Showing posts with label 2013 Trek Fuel EX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 Trek Fuel EX. Show all posts

Monday, October 22, 2012

Pat’s 605 is Proud to Present the 2013 Trek Fuel EX!

 
Photo courtesy of Bike Radar

The 2013 Trek Fuel EX may not look different from last years model, but Trek has practically redesigned the whole bike! First, Trek updated the geometry of the Fuel EX by making the chainstays shorter and lowering the bottom bracket. More compliance comes from a 30% increase in travel in the shocks! These few changes alone make the bike way better than the 2012 models.

This bike comes in two aluminum platforms and three carbon platforms. The carbon models have different rear triangles. One made from aluminum alloy, one with aluminum chainstays and carbon seatstays, and another is full carbon. Depending on the model, the frames can weigh as little as 3.9 pounds, and as many as 5.4 pounds.

Trek also included the Active Braking Pivot, and their exclusive Dual Rate Control Valve to make the bike amazingly efficient, confident and smooth. Many reviewers are saying that the Fuel EX is the best bike of the year.

We are located at 12310 S. Studebaker Road in Norwalk and our phone number is (562) 864-0740, If you have any questions about the 2013 Trek Fuel, or just want to come by to schedule a test ride, you can do so at any time. We’ll be waiting for you!

www.pats605cyclery.com

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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