The 2023 Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 S MATTE PENNYFLAKE is available at the following locations.
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Delight in the thrill of conquering rocky terrain on the 2023 Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 by TREK. This stout trail bike is expertly designed for those who live for exhilarating descents, yet expect an effortless pedal back to the top for another rush of adventure. Powered with an enhanced Shimano XT drivetrain, this bike assures you a smooth and precision-shifted experience. Navigate the tracks with ease as the 150 mm Fox Rhythm fork capably tackles rocks and roots while the Fox Float X shock secures your control.
Especially crafted for ambitious trail bikers who seek top-quality suspension and shifting performance in a cost-efficient aluminium frame, the Fuel EX 8 showcases an ideal blend of durability and functionality. It boasts a light yet firm alloy frame coupled with a 150 mm FOX Rhythm fork featuring Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper for remarkable bump compliance. Complemented by a FOX Performance Float X rear shock, this bike provides you with excellent balance and control during your trail conquests.
Fuel EX 8 doesn’t hold back in delivering a high-grade trail experience with its upgraded components. It exceeds expectations with its 12-speed XT shifting capability and a robust FOX Rhythm 36 fork. Equipped with an adjustable angle headset and Mino Link, it provides six diverse geometry configurations for a more customised and comfort-fitted ride. It takes pride in its modern geometry, engineered to withstand the rigours of rocky trails. With an enhanced size range, it ensures optimal fit for riders of all sizes, featuring the best-fitting wheels for each frame.
The bike is also known for its innovative features, such as the internal frame storage. This useful facet allows you to carry your essentials without the need for a backpack. Its Active Braking Pivot feature fortifies your control during rapid accelerations and brake forces. For the adrenaline junkies, it allows for head tube angle adjustments and leverage rate tweaks for an even more personalised riding experience. With its size-specific chainstays, the Fuel EX 8 guarantees balanced handling and improved wheel traction on uphill tracks.
True to its reputation for innovation, the Fuel EX 8 encourages a hybrid wheel experience with its mullet-ready feature allowing riders to savour the agility of 27.5? wheels while enjoying the swift momentum of a 29er. It's all thrill and fun for the daring adventurer, making the Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 the versatile trail bike of choice. Embrace the trail in style, with this cutting-edge model from TREK.
Orders placed after 3pm will be classed as the next working day
Our Click and Collect Service from our High Street store is free of charge. We are located in the High Street in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. When you place your order, you’ll be asked how you would like to receive updates, and we will use this method to notify you of when your product is ready to collect.
If your order is currently in stock in store, it will be ready to collect within 24 hours.
Generally, if your order is for a product stocked at our supplier’s warehouse, it will be ready to collect in 5 – 7 working days. You will receive notification of when it is ready to collect.
All bikes collected from store will be fully built and inspected by a trained mechanic so that it’s ready to ride. We will notify you when your bike is ready to collect, usually within 3 – 5 working days. As a family bike shop we are proud of our handover process. We are happy to make minor adjustments to the fit of your bike and we’ll go through any questions you have.
Please note, if you are purchasing a bike online through finance, it is not possible to collect your bike from our shop as the terms and conditions of the finance scheme state that your bike must be delivered to your home address.
Our delivery charges are mased on delivery to mainland Britain. Additional delivery charges apply for Northern Ireland, Northern Scotland and offshore UK islands.
Bikes will be delivered within 5 working days with a delivery charge of £35.
If you order a bike that attracts a higher delivery charge, we will let you know.
All bikes are built, inspected and boxed by a trained mechanic before being shipped. To allow for shipping, bikes need to be partially disassembled before being boxed. We recommend that a trained bike mechanic assembles your bike ready to ride.
If you do not wish to receive a built bike, please let us know at time of order.
Turbo trainers have a delivery charge of £10 for standard UK delivery
Most accessories, apparel and components attract free a delivery fee of £5.00.
Your delivery fee will be shown after you’ve added the product to your basket and completed the delivery details.
If your bike is to be delivered to an address within 20 miles of our store, we will deliver your bike, fully built and inspected. We will make minor adjustments to the fit of your bike and we’re happy to answer any questions you have as part of the handover process.
