MTB Suspension Diagram

& Technical Information

2015 Fuel EX 27.5/650b - Carbon
Applicable Models:
2015 Fuel EX 9.9 & 9.8 27.5/650b

Suspension Hardware
Number TCG Part Number Description Torque Quantity
1 Contact Rep for 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5/650b Main Frame 1
2 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5/650b Seatstay 1
warranty and
3 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5/650b Chainstay 1
aftermarket sale info
4 2013 Trek Fuel EX Mag Link 1
5 M4 x 12mm Button Head Bolt 3 Nm 1
6 432635 M4 x 0.7 x 12mm Flat Head Bolt 3 Nm 2
7 High Direct Mount Front Derailleur Bracket 1
8 W318529 Cable Guide Bolt yes 3
9 W321538 Derailleur Cable Exit Guide 2
10 W315463 Derailleur Cable Entry Guide 2
11 Chainstay Guard Upper 1
12 437600 Chainstay Guard Lower 1
13 Downtube Guard 1
14 W275322 Rocker Pivot Bearing 2
15 W293466 Rocker Link Bearing 4
16 W279752 Rocker Link Spacer 4
17 W305185 Rocker Link Axle Bolt 17 Nm 2
18 & 19 W509392 Rocker Link Bolt 17 Nm 4
20 W311604 Rocker Link DRCV Washer 2
21 W291639 Seatstay Nut at Rocker Link 2
22 W272452 Main Pivot Bearing 2
23 W292095 Main Pivot Washer 2
24 W290375 Main Pivot Axle 1
25 W290376 Main Pivot Axle Nut 34 Nm 1
26 W282876 Lower Shock Bolt 10 Nm 1
27 W320302 Lower Shock Nut/Rear Derailleur Cable Guide 1
28 W305083 ABP Convert Bearing
29 W306006 ABP Convert Washer 2
30 W301803 ABP Convert Nut 22.6 Nm 2
31 W301804 ABP Non-Drive Side Axle Bolt 1
32 W301805 ABP Rear Derailleur Hanger 1
33 W331114 Trek Rear Axle 142x12mm Full Suspension Bikes 1

Hardware & Pad Kits

Number(s) TCG Part Number Description Notes Quantity
19-22 427337 Trek Trail Bike Main Pivot Kit 1
25, 26, 33, 34 427343 ABP Convert Kit 142x12 1
Not Pictured 427344 ABP Convert Kit 135x5 1
Not Pictured 427340 ABP Convert Kit 135x12 1
5&6 437600 Chainstay Armor Kit 1

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 Changes/Updates from Past Model Year

A. 27.5/650b Wheel Size

B. All models use same lower shock nut
Variances from Aluminum Model

A. Removable Front Derailleur Mount

B. Rocker Pivot Axle bolts to Nut in Seatstay
C. Trek BB95 Bottom Bracket Setup
D. ABP Washers Needed with Carbon Seatstays at Dropouts

Technical Information and Specifications

Item Description or Specification
Frame Travel 120 Mm / 4.75"
Designed Fork Axle-Race 508Mm
Shock Eye to Eye and Stroke 184x48 / 7.25"x1.875"
Upper Shock End Width DRCV Direct Mount 40Mm
Lower Shock End Width 40 Mm
Shock Spring Info DRCV w/ Re:Aktiv on Select Models - Air Spring
Hardware Diameter 8 Mm
Available Sizes 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5"
ISCG Tabs 05 Standard
Max Chainrings Small: 24T (3x); 30T (2x) / Middle: 36T (XX1) / Large: 44T (3x); 42T (2x)
Front Derailleur Clamp High Direct Mount
Rear Brake Mount Direct Post Mount (160Mm Adaptable to 180Mm)
Wheel Size 27.5/650b
Bottom Bracket BB95
Headset Style Fully Integrated/ IS with E2 Taper
Max Tire Size 2.35"
Rear Hub OLD 142x12, 135x12, or 135x5
Seatpost OD 31.6Mm
Seat Collar ID 34.8Mm
Derailleur Hanger W301805
Internal Cable Routing Options Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Stealth Dropper Post

Cable Routing Diagram

Note on Carbon Frame Routing: Stealth Dropper Post hose will enter main frame in front of BB, on top of down tube

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