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It's right for you if...
You want an efficient, capable, short-travel trail bike that excels at endurance and stage racing and can handle rough trails and even XC races. You appreciate the performance advantage of carbon and want a super-light bike with race-level components and suspension.
The tech you get
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, upgraded 120mm Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast Float fork with GRIP damper, 115mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock and a 1x12 Shimano XT drivetrain. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon handlebars and upgraded Shimano SLX brakes.
The final word
Top Fuel 9.8 is an efficient, capable and ridiculously fun short-travel carbon trail bike with the performance boost of upgraded parts like the drivetrain, fork and brakes. It's built to rip technical terrain and descents, speed through flow sections and withstand the beating that endurance races dole out.
The Walkthrough
favorite_borderWhy you'll love it
- This bike wants to go fast – it's built with no-nonsense, high-performance parts
- You get a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness in the rough and Knock Block frame defence to protect against spinning bars and fork crowns
- TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks for climbs and sprints with the simple Grip Shift-like motion
- Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
- This short-travel trail bike gives you a suspension set-up that’s capable in several MTB disciplines, and especially suited to endurance events
Features
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. The larger frames (M and ML) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimises the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.
Trek's mountain-specific carbon fibre is tougher carbon, with unique materials and lay-up procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.
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Suspension Calculator
This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.
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Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme
Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.
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Complete Tubeless System
Tubeless Ready rims and tyres make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats and less weight. You're ready to roll straight out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves and sealant.
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TwistLoc Dual Remote Lockout
TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks with a simple Grip Shift-like motion; and it leaves room for a dropper post lever.
Warrantied for life
Carbon wheels can give your ride an instant upgrade in speed and handling – and when you choose Bontrager, your investment is protected. All Bontrager carbon wheels are backed by a lifetime warranty for the original owner.
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Blendr stem
Bontrager stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks and maximum user friendliness.
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Control Freak cable management
The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows any combination of shift, brake, lockout and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom set-up.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 115 mm travel |
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| Fork | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, dual remote, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm bolt-on axle, 120mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm |
| Suspension lever | RockShox TwistLoc Full Sprint dual remote |
| Max compatible fork travel | 130mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40" |
| *Tyre part |
Size:
XXL Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm |
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Size:
XXL Bontrager TLR sealant |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | 29x2.40" |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 34T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length |
| Head set | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| *Brake |
Size:
XXL Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor |
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Size:
XXL Shimano SLX M7100 hydraulic disc |
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| *Brake rotor |
Size:
XXL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
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Size:
XXL Shimano RT66, 160 mm, 6-bolt |
| Weight | M - 11.94 kg / 26.32 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Sizing & fit
Proper bike fit is essential for best performance and comfort. Any size and geometry measurements shown on trekbikes.com are for general comparison purposes only. To find your perfect fit, visit an authorised retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.
Rider Height
Inseam
S
153.0 - 166.5 cm
5'0.2" - 5'5.6"
72.0 - 79.0 cm
28.3" - 31.1"
M
161.0 - 172.0 cm
5'3.4" - 5'7.7"
76.0 - 81.0 cm
29.9" - 31.9"
M/L
165.5 - 179.0 cm
5'5.2" - 5'10.5"
77.0 - 84.0 cm
30.3" - 33.1"
L
177.0 - 188.0 cm
5'9.7" - 6'2.0"
83.0 - 88.0 cm
32.7" - 34.6"
XL
186.0 - 196.0 cm
6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
87.0 - 92.0 cm
34.3" - 36.2"
2XL
195.0 - 203.0 cm
6'4.8" - 6'7.9"
92.0 - 95.0 cm
36.2" - 37.4"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Geometry position | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
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| 15.5 | S | High | 39.4 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 9.0 | 68.0° | 56.3 | 34.3 | 3.0 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 111.7 | 73.0 | 41.0 | 59.0 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 39.4 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 9.0 | 67.5° | 56.4 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 111.7 | 72.5 | 40.5 | 59.4 |
| 17.5 | M | High | 41.9 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 9.0 | 68.0° | 59.8 | 34.3 | 3.0 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 115.2 | 73.5 | 44.5 | 59.0 |
| 17.5 | M | Low | 41.9 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 9.0 | 67.5° | 59.9 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 115.2 | 73.0 | 44.0 | 59.4 |
| 18.5 | ML | High | 44.5 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 9.0 | 68.0° | 61.4 | 34.3 | 3.0 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 116.8 | 74.1 | 46.1 | 59.0 |
| 18.5 | ML | Low | 44.5 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 9.0 | 67.5° | 61.5 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 116.8 | 73.5 | 45.6 | 59.4 |
| 19.5 | L | High | 47.0 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 10.0 | 68.0° | 63.0 | 34.3 | 2.9 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 118.5 | 75.1 | 47.5 | 59.9 |
| 19.5 | L | Low | 47.0 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 10.0 | 67.5° | 63.2 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 118.6 | 74.5 | 47.0 | 60.3 |
| 21.5 | XL | High | 52.1 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 11.0 | 68.0° | 65.0 | 34.3 | 2.9 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 120.6 | 77.1 | 49.2 | 60.8 |
| 21.5 | XL | Low | 52.1 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 11.0 | 67.5° | 65.1 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 120.7 | 76.5 | 48.7 | 61.2 |
| 23.5 | XXL | High | 57.0 | 68.5° | 75.5° | 12.0 | 68.0° | 67.5 | 34.3 | 2.9 | 43.4 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 123.3 | 78.6 | 51.5 | 61.7 |
| 23.5 | XXL | Low | 57.0 | 68.0° | 75.0° | 12.0 | 67.5° | 67.7 | 33.7 | 3.6 | 43.5 | 4.4 | 10.7 | 123.4 | 78.0 | 51.0 | 62.2 |