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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 - 2023

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6
  • Color: Deep Smoke
$4,699.93
$6,249.99
Color: Deep Smoke
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Details

Fuel EX 9.8 XT is a playful and capable trail bike that blends together cherry-picked components with a light full carbon frame for the best balance of price and performance. Decked out with 150mm of front and 140mm rear FOX Performance suspension package, you'll be ready to float through the chunder, while carbon wheels keep tracking precise through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.

It's right for you if...
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.

The tech you get
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.

The final word
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.

Why you'll love it
- 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: XS frames get 27.5? wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5? or 29?, and sizes M and up get 29? wheels
- You get the precise shifting and brake modulation of a Shimano XT drivetrain, plus the simple reliability of a threaded bottom bracket

Sizes:
Frame SizeX-SmallSmallSmallMediumMedium / LargeLargeX-LargeXX-Large
Geometry Position High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low
Wheel Size 27.5" 27.5" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
Frame Reach 403.6 / 400.2 433.5 / 430.2 431.3 / 425 456.2 / 450 476.1 / 470 491 / 485 521 / 515 551 / 545
Effective Top Tube (mm) 515.6 / 516.2 549.9 / 550.5 552.7 / 553.8 583 / 584.1 606.2 / 607.4 625.6 / 626.9 660.4 / 661.8 695.1 / 696/6
Seat Tube (mm) 360 380 380 410 420 435 470 500
Seat Tube Angle 71.2° / 70.8° 71.1° / 70.8° 71.4° / 70.8° 71.4° / 70.8° 71.4° / 70.8° 71.4° / 70.8° 71.3° / 70.8° 71.3 / 70.8°
Effective Seat Tube Angle 78.9° / 78.6° 78.5° / 78.2° 79.2° / 78.6° 78.8° / 78.2° 78° / 77.5 ° 77.7° / 77.2° 77.1° / 76.6° 76.5 / 76°
Frame Stack (mm) 571.7 / 574.1 571.6 / 574.1 608.1 / 612.3 612.4 / 616.8 612.3 / 616.8 616.8 / 621.3 630.1 / 634.9 643.5 / 648.4
Head Tube Length (mm) 95 95 95 100 100 105 120 135
Head Angle 64.9° / 64.5° 64.8° / 64.5° 65.1° / 64.5° 65.1° / 64.5° 65.1° / 64.5° 65.1° / 64.5* 65° / 64.5° 65 / 64.5°
Fork Axle-to-Crown 533 533 561 561 561 561 561 561
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) 336.5 / 332 336.6 / 332 342.8 / 335 342.9 / 335 342.9 / 335 343 / 335 343.1 / 335 343.2 / 335
Bottom Bracket Drop 21 / 25 20.9 / 25 30.7 / 38 30.6 / 38 30.6 / 38 30.5 / 38 30.4 / 38 30.3 / 38
Chainstay Length (mm) 433.9 / 435 433.9 / 435 433.1 / 435 433.1 / 435 438.1 / 440 438.1 / 440 443.1 / 445 448.1 / 450
Wheelbase (mm) 1144.1 / 1144.8 1174.1 / 1174.8 1184.9 / 1185.9 1212.1 / 1213 1232.1 / 1233.1 1249.2 / 1250.2 1285.7 / 1286.7 1322.2 / 1323.2
Standover (mm) 720.4 / 716.8 727.5 / 723.8 743.2 / 736.8 743.3 / 736.8 748.4 / 741.8 754.5 / 747.8 773.6 / 766.8 780.8 / 773.8
Offset (mm) 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
Trail (mm) 119.2 / 121.6 119.2 / 121.6 124.9 / 129.2 125 / 129.2 125.1 / 129.2 125.2 / 129.3 125.3 / 129.3 125.4 / 129.3
Sizes:
Frame SizeRider Height (in)Rider Height (cm)Rider Inseam (in)Rider Inseam (cm)
Small5'1" - 5'5" 155 - 16529" - 31"74 - 78
Medium5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 17621" - 33"79 - 83
Large5'10" - 6'2" 177 - 18833" - 35"84 - 89
X-Large6'2" - 6'5" 188 - 19535" - 36"89 - 91

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 Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 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 // Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm
Handlebars Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm 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 Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Pedals Sold Separately
Accessories & Extras Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

* Subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Deep Smoke / Small / 27.5-inch 601842748190 5272261
Deep Smoke / Medium / 29-inch 601842748176 5272263
Deep Smoke / Medium/Large / 29-inch 601842748169 5272264

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