Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 - Deep Smoke/Purple Phaze

The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is a playful yet powerful trail bike that combines carefully selected components for the best price-to-performance ratio with a lightweight full carbon frame. The FOX Performance suspension package with 150 mm front and 140 mm rear travel smooths out everything in your path, while the carbon wheels keep you on track safely and precisely even in rough terrain. With the precisely shifting Shimano XT drivetrain, you always have the right gear available, both on climbs and descents.

Frame Set

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, integrated storage compartment, adjustable headset angle, geometry tunable via Mino Link, adjustable progression, guided internal cable routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube diameter, ISCG 05, 55 mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel
• Fork: FOX Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel
• Shock: FOX Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 x 55 mm
• Max. compatible fork travel: 160 mm

Wheels

• Front Wheel:
  • Size: XS, S: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5"
  • Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29"
• Rear Wheel:
  • Size: XS, S: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt disc mount, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5"
  • Size: M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt disc mount, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29"
• Rear Axle: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
• Tires:
  • Size: XS, S: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall protection, aramid bead, 60 TPI, 27.5 x 2.50"
  • Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall protection, aramid bead, 60 TPI, 29 x 2.50"
• Tire Sealant: Bontrager TLR Sealant, 177 ml
• Rim Tape: Bontrager TLR
• Max. Tire Size: Frame: 29 x 2.50" (XS & S: 27.5 x 2.50")

Drivetrain

• Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Crank: Shimano XT M8120, 30 T, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm crank arm length
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501, BSA threaded
• Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 T, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
• Max. Chainring Size: 1x: 34 teeth, oval - 32 teeth, min.: 28 teeth

Components

• Saddle:  Bontrager Arvada, austenite struts, 138 mm width
• Seatpost:
  • Size: XS, S: Bontrager Line Elite dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length
  • Size: M, ML: Bontrager Line Elite dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length
  • Size: L: Bontrager Line Elite dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length
  • Size: XL: Bontrager Line Elite dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal cable routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length
• Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
• Handlebar/Stem (integrated):
  • Size: XS, S: Bontrager RSL, integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width, stem with 0 degree rise, 35 mm stem length
  • Size: M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager RSL, integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width, stem with 0 degree rise, 45 mm stem length
• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon clamp
• Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degrees, 35 mm length
• Headset: Integrated compact bearings, 1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, compatible with tapered cups
• Brake: Shimano XT M8120, hydraulic 4-piston disc brake
• Brake Disc:
  • Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt disc mount, 180 mm
  • Size: M, ML, L, XL: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt disc mount, 203 mm
• Maximum Brake Disc Diameter: Max. brake disc diameter - frame: 203 mm, fork: see fork manufacturer

Accessories

• Bag: Bontrager BITS integrated frame bag

Weight

• Weight: M - 14.48 kg / 31.93 lbs (with TLR tire sealant, without tubes)
• Max. Weight: This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider, and cargo) of 136 kg.

* Specification may vary in detail in exceptional cases due to manufacturer.