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SHE’S WORTH EVEY PENNY AND MORE. GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK WITH THE FUEL EX 9.8 GX
With the Fuel EX 9.8 GX, Trek have produced a lightweight carbon frame combined with high performance trimmings with a highly competitive price point. The Fuel EX 9.8 GX isn’t the cheapest bike on the line, but what you’ll get for your money will take you to the next level of riding. The bike is fitted with top of the line Fox suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers. You’ll be turning on carbon wheels accompanied by a Rapid Drive rear hub and SRAM’s newest drivetrain with the widest range yet! With all the whistles and bells, the price tag is a steal for this trail assassin.
If you want one bike that can handle any trail across the world, and handle it with ease, this is the one for you. The Fuel EX 9.8 will elevate your skill set with a top of the line tech package that doesn’t cost top line dollar. The previously mentioned carbon frame includes an internal storage area so you can ride with all of your essentials and ditch the backpack. Fox Performance 36 fork are accompanied with a Grip damper that allows for more tunings. The RE:aktiv feature gives the rider more control and traction with a faster than normal shock that reacts quickly to the terrain. The SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain has a 52-tooth climbing gear which will save your legs from gruelling climbs.
The Fuel EX 9.8 is a fantastic investment bike which has the parts to back up the price-point. If you want to do it all make sure you have the Fuel EX 9.8 to do it on.
| 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 |
| *Shock: | XS , S Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210×52.5mm |
| S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm | |
| Wheel front: | NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Wheel rear: | NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Hub front: | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Hub rear: | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear: | Bontrager Switch thru axle |
| *Tyre: | XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.40” |
| XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.60” | |
| S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.40” | |
| S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.60” | |
| *Tyre part: | XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50mm |
| XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR sealant | |
| Rim strip: | Bontrager TLR |
| Shifter: | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM GX Eagle |
| *Crank: | XS , S SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length |
| M , ML , L , XL , S SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length | |
| Bottom bracket: | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Cassette: | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain: | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Saddle: | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| *Seatpost: | XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length |
| M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length | |
| L , XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length | |
| XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length | |
| M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length | |
| L , XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length | |
| Handlebar: | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| Grips: | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| *Stem: | XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length | |
| Headset: | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” top, 1.5” bottom |
| Brake: | SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor: | XS , S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
| : | M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200mm |
| Bag: | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight: | M – 13.13 kg / 28.94 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit: | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
*All specifications listed are subject to change without notice.* Accessories sold separately*
