Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2011 Trek
Top Fuel 9.9 SSL
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
Compare the full range
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
Summary
The Trek Top Fuel is a high-performance cross-country bike with a superlight design and excellent downhill capabilities, thanks to its ABP suspension system. However, it faces criticism for rear suspension performance and front end stiffness issues. The bike is praised for its neutral feel and well-mannered handling on various terrains, making it a strong contender in its category.
Superlight design
Excellent downhill performance with ABP suspension
Neutral feel and well-mannered handling
Full complement of top-level components
Durable and good-looking
Rear suspension doesn’t meet pedaling performance expectations
Front end feels soft, affecting handling
Rear shock issues
Lack of front end stiffness
Seatmast produces an annoying bounce
The Top Fuel 9.9 SSL is a replica of the bike that was ridden to victory by Trek World Racing's Mathias Flueckinger in the 2010 U23 World Cup and World Championships.
Cycling NewsA bike costing close to $8,000 should be close to perfect, not hampered by rear shock issues and a lack of front end stiffness.
Cycling NewsThe downhill performance of the ABP design is up there with the best – and not just in cross-country race terms; the same platform is used on Trek's Session downhill bike.
Cycling News“It’s going to be very interesting data,”
VeloNewsFeedback?
View all reviews
Feb 2012
Joe Parkin of bike magazine reviews Trek bicycles' cross-country (XC) race bike, the Top Fuel 9.8. Size XL, 21.5.
Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach
He may not be a pro in the traditional sense of the word. But as one of North America's best known cycling coaches, it's certainly interesting to see what Chris Carmichael will saddle up come race day at the 2011 Leadville 100.
Mar 2011 · Matt Pacocha
Trek World Racing’s cross-country race rig
Mar 2011 · Matt Pacocha
Good downhill suspension performance for a cross-country race bike, but elsewhere it's hampered by pedaling feedback and a surprising lack of steering stiffness
May 2010 · VeloNews.com
From climbing to cornering to accelerating, the Top Fuel 9.8 wants to race.
Nov 2008 · Tyler Benedict
Over the holiday week I met Trek’s Southeast demo guy, Tom Jenkins, at the IMBA Epic Santos Trails in Ocala, FL, for a solid 3+ hour cross country test of the new 2009 Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL. This course is an Epic for a reason.  There are more than 40 miles of singletrack, ranging …
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, OCLV Carbon seatstay & chainstay, Net Molded tapered head tube, BB90 w/Precision Fit Sockets, internal control routing, no-cut off-road seatmast, ABP Race, Full Floater, magnesium EVO Link, oversized pivot bearings, replac BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 9 degree sweep |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 4, carbon rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 34.0mm, 5mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crank | Shimano XTR, 42/30 |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano M980 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR hydraulic disc brakes Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Race XXX Lite Disc wheel system, 28 hole, center lock, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR0 Team, 26x2.1" |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
Not listed for 3,256 days