Trek mountain bike EX 8 review

I test rode many, many high end bikes before I settled on the Trek Fuel EX 8 , so I expected to be happy with my purchase, and boy was I right. Not only did it perform unbelievably well, it more than exceeded my expectations.

The suspension is terrific, the bike handles like no other, and its individual parts are for the most part really quite high quality. And with all that, its looks top it off.
Well, I am a picky rider, and most serious riders are, so I will tell you that I did have to replace some things like the seat that was a little too hard, the grips, and the pedals because they are too hard to get on and off. I’ve had lots of difficulty trying to adjust them, and it’s time to concede that I need better, more workable ones.

Well, naturally there are a few other downsides as well. Nothing’s perfect, right? Both front and back breaks squealed after I rode the bike the first time. I wasn’t happy that they needed an adjustment so soon, even if it was free. After a month the gear shifts needed to be adjusted too, but since I have been riding the bike pretty hard for several days per week, that might not be too surprising. Nevertheless, would I recommend this bike to a friend? You bet! All in all, I am quite pleased with this bike.

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