2012 trek fuel ex 5 blue book

After looking at its competitors and having a go on the 2012 sf100 and experience with the trek brand. The fuel ex 5 29 uses an alpha aluminum frame and all the magic that puts trek at the head of the pack. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. Frame protection on the down tube near the bottom bracket area is. Get exclusive access to member benefits and discounts.

For 2012, the trek fuel ex 120mm of travel front and rear gets several notable changes. Its the better choice with improvements like the fox fit drcv fork with rlc and kashima coat, drcv rear shock with 3 position propedal, bontrager rhythm elite wheelset, and full shimano xt 3x10 drivetrain with xtr rear derailleur. Things like the e2 head tube, and full floater and abp rear suspension technologies make for a ride that obliterates the line between a hardcharging trail bike and nimble xc bike. This past weekend, i was able to throw a leg over the new 2012 trek fuel ex 9. This has been maintained by a qualified bike mechanic. Based on my experience with the fuel 98 and sugar 292 the full carbon frame bike feels much faster and responsive. We got a ton of rain here on the west coast so naturally i had to take up a few chances to get muddy and make some splashes. On this page is a listing of trek model numbers or names. Just a quick vid i put together to watch the fork and shock on my new bike. I didnt want to deal with it so i researched and felt it was the best way for me to go.

The fuel ex is arguably the most versatile bike in treks lineup and has long been built for real trail riders. I can only assume they post ultra low values on bikes on their website in hopes to buy bikes super cheap from the uneducated public and then turn around and re sell them on ebay and cl for way more than their own. Trek continues to use the floating designcalled full floater in the trek universeon its shorter travel bikes the mm fuel ex, mm farley ex. They specialize in the design of highly advanced cross country, sport, trail, enduro, downhill and dual sport mountain bikes loaded. Also the discount from my lbs helped to decide in favor of the trek. This is my first fs bike after having been on a trek 4300 ht for several years. This dna shines through, but without the drawbacks that this can bring the fuel ex is a genuine trail bike. Trek put a 7inch brake rotor up front and a 6incher in the rear. When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a trek fuel ex mountain bike.

If the 2012 crosstour wagons offbeat good looks dont stop you dead in your tracks, it. For most models and years, the colors of the bikes are shown in the list. Last week, trek released a few key 2014 models to their dealers, and as expected, a few of the more, um, eager shops immediately posted images online well before the official public launch pegged for the end of the month. Mtbr was given the opportunity to ride the 20 trek fuel ex in the rocky trails of the dolomite mountains in cortina, italy. Had a slight gps malfunction on the last half of the loop. Trek mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange australia. The trek fuel ex 8 29 is a bike with a lineage going back to crosscountry racing. Check out australias largest selection of new and used trek mountain bikes on bikeexchange today.

Bicycle blue books posted used bike values are way off the mark for what used bikes are actually selling on ebay and cl. Get the best deals on trek project one when you shop the largest online selection at. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Cable routing is internal, including optional dropper post routing. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. The rockshox fork is made with treks proprietary g2 off set, but it takes a trained eye to catch it the crown offset is the easiest clue to spot. Even their athletes got in on it in years past, trek dealers have often had to sit by and watch as the media pushed next.

Contact our customer service team for support and information on older trek models. I decided to place an order for the 20 sf100 elite. If you need a vehicle that provides 8passenger capacity but are dead set against driving a minivan, the 2012 honda pilot makes an. Great response, propedal, fast handling, excellent value for price, quality components especially shocks cons. Its a real trailbake that can work for a wide range of riders. This are designated by the numbers, with singledigit numbers meaning an aluminium frame e. Choose from the largest selection of preowned mountain bikes, road bikes, cross bikes, gravel bikes, and triathlon bikes from top quality brands. To the right of each model designation are the years in which the model was sold by trek. First off, several models in each line receive the drcv fork upgrade. Trek features some of the most innovative mountain bikes on the market. Avid elixer 5 disc brakes, avid elixer 5 hydraulic levers. Fuel ex and remedy harness the gnarness for 2012 lighter and yet more downhill capablethats the theme behind the majority of tweaks that trek has made to their fuel ex and remedy models.

This light, fast fullsus trail bike sets the bar for versatility, bringing racequality kit to allday adventure. Our most popular trail bike is built with mm of travel in the rear and 140mm up front, innovative frame and suspension tech, and performance parts that keep you ripping on the widest variety of terrain. Save 22% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2018 trek marlin 5 27. Find out how much a 2012 trek 3900 disc bicycle is worth. I chose to trade in versus selling it myself because its more of a hassle to try to find someone to sell it to, haggling about prices, can you add this, can you take away that. If they can sell me a bike for the money that they claim. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes and imo they are way off. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily.

The new fuel has more travel now at mm instead of 120, but the real story is how plush the travel is. What we found was a bike that was more highly evolved and more capable than its predecessor. The fuel ex has proven performance at the right price, with front and rear suspension tuned to make every trail that much more rideable. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2012 trek fuel ex 5 bike. Fuel ex is a versatile full suspension mountain bike thats fast on singletrack, capable in the rough, and fun wherever you ride it. He called trek and asked what todays equivalent was. Trek save 18% off msrp during our winter sale on a 2019 marlin 6 29. Not a fan of the stock tires, saddle recommendation. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing. The fuel ex benefits from many iterations of the fuel platform, as they are all included in this first version of the fuel 29.

I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Over the years, the fuel ex has adapted to the demands of modern riding with various upgrades and tweaks but has stayed true to its intended purpose as a bike that can go all over the mountain, whether the trail is full of long and steep climbs or technical. My 2012 trek fuel ex 8 needed a little tune up after i submerged the bottom bracket getting crazy up in granite bay. The fuel ex line is a great value for bikes, and the fuel lower end features a lot of the same geometry and features as the 9s. The outgoing 2011 trek ex 8 wsd was on sale looked great but was not the right size. Parts have been upgraded from the original spec, listed below.