Product Overview
Fuel EX 9.8 is a hard-charging trail bike with a light and stiff carbon frame that's smooth, quiet, and holds its own when you pick a line. It's loaded with the latest tech like a wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain that's super clean looking and customizable. 150mm front and 140mm rear suspension keep you in control on the roughest trails and it's all topped off with carbon Bontrager wheels with a quick-engaging hub.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, SRAM XD driver, 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, SRAM XD driver, 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 |
| Tires | 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" |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, Boost (55 mm chainline), 170 length |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm Size XS, S: 100mm travel Size M, ML: 150mm travel Size L: 170mm travel Size XL: 200mm travel |
| Handlebar/Stem | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise Size XS, S: 35mm stem length Size M, ML, L, XL: 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 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotor | Front: SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm Rear: SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge Size XS, S: 180mm Size M, ML, L, XL: 200mm |
| Accessories | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 14.15 kg / 31.21 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
