"Full Description:\nFuel EX 8 XT is an evolved trail bike, dialed for riders who chase down rowdy descents and want a bike that's happy to pedal back to the top and do it again. The lightweight alloy frame pairs with upgraded 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain to keep shifting precise while a 150mm FOX Rhythm fork with Float EVOL air spring cushions the blow from rocks and roots. In-frame storage and adjustable geometry give you all the perks that the come with the carbon model, but without the lofty price tag.\n\nFeatures:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Internal Storage: Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Shimano XT: Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset and trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, wherever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Slack or steep, the choice is yours: Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Business in the front, party in the back: Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but don’t want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link in high, toss on a 160mm fork, and get ready to party.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Adjust The Sus For Full Send: Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Size-Specific Stays: Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>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.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\nSpecifications:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max tire size: Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50")\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Brake: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wheel Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29''\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tire: Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max chainring size: 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Saddle: Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fork: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wheel Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Crank: Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rear derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rim strip: Bontrager TLR\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tire part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n"