry brings this bike in line with modern...
Supple rear suspension
Fun on a wide range of terrain
Moderately heavy
Short dropper post
Frame sizing runs a little small
This is not what it looks like. Even though this new Fuel EX has a Fox 36, it doesn’t mean it has shed its trail-bike past for an enduro-bike future. Even
Aug 2019 · Robin Schmitt
First ride review of the new Trek Fuel EX 9.9 2020 – details, weight, pricing and highlights of the new bike here!
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Russia establishes special site to fabricate fuel for China’s CFR-600
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A special production site to fabricate fuel for China’s CFR-600 fast reactor under construction has been established at Russia’s Mashinostroitelny Zavod (MSZ - Machine-Building Plant) in Elektrostal (Moscow region), part of Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company.
As part of the project, MSZ had upgraded existing facilities fo the production of fuel for fast reactors, TVEL said on 3 March. Unique equipment has been created and installed, and dummy CFR-600 fuel assemblies have already been manufactured for testing.
The new production site was set up to service an export contract between TVEL and the Chinese company CNLY (part of China National Nuclear Corporation - CNNC) for the supply of uranium fuel for CFR-600 reactors. Construction of the first CFR-600 unit started in Xiapu County, in China's Fujian province in late 2017 followed by the second unit in December 2020. The contract is for the start-up fuel load, as well as refuelling for the first seven years. The start of deliveries is scheduled for 2023.
“The Russian nuclear industry has a unique 40 years of experience in operating fast reactors, as well as in the production of fuel for such facilities,” said TVEL President Natalya Nikipelova. “The Fuel Division of Rosatom is fulfilling its obligations within the framework of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the development of fast reactor technologies. These are unique projects when foreign design fuel is produced in Russia. Since 2010, the first Chinese fast neutron reactor CEFR has been operating on fuel manufactured at the Machine-Building Plant, and for the supply of CFR-600 fuel, a team of specialists from MSZ and TVEL has successfully completed a complex high-tech project to modernise production,” she explained.
A special feature of the new section is its versatility: this equipment will be used to produce fuel intended for both the Chinese CFR-600 and CEFR reactors and the Russian BN-600 reactor of the Beloyarsk NPP. In the near future, the production of standard products for the BN-600 will begin.
The contract for the supply of fuel for the CFR-600 was signed in December 2018 as part of a governmental agreement between Russia and China on cooperation in the construction and operation of a demonstration fast neutron reactor in China. This is part of a wider comprehensive programme of cooperation in the nuclear energy sector over the coming decades. This includes serial construction of the latest Russian NPP power units with generation 3+ VVER-1200 reactors at two sites in China (Tianwan and Xudabao NPPs). A package of intergovernmental documents and framework contracts for these projects was signed in 2018 during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Rosatom Starts Production of Rare-Earth Magnets for Wind Power Generation
TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom has started gradual localization of rare-earth magnets manufacturing for wind power plants generators. The first sets of magnets have been manufactured and shipped to the customer.
In total, the contract between Elemash Magnit LLC (an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom in Elektrostal, Moscow region) and Red Wind B.V. (a joint venture of NovaWind JSC and the Dutch company Lagerwey) foresees manufacturing and supply over 200 sets of magnets. One set is designed to produce one power generator.
“The project includes gradual localization of magnets manufacturing in Russia, decreasing dependence on imports. We consider production of magnets as a promising sector for TVEL’s metallurgical business development. In this regard, our company does have the relevant research and technological expertise for creation of Russia’s first large-scale full cycle production of permanent rare-earth magnets,” commented Natalia Nikipelova, President of TVEL JSC.
“NovaWind, as the nuclear industry integrator for wind power projects, not only made-up an efficient supply chain, but also contributed to the development of inter-divisional cooperation and new expertise of Rosatom enterprises. TVEL has mastered a unique technology for the production of magnets for wind turbine generators. These technologies will be undoubtedly in demand in other areas as well,” noted Alexander Korchagin, Director General of NovaWind JSC.
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TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom incorporates enterprises for the fabrication of nuclear fuel, conversion and enrichment of uranium, production of gas centrifuges, as well as research and design organizations. It is the only supplier of nuclear fuel for Russian nuclear power plants. TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom provides nuclear fuel for 73 power reactors in 13 countries worldwide, research reactors in eight countries, as well as transport reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world operates on fuel manufactured by TVEL. www.tvel.ru
NovaWind JSC is a division of Rosatom; its primary objective is to consolidate the State Corporation's efforts in advanced segments and technological platforms of the electric power sector. The company was founded in 2017. NovaWind consolidates all of the Rosatom’s wind energy assets – from design and construction to power engineering and operation of wind farms.
