Product Overview
Fuel EXe 9.7 redefines e-mountain biking with an entirely new motor that tucks away neatly for a ride that's light, lively, and just as playful as a traditional mountain bike, with the added benefit of pedal assist to help you crush climbs. An upgraded suspension package pairs with cherry-picked components for snappy shifting and precise modulation on the trail.
You want the feel of a playful trailbike, plus a little extra power on the climbs. You want upgrades where it counts the most, like a premium suspension package and the perfect blend of components. You don't want to lose out on the natural experience of mountain biking, and want a refined motor that quietly assists while you ride.
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame equipped with a fully-encased 360Wh battery and TQ harmonic pin ring transmission with a smart charging port, integrated LED display and discreet handlebar remote. 150mm FOX Rhythm 36 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, and 140mm FOX Performance Float X rear suspension. Plus tubeless-ready wheels and tires, and a 12-speed drivetrain of cherry-picked Shimano SLX and XT components.
Fuel EXe 9.7 is a playful trail ride that gives you extra fuel in the tank on climbs, and rides like a traditional bike on descents. It's packed with the space-age technology of a TQ transmission, 150mm of buttery-smooth travel for soaking up rock gardens, and a cherry-picked drivetrain that gives you upgrades where it matters most.
- You'll get a light and playful ride on descents, and just the right amount of assist on the way back up
- Its tiny but mighty TQ transmission is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, plus it ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel
- The smart charge port, sleek integrated display, and discreet controls keep the bike looking and feeling like a traditional mountain bike
- Its upgraded FOX suspension package offers you 150mm of front and 140mm of rear suspension for making quick work of technical and rowdy terrain
- You'll be able to add on a range extender when you want a little extra fuel in the tank for big days on the bike
Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.
Specs
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
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| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm |
| Wheels | Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Hubs | Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle // Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Axles | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Tires | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Crankset | E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 34T |
| Chainrings | E*thirteen E*spec, 32T steel ring, 55mm chainline |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper // Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| Rotors | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm // Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP39, internal routing, 34.9mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Motor | TQ-HPR50, 300 watt, 50 Nm |
| Battery | TQ 360Wh |
| Controller/Display | TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity |
