Fuel EX 8 GX AXS is an evolved trail bike, dialed for riders who chase down rowdy descents, and want a bike thats happy to pedal back to the top and do it again. The lightweight alloy frame pairs with a upgraded electronic wireless 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle transmission, while a 150mm FOX Rhythm fork cushions the blow from rocks and roots. In-frame storage and adjustable geometry give you all the perks that the come with the carbon model, but without the lofty price tag.
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
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.
Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.
Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when youre hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.
Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.
Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but don’t want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link in high, toss on a 160mm fork, and get ready to party.
Frame |
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
Fork |
Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
Shock |
Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
Wheel Front |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5 / |
Wheel Rear |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 |
Tire |
Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50 |
Tire Part |
Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
Rim Strip |
Bontrager TLR |
Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
Shifter |
SRAM AXS POD |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
Crank |
SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
Cassette |
SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12 speed |
Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12 speed |
Brake |
SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc |
Brake Rotor |
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm // SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
Saddle |
Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
Seatpost |
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length |
Handlebar |
Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width |
Stem |
Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
Headset |
Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8 top, 1.5 bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
Grips |
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Battery |
SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |