2019 Trek Fuel EX 8 Demo
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- I recently checked out a new 2019 Trek Fuel EX from my (very awesome) local bike shop Trek of Charlotte - Lake Norman. The staff spent lots of time helping figure out what model would work best for me... and we finally arrived on the Fuel EX for my riding style and budget. After a 20 mile demo ride around Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC... I had some opinions about the new 2019 Trek EX 8.
![2020 Trek Fuel EX8 29 review [Ep#82]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UUEL-mgGK9E/mqdefault.jpg)
At 4:16, I thought the same on my first few rides. As I began to understand the riding characteristics of the Fuel EX8 and its RE:aktiv shock absorber, I realized that the shock stays firm during pedaling and while riding over small bumpiness. That is part of its magic - maintaining pedaling efficiency but instantly transforming to a plush reaction for larger obstacles and more forceful impacts. It is a design compromise. To be squishy in small bumps would allow for much pedal bob.
The more I ride my bike, the less my butt is on the saddle. Standing on the pedals has many benefits; one is that it smooths out fast sections with small bumps by utilizing nature's awesome suspension system: ankles, knees, and hips.
Also, try reducing the amount of air in the fork, rear shock and both tires.
gato ryak After year our so on the bike, I really feel like I have it dialed in... and you are right, a little less air in the shocks and tires were a big part of that.
nice wanna get ex 7 next week cant wait
Super solid bike!
I love this bike ...I have had it for for 3 weeks
I love it .....it’s a beautiful bike
It’s solid ....weight is non issue .....lose 2 kg of body weight and your riding the same lite bikes
Everyone thinks bike weight is crucial .....it’s easier to drop kg of your own body than spend another 3000 bucks to get 2kg. Get off the pizza man,
This bike is solid all round ....it handled the really rocky sections of my trails well ...really well and it climbed well
It’s fast and responsive thru tight rocky sections also
I got the pink colour striped bike it’s froggin awesome looking bike ...it’s black with trek logo in pink
Nev Van Clarke I agree! After about 6 months with this bike, I think it is amazing.
@@wearesleepingsoundly thanks good to.know ....I'm 48 and not racing ..just wanted a really solid bike. That can last me and easy to.ride.
Love the bike so far
I really want to buy the trek remedy 8 2019, but I’ve heard that people have problems with not being able to move the bars around enough due to the knock block. What do you think of it?
Thanks!
CA Bikes I can’t speak on the Remedy, but as far as the Fuel EX 8, after more than 7 months on the bike, I have never had a problem with the clearance of the knock block.... really love this bike. I am actually doing my first race on it in a few weeks, and that will also coincide with my long term wrap-up video (stay tuned)
CA Bikes they have a knock block lock ring spacer adapter that allows you to use any stem. I have it.
Nice, getting this bike soon.! Post more updates please 😊
Karlo Jose Thanks for watching! I plan on doing a “1 month” review in 2 weeks, and I can already tell you... it just keeps getting better. A fantastic machine!
Great video! Just like you, I am riding a hardtail Trek Superfly 9.7 Carbon that I LOVE. I want to get into a full suspension bike and like this exact one....so how are you making out with it now? Please advise if you have time! All the best!
Hi James! This bike has been fantastic for me... a year later, I still am surprised how much faster it is when I return to a trail for the first time on this bike (our massive local trail system rotates the direction of the one-way trails every year, so I'm hitting a lot of segments now that are reversed from last year, and breaking PRs constantly). With that being said, the bike I rode before the EX8 was nowhere near the quality of your Superfly Carbon... so definitely go into the Fuel with the idea that it will feel like a tank initially. Even with its relative heft, it is nimble and climbs great. The shocks are of a good enough quality that they can really be dialed in to make a big difference in the feel of the bike.
So far I'v not had any quality issues with the bike, and I have no regrets about making this purchase. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the info! Lucky you having a big selection of trails nearby....even better when they reverse them! Nice one! Glad it is working for you. I am really looking forward to going full suspension so I thank you for your advice! Safe riding and all the best! @@wearesleepingsoundly
Sleeping Soundly,
I am thinking about buying the same bike, but my local shop has a 2018 version of this bike in their demo line (which they are offering a great price for). Do you know if there was any significant changes between the 2018 and 2019 models?
Thanks!
Craig Shields Hi Craig. I do know one of the big changes from 2018-2019 was the switch from the SRAM Guide series brakes to the Shimano Deore brakeset... while I have never ridden the Guide brakes, I think the brakes on the 2019 model are phenomenal.
How many teeth is the plate installed ??? and what kind of shaft, asking in store tell me that a maximum can be mounted a normal 34T, oval nose if it will be compatible
Lucho Salazar - LUCHOMAN - I’m not exactly sure about modifications. The gear spacing seems to be just about perfect with 10-50 and 32T in the front
Hi. So how has the bike held up? I'm about to purchase one! This will be my first dual shock!
BB CBR AU
Bay Doh Hi! The bike is fantastic! I’m actually doing my first mountain bike race next weekend, I’ll also be filming my long-term wrap up video ... so stay tuned!
@@wearesleepingsoundly thanks for the info. I've actually had a last minute change and I've bought a Slash 8!
Bay Doh I’m sure you’ll love it!
