Fuel EXe Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!

[Dave_B]

Is this spacing normal for the top headset cup?

 

[Mteam]

Is this spacing normal for the top headset cup?

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mine is pretty similar, mine might have slightly less of a gap, but there is still a noticeable gap

 

[njatherton]

Is this spacing normal for the top headset cup?

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Yes...if you search this forum on headsets you will find posts which show you what headsets fit better.

 

[Dave_B]

Or you could post a link if you have one?

 

[njatherton]

Or you could post a link if you have one?

Don't have a link to hand, you can search quite easily.

 

[Dave_B]

if I went for a Hope Headset, I would need this one?

 

[njatherton]

See this link

Fuel EXe - Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!

Read this post ( the exact one that is linked with the excerpts from the tq motor installation guide) https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/tq-hpr50-clicking-sound.33388/post-465485 The motor is adjustable for width using what TQ refer to as motor compensation screws (these are not the bolts that...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Dave_B]

Thanks. Do you know if the Hope one will work? I presume it…..?

 

[GeordieDownSouth]

Anyone know if an Trunnion X2 fox shock will work with the 30mm bearing mount on the bottom instead of the standard eyelet type, I’m uncertain of the mounting gear sizes

 

[Jack of All Trails]

Hi, doing a bearing replacement and have completed all except I have no idea what to do with the 'rocker pivot axle'. Does anyone know how to remove etc. It's just spins around and I can't work out how to remove so I can add the new bearings. Any help appreciated.

 

[Flow81]

This is the offset for the E13 alloy pedals

This is the offset for the E13 alloy pedals

Here are my Qfactor measurements and calcs:

The TQ motor is 130mm wide, thus:
E13 e*spec plus cranks (165mm) with the 22.5mm offset gives you a 130+(22.5x2) = 175mm q-factor.
E13 e*spec plus cranks (155mm) has a 19.5mm offset, so a 169mm qfactor.

From e*13 support
"Helix Race e*spec cranks when installed on a TQ Motor will be 184.4mm"
So the offset in my book would be 184.4-130=54.4/2 = 27.2mm offset

Hope Standard = 130 + 27.75x2 = 185.5mm
Hope Narrow = 130 + 21x2 = 172mm
Hope Specialized = 130+ 17x2 = 164mm

 

[senergy]

Hi, doing a bearing replacement and have completed all except I have no idea what to do with the 'rocker pivot axle'. Does anyone know how to remove etc. It's just spins around and I can't work out how to remove so I can add the new bearings. Any help appreciated.

if your talking about this one, give it a tap-tap-tap from one side, the bearing and rocker pivot axle will pop out. then I just reinserted the axle to pop out the other side.
I'm actually in the middle of doing this right now, the bearings feel rough while they are inserted, but weirdly when I get them out they run smooth. Bought new ones anyway.

 

[Jack of All Trails]

if your talking about this one, give it a tap-tap-tap from one side, the bearing and rocker pivot axle will pop out. then I just reinserted the axle to pop out the other side.
I'm actually in the middle of doing this right now, the bearings feel rough while they are inserted, but weirdly when I get them out they run smooth. Bought new ones anyway.

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if your talking about this one, give it a tap-tap-tap from one side, the bearing and rocker pivot axle will pop out. then I just reinserted the axle to pop out the other side.
I'm actually in the middle of doing this right now, the bearings feel rough while they are inserted, but weirdly when I get them out they run smooth. Bought new ones anyway.

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Thanks so much, I'll give that a go! Fingers crossed.

 

[Piccirilli]

I fitted a 2.6 Kryptotal on the rear (which I struggled to fit on the rim) but there was very little wiggle room between it & the frame so removed it. Back with stock Bonty at moment, may try 2.4 Kryptotal. Does any manufacturer other than Bonty make a decent 2.5 tire/tyre?

I have the 2.4 enduro kryptotals mounted on my Ex-e. They were very hard to install on the bonty carbon rims, but totally worth it. Best tires ever!

 

[Piccirilli]

Mine has been reliable and extremely quite. Couldn’t stand the battery rattle on my Rail. Sold it within months. My Fuel is perfect for the local XC woods and mild jump tracks. Other than tires, it's completely stock. Willing to upgrade, but not convinced other parts will provide noticeable "return on investment".

Mine is so silent, I almost ran by front wheel into a mother and cub bear napping on one of my local trails. I also wasn't paying attention, until I heard the mother growl. Can't get any quieter than this.

 

[Piccirilli]

A little Fuel EXe love and e-bike discussion from Seth:

Funny, I see this guy at Berm Park (NC) frequently.

 

[Dave_B]

The hope headset top cup fits a bit better and has a small rubber I ring that add a little more protection to dirt ingress.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Is this spacing normal for the top headset cup?

