Trek fuel ex 8 2013

[JanisB]

I am looking for new wheels for my bike. I'm not sure if shimano xt m785 wheels would fit my bike. I'm worried about my front wheel, it has fox axle.

 

[Ajax Bay]

What's your question?
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/shimano-wh-m785-xt-wheels-review/
Do a bit of research yourself and say what the issues are, maybe.
https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/...ail-mountain-bikes/fuel-ex/fuel-ex-8/p/29458/
Wheels (assume 29ers)

Front wheel	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear wheel	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

 

[JanisB]

Hi Ajax! Thanks for your reply. My question is about front wheel. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com..._referrer=minicarttest&utm_expid=minicarttest im not sure about the axle on front wheel.

 

[JanisB]

I would ask to chainreaction but they dont have option to ask questions.

 

[Ajax Bay]

If you read the link I shared you'll see that the BikeRadar review says explicitly and in summary:
"The front hub takes a 15mm thru axle, yet the rear is only compatible with a 135mm quick-release; there is no option for a 142×12 rear axle."
You can't 'wish it' to be compatible: be very sure: the rear wheel isn't.
You have, I assume, a 15mm Fox Boost thru' axle. 110mm length?: but you need to work this out (use a ruler between the fork blades) and look for a compatible wheelset.

 

[JanisB]

Thanks Ajax! Why its so many differences in wheels? Sorry mate i just haven't dealt with these things before, but very big thanks to you! So i will be looking for 135mm rear axle wheel. Sorry but one more question, i have 10 speed cassette so its different sizes for it too?

 

[Ajax Bay]

No - the Shimano xt m785 wheels are 135mm OLN QR and your rear dropouts need a 12mm thru-axle hubbed wheel
I'm guessing that this:
https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/...ail-mountain-bikes/fuel-ex/fuel-ex-8/p/29458/
is your bike and its wheels (assume 29ers) are

Front wheel	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear wheel	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

I'd go to https://www.cyclechat.net/forums/mountain-biking-trials-bmx.7/ and ask for advice (with an idea of budget). But first be clear what the specs are of your bike . . so:
Measure between the blades to check that the fork needs a 110mm OLN (over lock nut) axle and measure between the rear drop outs to check that distance (?148mm).
I'd include the specs of your current wheels in the post you make seeking advice/recommendations.
As far as 10/11 speed, you need a spacer: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-rear-hub-cassette-spacer-11-speed-to-10-speed/
to fit a 10sp cassette onto an 11sp freehub.

 

[JanisB]

Thank you very much, despite that i didn't understand half of what you said, i understood witch direction i need to look now. You've been so patient and helpful, thank you so much Ajax. I hope you're alright in this crazy virus madness and i wish you all the best