A Carbon E-MTB Built for Adaptability Across Any Trail and Any Riding Style

The Trek Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2 is a carbon electric mountain bike that combines the TQ HPR60 motor system with a full-suspension carbon platform designed to be configured for different riding styles and terrain preferences. The Fuel+ is available in three configurations - EX for do-it-all capability, MX for a more playful and pop-focused setup, and LX for the most aggressive high-speed capability - allowing the rider to define what the bike is rather than accepting a single fixed setup. This adjustability-first approach makes the Fuel+ EX 9.7 a long-term platform rather than a bike that suits one style of riding at the expense of others.

The new frame design for Gen 2 provides significantly more room than previous generations for range extenders, long dropper posts, larger shocks, and frame bags - practical clearances that matter when speccing components and using the bike for longer adventure rides where additional carrying capacity or battery range extension is needed.

The build spec on the 9.7 hits a practical balance between price and performance, combining Fox suspension, SRAM Eagle T-Type wireless shifting, and a Bontrager dropper post in a package that delivers genuine trail performance without reaching to the top of the price range.

Active Braking Pivot, Adjustable Leverage Rate, and Zero Stack Headset

Active Braking Pivot is integrated into the rear suspension design, allowing Trek's engineers to tune the frame's response to acceleration and braking forces independently. On a heavier e-MTB travelling at the higher speeds that motor assist enables, the ability to tune braking and suspension behaviour independently is a more significant engineering consideration than on a standard trail bike.

The adjustable leverage rate via a chip in the lower shock mount allows the rear suspension to be set to Less Progressive for a plusher feel on rough trails with square-edge impacts, or More Progressive for big feature riding and coil shock use where bottom-out resistance is prioritised. The Zero Stack integrated headset supports a wide range of aftermarket upgrade options including angle-adjust headset cups for head tube angle tuning and anodized colour options for personalisation.

Fox Rhythm 36 Fork, Fox Float X Shock, and SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type

The 9.7 build is equipped with a Fox Rhythm 36 fork - a stanchion size suited to the demands of e-MTB trail riding where the additional weight and speed of an electric mountain bike places higher demands on the fork than a non-assisted equivalent. The Fox Float X rear shock provides plush and controlled rear suspension performance suited to the Fuel+'s trail riding character across EX, MX, and LX configurations.

SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type provides wireless electronic shifting on a T-Type-specific chain and cassette system. T-Type is SRAM's drivetrain architecture designed specifically for e-MTBs and bikes with idler pulleys, using a different chain interface that handles the additional torque and chain routing requirements of an electric mountain bike more effectively than standard AXS components. Wireless electronic shifting maintains consistent performance regardless of mileage and eliminates the cable maintenance requirements of a mechanical drivetrain on a bike that is likely to cover high annual mileage as a result of the motor assistance.

A Bontrager Line dropper post is fitted as standard - allowing the saddle to be lowered on the fly for descents and raised for climbing efficiency without stopping. The new frame design's increased clearance for long dropper posts ensures riders of all heights can access the full dropper travel they need for confident technical descending.

TQ HPR60 Motor and 580Wh Battery

The TQ HPR60 motor is the power system at the heart of the Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2. The Gen 2 HPR60 delivers more power and torque than its predecessor and engages at a lower cadence - meaning the rider feels the boost earlier in the pedal stroke rather than needing to build cadence before the assist kicks in. This lower cadence engagement makes the motor feel more natural and responsive from a standing start or when re-engaging after a technical section where cadence was broken.

The 580Wh battery provides the capacity for bigger rides - extended trail days, longer adventure loops, and rides where range anxiety would otherwise limit how far the rider is prepared to push. The frame's new design also accommodates a range extender for riders who want to extend beyond the 580Wh capacity for multi-day or particularly long single-day outings. The TQ HPR60 system is described as smooth and quiet - a motor character that suits trail riding where mechanical noise from the drivetrain area can be distracting or unpleasant.

Fresh frame design

Fuel+ features a new frame that gives you tons of room for range extenders, long dropper posts, bigger shocks, frame bags, and more.

Active Braking Pivot

Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

FAQs

What motor does the Trek Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2 use?

The bike uses the TQ HPR60 motor, which delivers more power and torque than the previous generation and engages at a lower cadence for earlier, more natural-feeling assist.

What battery capacity does the Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2 have?

The bike is equipped with a 580Wh battery. The new frame design also accommodates a range extender for additional capacity on longer rides.

What fork and shock does the 9.7 build use?

The bike is fitted with a Fox Rhythm 36 fork and a Fox Float X rear shock, providing suspension suited to the additional demands of e-MTB trail riding.

What drivetrain does the Fuel+ EX 9.7 use?

The bike uses SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type wireless electronic shifting - a drivetrain system designed specifically for e-MTBs, using T-Type chain and cassette architecture optimised for the torque and chain routing requirements of electric mountain bikes.

What are the three configuration options for the Fuel+?

The Fuel+ is available in EX for do-it-all trail capability, MX for a more playful and pop-focused setup with mixed wheel sizing, and LX for the most aggressive high-speed trail riding. Each configuration uses different suspension travel and wheel size combinations.

What is the Active Braking Pivot on the Fuel+ EX

 Active Braking Pivot is a suspension design feature that allows Trek's engineers to tune the frame's response to acceleration and braking forces independently, providing more controlled suspension behaviour under hard braking during descents.

Does the Fuel+ EX 9.7 Gen 2 have a dropper post?

Yes. The bike is fitted with a Bontrager Line dropper post as standard, allowing the saddle to be lowered for descents and raised for climbing without stopping.

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