Trek Fuel EXe Review - Vital's SL eMTB Test Sessions

Trek's Fuel EXe is part of the SL e-bike club that strives to strike the lowest bottom line when it comes to weight by utilizing a smaller battery and motor. Like Specialized's Levo SL or Orbea's Rise, the Fuel EXe aims to give riders enough juice to get up climbs with moderate input, matched with a riding experience that mirrors a regular mountain bike ride. And it manages to achieve this in a frame design that nearly hides the fact it's an e-bike.

Highlights
OCLV Carbon frame
29-inch wheels
140mm of rear wheel travel // 150mm fork travel
ABP suspension design
50 Nm TQ HRP50 Motor
360 Wh removable battery (160 Wh range extender available)
Integrated top tube display
Wired assist switch
Mino Link geo adjustment
64.8-degree head tube angle
76.8-degree effective seat tube angle
440mm chainstay length
10 carbon builds // 3 aluminum builds
Sizes: S-XL
Verified weight (size X-Large, no pedals): 43.12 lbs (19.5 kg)
MSRP: $13,999 USD as tested ($9,999 USD as tested, 9.8 GX AXS Build)

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