I found one on eBay and asked about taper and this is the response…
It’s tapered 1/5 to 1/18 with Debon Air.
So that 1/18 is no good?
Fuel EXe Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!
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I found one on eBay and asked about taper and this is the response…
It’s tapered 1/5 to 1/18 with Debon Air.
So that 1/18 is no good?
TheDopeGodfather
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Hi folks! I just picked up a 9.8XT and so far I'm loving it! I've been running laps up and down my local trails, where previously I would do one lap and be gassed. I am absolutely loving this thing. Just enough umph to get me up the steeps without tiring me out, but I still get plenty of exercise, and I get to bomb down the mountain over and over again. And it's absolutely inaudible, which is amazing. Keeps me from getting dirty looks from the purists out on the trails. I have an older 27.5 rear wheel in my garage and I'm going to swap it out just to try out the mullet on this bike. I am a fan on my hardtail so I'm betting I will prefer it that way on the Fuel as well. I already swapped out the saddle too. My butt and that Arvada just didn't get along. I'm still not sure how I feel about the handlebar/stem combo, but I'll give that a few more rides. Otherwise I am absolutely loving this thing. I was a little worried I would regret not getting a full fat like the Rail, but after only fifty miles or so I am 100% sure I made the right choice. Cheers folks! Happy to be part of the community.
Rockhopper70
New Member
That looks nice, may I be so rude as to ask how much you paid for it as I’ve got that model, I think, on my shortlist.
JP-NZ
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Its a lovely bike and was on my shortlist before I purchased my EX-e. Fuel EX-e 9.8XT is £3986 here in NZ
TheDopeGodfather
New Member
$5,899 USD.
Decided to save some pennies and keep the stock fork on the 9.5. For my needs it’s doing ok as I’m not doing bit hits or drops etc, will upgrade it when I can afford a bigger step up rather than just a small step.
Was looking at the Yari but I think as mentioned it’s not a huge upgrade so going to wait for a Lyrik or something like that. Seems a bit pointless spending money on something that would probably want to upgrade again in the future.
Was looking at the Yari but I think as mentioned it’s not a huge upgrade so going to wait for a Lyrik or something like that. Seems a bit pointless spending money on something that would probably want to upgrade again in the future.
TheDopeGodfather
New Member
Whenever I get a new bike I am constantly trying to resist the urge to upgrade parts, even if those parts are currently suiting me just fine.
I think that’s it! If I genuinely thought the fork was just not up to what I want it to be I would upgrade but having had a good fun few rides with no complaints with the fork it’s just that urge. Mainly because the fork probably is not that well regarded and my head just takes that on board and makes me want to upgrade!!
Rockhopper70
New Member
Thanks, I didn’t realise you were in the US. This model is available at £4,395 in the UK.
I‘m close to pulling the trigger on one of these but its either this or the Whyte elyte RSX.
It‘s so difficult to get a test ride unfortunately. I was hoping to test this below that I’ve been offered but it’s fallen through for now.
TheDopeGodfather
New Member
Very nice. Is that the wireless Transmission drivetrain. Kind of regretting not going that route, even though my XT setup is performing just fine. I just like bells and whistles.
Rockhopper70
New Member
It’s wireless everything. It’s a mate of a relation who is the mechanic on a downhill factory team and this was one of the riders training bikes. No expense spared on kit, but it probably hasn’t had an easy life! It’s currently under a Hardline rider for a while.
I think black is a shiny black, and diffusion black isa matt black.
Ahh that makes sense.
Buster
New Member
I've got the identical bike. One up bar and stem. Changed airshaft to 160mm.
Haven't tried 27.5 yet keep us posted.
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