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2012 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

Launched at $4,990

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What a used one is worth

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New

$1,317

$698 to $1,748

Like new

$1,251

$663 to $1,661

Excellent

$1,185

$628 to $1,573

Good

$987

$523 to $1,311

Fair

$724

$384 to $962

For parts

$395

$209 to $524

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand: Trek
Model family: Fuel EX
Model year: 2012
Category: Mountain · trail
Frame material: carbon
Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5
Wheel size: 26
Launch MSRP (US): $4,990

Drivetrain

Speeds: 10
Groupset: Shimano XTR
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false
Total gears: 30

Build

Fork: Fox 32 Float FIT RL, Trek DRCV air spring, lockout, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 120mm travel, tuned by Trek in California
Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm
Tires: Bontrager XR4 Team, 26x2.2"
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M785 hydraulic disc brakes
Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Elite TLR Disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, 28 hole, Tubeless Ready
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT M771-10 11-36, 10 speed
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT M780, 42/32/24
Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M780, 10 speed
Handlebar: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep
Rear shock: Fox Performance Series Float RP-3 w/DRCV, Boost Valve, 3-position ProPedal, rebound; 7.25x2.0", tuned by Trek in California
Travel rear mm: 120
Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR M980 Shadow
Travel front mm: 120

Geometry

15.5: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1075; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 72.5
17.5: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1114; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 72.5
18.5: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1134; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 72.5
19.5: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1153; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 72.5
21.5: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1172; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 72.5

MSRP read from Trek's own US product page captured 2011-10, inside Trek's model year 2012 season (the page identifies the product by Trek's product id 1168600). Colors: Carbon Smoke/Green.

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