Product Overview
Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end 130mm rear and 140mm front FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub, and a super-smooth Shimano XT wide-range drivetrain give this model an extra edge you'll notice from the first pedal stroke.
Size Small bike has 27.5" wheels.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel/td> |
| Shock | Size: XS, S (27.5") Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm Size: S (29"), M, ML, L, XL Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm |
| 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, 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 |
| Tires | Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 27.5x2.40 (Front) Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60 (Rear) Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40" (Front) Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" (Rear) |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crankset | Size: XS , S Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 52mm chainline, 170mm length Size: M , ML , L , XL Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 52mm chainline, 175mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm Size XS, S: 100mm travel Size M, ML: 150mm travel Size L, XL: 170mm travel |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotor | Front: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm Rear: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt Size XS, S: 180mm Size M, ML, L, XL: 203mm |
| Accessories | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 13.13 kg / 28.94 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
