{"id":51802,"date":"2023-07-14T13:52:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T11:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=738803"},"modified":"2023-07-14T14:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T12:36:01","slug":"new-alloy-trek-fuel-exe-emtb-brings-tq-motor-tech-to-lower-price-point","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-alloy-trek-fuel-exe-emtb-brings-tq-motor-tech-to-lower-price-point\/","title":{"rendered":"New alloy Trek Fuel EXe eMTB brings TQ motor tech to lower price point"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prices start at \u00a37,075\/$7,399 for alloy version of Trek\u2019s electric trail bike <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 14 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Trek has announced an alloy-framed version of its Fuel EXe, bringing the electric mountain bike down to more affordable price points.<\/p>\n

The Fuel EXe was initially launched in carbon frame models only. Technical editor-in-chief Robin Weaver found the Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS<\/a> to balance its natural motor feel with impressive handling and surefooted geometry.<\/p>\n

The new electric mountain bike<\/a> shares its geometry and 150\/140mm travel suspension layout with the carbon models. Trek says you can fit a 160mm fork if you wish, and it\u2019s also coil shock<\/a> compatible.<\/p>\n

There are three models in the alloy Fuel EXe range. They use the same frame which is constructed using Trek\u2019s Alpha Platinum Aluminium tubing and run on TQ\u2019s HPR50 electric bike motor<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

TQ HPR50 motor<\/h2>\n
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Trek was the first brand to spec TQ\u2019s HPR50 system.<\/span><\/figcaption> Trek <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The mid-level-assist system packs 50Nm of torque, with the battery storing 360Wh of juice and the display is integrated into the top tube. TQ claims the battery offers around five hours of ride time in eco mode, or two hours in the highest power setting.<\/p>\n

Adjustable geometry and a mullet setup<\/h2>\n
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The alloy Fuel EXe promises comparable riding characteristics as its carbon sibling.<\/span><\/figcaption> Trek <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Unlike the carbon version of the bike, the alloy Fuel EXe is compatible with angled headset<\/a> cups.<\/p>\n

This enables you to slacken or steepen the head angle by up to one degree.<\/p>\n

The alloy Fuel EXe runs on 29in wheels<\/a> and like its carbon sibling, is compatible with a mullet wheel set-up<\/a>, provided you set the Mino Link flip chip to the high position.<\/p>\n

The Mino Link adjusts the head tube angle by half a degree and the bottom bracket height by 10mm.<\/p>\n

Trek Fuel EXe specs and prices<\/h2>\n
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Trek Fuel EXe 5 in Matte Dnister Black. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Fuel EXe 5 is also available in Matte Blue Sage. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Fuel EXe 8 XT (pictured here in Satin Mercury) sits in the middle of the range. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s also available in Nautical Navy. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The range-topping GX Eagle T-Type model comes in a Matte Keswick colour way. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s also available in a Rage Red to Deep Dark Blue Fade. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Trek<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThere are three models in the new alloy line-up.\n

The Fuel EXe 5 starts at \u00a35,175\/$5,499\/\u20ac5,799\/AU$8,499.99 and features a RockShox Recon Silver fork, an X-Fusion Pro 2 shock, Tektro HD-M745 brakes and a Shimano Deore<\/a> drivetrain.<\/p>\n

The top-spec Fuel EXe 8 retails for \u00a37,075\/$7,399\/\u20ac7,899\/AU$11,499.99 and sports SRAM\u2019s new GX Eagle Transmission<\/a> groupset, a Fox Rhythm 36 fork and matching Float X Performance shock, SRAM DB8 brakes and Bontrager finishing kit.<\/p>\n

The \u00a36,575\/$6,599\/\u20ac6,999\/AU$N\/A Fuel EXe Alloy 8 XT sits between these two bikes and features a mix of Shimano Deore, XT and SLX drivetrain and brake components. It shares the same suspension components, finishing kit and wheels as the Fuel EXe 8.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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