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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 2023

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  • 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.

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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 150mm of front and 140mm rear FOX Performance suspension, you'll be ready to float through the chunder, 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 setup 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 setup dialed just for you.

THE FINAL WORD

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.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

You'll get the light weight and vibration damping benefits of a full carbon frame, and geometry built to handle anything

It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy

With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations

We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M and up get 29˝ wheels

You get the precise shifting and brake modulation of a Shimano XT drivetrain, plus the simple reliability of a threaded bottom bracket

SPECS

 

FRAMESET

Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel

Fork: Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel

Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm

Max Fork Compatibile Travel: 160mm

WHEELS

*Wheel Front: Size: XS , S
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''

Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29''

*Wheel Rear: Size: XS , S
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'''

Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''

Hub Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

Skewer Rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever

Rim: Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready

*Tire: Size: XS , S
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50"

Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"

Tire Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Rim Strip: Bontrager TLR

Frame: Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50"), Fork: See manufacturer

DRIVETRAIN

Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage

Crank: Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA

Cassette:  Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

Chain: Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed

Max Chainring Size: 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T

COMPONENTS

Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

*Saddle: Size: XS , S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length

Size: M , ML
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length

Size: L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length

Size: XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length

*Handlebar/Stem: Size: XS , S
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length

Size: M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length

Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

Headset: 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, 180mm

Size: M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm

Rotor Size: Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

 

 

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