The Fuel EX 8 XT is an evolved trail bike, dialled for riders who chase down rowdy descents and want a bike that's happy to pedal back to the top and do it again. The lightweight alloy frame pairs with upgraded 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain to keep shifting precise while a 150 mm FOX Rhythm fork with Float EVOL air spring cushions the blow from rocks and roots. In-frame storage and adjustable geometry give you all the perks that the come with the carbon model, but without the lofty price tag.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel |
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| *Fork |
Size: XS , S Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel |
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| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 160 mm, XS/S: 150 mm |
| *Wheel front |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| *Wheel rear |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| *Tyre |
Size: XS , S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50" |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
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| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50"), Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length |
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Size: M , ML Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length |
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Size: L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size: XS , S Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
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Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
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| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| *Brake rotor |
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
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Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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| Weight | M - 15.91 kg / 35.08 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.