Matty - the Trifecta : Roscoe for general purpose. Onset for chunky trail. Topfuel for downcountry. Since you're not really into XC racing the downcountry bike in carbon can be used for an occasional race if you build it right . And serve as a fast & capable long distance full suspension choice.
I'm about your size and when I got my bike in a medium with 29 inch wheels I found it felt a lit bigger, so the wheel size can make a difference in how the size feels. I like XC bikes they're a lot more comfortable to ride, the slack downhill bikes are great on steep trails, but not as comfortable to ride flat trails.
You should review the new high pivot Slash if you can. Though with park season over you'd need to take it someplace like Apex, White Ranch, Left Hand or Floyd Hill to really get a feel for it.
I'm 6' and ride a M/L Roscoe, I wanted a full squish bike so I went back and forth between the Fuel and Top Fuel. I ended up on a Fuel because of the rocky terrain in my area, but I didn't fit on a M/L on either bike and got a large because of the geometry.
I have that bike Matty, i got the army green color, nice bike, and i do take it on trails, i just avoid big chunk, thinking about going to 130 up front, im 5ft7 and i ride medium
I have the same exact bike i been using it for couple months and i liked and is pretty fast but i do more trail so i’m going to do some changes 130mm for the front and i wanna try 25 or 30mm handle bar just to try
For a lot of riders the enduro bike as only bike works fine. Buy the bike for the trails you like to ride, not your local trails. I do the enduro bike as only bike myself and I literally did an XC race on it Saturday, and a bike park day the week before. I ride enough bike park to want the big bike, but I only do around 8-10 park days a season, so can't really justify buying a DH bike just for park season. If I had the budget for a 2nd bike I'd totally have a downcountry bike like the Top Fuel for XC trails. Though the downhill speed of the enduro bike is pretty addictive, even on blue trails.
@@mrvwbug4423 I’m not saying a enduro bike wouldn’t work on a XC trails or a blue/green trail. I’m just saying it’s too much bike for the type of trail. Even the XC race you just did. If you had a XC/DC bike you would of been faster, more efficient and less tired then using a big heavy down hill focused rig. It is what it is. But whatever makes you happy bro. That’s all that matters.
@@joshuaallswang8016 If I could afford to have a stable of bikes I would have a bike for every occasion haha. But for a "one bike for everything" I'll take the big bike.
@@mrvwbug4423 I feel you man, I have a couple bikes myself. But I would say the best compromise would be a trail bike forsure A 150/140 trail bike would be a beast in most conditions. Personally I like shorter travel trail bikes. My trance is a 140/120.
It just depends what kind of riding you’re doing, if you’re riding tough trails then I would do the slash but light XC style trails I would do the top fuel
@MattyActive How does this bike compare to the Roscoe 9 brother? For light trail/gravel work. I want to try a softer ride with a full susp. Do you lose speed on this full susp? Or is it still fast like my 9 Roscoe?
@@rustychain9518 I guess it's down to how into it you are polygon is a great starter bike the different between them and trek will probably be noticeable if you had both bikes in person. Components and suspension.
@@socialising6037 I have a Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 6 and my wife has a Polygon Siskiu D7. She doesn't ride rocks so I got her an XC bike...it's a little heavy but very nice.
Nope, the top fuel is now Treks “down country bike” It went from 100 front and rear, to now 120 front and rear. They would never get rid of the top fuel. All the brands are making a down country bike to complement there 100 travel XC race bikes. Treks uses the super caliber as there flagship XC race bike now.
I have this bike, it’s awesome! I think you will be surprised as to how capable it is. It strikes the perfect balance between xc and trail.
Is that a new generation without the knock block or is it the same gen frame from 23. ? I would appreciate your reply, thanks
Matty - the Trifecta :
Roscoe for general purpose.
Onset for chunky trail.
Topfuel for downcountry.
Since you're not really into XC racing the downcountry bike in carbon can be used for an occasional race if you build it right . And serve as a fast & capable long distance full suspension choice.
From what I remember the down tube stash was first on carbon bikes only.
Love my ‘22 Top Fuel 👍
Keep em coming Matty 🚵🏿♂️👍
I'm about your size and when I got my bike in a medium with 29 inch wheels I found it felt a lit bigger, so the wheel size can make a difference in how the size feels. I like XC bikes they're a lot more comfortable to ride, the slack downhill bikes are great on steep trails, but not as comfortable to ride flat trails.
That's a very nice bike matty.
You should review the new high pivot Slash if you can. Though with park season over you'd need to take it someplace like Apex, White Ranch, Left Hand or Floyd Hill to really get a feel for it.
