Thanks to a wider range of translation and a more efficient chassis, you'll master technically demanding uphills that you would have avoided before; If you measure quality by how much performance you get for your money, there is no way around the Fuel EX 8; This bike craves tight turns, tricky rocky sections, and fast downhills; The lever for the dropper post, mounted in the shift lever style under the handlebar, is extremely intuitive and easy to use.