Fuel EXe TREK's new lightweight trail ebike

[1oldfart]

I just saw a 33 pound new Emountainbike but it was in german so i only remember the 15K.
Here in Canada all Ebikes retailers can grab are sold. The supply is not enough.
I will stay on my Giant, decently priced and reliable.
Paying more for less range is not in my plans.

 

[Mabman]

They are very pretty… This segment is really starting to look like an accoustic bike. Those motors are really stealthy. It’ll be bikes like this that bring on the eBike as market dominant over normal bikes.

Prices are ludicrous. DOn’t see that changing as long as people are buying them. Just like petrol I think the high prices are here to stay. There’s a big opening for someone to do something around the chinese frames and motors. I see a business model in doing what Rob has done with Cheeb 2.0 adding a grand for the build and selling them on. Bikes like the above are getting close to a house deposit…

Gordon

If the new Bafang M820 motor comes anywhere close to fitting in an E10 frame you know someone is going to try. 500wh battery and presto, Cheeb lite.

 

[urastus]

but our governments aren’t serious about EV adoption.

hopefully that will change soon. Slomo was anti anything good. The pity is that anything implemented now will take a year or two to kick in. I'd love to see the range of cheaper and smaller options that seem to be all over UK and Europe, India etc. We're way behind though; one problem is that nothing at all has been done to the energy sector for the mass use of e vehicles - that's our main problem. It's starting now, but it will take time. Current government is also looking at subsidies for battery storage in houses so that we can spread out the burden on power supply, ie off peak charging etc.

 

[ilostmypassword]

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when i tell ppl how old it is they cant beleve it

To be fair it looks dated as fuck

 

[stygz1]

The new display looks great. Think Mission control. Bar controls got smaller. 360wh battery, 50nm motor. The black looks good with the copper lettering. 4 hr ride time estimate. XT build should be Mid $8k

This bike got better than the Levo SL but then again, the Levo SL is getting revised soon(?)

 

[maynard]

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when i tell ppl how old it is they cant beleve it

How old is it ?

 

[Larsey]

Does anyone know if the bikes will be readily available after they launch on the 12th?

 

[Xinto]

Some site had a date 22.10., but can't be sure from these pre-release sites.

 

[Mabman]

"I tried to order and was told September."

Of what year?

 

[Zimmerframe]

"I tried to order and was told September."

Of what year?

2027 ... maybe ....

 

[Doug Stampfer]

I can't recognise the currency. What is it's equiv in USD or GBP?
Whats with the extra bit of pipe work around the seat post? I see it as an early 2000s looking bike.

 

[1oldfart]

It looks like Euro

 

[Mabman]

2027 ... maybe ....

Considering the last TQ bike I would agree. Funny how it is like the opposite end of the spectrum power/weight wise and hopefully it will be getting them out the door.

The other ? I have is what happened to their Fazua model from a few years ago? I never saw much on that though I did see an early version at a mag editor buddies a few years ago but he hadn't ridden it enough yet to say and never saw his review.

 

[dixie600mhz]

I ride with at least 60 other people every Tuesday after work. I'm the only one of the group with an ebike and still can't believe it. Either ebikes are impossible to buy in Texas or they aren't catching on as fast as expected. It could be the pricing. I also get the feeling everyone frowns at ebikes (but secretly wants one).

 

[flash]

I ride with at least 60 other people every Tuesday after work. I'm the only one of the group with an ebike and still can't believe it. Either ebikes are impossible to buy in Texas or they aren't catching on as fast as expected. It could be the pricing. I also get the feeling everyone frowns at ebikes (but secretly wants one).

It’s an American thing. The rest of the world doesn’t have the same, organised, anti eBike crowd as you do. Here, the discussion isn’t whether you ride an eBike or not but which eBike you will/would buy next. People who don’t ride eBikes cite either costs or “not yet” for fitness/weight reasons. It’s more like another category of bike. Trail/Enduro/eMTB. There’s almost no hate, like there is in the USA.

Investment in MTB trails is booming here and I think most people just agree that more riders means more money for trails. So more eMTB’s are good for everybody.

We do have the same stock issues as you though and the used bike market is booming. The Levo I ordered in September last year arrived this week…..

Gordon

 

[Kevlasultanpus]

Hi,

I just saw a post on IG from our local TREK distribution, here in Czech Republic, that on 12th of July there will be a press release about new lightweight trail ebike

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saying "new type of electric mountaibike"

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saying "Begining of the new era, 12th of June 2022". The button for "more info" takes you just to a site where you can join a common newsletter.
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Dont we know any insights what it might have be? Im happy with quality of my 21 Rail 9, but its just too heavy for my fitness 1 hour rides after work. Something lighter, like Specialized Levo SL / Kenevo SL would be appreciated.

Was just talking to a local trek rep...he said to watch this space and be ready for some to land in stores...looks like they have been keeping a secret for awhile and that there is worldwide distribution on foot... amazing if that is the case given worldwide supply chain issues.
Also said the trek HO was saying this bike is 'revolutionary and will not weight much more than the Slash... ' did I but that Orbea too soon???

 

[Another One]

.........and folk were bemoaning the prices of the 2023 Whyte bikes!!

I have always felt Trek way over price so nothing is unusual for me.