@@Burbs1976 we the mtb community like to call the full suspention the full squish
You would get more use out of a hard tail with that riding. 100mm travel ar the front would suit
myopenheartconz I actually have been riding a hard tail for the last 25 years... this bike, while maybe a little more than what I need, has proven to be a “faster” bike for me (my long term review video will highlight the long list of Strava PRs that toppled once I got this bike)
Is the bike worth it in the long run or is there upgrades that eventually need to be done
Sebastian Aguilar For me, after owning it for a year, it has totally been worth the money. So far I’ve barely found fault with it, and have not “seriously” considered any upgrades. I am really happy with the bike.
you can not find a better bike for the money. what size did you demo ?
I agree! The bike I tested was an 18.5, which was strange, because I would normally ride a 17.5. My local shop suggested going up a size for this model, and they were exactly right. The 18.5 fits like a glove.
Sleeping Soundly
that’s exactly what i found too. thanks for the vid and reply. 👍🏻
Same here! Normally I would had taken the 18.5" but it felt a bit small, so ended up with 19.5" which fits perfectly.. Awesome bike!
Can you also tell us what is your height, please?
I’m in Korea. My buddy is a Trek dealer. My previous bike (I’m riding a tweener....an old Santa Cruz Heckler) was an Ibis Mojo, almost full XTR parts. Some of the trails I ride are a bit twistier than what I saw in this vid. Will I be disappointed with a 29-er? No demo rides available in my size. How was it for handling, maneuvering, and climbing? Nice review, btw. P.S., I’m in good shape, able to ride an hour about 2-4 times a week, with some good lung-busting climbs, but I’m pushing 60. Is this the bike for me? Thanks.
Hello! I do not think you will be disappointed with the 29er. I will have a much more in depth review, and be able to show this bike on more technical terrain in my next video (I filmed this video while riding it at as a "demo" bike, so I was riding conservatively on less technical trails). Now that I actually own it, I've been able to ride it much more aggressively, and it has really impressed me. The Mino-Link suspension also allows you to tweak the bike in ways that I was not able to adjust my previous hardtail 29er, which may help with your tighter/twistier trails. Stay tuned for another video in the near future regarding my long term impressions (which are mostly spectacular). Stay tuned!
Thanks for the swift reply. I look forward to your in-depth review, and ride footage. I'm curious why they don't have a 9.8 model showing yet (for just about anything). Their website is a dog to navigate. They keep changing the order of bikes showing on the page. I also wish they'd roll out their bikes en masse. Still no Remedy showing, but that might be more DH-oriented than I need. Happy trails!
Update: Ordered the 9.8 in matte gravel, and am anxiously awaiting delivery.
canadianroot that thing is going to be awesome! Let us know what you think!
Will do!
Did you end up buying the bike? I bought this bike about a month ago, and I love it!
tom cisneros I bought it almost a year ago... and I love it too!!!
Hi
Is it normal that the rearhub make not a lot noise ? It's not hard rattle sound at mine bike
It's not bad I don't like too much noise bud is is normal?
Pascal Heisterborg Mine is quiet while I’m applying power, but I do think the “free-wheel” noise is much louder on this bike is louder than any mountain bike group set I’ve ever owned. It doesn’t sound bad though, if you have a “rattle” or something that isn’t a regular coasting sound, then you may have a problem.
@@wearesleepingsoundly thanks for your info .
I just have te bike from the shop I'm have not ride jett 😳☺ butt if I do it by hand the freewheel is quite silend. Maybe is because its so new
Does it have a standard dropperpost?
Yes it does... works very well (though this is my first dropper post bike, so I don’t have much to compare it to...)
@@wearesleepingsoundly its gonna be my first one to.
Thanks for your response!!
LEKKAVOORJE You’ll love it!
I’m between this & Santa Cruz
Marty Bee I can’t speak to the Santa Cruz... as I only looked at then briefly. I feel like the Trek was more “bang for the buck”, but everyone I know with a Santa Cruz loves their bike as much as I love my Trek. Probably can’t go wrong either way.
I’ve read the handlebars are too narrow ?
Marty Bee I’m coming from a 29er that I always felt had bars that were “too wide”. (I rode a hard tail stump jumper from 2000-2014 and really grew accustomed to those bars... the transition to the “beach bars” on my X-Cal never really suited me). With that being said, I find the bars on the Fuel EX 8 to be perfectly capable of moving the bike around, without feeling like giant outriggers...
Bars look upside down
Theodore They look a little strange, but they are definitely on the way Trek intended (if they were upside down, the writing on the very front of them would be upside down)
i bought a trek fuel ex 8 2018 5 days ago, and my rear hub is blown, wheels werent true aswell. Lets hope they warranty that hub
Gregd351 Let me know if they don’t, that seems like a no-brainer!
Sleeping Soundly will do
Sleeping Soundly they warranted it. Bad hub in 6 days, crank is growling a bit and my front rim clicked. Hope they get it worked out
Gregd351 My local bike shop has been really good at making things right, I’ll bet yours does the same. It is a bit concerning that you’ve had so many problems this early...
Sleeping Soundly concerns me to. It was a demo bike lol. Could also mean it was pretty used but I still paid almost full price
I want to to know how the voice of trek
I’ll be posting a long-term review in a few weeks to give you my impressions after owning the bike for a month or two
Testing on a family trail? 😂
Iggy Monterrubio Hi Iggy, while I wouldn’t consider every section of the Itusi system a “family friendly” trail, I’ll admit the footage in this video is pretty tame (most of it is riding with my wife... and she was not in a hurry). I also had reservations about really pushing a $3000+ demo bike that wasn’t “mine”. At this point I’ve owned the bike for over a year, and I’ve done some really awesome stuff on it. I will be posting a long term wrap up video in the near future which will show the bike in more aggressive terrain.