Fuel EX 9.8

Trail Performance, Patented

Like nothing else on the trail. It's our do everything, full-suspension trail bike that's equal parts efficient climber and commanding descender. The Fuel EX 9.8 is USA-made OCLV Carbon outfitted with all the proprietary frame and shock technology that makes this bike the leader in its class.

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Frameset
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Frame OCLV Black Carbon w/ABP Race, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, magnesium EVO Link, oversized pivot bearings, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel
Front Suspension Fox 32 F-Series Fit RL w/air spring, rebound, alloy E2 tapered steerer, QR15 thru axle, 120mm
Rear Suspension Fox Float RP-2 w/proprietary Trek DRCV, Pro Pedal, rebound; 7.25x2.0"
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Rhythm Elite Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready
Tires Bontrager XDX, 26x2.2"
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Crank Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Cassette SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals n/a
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race Lite
Seat Post Bontrager Race Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race X Lite, carbon, 40mm rise
Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree
Headset FSA NO.57, E2, ACB sealed bearings
Brakeset Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc
Accessories
Extras Trek fork and shock sag meter

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