The Fuel EX 9.7 is an all-mountain beast that shines with an outstanding mix of performance parts and wallet-friendly components without cutting any corners. It scores with a lightweight carbon frame, a carefully selected mix of Shimano SLX/XT components, and an ultra-smooth FOX suspension with 150mm front and 140mm rear travel. If you want the lightweight and high ride quality of a carbon frame and the convincing performance of solid components without breaking the bank, this is it. A light and stiff full carbon frame, a FOX Rhythm 36 fork with 150mm travel, Float EVOL air spring, and GRIP damping for optimized performance on small bumps, and a FOX Performance Float X shock. You also get a perfect mix of Shimano SLX/XT components for precise shifting and high reliability on the trail. Lastly, you get adjustable geometry and an integrated storage compartment in the downtube. The Fuel EX 9.7 is a modern trail bike for riders who want it all. Its lightweight carbon frame is agile and stiff, equipped with the FOX suspension package and the Shimano XT/SLX drive with the perfect trail components.

- You get a lightweight and stiff carbon frame with progressive trail geometry for all possible trail conditions.
- With its carefully selected mix of Shimano SLX/XT components, you get the perfect balance of price and performance.
- Thanks to the adjustable headset (Angle Set headset cups are available separately) and Mino Link, six different geometry configurations are possible.
- The guided internal cable routing, the universal derailleur hanger, the improved hardware, and the threaded bottom bracket increase the maintenance friendliness of this bike.
- Thanks to our extended size range, all riders benefit from a better fit. Additionally, each frame size gets the most suitable wheel size: XS frames roll on 27.5" wheels, while size S frames can choose between 27.5" or Integrated storage compartment. With the integrated storage compartment, you can leave the backpack at home without having to forego the essentials for your ride. Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to fine-tune how the suspension reacts independently to acceleration and braking forces. This gives you more confidence in critical situations. You decide: flat or steep head angle Install angled headset cups (available separately) to raise or lower the 64.5-degree head angle by one degree without affecting the bottom bracket height. Customize the suspension to your needs Customize the leverage ratio by simply flipping the flip chips. Ride your bike in the less progressive setting for a smoother feel on rough trails with harder hits. Switch the flip chip to the more progressive setting if you want to tackle big jumps without fear of bottoming out – or if you want to ride a coil shock.

Size-specific chainstays ensure balanced handling: high agility for smaller riders, optimal front wheel traction for bigger riders Front solid, rear lively You want to enjoy the agility of 27.5" wheels but don't want to give up the speed of a 29er? With the Fuel EX, you can have both. This bike is ready for a mullet setup (29er front, 27.5" rear) – just set the Mino Link in the high position, install a 160mm fork, and let the party begin.