Full set 8 bearings 2 x enduro bearings 6 x mbs bearings. No mention of the minolink or how to change it in there. Trek s line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. Avoid all lubricants as they may damage the cartridge or composite bearings.
Trek pivot diagrams, part nos and bearing specs bikeradar. If you are just doing trail riding then i would suggest the. Lubricating the fuel ex no lubrication is required for the shock or the pivot of your trek rear suspension bicycle. Obviously, comparatively speaking the trek is lightyears ahead of my old proflex.
Is this an appropriate bike to convert and can you point me in the right direction of the right kind of kit. Trek fuel ex pivot bearing replacement singletrack magazine. Follow these simple steps to optimize your suspension performance. This was my first new mtb since i purchased a proflex beast new in 1996. Trek bikes, lemond racing cycles, gary fisher mountain bikes, klein bikes.
Going through this process is necessary to make sure your new bike performs as it was designed. Forgot to mention that i have these bearings in stock from the enduro brand, a bit. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. Trek mountain bikes are incredibly sophisticated and require a small amount of set up for the individual rider. Howto disassemble a dtswissbontrager hub bearings youtube. This manual shows how to ride your new bicycle safely. The 2008 trek fuel ex looks fairly familiar in profile, but its been substantially redesigned thanks to exkawasaki and manitou suspension design guru jose gonzalez. I dont know why they have said toreplace the rocker link. I went to pick up the bike and my first thought was, man this bike looks deadly, it just looks like it will eat.
Great response, propedal, fast handling, excellent value for price, quality components especially shocks cons. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. Parents should speak about chapter 1 to a child or person who might not understand this manual, especially regarding. The fuel ex line is a great value for bikes, and the fuel lower end features a lot of the same geometry and features. If you are not completely satisfied, please contact customer service at trek or send me a note at j. Fox evolution series float wdrcv, ctd climbtraildescend damper, rebound, tuned by trek in california, 7. Replacement derailleur hangers for trek sort by position product name sku price bearing type bb shell diameter crank spindle diameter bb overall width without shell maximum bb shell width mm minimum bb shell width mm set descending direction. Guide on removing and installing the main pivot bearing on a trek fuel ex 0809 with simple tools and a vice. It offers easy wheel installation, and is 35% stiffer than any open dropout design. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. All 45inch full sussers which fitted the bill for my requirements of a bike for the more gnarly surrey tracks and frequent trips to the south wales mtb centres. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals. For best results and long life, simply wash the shock and pivot area with a solution of soap and water, or just water.
Trek aluminum hybridcomfort bike bicycles for sale in. My trek fuel ex8 from 2008 comes with bontrager hub a dtswiss hub. Bontrager hub on rhythm comp rear replace free hub body. Abp convert features a robust, confidenceinspiring 142x12mm rear wheel. The classic version features fullbody, aluminum construction across the shell for maximum surface area friction and additional value. Keep for future reference even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for every person to read chapter 1 before riding this bicycle.
Treks fuel has been a fixture in the range for a few years now. The fuel ex8 wsd has the same spec and frame design as the standard ex8, but has been tweaked for female riders and has a shorter. Treks line of fuel ex 8 trail bikes is designed to withstand wind, weather, and other wearandtear that they might throughout their lifetime the heavyduty mm frame is made of hydroformed alpha platinum aluminum frame, offering strength and stability with none of the rigidity thats typically associated with aluminum frames. Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, aluminium axle rear hub wbontrager duster disc 32hole doublewalled tubeless ready rims. Yeah the heckler would be a better bet than the trek, imo. Sons 2008 trek ex 8 and 2011 kona stinky down hill bike all have 9 cm bottom brackets. I went to pick up the bike and my first thought was, man this bike looks.
Treks g2 geometry version 2 of gary fishers genesis geometry delivers the ultimate ride for every trail. Mine came in the upright position, most of my trails are perhaps blue runs, more free. We value your business and if you ever have a problem with your trek, see your trek dealer and they will take care of it. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2017 trek fuel ex 8 29 bike. I have a 2008 trek fuel ex8 mountain bike that i would like to outfit with an ebike kit, preferable a mid type motor. Wentings cycle in mission some how convinced me to demo this 2008 trek ex8. Despite being loaded with modern technology, it reminded me of bikes from not long ago. Home mountain bike frame bearing kits trek frame bearing kits trek frame bearing kits. Not a fan of the stock tires, saddle recommendation. Bontrager rhythm comp rear wheel off 2010 trek fuel ex8. Got me a lovely new trek fuel ex8 and let me tell ya arent the bike manuals shocking these days. Trek fuel ex 2008 and 2009 main pivot bearing removal and. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. The next jump up the line moves into treks base madone wsd.
Trek has one of the most evolved ranges of femalespeci. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. But, after riding it now for going on 4 years, ive come to truly love this bike. This is my first fs bike after having been on a trek 4300 ht for several years. You can use the bearing specsnos to source them from nontrek suppliers and potentially save a wad models include. Treks fuel ex 7 is an aluminum 29er trail bike with mm travel on both ends. This hub 240s comes with sealed bearings that require an expensive inner puller tool to extract them from the hub housing. The problem solvers bushnell eccentric bottom bracket is the industry leading design for chain tension adjustment on tandem and dedicated single speed bikes equipped with eccentric bottom bracket shells. Unfortunately the bbs02 will not fit most quality high end bikes. Let me start off with the good stuff, and then the bad stuff, before wrapping. My rear wheel from my trek ex8 2008 has been lying dormant for several weeks maybe a couple of months after taking it to bits, and trying several goes at putting it back together and failing miserably. Treks patented active braking pivot solves that by keeping your suspension active whether youre on the brakes or off.
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