2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 - 18.5"

2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 for sale. 18'5" virtual/17.5" actual frame size - sizes like a long medium, perfect for pairing with a short stem as a trail ripper.

130mm travel front and rear via Fox 32 Performance Series CTD fork and Fox/DRCV CTD shock. Rear shock currently has Burgtec offset lower bush fitted which slightly slackens the head angle to ~67.5º and makes this thing an absolute trail weapon.

I bought this second hand last year and to be honest have barely ridden it. Living in central London means I was probably a bit optimistic about how often I'd get out on it and it's had maybe a handful of rides at Swinley Forest and one or two at Epping Forest in the last 12 months. I love the bike, but it just sits in my living room unused while I ride my road bike instead.

Has some shoe rub on crank arms and scratches here and there, but mostly protected with 3M tape so is really in fantastic condition. Bearings are all tight and lovely, everything running smoothly.

Negotiable on price, but please don't lowball me. Obviously cash on collection would be easier but happy to box it up and courier it at the buyer's expense - payment by bank transfer or PayPal (with buyer to pay transfer fees). Located in London N16 for viewing.

Spec:

Fuel EX 9.8 frame, 18.5", 130mm ABP suspension, OCLV carbon, ISCG tabs etc. Tapered e2 headtube.
Fox Float 32 Performance Series CTD fork, 130mm travel.
Stans Crest/Hope Pro II (purple) wheelset with Bontrager XR4 Team (F) and XR3 Team (R) tyres, set up tubeless. Rear could use a bit more sealant as seems to be slowly losing air (as it sits unridden in my living room!)
Shimano SLX cranks with DX clipless pedals and Hope Narrow/Wide chainring (34t)
Shimano Zee rear derailleur mated to SLX shifter
SLX brakes with Hope floating rotors
Easton Haven Carbon bars (unused) w/ Bontrager 50mm stem and ODI lock ons
RS Reverb Stealth dropper with left side remote mounted under bar, Specialized saddle