 

[R120]

Interesting to see how the new generation of lower power motors test out in the real world.

My next purchase will be a lightweight emtb of some sort, but with the new Fazua seemingly getting a lot of uptake with some serious players, this new Trek with the TQ, and Specializeds imminent new SL platform its going to be interesting to see the options coming to market.

Definitely in a moment now where there is real completion and options coming to market, with a new era of EMTB's, and probably the biggest change to the whole market since the original Shimano, Bosch and Brose bikes which changed the game back in 2017/18

 

[GolfMaster52]

Wonder how it rides

Eagerly waiting for you to tell/show us.

 

[flash]

Interesting to see how the new generation of lower power motors test out in the real world.

My next purchase will be a lightweight emtb of some sort, but with the new Fazua seemingly getting a lot of uptake with some serious players, this new Trek with the TQ, and Specializeds imminent new SL platform its going to be interesting to see the options coming to market.

Definitely in a moment now where there is real completion and options coming to market, with a new era of EMTB's, and probably the biggest change to the whole market since the original Shimano, Bosch and Brose bikes which changed the game back in 2017/18

Despite the marketing hype, I expect incremental upgrades. I picked up a Forrestal Siryon last week. Just on my street in set up it seems about the same as my current eZesty. No miracles.

I can’t test properly as pretty much every MTB trail on the eastern seaboard of NSW is closed due to more torrential rain. My local (see the Jack Moir video from last week) will be closed indefinitely due to landslides!

I’d like to get a pedal on a Rise. I‘d like to see how a small motor at full power compares to aa larger one de-tuned.

Gordon

 

[Kevlasultanpus]

Despite the marketing hype, I expect incremental upgrades. I picked up a Forrestal Siryon last week. Just on my street in set up it seems about the same as my current eZesty. No miracles.

I can’t test properly as pretty much every MTB trail on the eastern seaboard of NSW is closed due to more torrential rain. My local (see the Jack Moir video from last week) will be closed indefinitely due to landslides!

I’d like to get a pedal on a Rise. I‘d like to see how a small motor at full power compares to aa larger one de-tuned.

Gordon

If you are ever in canberra you can take y rise for a spin

 

[Stubble]

I saw three of these new "Trek SL's" in the wild at Majura Pines, Canberra, Australia on Sunday. I'd say they were staff from the local dealership out for a test drive. We ride Trek Rails. I was sitting down with snack in hand when they rode past so I didn't get a chance to chase and ask a few basic questions or get a closer look. I'm sure all specs (TQ motor is confirmed), builds and prices will be revealed soon enough anyway.

At first glance the bikes looked pretty tidy and I can confirm the "Trek" logo on the frame is "small" as shown in the images above.

 

[Kevlasultanpus]

I saw three of these new "Trek SL's" in the wild at Majura Pines, Canberra, Australia on Sunday. I'd say they were staff from the local dealership out for a test drive. We ride Trek Rails. I was sitting down with snack in hand when they rode past so I didn't get a chance to chase and ask a few basic questions or get a closer look. I'm sure all specs (TQ motor is confirmed), builds and prices will be revealed soon enough anyway.

At first glance the bikes looked pretty tidy and I can confirm the "Trek" logo on the frame is "small" as shown in the images above.

Must of been one of the guys that gave me the insider information. Wow i thought poor downunder was usually the last to get new arrivals. Ill keep me eyes posted a trek fyswick

 

[AJB]

That’s out today isn’t it? I rather like it!

 

[Esef]

So, its out! Electrified Fuel Ex

Fuel EXe redefines e-MTB – Trek Bikes

Light, quiet, refined. Fuel EXe takes electric mountain biking to a whole new level with natural-feeling assist. Learn how it can change your e-MTB world!

www.trekbikes.com

To be honest I dont know what to think about it. For me kinda unknown engine manufacturer with brand new system of power delivery. The cheapest model weights 20kg with 140mm of travel....

I really do not see a point why I should move to Fuel EXe from my Rail 9 (just to save 3kg and loose travel).

 

[Mitch@Trek]

The cat is out of the bag now (officially)!

Le Fuel EXe réinvente le VTTAE – Trek Bikes - Trek Bikes (FR)

Léger, discret, raffiné. Le Fuel EXe réinvente le VTT grâce à une assistance au ressenti naturel. Découvrez comment il peut révolutionner votre vision du VTTAE !

www.trekbikes.com

 

[mark.ai]

Looks a lot nicer in Rob’s video than the previous images I’ve seen.

 

[Sophie777]

Cost = as much as 13,000 pounds?
My Trek Powerfly FS7 2019 cost me $5,700 Can (= 3680 pounds). If I was offered for free to trade my Powerfly for the Fuel EX-E - I would definitely say no to what seems to me an overpriced and underpowered e-bike.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

I think that pretty much the only way they can limit an Ebikes weight is by having a smaller battery. That and the motor are the only really different things that mark it out from a standard bike. The motors always going to weigh X amount, so this leaves only the battery, so all they can do is spec something smaller. Im not sure this does anything other than limit the Ebikes point of being an Ebike.

 

[MtBrad]

There are a few nicer features on the ex-e but it falls 10Nm short of its direct competitor, the Orbea Rise.