Lets see those fuel ex's

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Lets see those fuel ex's
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flag Rich75043
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Posted: Nov 12, 2019 at 10:16 Quote
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2018 Trek Fuel EX 5
flag oclvframe
Posted: Nov 13, 2019 at 4:58 Quote
My 2020 Fuel EX 9.9 AXS
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flag johnd2
Posted: Nov 13, 2019 at 5:42 Quote
oclvframe wrote:
My 2020 Fuel EX 9.9 AXS
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Salute
flag Rasperskaap
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Posted: Mar 21, 2020 at 20:51 Quote
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I just upgraded my 2009 Fuel EX8 to a 1x11 Drivetrain and swapped to 27.5" hoops. Runs like a dream - this bike is truly a stalwart never say die kind of bike
flag tjdog800
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Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 5:54 Quote
This 2020 Fuel started life as a 9.9 X01 AXS P1 but donated some organs to a Supercaliber warranty replacement frame (drivetrain, dropper & wheels) and received like transplants from my broken '15 Top Fuel.

Fuel EX P1 Franken
flag mickeyrat
Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 8:19 Quote
My customized Fuel EX carbon build.

There were no 2020 9.7's in my size a few months ago, so got a frame and built around it. Can't wait to race it!
flag Bikenhiken
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Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 12:44 Quote
Here is my 9.9 XTR with DPX2 upgrade.
Man this shock transforms the whole bike. Allready asked my dealer to tell Trek to stop with the Re:aktiv / Thru shaft stuff. A normal shock is so much better in every way... Lot firmer when locked out also.

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flag mickeyrat
Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 14:20 Quote
How much did above rear shock cost?
flag Bikenhiken
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Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 14:47 Quote
mickeyrat wrote:
How much did above rear shock cost?

Aprox 650 EUR and 120 EUR for the bushings etc... I did get forced to buy because the stock shock is already in service because of oil leakage and a knocking sound.. Since we have Corona now I had to get a new shock to keep riding. My shock is in quarantine in Belgium somewhere.. No idea when it will get back to me... The service station is on lockdown..
flag mickeyrat
Posted: Mar 22, 2020 at 17:34 Quote
At that price I hope my shock stays intact. Here's my spare, a 2019 9.8, also w/ the mixed reviewed reactiv/thru...

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flag Bikenhiken
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Posted: Mar 23, 2020 at 0:06 Quote
mickeyrat wrote:
At that price I hope my shock stays intact. Here's my spare, a 2019 9.8, also w/ the mixed reviewed reactiv/thru...

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Nice! have you been riding for a year on this one? If so, you probable have one of the few good shocks..
My dealer has a few 2020 demo's. All Fox versions are gone back because of knocking and oil leakage on top.
flag mickeyrat
Posted: Mar 23, 2020 at 7:53 Quote
The '19 was acquired in January, after I built up the '20. Keeping fingers crossed neither will fail, and if one does, Fox will warranty with no fuss...
flag ViceGrips
Posted: Apr 8, 2020 at 4:10 Quote
mickeyrat wrote:
The '19 was acquired in January, after I built up the '20. Keeping fingers crossed neither will fail, and if one does, Fox will warranty with no fuss...

Oh boy, I had no idea about the shock having issues. I bought a slash and fuel ex 9.8 right before the CoVid news hit the fan. I have been trying to sell my slash that I’ve never ridden and plan to keep the fuel ex but maybe I should keep the slash? I haven’t had a chance to ride either but it’s starting to get ready outside
flag Ziggler
Posted: Apr 8, 2020 at 11:22 Quote
I’ve had my Fuel EX 9.8 for 9 months and no issues with the shock so far.

 


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