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Seen you've now resolved it but is that the actual bearing casing showing?

 

[Dave_B]

Yes

 

[wheelsx2]

View attachment 129592 View attachment 129593 The hope headset top cup fits a bit better and has a small rubber I ring that add a little more protection to dirt ingress.

That looks really good.

I went with these Amazon ones. They come in all sorts of heights and come with shims to adjust the bottom lip, which is what's really needed given the stock integrated setup.

 

[Jack of All Trails]

I've had clicking/creaking on my exe for a few weeks. I had thought it was the bearings, and so did a full bearing replacement on the suspension. But it still persists and so it was not the bearings...All points are torqued correctly including 50nm for the lock ring. Here's the youtube link with video and sound (below). It only makes this sounds when climbing, and only after the first 5 minutes. The first 5 mins are silent, and then the creaking/clicking gets progressively worse. If you have had similar issues and found a solution would love to hear. thanks in advance. - YouTube

 

[wheelsx2]

I've had clicking/creaking on my exe for a few weeks. I had thought it was the bearings, and so did a full bearing replacement on the suspension. But it still persists and so it was not the bearings...All points are torqued correctly including 50nm for the lock ring. Here's the youtube link with video and sound (below). It only makes this sounds when climbing, and only after the first 5 minutes. The first 5 mins are silent, and then the creaking/clicking gets progressively worse. If you have had similar issues and found a solution would love to hear. thanks in advance. - YouTube

Private video, so I can't hear. If you have not adjusted the motor compensation screws, do that.

 

[Jack of All Trails]

Private video, so I can't hear. If you have not adjusted the motor compensation screws, do that.

thanks @wheelsx2 i've changed the youtube setting now so you can see/hear/. here it is > Creaking bike

 

[KevinNY]

I've had clicking/creaking on my exe for a few weeks. I had thought it was the bearings, and so did a full bearing replacement on the suspension. But it still persists and so it was not the bearings...All points are torqued correctly including 50nm for the lock ring. Here's the youtube link with video and sound (below). It only makes this sounds when climbing, and only after the first 5 minutes. The first 5 mins are silent, and then the creaking/clicking gets progressively worse. If you have had similar issues and found a solution would love to hear. thanks in advance. - YouTube

There's two motor mount compensation screws and bolts. Adjust them and that clicking noise should go away.

Here's a previous post with details: Tq hpr50 clicking sound
Review steps 2 through 4.

 

[Dave_B]

Went for the first ride on the Fuel EXe today.

It’s a very different experience from a full fat. Much more ‘bike like’ without all the heft of the full fat.

Power is way way down relative to my Levo, obvs, and you really have to keep on top of what gear you are in and your cadence. But it does get you up the hills.

It’s a more fun bike to ride than the full fat, handles much more like a regular bike. It’s also fast going down (full 29’r compared to the mullet Levo), handles well, much more playful and maybe one of the best bits, when pushing it up unrideable shit, it’s sooo much easier.

I’m unsure of the range capacity, my Garmin stopped half way around.

I rode with the range extender today, conditions were very wet and boggy. I spent most of my time in trail mode which is at stock factory setting.

Think we did 13 miles and 1600ft of climbing and I had about 45% left. So could have probably got 20 miles in today’s conditions!

It’s a perfect bike for local rides, I feel like I’ve put much more effort into the ride, which is exactly what I wanted.

 

[Dave_B]

How do you get the display to show you the distance you have ridden?

 

[njatherton]

How do you get the display to show you the distance you have ridden?

You need to start recording your ride in the Trek app, doesn’t show on the display.

 

[wheelsx2]

How do you get the display to show you the distance you have ridden?

Thats not an option. Perhaps use the Trek Central app or garmin/strava, etc.
Here are all the display options available in the dealer service tool.

 

[Mteam]

Thats not an option. Perhaps use the Trek Central app or garmin/strava, etc.
Here are all the display options available in the dealer service tool.
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You don't need the dealer service tool to change the screens, you can use the tq android /iPhone app to configure them as well. but you're right that you can't configure the display to show distance

 

[keeganxt]

I've had clicking/creaking on my exe for a few weeks. I had thought it was the bearings, and so did a full bearing replacement on the suspension. But it still persists and so it was not the bearings...All points are torqued correctly including 50nm for the lock ring. Here's the youtube link with video and sound (below). It only makes this sounds when climbing, and only after the first 5 minutes. The first 5 mins are silent, and then the creaking/clicking gets progressively worse. If you have had similar issues and found a solution would love to hear. thanks in advance. - YouTube

Have you checked the lock nut on the chain ring? That was the source of my creaking and clicking. Only did it when pedaling up hill or out of the saddle.