Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO1 2020 Mountain Bike Review

• About the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is Trek‚Äôs best 130 mm trail bike. A carbon frame, carbon wheels, a 1×12 SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain and FOX Factory Float suspension make this the one carbon full-suspension mountain bike that rules every trail. It’s fast on XC singletrack, light on climbs and stable through the rowdiest terrain you can find. You’re a mountain biker through and through, and want a single carbon bike for the best performance on everything from XC races to gnarly descents and technical trails. You know you’ll be riding this bike on every trail, so you’re not going to compromise on frame material, suspension or components. A lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with full carbon stays, Bontrager Line Carbon wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for instant engagement, a 1×12 SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain with a carbon crank, a 140 mm FOX Factory Float fork, and 130 mm rear travel with a FOX Factory rear shock featuring Trek’s exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft. Plus, a Bontrager Line dropper post, 35 mm Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon handlebar. If you can have just one mountain bike, this is it. Fuel EX 9.9 has high-end parts on the best OCLV Mountain Carbon frame we make. It’s equally at home on fast singletrack, gnarly trail and everything in-between.Key FeaturesOCLV Mountain Carbon Frame is mountain bike specific for tougher carbon with unique materials and lay up proceduresFox Factory 36 Float EVOL Fork is ready to set the pace, from XC missions to trail adventuresFox Factory Float EVOL Rear Shock for efficient pedalling and pumping, and instantly soaks up bumps to keep you in controlSRAM X01 Eagle 12 Speed Drivetrain for precise gear changes and making it easier to ride up steep hillsShimano XT Hydraulic Disc Brakes for controlled stopping in all conditionsBontrager XR4 Team Issue, 29 x 2.3Àù Tyres offers Incredible traction and cornering for loose and rocky trails, wet or dryAbout TrekTrek Bikes began in 1976, and their mission was simple: Build the best bikes in the world. Today, Trek gives the brightest and most passionate cycling designers and researchers the resources to question everything. Because innovation happens only when you have the courage to ask the hard questions and go where no one has gone before. To lead, you must invent. Trek Factory Racing athletes compete at the highest level of their sport and inspire all to experience the grit and glory of professional cycling. Bike SizingChoosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.MTB Sizing GuideXSSMM/LLXLXXLFrame Size (Inch)13.515.517.518.519.521.523Rider Height (cm)137-155153-162161-172170-179177-188186-196195-203Inseam (cm)64-7372-7676-8180-8483-8887-9292-95Mountain Bike Buying Guide
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• 588729

Before you buy any product online, but especially products like Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO1 2020 Mountain Bike or in fact any other products in the Mountain Bikes category, you’ll want to follow these pieces of advice. These tips or advice are designed to help you get the most from your money. Essentially we’re finding ways to ensure you get the best product for the best price.

The first of these tips is for you to try and really understand what it is you are looking for from a Mountain Bikes product. There are obviously a massive amount of options to choose from so we’d always suggest doing your research at the start to help you to really understand what sort of product you need. Once you have a bit of an idea of the various options available we really recommend you write yourself a list of “must have features”. This list should include any elements that you consider absolutely essential, e.g. it must have XYZ feature or be from a brand like Trek or be priced at under £1975.04. This list will really come in useful when you come to narrowing down your search. Don’t be tempted to stray away from the list though or you can quickly end up spending much more than you had planned because you’re suckered into some sales copy which makes you feel like you need a feature of a more expensive product, when in reality you don’t.

Our next tip is to check out the overall features and benefits of Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XO1 2020 Mountain Bike, if you decide that the key features match your list that you made above, you’re in a good place. Spend a bit of time really getting to grips with what all the different features mean so that you can confidently determine how one Mountain Bikes product differs from another.