Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
Details
Fuel EX 9.8 is the versatile carbon trail bike that can climb with the XC crowd and throw down with the rowdy trail crew. A lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, carbon wheels, and FOX Performance Float suspension with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock make it the perfect choice for all-mountain shredders who want a single bike that does it all.
It's right for you if...
You like going fast, getting rowdy, and clearing every obstacle on the first try. You want a single bike that can handle any trail, with high-quality parts, a carbon frame, and dialed suspension for everything from burly technical descents to single track and even XC races.
The tech you get
A light and stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for quick engagement, a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, a 130mm FOX Performance 34 Float fork, and a FOX Performance Float shock featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft. Plus, a Bontrager Line dropper post and a 35mm Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon handlebar.
The final word
Fuel EX 9.8 is the definitive mountain bike, and a great choice if you're going to invest in a single bike for all kinds of terrain. A carbon frame, quality parts build, and advanced suspension make it an outstanding all-around mountain bike for every kind of trail.
Why you'll love it
1 - It doesn't box itself into a category: Fuel EX brings trail bike plushness with an XC race bike feel for our most versatile mountain bike whip
2 - RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
3 - It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but want to explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents
4 - The SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain provides all the range you'll ever need in the simplicity of a 1x setup
Specs
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom |
| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm |
| Axles |
Front: 15 x 110mm Rear: 12 x 148mm |
| Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40? |
| Crankset | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB |
| Chainrings | 32T Direct Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5-inch size: 100mm, 17.5-inch & 18.5-inch sizes: 125mm, 19.5-inch & 21.5-inch sizes: 150mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
Videos
Fuel EX: The Perfect Trail Bike
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte Gravel/Quicksilver / 15.5-inch | 601479888542 | 568301 | FUE35223165R |
| Matte Gravel/Quicksilver / 17.5-inch | 601479888559 | 568302 | FUE35753118R |
| Matte Gravel/Quicksilver / 18.5-inch | 601479888566 | 568303 | FUE35312323R |
| Matte Gravel/Quicksilver / 19.5-inch | 601479888573 | 568304 | FUE35784838R |
| Matte Gravel/Quicksilver / 21.5-inch | 601479888580 | 568305 | FUE35717251R |
| Volt/Solid Charcoal / 21.5-inch | 601479888634 | 568310 | FUE30823722L |
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