Fuel EXe Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!

[DogEvader]

Don’t do it, motor is feeble and battery is inadequate.

I‘m still tempted by one.

So no to both versions of the 9.7? The weak motor and small battery are positives for me

 

[Kubiertas]

Getting closer to pulling the trigger on a 9.7 with the current sale prices. LBS is selling the 2024 model of the 9.7 for about $1200 more than the 2023 model.

Would there be any reason to go for the more expensive 2024 model of the 9.7? Both bikes have the same spec, looks like the only difference is colour.

Thanks everyone for all the posts so far, this thread has been super helpful.

It’s the reason I bought an 2023 9.7 at the end of 2024. It was A LOT cheaper than the 2024 model.
No regrets!

 

[Rockhopper70]

So no to both versions of the 9.7? The weak motor and small battery are positives for me

I was being flippant. I’m tempted by the EXe package as a normal bike with just a bit of assistance. I’m not yet resigned to seeking Amflow levels of assistance.

 

[JayX2A]

How many spacers are people running under their stem compared to bar rise? I feel the EXE has a pretty low front?

 

[jgf]

From Simon on the EXe owners page on Facebook

I've come across some unconfirmed rumors about the new Trek EXe model:
• Battery: Main models get a 580Wh battery. Cheaper versions get 360Wh, but can be upgraded to 580Wh.
• Frame: Looks similar to Trek Slash E but without high pivot. Carbon frame only—no headset angle adjust like the current alloy version.
• Sizing: XXL frame size will be added.
• Suspension: 160mm front travel. Some models will use a new Fox shock, not yet released—visually similar to the Specialized Genie shock.
• Motor: New TQ motor with 60Nm torque. Same size/weight as current 50Nm motor.
• Backwards compatibility: New 60Nm motor can fit current EXE frames. Just needs a firmware update. Same battery life expected. No confirmation if Trek/TQ will sell it as an upgrade.

Can anybody confirm or deny?

Boy oh boy if true that would align perfectly with what I'm looking for.

I love the profile/weight/ride characteristics of the current EXe's but the miniscule battery has simply made it a no go.

A 580Wh option (plus still option of extender) would be amazing. A bump to 60nm, while not neccessary for my needs would still be appreciated. But really its about the battery while not sacrificing all the other good things that the EXe has already nailed.

Please make it happen.

 

[Johannes]

I am using 30mm spacers plus a riser bar with 35mm. His bar height give me confidence on technical ride. However I'm 1m90 tall and all bikes are too low in their stock configuration.

 

[JayX2A]

I am using 30mm spacers plus a riser bar with 35mm. His bar height give me confidence on technical ride. However I'm 1m90 tall and all bikes are too low in their stock configuration.

Just put 30mm under stem and borrowed some 35mm risers. They are 760 which may be a tad too short but it does give me room to move grips outwards to decide what width ones to order myself! Just in time for the OneUp v2 bars!!

 

[MayS]

Does anyone knows the tune of the fox float x for the Fuel EXE?

I'm about to install a fox float x and have two dampers with different tunes.

1. Description: 2024, FLOAT X, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Trunnion, Evol LV, Cube, Stereo Hybrid 160 27.5, 205, 65, 0.4 Spacer, CMSSB025, RM002+, Rezi BVMLHB01LM, CB-CA7-1901_Matt/YS-728_Matt, Neutral Logo, OE

2. Description: 2024_22, FLOAT X, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Trunnion, Evol LV, Cube, Stereo Hybrid 160 750, 205, 65, 0.9 Spacer, CXLLH002, RM, Rezi LMB3, YS-728 Matte_STEALTH/YS-728 Matte_STEALTH, Neutral Logo

Which one fits better? First one has Compression medium, last one compression extra low.

I'm a more heavy rider with 92kg