Fuel EXe Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!
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Canyon Shawn
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Because the EXe is different.
I reckon they'll fit fine, but the q factor may be different
Remember to put the cranks on the spindle in the right place (where the notch is) otherwise the motor won't run right fir the first few hundred meters while it re calibrates itself to the new crank arm position.
It's not a big deal if you don't do this, it just takes a few hundred meters of pedalling for the motor to sort itself out.
It's not a big deal if you don't do this, it just takes a few hundred meters of pedalling for the motor to sort itself out.
Found this. The Specialized cranks have the narrowest offset. (I guess because the motor is quite wide).
Hope standard offset +5mm compared to E13 and Hope narrow offset is -1.5mm compared to E13.
I’ve ordered standard offset.
Won’t be fitting the Spesh Hope cranks because they are not equal width about the centre line. As a friend of ours says…Wonky…..
I’ve ordered standard offset.
Won’t be fitting the Spesh Hope cranks because they are not equal width about the centre line. As a friend of ours says…Wonky…..
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wheelsx2
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pat1032
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Bike is creaking…again! 
. This time
it’s coming from the motor area. I don’t have the tools or expertise to remove all the motor bolts as well the chain ring. Has anyone done this? Is there a tutorial video haha. Also, does it matter what grease I use when re greasing the headset? I just use regular bontrager grease. I’ve cleaned and regreased the headset but still hear a creak or two ugh.
. This timeit’s coming from the motor area. I don’t have the tools or expertise to remove all the motor bolts as well the chain ring. Has anyone done this? Is there a tutorial video haha. Also, does it matter what grease I use when re greasing the headset? I just use regular bontrager grease. I’ve cleaned and regreased the headset but still hear a creak or two ugh.
Scarboroguy
New Member
Double check torque on motor bolts first. It work for me.Bike is creaking…again!
it’s coming from the motor area. I don’t have the tools or expertise to remove all the motor bolts as well the chain ring. Has anyone done this? Is there a tutorial video haha. Also, does it matter what grease I use when re greasing the headset? I just use regular bontrager grease. I’ve cleaned and regreased the headset but still hear a creak or two ugh.
pat1032
New Member
Can you do that without removing the chain ring? There's 2 motor bolts?
njatherton
Member
Read the service manual!
Then you REALLY should check your local bike shop and ask for help.
Yes, they are accessed from the non drive side, it just needs an Allen key.
Scarboroguy
New Member
Yes it possible. Two Allen bolt heads.
I rode my wife’s Turbo Levo SL today instead of my EXe. It had been months since it had seen any trail time. I have to say, it is incredibly nice riding the EXe vs. the Levo SL or Rise. I’ve owned all three. The riding experience on the EXe is so much better with a silent motor. Once you’ve ridden a silent motor, anything else is annoying and takes from the experience. Anyone that says they get used to the motor whine hasn't ridden an EXe. The sound of my tires on he dirt is louder than the motor. Love my EXe.
My wife and I rented carbon Levo SLs in Vail this summer. The SL was pretty nice but the EXe has a little more power, feels a little burlier, and feels slightly more natural. The SL was lighter, less powerful, and felt more XC-oriented. I would rather have light wheels and tires on the EXe if I wanted the bike to feel more XCish. We were both very happy to have the EXe.
I didn't read the entire 95 pages here so apologies if this has been discussed...Bike is creaking…again!
it’s coming from the motor area. I don’t have the tools or expertise to remove all the motor bolts as well the chain ring. Has anyone done this? Is there a tutorial video haha. Also, does it matter what grease I use when re greasing the headset? I just use regular bontrager grease. I’ve cleaned and regreased the headset but still hear a creak or two ugh.
My EXe has creaked since I got it earlier this year. In the beginning, it only creaked while pedaling while standing but it got worse with time. I fixed it by tightening the front chainring. To accomplish this you need to remove the driveside crank arm with an ISIS crank arm removal tool and then tighten the chainring with an ISIS bottom bracket too.
