Trek Fuel EX Bikes

Gear Up with a Trek Fuel EX Bike

When youre ready to go out on a trail, you can look into getting a Trek Fuel EX mountain bike. Theres a variety of these bikes available on eBay. Some are new and some are used.

Bikes that are designed specifically for off-roading have several characteristics:

• Light frame: Carbon is often used because its light and strong. Its rigidity helps riders power up trails and maintain control going down hills.
• Impact absorption: When youre off the pavement, each foot you travel could involve rolling over rocks, uneven dirt, and branches of various sizes. You need a shock and suspension system that can help minimize those impacts.
• Drivetrain: You may find a lot of new and used bikes on eBay that have a single drivetrain. This has a more straightforward operation and reduces the likelihood of the chain falling off the track. Theyre also lighter than multiple drivetrains, and when paired with the right cassettes, they can still allow for plenty of shifting.
• Responsive braking: An active braking pivot (ABP) system helps ensure your brakes remain in contact with your wheels.
• Optional knock block: This protects your frame from getting hit by spinning forks and handlebars.
• Dropper post: This gives a rider the ability to adjust a seat easily.

Mountain bikes usually come with 26-inch, 27.5-inch, and 29-inch wheels, and youll likely see the larger wheels used more often on newer bikes. These are some things to consider about wheel size:

• Acceleration: Larger wheels are more efficient during acceleration.
• Traction: Larger wheels are better at providing traction.
• Agility: Smaller wheels are easier to steer and maneuver.
• Fit: A bike with a 29-inch wheel is going to be taller than one with a smaller wheel, so the size of the rider does affect wheel choice.

Travel refers to the amount that a suspension can compress. Cross-country bikes might have between 80 millimeters and 120 millimeters of travel, and trail bikes have travel pushing towards 170 millimeters. Often, bicycles come with a front suspension fork and a rear shock system.