Description
Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6
The Fuel EX 9.7 is an all-mountain beast that boasts an outstanding balance of performance parts and wallet-friendly components without skimping anywhere. It scores with a lightweight carbon frame, a carefully selected mix of Shimano SLX/XT components and an ultra-smooth FOX chassis with 150 mm front and 140 mm rear travel.
It's the right bike for you if...
... you want the light weight and high ride quality of a carbon frame and the convincing performance of solid components without having to raid your bank account.
You get this equipment
A light and stiff full carbon frame, a FOX Rhythm 36 fork with 150 mm travel, Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping for optimized performance on smaller bumps and a FOX Performance Float X shock. There's also a perfect mix of Shimano SLX/XT components for precise shifting and high reliability on the trail. And last but not least, you get adjustable geometry and a storage compartment integrated into the down tube.
Our final word
The Fuel EX 9.7 is a modern trail bike for riders who want it all. Its lightweight carbon frame is agile and stiff and equipped with the perfect trail components with the FOX suspension package and the Shimano XT/SLX drive.
Why you'll love it
- You get a light and stiff carbon frame with progressive trail geometry for all imaginable trail conditions.
- With its carefully selected mix of Shimano SLX/XT components, you get the perfect ratio of price and performance.
- Thanks to the adjustable headset (Angle Set headset cups are sold separately) and Mino Link, six different geometry configurations are possible.
- The guided internal cable routing, universal derailleur hanger, improved hardware and threaded bottom bracket increase the ease of maintenance of this bike.
- Thanks to our expanded size range, all riders benefit from a better fit. In addition, each frame size gets the most suitable wheel size: frames in Wheels.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, integrated storage compartment, adjustable headset angle, geometry adjustable via Mino Link, adjustable progression, guided internal cable routing, magnesium rocker arm, 34.9 mm seat tube diameter, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, down tube protection, 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, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
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Size: S, M, ML, L, XL FOX Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damping, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
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| mute | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position cushioning, 185 x 55 mm |
| VR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, aluminum axle, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| HR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, 6-hole disc mount, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freewheel hub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| HR quick release | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| *Tires |
Size: XS, S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead core, 60 TPI, 27.5 x 2.50 |
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Size: S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Aramid bead core, 120 TPI, 29 x 2.50 |
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| Max. tire size | Frame: 29 x 2.5 (XS & S: 27.5 x 2.5) Fork: To the manufacturer |
| Shift lever | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm crank arm length |
| bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | Max.: 34 teeth (oval - 32 teeth) Min.: 28 teeth. |
| saddle | Bontrager Arvada, CrMo tube struts, 138 mm width |
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| *Seat post |
Size: XS, S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100 mm stroke, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm |
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Size: M, ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm stroke, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm |
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Size: L, XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170 mm stroke, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm |
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| *Handlebars |
Size: XS, S Bontrager Line, aluminum, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width |
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Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line, aluminum, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
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| Handles | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon clamp |
| *Stem |
Size: XS, S Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
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Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
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| tax rate | Integrated compact bearings, 1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, compatible with tapered shells |
| *Brake |
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
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Size: M, ML, L, XL Hydraulic 4-piston disc brake SRAM DB 8 |
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| *Brake disc |
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-hole disc mount, rounded edge, 180 mm |
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Size: M, ML, L, XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-hole disc mount, rounded edge, 200 mm |
| Weight | M - 14.76 kg (with TLR tire sealant, without tubes) |
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| Max. weight | This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 136kg. |
We reserve the right to change the product information provided on this site at any time without notice, including changes in equipment, specifications, models, colors and prices. Due to issues with our supply chain, parts may be replaced with other compatible parts at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on painted pre-production frames at the time of publication. The actual weight may vary.