{"id":39311,"date":"2022-07-12T17:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=688324"},"modified":"2022-07-12T17:27:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T15:27:37","slug":"treks-new-mid-level-assist-fuel-exe-could-help-to-redefine-emtbs","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/treks-new-mid-level-assist-fuel-exe-could-help-to-redefine-emtbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Trek\u2019s new \u2018mid-level assist\u2019 Fuel EXe could help to redefine eMTBs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Robin Weaver\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The all-new EXe electric mountain bike<\/a> from Trek is a \u2018mid-level assist\u2019 trail bike<\/a> that\u2019s designed to deliver the natural ride feel of a regular mountain bike, but offers riders some assistance on the way back up the hills.<\/p>\n

At its heart is the new TQ HPR50 motor, which produces 50Nm of torque (Specialized\u2019s Turbo Levo SL delivers 35Nm). It\u2019s seriously compact, said to be almost totally silent and could well be the key that helps the Fuel EXe stand above others in this category.<\/p>\n

Trek has taken a big gamble in using an unproven motor. So, will it pay off on the trails?<\/p>\n

Five things you need to know about the Trek Fuel EXe<\/h4>\n
The Fuel EXe uses the new HPR50 motor from TQ that produces 50Nm of torque<\/li>\n
There\u2019s a removable 360Wh battery and 160Wh range extender available<\/li>\n
Everything including battery level, ride data, mapping and motor tuning can be performed using the new Trek Central app<\/li>\n
Rear-wheel travel is 140mm, paired with a 150mm-travel fork<\/li>\n
The Fuel EXe might be a trail bike but the slack 64.7-degree head angle and generous 452mm reach (medium) give you an idea about just how capable it might be<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Lighter-weight electric bikes<\/a> aren\u2019t anything new (you only need to look to the likes of the Lapierre eZesty<\/a>, Orbea Rise<\/a> or Specialized Turbo Levo SL<\/a> to see that it\u2019s a trend set to stay) but as with any ebike, there\u2019s always an element of compromise, whether it be a lack of power, range or geometry.<\/p>\n
Could Trek\u2019s new Fuel EXe eMTB change all of that? And what does \u2018mid-level assist\u2019 even mean?<\/p>\n
Trek Fuel EXe motor and battery details<\/h2>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe motor and battery details<\/h2>\n
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Small, powerful and quiet<\/h2>\n
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Getting the miles in<\/h2>\n

Added extras<\/h2>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe frame and suspension details<\/h2>\n
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More travel but the same suspension platform<\/h2>\n

No cable-routing woes<\/h2>\n
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Geometry<\/h2>\n
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Trek Central app details<\/h2>\n

Trek Fuel EXe closest competition<\/h2>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe range overview and pricing<\/h2>\n
Trek offers six different build options for the Fuel EXe, with Project One options on certain models (9.7, 9.8 XT and 9.9 XX1 AXS).<\/p>\n

Trek Fuel EXe 9.5<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.7<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS<\/h3>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe range overview and pricing<\/h2>\nTrek offers six different build options for the Fuel EXe, with Project One options on certain models (9.7, 9.8 XT and 9.9 XX1 AXS).<\/p>\n

Trek Fuel EXe range overview and pricing<\/h2>\n
Trek offers six different build options for the Fuel EXe, with Project One options on certain models (9.7, 9.8 XT and 9.9 XX1 AXS).<\/p>\n