I've got the dreaded creak too. I'm not bothered by it, i would always get creaks on past bikes after 2-3 ride days in dry weather. I checked motor bolt torque and one was a bit loose, but it didn't fix it. I had to order the ISIS 20 tooth tool (hope that's the right one) so I can check torque on the chainring tomorrow. It really sounds like it's coming from the battery compartment, so if the chain ring doesn't work I'll removed the battery and take some pedal strokes under load.
Rorschach84
Member
Anyone riding packless on the EXe?
I’m trying to work out how to fit a bottle, OneUp pump and a small pack for phone, keys and a small multi tool.
Have a Spesh MTB Bandit to hold a tube under my seat
I’m trying to work out how to fit a bottle, OneUp pump and a small pack for phone, keys and a small multi tool.
Have a Spesh MTB Bandit to hold a tube under my seat
I run a Oneup pump and a fidlock mount with their smaller bottle on a medium fuel exe. It’s a tight fit and I added some frame tape when the bottle will slightly rub the frame on rides.
Your best bet will be to put a top tube bag near the seat post. It’s hard with the controller screen and charge port eating up real estate.
Your best bet will be to put a top tube bag near the seat post. It’s hard with the controller screen and charge port eating up real estate.
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Maybe B-RAD SYSTEM. Flexible and affordable.
Peatys TRAIL TOOL WRAP is nice too.
A simple STRAP?
On my Gravelbike I use a Fidlock saddle bag. It doesn't fit a pump, but CO2 cartridges.
Also a clever hidingplace for multitools is the handlebar/stem:
1. OneUp:
Stem Tool Storage
We design and produce Dropper Posts, EDC Tools, Pumps, Chainguides, Pedals and more. Free shipping in the EU on orders over €65.
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2. https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/encase-system
3. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daysaver/daysaver-incredible-the-completely-adaptive-multitool
(Premium stuff, my favourite but out of stock and currently not listed in the websop Daysaver - The Best Multitools)
I use a hipbag for my mobile, keys, sunglasses, pump, snacks. It even has a bladder.
HIP PACK PRO 3 + HIP PACK HYDRATION BLADDER 1,5 | Denim | 3 l | 102504236
High tech, back-free, ventilation optimised carry device for hydration and other essential needs on shorter rides. With enough space for a tube, some tools and a 1,5l hydration system it comes with a very dialed system that is an extra in comfort, that w…
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But you want to ride packless, so I guess this is not an option...
Oh…the shop just called, almost new bike day
wheelsx2
Member
On my Large EXe:
OneUp EDC Lite in stem
Custom Dynaplug bar ends
Granite Design Portalege under top tube mount (I use a Silca strap, but the stock strap works fine.)
76 Projects .3l bag with:
OneUp Inflator
25gm+Gorilla Tape, 20gm Co2
Clever flatout lever tool+ PowerLink
OneUp chain breaker V2 (mounts to lever)
6mm L-key for wheels
CR2032 battery
Park tire boot
$20, nitrile gloves, compressed towel
Tubolito Tube and 8 zip tires stored under the lower motor cover.
Rorschach84
Member
Thanks guys
I currently use a Henty Enduro pack but trying to keep it simple
The OneUp pump has an EDC tool and inflator so I’m good there.
I’ve also got a Wolftooth B-RAD plate, so maybe a TekLite bag under the top tube for a phone, keys and a few bits?
Also, what length bolts are people using for a pump under the bottle cage? The stock ones are too short…
I currently use a Henty Enduro pack but trying to keep it simple
The OneUp pump has an EDC tool and inflator so I’m good there.
I’ve also got a Wolftooth B-RAD plate, so maybe a TekLite bag under the top tube for a phone, keys and a few bits?
Also, what length bolts are people using for a pump under the bottle cage? The stock ones are too short…
Pharmaboy
Member
For bolts - i used rotor bolts, they are about 15mm long which is perfect for fitting a pump under the bid on cage- fiddle to install of course, they are torx t20 i think, so useful if you have a torx bit set for a drill driver - it enables you to get it up to finger tight without too much swearing
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