A few notable things have changed since I welcomed the Trek Fuel EX 8 into my shed as a long-term trail test bike. But the important one is Trek released the alloy-framed Fuel EXe, as tested in this issue. While the group sets are different, I’ve ended up with two bikes that are near identical in handling and adjustability, but on the trail they have their own characters.
Over the past few months I have made a few minor changes to the parts in the process of reviewing some new equipment, but I have also spent time on the ergonomics – and using the head set cups that are now in stock with Trek dealers.
