Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 E-Bike – 2023

TREK FUEL EXE 9.7 E-BIKE – 2023

Fuel EXe 9.7 redefines e-mountain biking with an entirely new motor that tucks away neatly for a ride that’s light, lively, and just as playful as a traditional mountain bike, with the added benefit of pedal assist to help you crush climbs. An upgraded suspension package pairs with cherry-picked components for snappy shifting and precise modulation on the trail. 

It’s right for you if…
You want the feel of a playful trailbike, plus a little extra power on the climbs. You want upgrades where it counts the most, like a premium suspension package and the perfect blend of components. You don’t want to lose out on the natural experience of mountain biking, and want a refined motor that quietly assists while you ride.

The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame equipped with a fully-encased 360Wh battery and TQ harmonic pin ring transmission with a smart charging port, integrated LED display and discreet handlebar remote. 150mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, and 140mm FOX Performance Float X rear suspension. Plus tubeless-ready wheels and tires, and a 12-speed drivetrain of cherry-picked Shimano SLX and XT components.

The final word
Fuel EXe 9.7 is a playful trail ride that gives you extra fuel in the tank on climbs, and rides like a traditional bike on descents. It’s packed with the space-age technology of a TQ transmission, 150mm of buttery-smooth travel for soaking up rock gardens, and a cherry-picked drivetrain that gives you upgrades where it matters most.  

FEATURES

TQ-HPR50 – small, quiet, mighty

• TQ-HPR50 motor is super-efficient with an amazing power-to-weight ratio. Most motors use gears and belts that take up space and can make noise or break. The TQ-HPR50 uses a harmonic pin-ring drive transmission that’s small, ultra-quiet, and unbelievably natural feeling.

Range Extender

• Give yourself 40% more range with an optional 160wh external battery. It fits in a standard bottle cage and doesn’t require any complicated wiring or special mounts.

Removable battery

• The 360 Wh battery gives you power for 2-5 hours. It’s concealed in the downtube, but it’s still easy to remove for more convenient charging.

Active Braking Pivot

• Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

Suspension Calculator

• This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

Complete Tubeless System

• Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You’re ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rims trips, valves, and sealant. 

Integrated display

• Fuel EXe’s display is simple to use and protected in the top tube. Check your assist level, range, speed, and more at a glance.

Sleek and simple remote

• Toggle between assist modes or engage the walk-assist function with the ergonomic low-profile remote.

Easier internal routing

• Integrated channels in the frame make it easy to route the brake house, dropper, and derailleur housing so you get a clean set-up with no hassle.

Rapid Drive 108 rear hub

• With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through all the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.

Oversized 34.9mm dropper post

• Bigger is better. The oversized seat tube diameter gives more support and strength for longer travel droppers, and allows for more robust, durable internals that work faster.

Mino Link adjustable geometry

• Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2 degree and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance, A Trek exclusive.

TECH SPECS

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel
• Fork: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel
• Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm
• Wheel front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Wheel rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
• Tire: Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50”
• Tire part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
• Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Rear derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Crank: E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 34T, 165mm length
• Crank arm: E*thirteen E*spec Race alloy, 34T, 170mm length
• Chainring: E*thirteen E*spec, 32T alloy ring, 55mm chainline
• Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Handlebar: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
• Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
• Brake: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
• Battery: TQ 360Wh
• Weight: M – 19.05 kg / 42 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

Sizing

S

• Rider Height: 5’0″ – 5’6″ (153 – 167 cm)
• Inseam: 28″ – 31″ (72 – 79 cm)

M

• Rider Height: 5’3″ – 5’9″ (161 – 175 cm)
• Inseam: 30″ – 32″ (76 – 82 cm)

L

• Rider Height: 5’9″ – 6’2″ (174 – 188 cm)
• Inseam: 32″ – 35″ (82 – 88 cm)

XL

• Rider Height: 6’1″ – 6’5″ (186 – 196 cm)
• Inseam: 34″ – 36″ (87 – 92 cm)