Trek's Fuel EXe is part of the SL ebike club that strives to strike the lowest bottom line when it comes to weight by utilizing a smaller battery and motor. Like Specialized's Levo SL or Orbea's Rise, the Fuel EXe aims to give riders enough juice to get up climbs with moderate input, matched with a riding experience that mirrors a regular mountain bike ride. And it manages to achieve this in a frame design that nearly hides the fact it's an ebike. 

Highlights
OCLV Carbon frame
29inch wheels 
140mm of rear wheel travel // 150mm fork travel
ABP suspension design
50 Nm TQ HRP50 Motor 
360 Wh removable battery (160 Wh range extender available)
Integrated top tube display
Wired assist switch
Mino Link geo adjustment
64.8degree head tube angle
76.8degree effective seat tube angle
440mm chainstay length
10 carbon builds // 3 aluminum builds
Sizes: SXL
Verified weight (size XLarge, no pedals): 43.12 lbs (19.5 kg)
MSRP: $13,999 USD as tested ($9,999 USD as tested, 9.8 GX AXS Build)

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