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Last year Trek released the new Fuel EXe to global acclaim. The 29er trail e-bike combined a highly capable trail bike platform with one of the sleekest eMTB systems on the market with the co-release of the TQ HPR-50 motor, battery and head unit. While this model was only available in carbon frames in 2022, Trek have just released two alloy framed models. In Australia these will starts at $8499.99 for the EXe 5 and run to the Fuel EXe 8 for $11499.99 that we have had on test. When the carbon bikes were introduced in 2022, the pricing was very good for the ride and build quality that is on offer. But with the alloy frame, Trek can bring the price point down a little lower. I thoroughly enjoyed riding the Fuel EXe, and when I heard an alloy range was coming, I was keen to test one to see if the same ride dynamic would be delivered.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
As with the carbon models, the alloy Fuel EXe comes with 150mm travel forks and 140mm travel in the
