Trek Fuel EX 9.7 LONG TERM Review | GEN 6 2023 Model | 100% BIKE OF THE YEAR

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After riding the Fuel EX 9.7 Gen 6 2023 model, i finally feel like i've found the perfect bike. This feels like just the right mix of Enduro but still twitchy XC trail bike.
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Комментарии : 49

@ilgour 10 месяцев назад

Riding the 9.8 gen 6. The bike is an absolute beast. Coming from the fuel gen 5, the gen 6 is really an all mountain with alot more gravity capacity.

@goodluckchrisclark 9 месяцев назад

100% agreed

@baryon9446 4 месяца назад

Quick question, longer stem on M size frame or move up to M/L. I'm 5'7" inseam 30".??

@ilgour 4 месяца назад

@@baryon9446sound like M to me, im 5'11 and ride M/L

@cgtlea9202 9 месяцев назад

Ah sweet. I’ll have to give that a try. I just picked up a 9.8 fuel EX and loving it so far. Thanks!

@Tithulta1 9 месяцев назад

Good video, with lots of info, and it was really helpful! Thank you!

@geraldsoto3480 4 месяца назад

Very informative video!

@harrogateflyer 8 месяцев назад

Good Vid, very informative, considering buying a 9.7.

@bubby372 5 месяцев назад

I have the gen 5 9.8 GX. Best climbing bike I've ever had.

@adamsanchez1410 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Super glad you rode it with the mino link in the high, I really think people overlook this feature.

@goodluckchrisclark 5 месяцев назад

Makes a big ride difference

@MrHectorplopez Месяц назад

Nice review I just bought that one and ride it the last two weeks coming from riding my other bike for two years Giant Trance Advance pro, so far the comparison appear to be the giant a bit more heavy but more confident in the descending but I am still making adjustments to shock and suspension as well as tires pressure the only add I did to the original setting is putting cushcore to the tires since where I ride is very rocky and I am heavy person

@ireddie 10 месяцев назад

Awesome

@mikaelp9826 Месяц назад

85 to 87 percent less vibrations wow 6:39

@goodluckchrisclark Месяц назад

That's scientific testing

@grantchandler8294 6 месяцев назад

I own the aluminium model the ex8 gen 6 I absolutely love it but it's extremely heavy compared to some of my other bikes. It's actually 3kg heavier than my 2019 aluminium specialized enduro. I'm trying to think of some inexpensive ways to lighten it up a bit

@danielbohmer7917 Месяц назад

good job 👍

@goodluckchrisclark Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@adamsanchez1410 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the vid! So would you say the mino link in high works best for various terrain and everyday riding?

@goodluckchrisclark 5 месяцев назад

Yes, low is really only for downhill parks lol

@TheFaz793 10 месяцев назад

I just bought the EX 7 last week, which was an upgrade to my 2023 roscoe 8. I do miss the roscoe to be honest, it's an awesome bike. The EX 7 gen 6 is a 'very efficient' climber and great on downhills too due to it's 64.5 degree head angle. I guess it's gonna take a while for me to get used to it since this is my first FS bike. Great review as always!

@jondachs4064 10 месяцев назад

I’m thinking of getting the ex 8 to go along with my Roscoe - how do you like the aluminum? I kinda want that over the carbon myself, just wondering how noticeable the extra weight is over the Roscoe?

@TheFaz793 10 месяцев назад

@jondachs4064 I didn't feel much of a weight difference while riding. Yeah, keep your roscoe too, it's a great bike!!

@goodluckchrisclark 10 месяцев назад

Did you end up flipping the minolink to the high position?

@TheFaz793 10 месяцев назад

@goodluckchrisclark I haven't made any changes yet. Just bought it last week and hit the trails once, since it's been raining here in Ontario, Canada. But I will definitely look into it once I get a better feel of the bike.

@jean-marclandry7856 3 месяца назад

Great review, I agree with you , I own the bike too

@goodluckchrisclark 3 месяца назад

Thanks! 👍 It's so much better than I expected

@wayne_kurr 6 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, I’m interested in comparing the new fuel ex 9.8 vs the 2023 Norco Optic C1. Both were bike of the year at some stage and both are on sale (the Trek is $1000AUD more). Can you share any thoughts on them both?

@goodluckchrisclark 6 месяцев назад

I've actually rode the Optic C1 and its fantastic, its a must more responsive bike but doesn't feel as confident going downhill. It's not bad in any way but the Trek feels like a enduro bike downhill and is still great handling. climbs and flats optic all the way, down and wild fuel. Whichever you need the extra help with id pick that bike

@wayne_kurr 6 месяцев назад

@@goodluckchrisclark I went with the Optic C2 Shimano build as I got it for an absolute steal - thanks for the feedback!

@rdeschain 8 месяцев назад

How’s the matte paint holding up so far?

@goodluckchrisclark 8 месяцев назад

Great, i havent had any parts starting to shine up yet

@cgtlea9202 10 месяцев назад

How do you switch from low to high for the suspension. How long does it take to do this?

@goodluckchrisclark 9 месяцев назад

like 5 mins, the nut and bolt near the mino link words get taken off and rotated, thats it

@ashwinamanna2465 Месяц назад

For the mino link, to access both chips, you need to take the main shock bolt off first, then you can rotate the whole arm so the mino link chips are accessible through one of those little windows in the frame tubes. For the More/less chip that is more straightforward and easy to change

@themiddleagemasher8108 10 месяцев назад

Thoughts on the fox rhythm fork?

@lukepattelli5265 10 месяцев назад

I personally love mine.

@goodluckchrisclark 10 месяцев назад

I agree that performance is really great, never really lock it out it just works

@orla222 9 месяцев назад

Bad....too soft on middle support, i am going to swap with new lirik

@joshuaallswang8016 5 месяцев назад

It’s great, no issues at all. love my 36 rhythm. Mid stroke Support is superb💯🔥

@orla222 5 месяцев назад

@@joshuaallswang8016 Just take a lyrik charger 3, another planet

@JDM_MSK 9 месяцев назад

excellent commentary . I am torn between this bike and the top fuel .

@Christopherthomas123 9 месяцев назад

I have a Top Fuel 9.7 and love it. Climbs amazing, well rounded, does moderate downhill just fine. However, considering switching to a Fuel EX at some point for a little more downhill capability. I was initially nervous the Fuel EX wouldn’t climb, but the reviews seem to indicate it climbs just fine

@JDM_MSK 9 месяцев назад

@@Christopherthomas123 yeah, the climbing performance and maneuverability of the bike was exactly what I was concerned about as well. Also, the current sale on specialized bikes makes it even tougher

@Christopherthomas123 9 месяцев назад

@@JDM_MSK All good points, good luck in your search!