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2009 Trek

Elite 9.8

A 26″ carbon frame crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Elite 9.8

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

5'0" – 5'7"

17.5"

5'5" – 5'11"

18.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

19.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Trek Elite 9.8 review

Mar 2010 · Steve Worland

A high-speed summer racer that becomes a hard riding trail bike with bigger treads and a riser bar

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Specs
Build
Frame

TCT Black Carbon w/BB90 bottom bracket, "Drop In" headset bearings

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Mountain Integrated, 1 1/8" w/sealed bearings

Stem

Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race X Lite OS, carbon flat bar, 620mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Race Lite

Seatpost

Bontrager Race X Lite ACC, carbon

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Crank

Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT, 9 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT Ti, hydraulic disc, custom Ti version; 160mm rotors (Trek exclusive)

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race X Lite Disc wheel system, centerlock, tubeless ready

Tires

Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 120 tpi, folding

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