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FloatX2 fit on trek fuel EX8? 2019 model

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FloatX2 fit on trek fuel EX8? 2019 model
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flag rmbarrows
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Posted: Dec 26, 2020 at 7:45 Quote
A float X2 does NOT fit on a size large, carbon frame, 2020 FEX.

The air can makes contact with the kink in the seat tube a bit before full extension.

I am a bit disappointed, as I was looking forward to the adjustability of it, and now I'll probably have to go with either the stock shock, or the dpx2. Probably the latter.

Dhx2 coil would probably fit, as the diameter might be a bit smaller, but I need to adjust spring rate (air psi) often because I'll put my son on the mac ride, and he adds an extra 35 pounds over solo riding.
flag pchappy
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 26, 2020 at 8:14 Quote
Cane creek might be a better option?
flag rmbarrows
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Posted: Dec 26, 2020 at 8:25 Quote
Cane creek air can isn't any smaller
flag rmbarrows
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Posted: Dec 27, 2020 at 6:36 Quote
Don't want to go coil until my son is not on the mac-ride anymore
flag pchappy
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Posted: Dec 27, 2020 at 10:10 Quote
Dpx2 then it is then. What one are you thinking of getting. I think you have option with ride setting?
flag dreggsy1971
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Posted: Dec 28, 2020 at 13:27 Quote
I managed to fit a rs super deluxe with Meg neg on mine, it just has enough clearance to clear the frame.
flag pchappy
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 28, 2020 at 19:45 Quote
Ya I’m sure that’s what R -dog was running on his bike. Are you also running the fox fork 36 too?
flag dreggsy1971
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Posted: Dec 28, 2020 at 20:38 Quote
pchappy wrote:
Ya I’m sure that’s what R -dog was running on his bike. Are you also running the fox fork 36 too?

Lyric up front 150mm
flag pchappy
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 29, 2020 at 4:50 Quote
And what year is your fuel ex?
flag dreggsy1971
FL
Posted: Dec 29, 2020 at 12:58 Quote
pchappy wrote:
And what year is your fuel ex?
2020 carbon
flag pchappy
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 29, 2020 at 20:17 Quote
Cool I just ordered the 9.7 2021.
I had a slash before so it will be interesting to see and feel the difference on this bike.
flag dpechter
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Posted: Mar 20, 2021 at 8:07 Quote
Anyone (Mitch?) know what additional hardware is required to mount a DPX2 on a 2019 FEX 9.9 frame?
flag trek
Posted: Mar 22, 2021 at 17:14 Quote
dpechter wrote:
Anyone (Mitch?) know what additional hardware is required to mount a DPX2 on a 2019 FEX 9.9 frame?

On a 9.9 that came with the Fox Float, you shouldn't need any additional hardware, just swap your stock shock hardware over to the DPX2 and ride off into the sunset.

Also, if you need any DPX2 info for that bike, this is the best thread on the internet for it.

Mitch
flag Mattrossi
Posted: May 13, 2021 at 17:36 Quote
Hey I know this threads pretty old. Does anyone have their rear shock 210x52.5 for a 2019 fuel ex 8?

Blew my damper and everything is on back order until June.

Thanks.

 


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