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Tall peaks, flinty trails, and tough racers. Welcome to the natural habitat of Elite 8 Series, our superfast, race-tricked 26" aluminium hardtail platform.

Upgrades from Elite 8.8

  • Fox Evolution Series Float fork
  • Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless Ready wheels
  • Shimano Deore XT front derailleur & gear shifters
  • Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc brakes
  • Bontrager Race X Lite carbon handlebar

Alpha Platinum Aluminium

Trek's premium aluminium, formed into sophisticated tube shapes for maximum strength and minimum weight.

26" wheels

The MTB standard for versatility, light weight, and maneuverability.

E2 tapered head tube

E2 tapers from a 1.5" lower to a 1-1/8" upper, placing more material where it matters most for the stiffness of a full 1.5" system without the added weight.

Fully-integrated head tube

A fully-integrated head tube eliminates the need for headset cups, reducing overall weight without sacrificing performance.

Press-fit bottom bracket

Press-fit BB increases pedalling efficiency and allows for a stronger, stiffer frame structure.

Internal derailleur routing

Route your front derailleur cable through the frame to keep your bike running smooth and clean.

Post-mount disc brake

Post mounting is the simplest, most efficient way to mount a brake calliper to your bike. Functions great, reduces weight.

Hydraulic disc brakes

Ultimate control and stopping power in all conditions, including wet and muddy.

Climb-Trail-Descend

CTD gives you three suspension adjustment options: Climb, Trail, or Descend. It’s a simple, intuitive, high-performance system available on select Fox shocks and forks.

Suspension fork

Shock-absorbing fork allows the front wheel to travel up and down over bumps while the handlebars stay steady, for a comfortable, controlled ride.

3x10

A 10-speed cassette and 3-ring crankset deliver a closer-ratio drivetrain, a wider range of gears, and increased efficiency and durability.