Overall, by 2023, enterprises operating under the management of NovaWind JSC, will install 1 GW of wind farms. http://novawind.ru
Elemash Magnit LLC is a subsidiary of Kovrov Mechanical Plant (an enterprise of the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom) and its main supplier of magnets for production of gas centrifuges. The company also produces magnets for other industries, in particular, for the automotive
industry. The production facilities of Elemash Magnit LLC are located in the city of Elektrostal, Moscow Region, at the site of Elemash Machine-Building Plant (a nuclear fuel fabrication facility of TVEL Fuel Company).
Rosatom is a global actor on the world’s nuclear technology market. Its leading edge stems from a number of competitive strengths, one of which is assets and competences at hand in all nuclear segments. Rosatom incorporates companies from all stages of the technological chain, such as uranium mining and enrichment, nuclear fuel fabrication, equipment manufacture and engineering, operation of nuclear power plants, and management of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. Nowadays, Rosatom brings together about 350 enterprises and organizations with the workforce above 250 K. https://rosatom.ru/en/
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Rosatom Starts Life Tests of Third-Generation VVER-440 Nuclear Fuel
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Retailer prices may vary. Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the dropper post, upgraded 140mm RockShox 35 Gold fork, and 130mm of rear travel come in handy. A lightweight aluminum frame, Tubeless Ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension mountain bike.
Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded 130mm rear and 140mm front suspension package comes in handy. A sturdy aluminum frame, tubeless ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension mountain bike. Compare. Color / Trek Black/Radioactive Red.
Weight. 33 lb 2.9 oz (15,050 g) Miscellaneous. Sizes M-XXL come with 29" wheels. Size S available in both 27.5" and 29" wheel sizes. Sizes XS comes with 27.5" wheels. Weight given for size M, with inner tubes. Total 300lb weight limit. Active Braking Pivot.
The 2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 is an Trail Aluminium / Alloy mountain bike. It sports 29" and 27.5" wheels, is priced at $2,900 USD, has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Trek 's Fuel-Ex range of mountain bikes. Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the dropper post, upgraded 140mm RockShox 35 ...
The geometry is modern and balanced, with a long reach and a sensible 76-degree seat angle. On the descents, the bike inspired confidence, thanks to its long wheelbase and bottomless-feeling suspension. My confidence was further enhanced by the reliable stopping power of the Shimano XT brakes.
Price: $2,100 to $7,500. Weight: 29.1 lb. (Fuel EX 9.9, size 17.5) Trek's Fuel EX was an excellent lightweight trail bike, with notes of XC race in its bouquet. For 2020 the EX effectively ...
2020 Trek Fuel EX 7 NX. View All Reviews. Share. Not eligible for trade in. Learn more. . TRADE-IN RANGE. $482 - $497. Private Range.
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About the Trek Fuel EX 7 2020. The Trek Fuel EX 7 2020 is a Full suspension Trail Mountain Bike with a alloy frame. Equipped with a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain of 12 gears (1x12). Its features include internal routing, dropper seatpost, and boost 110 . The bike weighs approximately 15,05 kg.
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX 2021 in review - Trail performance over bling components. The Trek Fuel EX has proven itself as an excellent all-rounder in the past. This year, the American brand enters the race with the € 5,999 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX, which combines a high-end frame with a mid-level spec but still features Trek's Thru Shaft shock technology.
A light yet stiff alloy frame, a 140mm RockShox fork with a DebonAir spring for better small-bump compliance, and a FOX shock. A 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain with a wide gear range. Plus, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with tubeless tires and a dropper post. The final word. Fuel EX 7 is a great all-around trail bike for a wide variety of terrain.
First ride review of the new Trek Fuel EX 9.9 2020 - details, weight, pricing and highlights of the new bike here! Read Review. Show More Reviews. ... 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom. Stem: Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length. Handlebar: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width. Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow ...
Fuel EX 7 Gen 5. Model 1043202. Retailer prices may vary. Fuel EX 7 shines when you're charging down tricky descents, where the upgraded 130mm rear and 140mm front suspension package comes in handy. A sturdy aluminum frame, tubeless ready wheels, and a reliable 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain make this an awesome all-around full suspension ...
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The first serial batch of 18 MOX fuel assemblies was loaded into BN-800 core in late 2019, and the rest of the fresh fuel were bundles with enriched uranium (in January, 2020, after an overhaul, the Beloyarsk NPP unit 4 successfully resumed operation).
Construction of the first CFR-600 unit started in Xiapu County, in China's Fujian province in late 2017 followed by the second unit in December 2020. The contract is for the start-up fuel load, as well as refuelling for the first seven years.
06 Nov 2020 by Rosatom. TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom has started gradual localization of rare-earth magnets manufacturing for wind power plants generators. The first sets of magnets have been manufactured and shipped to the customer. In total, the contract between Elemash Magnit LLC (an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom in Elektrostal ...
16 June, 2020 / 13:00. 10 704. OKB Gidropress research and experiment facility, an enterprise of Rosatom machinery division Atomenergomash, has started life tests of a mock-up of the third-generation nuclear fuel RK3+ for VVER-440 reactors. The work is carried out within the contract between TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom and Czech power company ...