2026 Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
2026 Fuel EX 8 Gen 7 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
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Adapt, rip, repeat
Only you can define your perfect trail bike — that's why Fuel is available in three adjustability-packed configurations. Get do-it-all capability with EX, go pop-happy with MX, or charge through it all with LX.
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Adjustable leverage rate
Want more bottom-out resistance without giving up small-bump sensitivity? Flip the chip in the lower shock mount for a more progressive leverage rate.
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Zero stack integrated headset
With a ZS standard headset, you've got tons of options for aftermarket upgrades, including angle adjust or anodized colors.
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Storage and accessory mounts
Stash ride essentials with in-frame storage on all Fuel models — both carbon and alloy. Plus, top tube accessory mounts let you load up even more.
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Fresh frame design
Fuel's new frame gives you tons of room for long dropper posts, bigger shocks, frame bags, and more.
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Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
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Transition to transmission
SRAM Eagle T-Type transmission mounts directly to the frame, skipping that pesky derailleur hanger of yesteryear. This makes for a more robust system that's not only cleaner looking, it's also more precise under load, and easier to set up.
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A better way to produce aluminum
Starting in 2024, we began removing high-emission aluminum from our manufacturing and replacing it with low-emission aluminum made with renewable energy. By October 2025, nearly every alloy bike we make - this one included - had made the switch, driving a major drop in our footprint.
Overview
Overview
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Frame | Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard, BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145mm-160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| *tire | Size: S Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''Size: S, M, L, XL Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50\, Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type |
| Crank | SRAM Eagle 70, DUB, 30T steel, T-Type, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type,10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 30T, 32T oval |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| *seatpost | Size: S Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 410mm lengthSize: M Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 450mm lengthSize: L, XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 515mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine, alloy, 35mm, 40mm rise, 780mm width |
| Grips | Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, 1.5 crown |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *brake rotor | Size: S, M, L, XL SRAM Centerline 2.0, 6-bolt, 200mmSize: S, M, L, XL SRAM Centerline 2.0, 6-bolt, 180mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, min 180mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 16.89 kg / 37.24 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| Frame size number | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
| Frame size letter | S | M | L | XL |
| Wheel size | 29"/27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| A — Seat tube | 37.0 | 40.0 | 42.0 | 45.5 |
| B — Seat tube angle (degrees) | 72.7° | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° |
| Effective seat tube angle (degrees) | 78.7° | 78.3° | 77.4° | 76.9° |
| C — Head tube length | 9.5 | 11.0 | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| D — Head angle (degrees) | 64.6° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| E — Effective top tube | 54.8 | 58.3 | 61.7 | 65.1 |
| F — Bottom bracket height | 34.0 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.9 |
| G — Bottom bracket drop | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| H — Chainstay length | 43.7 | 43.7 | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| I — Offset | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| J — Trail | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| K — Wheelbase | 118.7 | 122.5 | 126.2 | 129.8 |
| L — Standover | 74.8 | 74.4 | 74.7 | 75.8 |
| M — Frame reach | 43.1 | 46.0 | 48.5 | 51.0 |
| N — Frame stack | 61.0 | 62.4 | 63.8 | 65.1 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| size | inches | cm |
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| S | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 165 |
| M | 5'5" - 5'10" | 165 - 177 |
| L | 5'10" - 6'2" | 177 - 188 |
| XL | 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 195 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
