Fuel EXe (Light E-MTB)

e-mtb

Algupära

Turuleti juulis 2022 (2023. mudeliaasta jaoks) kergkaalu/madala võimsusega eMTB segmendis Trek'i sisenemisena. Trek tegi koostööd Saksa robootikafirmaga TQ Systems, et arendada HPR50 mootor spetsiaalselt selle rakenduse jaoks. See oli otsene vastus Specialized Levo SL ja Orbea Rise'ile.

Tehnilised andmed

Raam: OCLV Mountain Carbon (9.x) or Alpha Platinum Aluminum (5/8, from 2024). Lightweight e-MTB chassis, internal frame storage.
Kahvel: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, Charger 3.1 RC, 44 mm offset, 150 mm (flagship); FOX/RockShox 150 mm by trim.
Jõuülekanne: 1×12 — SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type electronic (flagship) to Shimano Deore mechanical (entry).
Pidurid: 4-piston hydraulic disc — SRAM Maven Silver 200 mm (flagship) / Shimano MT4100 (entry).
Rattad: 29" (27.5" rear mullet compatible); Bontrager Line Pro 30 OCLV carbon (flagship), tubeless-ready.
Rehvid: 29×2.4-2.5" trail (Bontrager SE5/Maxxis Dissector class).
Vedrustus: Full-suspension trail, 140 mm rear / 150 mm front. Mino Link adjustable. RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock (flagship).
Rooliplokk: Bontrager alloy/carbon bar + stem; Bontrager Line dropper post (travel by size).
Sadul: Bontrager Arvada/Verse saddle on dropper post.
Geomeetria: Trail e-MTB: 65.3° HTA, 77.3° STA, reach 459 mm (M), chainstay 438 mm, wheelbase 1216 mm. Mino Link 2-position. 29"/MX. 15.5-21.5" sizes.
Kaal: ~18.9 kg (flagship 9.x carbon) to ~21 kg (entry alloy) — among lightest full-sus e-MTBs.
Mootor: TQ-HPR50 — Harmonic Pin Ring gearless design, 250 W continuous (300 W peak), 50 Nm, 1.85 kg motor / 3.9 kg system. Very quiet (<0.2 tu), near-zero drag above cutoff.
Aku: 360 Wh internal, removable; +160 Wh range extender (bottle-cage mount) = up to 520 Wh. TQ 4A charger.
Ekraan: TQ HPR50 top-tube LED display with haptic ring controller; TQ smartphone app (Bluetooth).
Sõiduulatus: ~40-90 km on 360 Wh by mode/terrain; up to ~120 km with 160 Wh extender (520 Wh total).
Abiklass: EU pedelec (EPAC, EN 15194) — assist to 25 km/h, 250 W. No registration/licence in Baltics.

Tunnustehnoloogiad

TQ HPR50 Harmonic Pin Ring motor — gearless concentric design, nearly silent
Total drive system weight only 3.9 kg — among lightest eMTB systems ever produced
Near-zero pedal drag above 25 kph — rides like an analog bike when motor cuts off
Seamless top-tube integrated LED display with Bluetooth and ANT+
Range extender battery (160Wh) fits in water bottle cage

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Nearly silent motor — TQ HPR50 is among quietest eMTB motors available
Natural ride feel — minimal drag, feels like an analog bike above cutoff
Lightweight for an eMTB — under 19 kg in top spec
Stealth appearance — does not look like a typical e-MTB
Great suspension performance and trail geometry

−Nõrkused

Limited power (50Nm) compared to full-power eMTBs (75-90Nm) — struggles on very steep climbs
Limited battery range (360Wh) — shorter ride time than Bosch 750/800Wh systems
High price for the amount of motor assist provided
Bontrager stock tyres receive criticism (Gen 2/Fuel+ specifically)

Kas teadsid

01TQ Systems on peamiselt Saksa robootikafirma, mis on spetsialiseerunud kosmosereisidele, lennundusele ja kirurgilisele robootikale — Fuel EXe oli nende esimene jalgratta mootor
02TQ HPR50 mootor kasutab Harmonic Pin Ring'i — kontsentrilist hammasratasteta konstruktsiooni ilma rihmade, hammasrataste lõtkuta ja vähemate liikuvate osadeta
03Nimetatud Popular Science'i 100 suurima innovatsiooni hulka 2022. aastal
04Võitis disaini- ja innovatsiooniauhinna aastatel 2023 ja 2024
05Tööstuskriitikud nimetasid seda sageli 'kümnendi jalgrattaks' või 'kõige olulisemaks väljalaskeks alates esimesest e-MTB-st'
06Peaaegu null mootoritakistus üle 25 km/h tähendab, et jalgratast saab loomulikult pedaalida ka pärast seaduslikku piirangut — sõitjad kirjeldavad seda tundena 'nagu analoogjalgratas', kui mootor lahti ühendub

Kellele sobib

Fit trail rider wanting subtle assist without losing the 'analog bike' feelRider who wants to keep up with e-MTB groups but prefers lightweight handlingPurist who is skeptical of eMTBs — the EXe's stealth and natural ride may convert themRider doing mixed rides — motor-off segments feel natural due to near-zero drag

Ostumärkused

№ 01

Understand what 50Nm means: this is NOT a full-power eMTB. If you want maximum climbing assist, look at Rail+ or Powerfly+. Fuel EXe is for riders who want subtle, natural assist.

№ 02

The 360Wh battery gives approximately 2-3 hours of moderate trail riding. Budget for the 160Wh range extender (approx €400-500) if you do longer rides.

№ 03

Alloy models (5 and 8) use the same TQ motor system as carbon — the ride quality difference is primarily in weight and component spec, not motor performance.

№ 04

Gen 1 models (2023-2024) being sold at significant discounts as Fuel+ Gen 2 launches. Excellent value if 50Nm/360Wh meets your needs.

№ 05

Check motor area torque specs early — creaking around the crank/motor mount is the most commonly reported issue and is usually a simple fix.

№ 06

Lithuania riders: helmet is now MANDATORY for all e-vehicle users (including pedelecs) since January 1, 2026.

Põlvkonnad

2023-2024 (carryover into 2025 at reduced prices)
Fuel EXe
- First Trek light eMTB; launched new category
Käik
140mm rear / 150mm front
Raam
Carbon only (2023), Carbon + Aluminum (2024+)
2025/2026
Fuel+
- Renamed Fuel+; adjustable chassis (travel & wheel size), bigger battery, more powerful motor
Käik
Adjustable travel and wheelsize chassis
Raam
Carbon and Aluminum

Seadus & registreerimine

All three Baltic states follow EU Regulation 168/2013. Pedelec ≤250W continuous with assist up to 25 km/h = bicycle. Above limits = moped/L1e category.

Sildid

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