Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6|XS (27.5″ wheel)|S (27.5″ wheel)|S (29″ wheel)|M (29″ wheel)|ML (29″ wheel)|L (29″ wheel)|XL (29″ wheel)|Deep smoke|Mulsanne Blue

Description

The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is an all-around trail bike that blends the light, smooth ride of a carbon frame with upgraded parts made for hard rides. Decked out with 150 mm of front and 140 mm rear FOX Performance suspension, you’ll be ready to float through the tough stuff, while carbon wheels keep you tracking through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.

It’s right for you if…

You’re chasing long flowy and technical descents, and want to pedal back to the top for more, lap after lap. You want the vibration-damping benefits of a carbon frame and carbon wheels, plus upgraded suspension that smooths out the rough and rowdy.

The tech you get

A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that smooths out rowdy rock gardens and root latices. Plus, carbon wheels that keep your set-up light, while a Shimano XT drivetrain for smooth shifting and brake modulation. Finally, you’ll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your set-up dialled just for you.

The final word

The Fuel EX 9.8 is the culmination of years of trail riding and progression, with longer front end geometry for tackling steeper and hairier descents, and a steeper seat tube to keep you perched on climbs. It’s equipped with the cherry-picked components you want, like upgraded suspension, carbon wheels and a Shimano XT drivetrain.

Specifications

*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted

Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel Fork Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel Shock Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm Max compatible fork travel 160mm

Wheels

Wheel front Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Wheel rear Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever *Tyre Size:XS , S
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50″ Size:S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz Rim strip Bontrager TLR Max tyre size Frame: 29×2.50″ (XS & S: 27.5×2.50″), Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain

Shifter Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage Crank Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chain line, 170mm length Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed *Chain Size:XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed Size:XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed Max. chainring size 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T

Components

Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width *Seatpost Size:XS , S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length Size:M , ML
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length Size:L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485 mm length Size:XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550 mm length *Handlebar/stem (integrated) Size:XS , S
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 35 mm stem length Size:M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on Head set Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom, angle adjust cup compatible Brake Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc *Brake rotor Size:XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm Size:M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Accessories

Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

Weight M 14.33 kg/31.6 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.