Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

SKU: 5272265

~~C$8,699.99~~ C$6,499.93 Excl. tax

Fuel EX 9.8 XT is an all-around trail bike that blends the light, smooth ride of a carbon frame with upgraded parts made for hard rides.

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.

A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that smooths out rowdy rock gardens and root lattices. 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.

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.

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

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Weight:	M - 14.33kg/31.6lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
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,
Fork:	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel
Shock:	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm
Front Shifter:	N/A
Front Derailleur:	N/A
Rear Shifter:	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur:	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Crankset:	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, Boost (55mm chainline), 170mm length
Pedals:	N/A
Bottom Bracket:	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette:	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain:	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
Front Brake:	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Front Brake Rotor:	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm, M, ML, L, XL: 203 mm
Rear Brake:	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Rotor:	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Brake Levers:	Shimano XT M8120
Front Hub:	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110
Front Hub Skewer:	15 mm thru axle
Rear Hub:	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148
Rear Hub Skewer:	12 mm thru axle
Rims:	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready
Front Tire:	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50", S, M, ML, L, XL: 29X2.50"
Rear Tire:	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50", S, M, ML, L, XL: 29X2.50"
Handlebar:	Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length, M, ML, L, XL: 45 mm
Grips/ Bar Tape:	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Stem:	Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length, M, ML, L, XL: 45 mm
Headset:	Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
Saddle:	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost:	Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, M, ML: 150 mm, L: 170 mm, XL: 200 mm, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length, M, ML: 440 mm, L: 485 mm, XL: 550 mm
Extras:	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight:

M - 14.33kg/31.6lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

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,

Fork:

Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel

Shock:

Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm

Front Shifter:

N/A

Front Derailleur:

N/A

Rear Shifter:

Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog

Crankset:

Shimano XT M8120, 30T, Boost (55mm chainline), 170mm length

Pedals:

N/A

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano BB-MT501 BSA

Cassette:

Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

Chain:

Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed

Front Brake:

Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc

Front Brake Rotor:

Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm, M, ML, L, XL: 203 mm

Rear Brake:

Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc

Rear Brake Rotor:

Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm

Brake Levers:

Shimano XT M8120

Front Hub:

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110

Front Hub Skewer:

15 mm thru axle

Rear Hub:

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148

Rear Hub Skewer:

12 mm thru axle

Rims:

Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready

Front Tire:

Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50", S, M, ML, L, XL: 29X2.50"

Rear Tire:

Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50", S, M, ML, L, XL: 29X2.50"

Handlebar:

Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length, M, ML, L, XL: 45 mm

Grips/ Bar Tape:

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

Stem:

Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length, M, ML, L, XL: 45 mm

Headset:

Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible

Saddle:

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

Seatpost:

Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, M, ML: 150 mm, L: 170 mm, XL: 200 mm, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length, M, ML: 440 mm, L: 485 mm, XL: 550 mm

Extras:

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

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