Delivery fees to islands within the UK and to Northern Ireland and Northern Scotland are higher.
Bikes have a delivery charge of £50
Turbo Trainers have a delivery charge of £10
Accessories, Apparel and Components £5
Currently we don’t offer delivery outside of the UK
If your order is stocked in our store, your order will be ready to collect, or despatched within 24 working hours. Our store is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays, so any orders that are placed after 3pm Friday will be picked for despatch on the following Tuesday.
If your order is stocked in our supplier’s warehouse, please allow 7 – 10 working days for your order to arrive. Please note, some products have longer lead-times, particular with new bike models. If this is the case, we will contact you to inform you of the lead-time and discuss options such as waiting for the delivery, swapping for an alternative product or receiving a full refund.
Our courier will require instructions on where to leave your goods in a safe place if they are unable to make delivery. Please note we can take no responsibility for lost or damaged goods that have not been signed for.
If the courier fails to deliver your order, they will leave details on how to make alternative arrangements.
With any purchase of a new bike from us we offer a free six-week check. During the first few weeks of riding, your bike will be going through a settling in period and to keep your bike running smoothly and efficiently it may well need a few adjustments. During the six-week check we will happily check your bike over and make any adjustments necessary.
Please give us a quick call or message before you come in for your free six-week service. We would like to do this at a convenient time for you while you wait and browse around the store.
Mike Vaughan.
At Mike Vaughan Cycles we want you to be 100% satisfied with any product that you have purchased. If, in the unlikely event, you are not 100% happy with your purchase, we will refund the cost of the product, provided it is returned in a perfect saleable condition within 14 days. Any item bought in error will be exchanged, (i.e. where you buy the wrong size.) providing we have a replacement item in stock, this however will incur a carriage cost for the replacement item. If we send an item in error, please inform us of this and we will cover postage costs for the replacement. All goods that we sell are covered by a warranty. Most items have a warranty provided by their respective manufacturer, but this warranty must be carried out through us. If you feel that you have an item that is faulty, please return it to us with a copy of your original proof of purchase. If the item is deemed by us to be a genuine warranty, we will repair or replace the item at our discretion and return the item carriage free. If the item is deemed not to be warranty and you wish the item to be returned to you, this will incur a postage charge. When returning an item to us, we are not responsible for postage costs. In many cases postage is free when sent to you and we will endeavour to keep this so; however, we cannot cover the postage/carriage of an item returned us to be refunded, exchanged or warranted.
*Items that are a “Special Order” or “Custom made” for you cannot be returned unless there is a fault with manufacture.
Please remember to include your original receipt and contact details when returning any item to us, along with a description of the problem.
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| Frame | Size S, UNI, Aluminium, 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 |
| Wheel Size | Front 29 |
| Wheel Size | Rear 29 |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel |
| Fork | Unknown |
| Gears | DERAILLEUR, Shimano, 1 Gears |
| Tyres | BONTRAGER, |
| Pedals | UNKNOWN, |
| Wheels | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12Â mm thru axle, 29" |
| Shifters | SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed, |
| Kickstand | UNKNOWN, Unknown |
| Front Brake | SH, SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Rear Brake | SH, SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
| Rear Derailleur | , |
| Crankset | SHIMANO, Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Chain | SHIMANO, Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Stem | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| Bartape / Grips | BONTRAGER |
| Seatpost | TRANZX |
| Saddle | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
| Front Light | UNKNOWN |
| Rear Light | UNKNOWN |
| Colours | GALACTIC GREY TO BLACK FADE, MATTE PENNYFLAKE |
| Sizes | L, M, ML, S, XL, XS, XXL |
| Brand | Trek |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Barcodes | 601842739747, 601842739754, 601842739761, 601842739778, 601842739785, 601842739792, 601842739808, 601842739815, 601842739822, 601842739839, 601842739846, 601842739853, 601842739860, 601842739877, 601842739891 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 5272042, 5272044, 5272045, 5272046, 5272047, 5272048, 5272049, 5272050, 5272051, 5272052, 5272053, 5272054, 5272055, 5272056, 5272057 |
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