TESTED: Trek Fuel EXe trail lightweight e-bike - mid power and full on fun!

Trek's new Fuel EXe is an ideal addition to not just Trek's range of bikes, but the whole bike and e-bike market. As a mid-power e-bike, Trek set out to make the e-bike that any of us would want to ride. And we think it is an excellent eMTB to get out and ride!

The Trek Fuel EXe has 50Nm of torque with a maximum of 300W assistance, with a 360Wh in-tube battery, all from a brand new TQ-HPR50 motor system from Germany. The bike is available in carbon frame 29ers only, with 150mm travel forks and 140mm travel in the back end. Lots of standard Trek features like the MinoLink geometry adjustment, Active Braking Pivot and internal cable routing are all here. But Knock Block is gone to make way for the head unit, and the ThruShaft shock is no longer.

Australian models range from $9499.99 to $12999.99, and come in 4 frame sizes. Our 9.9 AXS model isn't available in Australia, but weighs just 18.47kg in large! It won't be available as a Project One bike, which was the case when we recorded the review.

There's a lot of detail to go over, so jump right in via the review below. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
__________________________________________________________________________
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Trek Fuel EX-e - a new motor, frame and more
1:24 - All about the Trek Fuel EX-e frame: features and functions
4:07 - Geometry on the Trek Fuel Ex-e eMTB
5:23 - Yes, it is mullet approved.
6:02 - The TQ HPR50 eMTB motor system: weight, assistance and more
8:26 - How the Harmonic Pin Ring motor works
10:06 - Modes, mode selection, batteries and a range extender
11:45 - Riding without the battery - or just the Range Extender
12:35 - How quiet is it?
13:03 - All about integration - head units in the frame
14:15 - On the bike, using the the modes and the head unit
15:44 - How the system lets you limp home, not ride home empty
16:15 - The Trek Central App: customisation, ride tracking and more
20:38 - The Trek Fuel EX-e range in Australia: pricing and spec
23:20 - How does the Trek Fuel EX-e ride?
25:10 - High power eMTB or mid-power? Which suits you?
30:58 - What was the range on the 360Wh battery like?
31:51 - Our take on the Trek Fuel EX-e eMTB
_____________________________________________________________________

If you've got more questions on the bike or our review, drop them in a comment and we'll get back to you.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram, plus on our website:
  / australianmountainbike  
  / ambmag  
https://www.ambmag.com.au/