As warmer temperatures hit the Pacific Northwest and the dirt starts to dry, I’m always eager to get out on some long rides with some big climbs.
Naturally, when this Trek Fuel EX 9.9 showed up at the Freehub office, I knew it was time to put the nimble beast through its paces. I challenged myself to a 60-mile sufferfest on some of Bellingham, Washington’s toughest climbs and descents. It definitely didn’t let me down.
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2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.9
Freehub Mag2020-06-12T23:30:08-06:00 Jun 11, 2020 Bikes videos, reviews, products, @Trek, /Fuel, trail bikes
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