This is an awesome bike. PERIOD. But it bugs me to see that we get all these "managers, general directors, promotions manager, sales representative" guys who, to be honest, I believe don't have any clue about anything except praise the bike because it's their job. I want to see the guy who INVENTED all this stuff, maybe not a guy, but the team! I wanna hear THEM and the riders... Too bad everything revolves around money these days, but this bike is worth every penny.
All you guys with the mtb's suck thats why you ride them...i got a 20 inch racing bmx bike and i leave the guys with mtb's behind
My bikes 10x faster then any mtb and jumps better and i can do nice 180's 360's(from being on the ground not going off a jump) ...can your little mtbs do that...
@Pezdetz666 you, my not so friend, should go fuck your self. Find me a mexican who can afford to spend, rather, HAVE, upwards of 2 grand to spend on a bmx bike, and be willing to spend the time and effort to get good. Just because you dont care for it, dosent mean you need to go at it like a little bitch. you gosh darned cunt.
@MrJizzpile I'm Mexican with 3 mountain bikes and a road bike (all Treks). My first bike was a Fuel ex 8. From that I graduated to a Remedy 9 (Carbon). Now, not only do I have a Fuel ex8 and a Remedy, but I've also added the Scratch Coil and a Madone 7. Added them up, and you have well over 12k in bikes. So there you have it. I'm sure it's hard for you to grasp the notion that a Mexican can afford such bikes... Dwell on it.. just don't shoot yourself.
I have the 08 fuel ex 8 and it didn't come with a seatpost QR, the shop that sold it to me said the frame was too weak to accommodate frequent flexing in the seat area that's why it didn't come with a QR, it was a X-country bike and those bikes are a set and leave scenario. I would like to lower my seat on the trail for downhill but it just sucks to have to break out an allen key to do it, can a QR be used without causing trouble?
new to the sport and thinking about getting a fuel ex 5.5. don't have a lot of money to spend but want to get something that is worth the money. is the 5.5 enough bike to meet my needs?
well i think you should buy a hardtail if you are a beginner. I recommend the trek 8000 or the 6700. if you still don't know, ask you local bikestore :)
screw hard tails buddy. Once you got F/S you'll never go back. So much more comfortable and SOOO much more grip. Idk about you... but in the east I can get major rear wheel slip on some uphill stuff. The f/s allows the rear to dig in a little.
U don't got much money? Not many do. No problem. Go a few years down. That's what I did. Got a 2006 EX7. Also... you can save a lot of money buying second hand. Ever hear of a bike wearing out? Not a chance. It's a good deal. But I like specialized more.
i had a hardtail and then i went to a used bike thing one weekend and got a prophet 1000 from cannondale for $900 instead of $2600 so i would suggest looking at some used bikes also
So, a few months into mine, and I've gotta say, I LOVE the difference. I went from a 2004 Fuel 70 to this, and of course, it's a night and day difference. I've owned hard-tail and dual suspension and the Pro-Pedal mode is darn close to hard-tail. I'm able to shred and flick the back much more easily than with my Fuel 70.
did they kill that guy just to make a point about brakes? and also you could just not slam on your brakes, that would work too, or buy a hardtail, lol
omg one day!!!!!!!!!!!
deloyaantonio 1 year ago
This is an awesome bike. PERIOD. But it bugs me to see that we get all these "managers, general directors, promotions manager, sales representative" guys who, to be honest, I believe don't have any clue about anything except praise the bike because it's their job. I want to see the guy who INVENTED all this stuff, maybe not a guy, but the team! I wanna hear THEM and the riders... Too bad everything revolves around money these days, but this bike is worth every penny.
Jukonja 1 year ago
LEFTY that's all i have to say....
dahgutone 2 years ago
All you guys with the mtb's suck thats why you ride them...i got a 20 inch racing bmx bike and i leave the guys with mtb's behind
My bikes 10x faster then any mtb and jumps better and i can do nice 180's 360's(from being on the ground not going off a jump) ...can your little mtbs do that...
FOXZACHRACING 2 years ago
Umm yeah.Quite well.
Mtb's kick ass.
MrRUSS808 2 years ago
i doubt u ever even laid a wheel on rocky and dirt path
MarkBonszai 2 years ago 2
I bet you suck your dads cock
smackmybeachup 2 years ago
A bmx is just a toy.. you'll get over it eventually
franciscccccc 2 years ago
@FOXZACHRACING
BMX is for Mexicans. That's all I can say. You're just a beaner on a little tyke's bike with tiny little wheels...
Pezdetz666 2 years ago
@Pezdetz666 you, my not so friend, should go fuck your self. Find me a mexican who can afford to spend, rather, HAVE, upwards of 2 grand to spend on a bmx bike, and be willing to spend the time and effort to get good. Just because you dont care for it, dosent mean you need to go at it like a little bitch. you gosh darned cunt.
