Norwalk bike shop's First look: Trek 2013 Fuel EX mountain bike

Here at our bike shop in Norwalk, we've been checking out all the new 2013 models from Trek. One of the bikes that has made an impression this year is the Trek Fuel EX. This favorite trail bike from Trek has seen a number of improvements and refinements in 2013.
 The new Fuel has more travel now at 130mm instead of 120, but what is perhaps even more notable is the changes that have made the 2013 Fuel a much more relaxed, plush ride. Using a dual-chamber shock and fork, Trek has tuned this bike to be both smooth and responsive. 

2013 changes:

• 130 mm of travel from 120 mm last year.
• new suspension kinematics where main pivot is moved forward for better pedaling performance
• Lower standover
• 5mm lower bottom bracket height when sagged
• 10mm shorter chainstays
• Lighter frame weights from 3.9 lbs to 5.4 lbs
• Fuel 9.9 complete bike is now 24.5 lbs
• Internal cable routing for all shifter cables and even the Rockshox Reverb post cable
• Fuel EX 5, 6, 7 weigh 2466 gram
• Fuel EX 9.9 weighs 1760 grams or 3.88 lbs