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2011 Trek

Elite 9.8

A 26″ carbon frame crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT
BrakesAvid 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)

30 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
MBR
Tested: Trek Rumblefish Elite £2,400 - MBR

Feb 2012 · Jamie Darlow

What does mbr really think about 29ers? Simple — there are good bikes and bad bikes. Find out how the Trek Rumblefish shapes up...

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Trek Superfly 100 Elite

Nov 2011 · MBA Action

A Stealth Fighter on Singletrack: The Trek Superfly 100 Elite Still confusing to some riders, the "Fisher" brand was absorbed into its parent company,

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VeloNews
Leadville Pro Bike: Sari Anderson's Trek Superfly Elite 29er

Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach

Among a handful of fast women set to face-off with Rusch are top riders such as Jenny Smith, Kelli Emmett, Gretchen Reeves and Sari Anderson.

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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 Carbon w/BB90, drop-in headset & bottom bracket bearings

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek IS-3, 1-1/8" alloy cartridge

Stem

Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race X Lite Flat, 31.8mm, 7 degree sweep

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Crank

Shimano Deore XT, 42/32/24

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano M77110 11-36, 10 speed

Brakes

Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, 28 hole, center lock, tubeless ready

Tires

Bontrager XR1 Team, 26x2.2"

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