Trek, one of the largest players in the global bicycle market, needs little introduction, but if you want a quick refresher, here are the key points. Started in 1976 in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Trek are a family-owned company. They build a wide range of bikes, road, mountain, kids, tri, commuter and fitness along with components, clothing, and accessories under the Bontrager brand. Finally, and most importantly, they are making a concerted effort to reduce their environmental impact. This one is big. As green as bikes are considered as a means of transport, their production still has an impact. For one of the major players to commission an audit, publish the findings and demonstrate commitment to improving is to be commended.
The Fuel EX 8 GX is the most expensive aluminium bike in the Fuel EX range, with two aluminium models below it and four carbon models above it. The range starts with the well specified alloy EX 5 with RockShox and X-Fusion suspension, and a Shimano 12 speed drivetrain at $3499, and goes all the way up to the carbon framed EX 9.9 XTR with Fox Factory series suspension and a full Shimano XTR group set priced at $13099. At $5299, the EX
