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2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 5

Launched at $5,500

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What a used one is worth

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New

$3,073

$1,985 to $3,703

Like new

$2,920

$1,885 to $3,518

Excellent

$2,766

$1,786 to $3,333

Good

$2,305

$1,489 to $2,777

Fair

$1,690

$1,092 to $2,037

For parts

$922

$595 to $1,111

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: 2021
Category: Mountain · trail
Frame material: carbon
Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Wheel size: 29/27.5
Wheel setup: either
Launch MSRP (US): $5,500

Drivetrain

Speeds: 12
Groupset: Shimano XT M8100
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length (XS/S); Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length (M/ML/L/XL)
Tires: Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60'' (XS/S); Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 27.5x2.40'' (XS/S); Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40'' (S/M/ML/L/XL); Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' (S/M/ML/L/XL)
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Wheels: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' (XS/S/M/ML/L/XL); Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5'' (XS/S); Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'' (S/M/ML/L/XL)
Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Crankset: Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 52mm chainline, 170mm length (XS/S); Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 52mm chainline, 175mm length (M/ML/L/XL)
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length (XS/S); Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length (M/ML); Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length (L/XL)
Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Weight kg: 13.13
Rear shock: Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm (XS/S); Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm (S/M/ML/L/XL)
Travel rear mm: 130
Rear derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Travel front mm: 140

Geometry

L: Reach mm: 470; Stack mm: 613; Head angle deg: 66
M: Reach mm: 440; Stack mm: 609; Head angle deg: 66
S: Reach mm: 415; Stack mm: 572; Head angle deg: 66
ML: Reach mm: 455; Stack mm: 613; Head angle deg: 66
XL: Reach mm: 495; Stack mm: 627; Head angle deg: 66
XS: Reach mm: 395; Stack mm: 563; Head angle deg: 66

Price as shown on Trek's US site, 2020-08 capture. Geometry figures from the low position of the adjustable Mino Link. Smaller frame sizes run the smaller wheel size. Sold across model years 2021-2022.

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