MrJizzpile 1 year ago
@MrJizzpile I'm Mexican with 3 mountain bikes and a road bike (all Treks). My first bike was a Fuel ex 8. From that I graduated to a Remedy 9 (Carbon). Now, not only do I have a Fuel ex8 and a Remedy, but I've also added the Scratch Coil and a Madone 7. Added them up, and you have well over 12k in bikes. So there you have it. I'm sure it's hard for you to grasp the notion that a Mexican can afford such bikes... Dwell on it.. just don't shoot yourself.
nosurkantlo 6 months ago
I have the 08 fuel ex 8 and it didn't come with a seatpost QR, the shop that sold it to me said the frame was too weak to accommodate frequent flexing in the seat area that's why it didn't come with a QR, it was a X-country bike and those bikes are a set and leave scenario. I would like to lower my seat on the trail for downhill but it just sucks to have to break out an allen key to do it, can a QR be used without causing trouble?
KneelArmstrong 2 years ago
Ah... what the fuck are you talking about, the DO come with QR... i mean, its STOCK. WTF?
ybyainc 2 years ago
mine didn't come with a seat post qr.
KneelArmstrong 2 years ago
still can't decide between fuel ex 9 and remedy 9. what should i get?
plorwax 2 years ago
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plorwax 2 years ago
Just got the FuelEX 6.5. Can't find one fault with it. Very nice bike!
MyRandomReviews 2 years ago
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polishpatryk1 2 years ago
I'd like to intro-DUCHE to you, the 2008 Fuel EX.......haha
BaboonMF 2 years ago 2
HAHAHAHA
ImDino 2 years ago
new to the sport and thinking about getting a fuel ex 5.5. don't have a lot of money to spend but want to get something that is worth the money. is the 5.5 enough bike to meet my needs?
BrandonMRubio 2 years ago
well i think you should buy a hardtail if you are a beginner. I recommend the trek 8000 or the 6700. if you still don't know, ask you local bikestore :)
JeppeTrabergS 2 years ago
screw hard tails buddy. Once you got F/S you'll never go back. So much more comfortable and SOOO much more grip. Idk about you... but in the east I can get major rear wheel slip on some uphill stuff. The f/s allows the rear to dig in a little.
U don't got much money? Not many do. No problem. Go a few years down. That's what I did. Got a 2006 EX7. Also... you can save a lot of money buying second hand. Ever hear of a bike wearing out? Not a chance. It's a good deal. But I like specialized more.
lifeisgood070 2 years ago 5
u can get a hardtail or a full suspension.
i had a hardtail and then i went to a used bike thing one weekend and got a prophet 1000 from cannondale for $900 instead of $2600 so i would suggest looking at some used bikes also
youstinkmom 2 years ago
The 5.5 is more than enough for someone new. I bought one for my son and was VERY impressed by it.
MrTrekMTB 2 years ago
TREK for life
transplant07 3 years ago
Thanks everyone for your Trek advice/reviews. Going to drop by my local Trek store today.
ByOwnerAutoSales 3 years ago
So, a few months into mine, and I've gotta say, I LOVE the difference. I went from a 2004 Fuel 70 to this, and of course, it's a night and day difference. I've owned hard-tail and dual suspension and the Pro-Pedal mode is darn close to hard-tail. I'm able to shred and flick the back much more easily than with my Fuel 70.
chiasma72 3 years ago
if only that came with 29s...
CavefishX 3 years ago
yea but that won't happen..not in the next few years anyway (Gary Fisher design, and Trek doesn't want to use it.)
jm88443 3 years ago
did they kill that guy just to make a point about brakes? and also you could just not slam on your brakes, that would work too, or buy a hardtail, lol
monkeyboy85 3 years ago 2
i'm a newb cyclist. If i bought this it would be for just riding to work. Would this be fine or should i look else where.
jeremyGSXR1986 3 years ago
this is about $5000 overkill you should probably get a $300 trek 3700 or 4500 for $500
poopeater14 3 years ago
??? eeh, ??? in the part where the guy crashes, he was paddling, how can you break while paddling???
fisheea 3 years ago
good point
fischerskidude 3 years ago
One way to not crash is to not suck. Just a thought.
orastreet 3 years ago 2
This video was shown during Apple Pro Series seminar in London on 26/03/08. It is really cool how they made it!
mac87ivan 3 years ago
me and my girlfriend have treks!! my girlfriends is a 4500 and mine is a 4900 we love trek bikes!!!!!
aandc2005 4 years ago
i love my trek 3700
trekman72266 4 years ago
COOL I WILL BUY THAT BICYCLE !
dennis99844151 4 years ago
I love the part where the guy crashes, lol, that's some brake jack!
dwb345 4 years ago