MTB Suspension Diagram

& Technical Information

2015 Fuel EX 27.5/650b - Aluminum
Applicable Models:
2015 Fuel EX 9, 8, & 7 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 Chainstay Guard Lower 1
437600
6 Chainstay Guard Upper 1
7 W319616 Downtube Guard 1
8 Rear Derailleur Exit Guide 1
W321538
9 M3 Flat Head Bolt for Cable Exit Guide 0.7 Nm 1
10 Bolt-on Cable Guide - Single 1
W311727
11 M5x18 Cap Head Bolt 5 Nm 1
13 W279752 Rocker Link Spacer 4
14 W293466 Rocker Link Bearing 4
15 W509392 Rocker Link Bolt 17 Nm 4
16 W305185 Rocker Link Axle Bolt 17 Nm 2
17 W275322 Rocker Link Bearing 2
18 W311604 Rocker Link DRCV Washer 2
19 W292095 Main Pivot Washer 2
20 W272452 Main Pivot Bearing 2
21 W290375 Main Pivot Axle 1
22 W290376 Main Pivot Axle Nut 34 Nm 1
23 W282876 Lower Shock Bolt 10 Nm 1
24 W320302 Lower Shock Nut/Rear Derailleur Cable Guide 1
25 W305083 ABP Convert Bearing 2
26 W301803 ABP Convert Nut 22.6 Nm 2
33 W301804 ABP Non-Drive Side Axle Bolt 1
34 W301805 ABP Rear Derailleur Hanger 1
36 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
7 W319616 Downtube Guard 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 Carbon Model

A. Non-Removable Front Derailleur Mount

B. Rocker Pivot Axle Threads Directly into Seatstay (Nut needed on Carbon)
C. Pressfit BB89.5 instead of Trek BB95
D. ABP Washers Not Needed at Dropout Connection

Technical Information and Specifications

Item Description or Specification
Frame Travel 120 Mm / 4.75"
Designed Fork Axle-Race 508 Mm
Shock Eye to Eye and Stroke 184x48 / 7.25"x1.875"
Upper Shock End Width DRCV Direct Mount 40 Mm
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 Pressfit BB89.5 (Requires 2.5mm Spacer on Drive Side)
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 36.4Mm
Derailleur Hanger W301805
Internal Cable Routing Options Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Stealth Dropper Post

Cable Routing Diagram

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