I'm 6' and ride a M/L Roscoe, I wanted a full squish bike so I went back and forth between the Fuel and Top Fuel. I ended up on a Fuel because of the rocky terrain in my area, but I didn't fit on a M/L on either bike and got a large because of the geometry.
Yeah 6' is definitely size Large in Trek Sizing. Trek does have a good range of sizing, so it's hard to end up in a sizing hole with them
That’s not an XC bike, it’s a Downcountry bruiser
Nice bike Matty! Let me know if we need to take a trip to Angel fire and try it out!
I plan to hit angel fire with you for sure!
I have that bike Matty, i got the army green color, nice bike, and i do take it on trails, i just avoid big chunk, thinking about going to 130 up front, im 5ft7 and i ride medium
I love my fuel x 8
Wanna see that gen 6 Fuel EX
I have the same exact bike i been using it for couple months and i liked and is pretty fast but i do more trail so i’m going to do some changes 130mm for the front and i wanna try 25 or 30mm handle bar just to try
Nice! Can you review the Trek Slash? 💚🤙
I’ll definitely see if I can! I think they are getting some in soon
You should try the trick marlin 7 gen 3
Definitely! Just hard to find those around here right now.
Wait until you try the fuel ex gen 6
Best bike ever
It is a nice bike.
Perfect bike for 90% of people on the trails. I can’t begin to count how many people are riding enduro bikes on XC trails😆
So true 🤣
For a lot of riders the enduro bike as only bike works fine. Buy the bike for the trails you like to ride, not your local trails. I do the enduro bike as only bike myself and I literally did an XC race on it Saturday, and a bike park day the week before. I ride enough bike park to want the big bike, but I only do around 8-10 park days a season, so can't really justify buying a DH bike just for park season. If I had the budget for a 2nd bike I'd totally have a downcountry bike like the Top Fuel for XC trails. Though the downhill speed of the enduro bike is pretty addictive, even on blue trails.
@@mrvwbug4423 I’m not saying a enduro bike wouldn’t work on a XC trails or a blue/green trail. I’m just saying it’s too much bike for the type of trail. Even the XC race you just did. If you had a XC/DC bike you would of been faster, more efficient and less tired then using a big heavy down hill focused rig. It is what it is. But whatever makes you happy bro. That’s all that matters.
@@joshuaallswang8016 If I could afford to have a stable of bikes I would have a bike for every occasion haha. But for a "one bike for everything" I'll take the big bike.
@@mrvwbug4423 I feel you man, I have a couple bikes myself. But I would say the best compromise would be a trail bike forsure A 150/140 trail bike would be a beast in most conditions. Personally I like shorter travel trail bikes. My trance is a 140/120.
Which bike would you Recommend… Top fuel 7 gen 6 or Slash 7 Gen 5
It just depends what kind of riding you’re doing, if you’re riding tough trails then I would do the slash but light XC style trails I would do the top fuel
Im a hardtail dude. Is this a good bike for light trails/geavel?
Yes it is for sure
@MattyActive How does this bike compare to the Roscoe 9 brother? For light trail/gravel work. I want to try a softer ride with a full susp. Do you lose speed on this full susp? Or is it still fast like my 9 Roscoe?
I've been waiting for the top fuel to ditch the knock block and I'm in, is that the 23 gen. (what ever that was ) or is that a new generation?
It’s the newer model and you can remove the knock block on this one
@@MattyActive I appreciate that, I haven't got a good handle on researching stuff online, you really helped me. Thank you and I love your channel
I can get the 9.8 XT for $4400. Not sure about that or get a better speced bike from YT? I don’t need the bike shop for anything.
XT builds are usually the sweet spot, reasonably light and super reliable.
🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾👍🏾
Trek Bikes are way too expensive these days
Which brand isn't expensive
@@socialising6037 Polygon is pretty reasonable...comparatively speaking.
@@rustychain9518 I guess it's down to how into it you are polygon is a great starter bike the different between them and trek will probably be noticeable if you had both bikes in person. Components and suspension.
Here in Austria we buy Canyon, Cube and Rose Bikes. All US Brands are Way too expensive in Europe
@@socialising6037 I have a Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 6 and my wife has a Polygon Siskiu D7. She doesn't ride rocks so I got her an XC bike...it's a little heavy but very nice.
My 2023 fuel has 150 140 travel....I thought trek stopped making the top fuel
Nope, the top fuel is now Treks “down country bike” It went from 100 front and rear, to now 120 front and rear. They would never get rid of the top fuel. All the brands are making a down country bike to complement there 100 travel XC race bikes. Treks uses the super caliber as there flagship XC race bike now.