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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6
  • Color: Mulsanne Blue
  • Color: Satin Baja Yellow
  • Color: Deep Smoke
$6,249.99 - $6,749.99
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Details

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.

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.

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.

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.

- 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: X-Small frames get 27.5" wheels, Small frames get to choose between 27.5" or 29", and sizes Medium and up get 29" wheels

Geometry Chart:
FRAME SIZEX-SmallSmall 27.5Small 29MediumMedium/LargeLargeX-LargeXX-Large
WHEEL SIZE (in) 27.5 27.5 29 29 29 29 29 29
FRAME REACH (mm) 400.2 430.2 425 450 470 485 515 545
EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE (mm) 516.2 550.5 553.8 584.1 607.4 626.9 661.8 696.6
SEAT TUBE (mm) 360 380 380 410 420 435 470 500
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (°) 70.8 70.8 70.8 70.8 70.8 70.8 70.8 70.8
EFFECTIVE SEAT TUBE ANGLE (°) 78.6 78.2 78.6 78.2 77.5 77.2 76.6 76
FRAME STACK (mm) 574.1 574.1 612.3 616.8 616.8 621.3 634.9 648.4
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) 95 95 95 100 100 105 120 135
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (°) 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5
FORK AXLE-TO-CROWN (mm) 533 533 561 561 561 561 561 561
BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT (mm) 332 332 335 335 335 335 335 335
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) 25 25 38 38 38 38 38 38
CHAINSTAY LENGTH (mm) 435 435 435 435 440 440 445 450
WHEELBASE (mm) 1144.8 1174.8 1185.9 1213 1233.1 1250.2 1286.7 1323.2
STANDOVER (mm) 716.8 723.8 736.8 736.8 741.8 747.8 766.8 773.8
OFFSET (mm) 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
TRAIL (mm) 121.6 121.6 129.2 129.2 129.2 129.3 129.3 129.3
Sizes:
SizeRider HeightInseam
X-Small

137 - 155 cm

4'6" - 5'1"

64 - 73 cm

25" - 29"

Small

153 - 167 cm

5'0" - 5'6"

72 - 79 cm

28" - 31"

Medium

161 - 172 cm

5'3" - 5'8"

76 - 81 cm

30" - 32"

Medium/Large

166 - 179 cm

5'5" - 5'10"

77 - 84 cm

30" - 33"

Large

177 - 188 cm

5'10" - 6'2"

83 - 88 cm

33" - 35"

X-Large

186 - 196 cm

6'1" - 6'5"

87 - 92 cm

34" - 36"

XX-Large

195 - 203 cm

6'5" - 6'8"

92 - 95 cm

36" - 37"

Specs

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
Rear Shock Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm
Wheels Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
XS, S: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
S - XL: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Hubs Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Tires XS, S: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50''
Rear: S - XL: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Crankset Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Shifters Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
Brakes Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors XS - XL: Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180mm
M - XL: Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm
Handlebars XS, S: Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length
M - XL: Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
Tape/Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Headset Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
Seatpost XS, S: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length
M - ML: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length
L: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length
XL: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Pedals Sold Separately
Accessories & Extras Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Mulsanne Blue / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842748091 5272271 FUE26642915E
Mulsanne Blue / X-Large / 29-inch 601842748077 5272273 FUE26493379E
Satin Baja Yellow / Small / 27.5-inch 745889458176 5272317 FUE29224332W
Deep Smoke / Small / 29-inch 601842748183 5272262 FUE22929946E
Deep Smoke / Medium / 29-inch 601842748176 5272263 FUE22836127E
Deep Smoke / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842748169 5272264 FUE23710681E
Deep Smoke / Large / 29-inch 601842748152 5272265 FUE22736587E
Deep Smoke / X-Large / 29-inch 601842748145 5272266 FUE23435335E

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