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2012 Trek

Top Fuel 9.8

A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano SLX 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)

28 mph

Top Fuel 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
BIKE Magazine
Trek Top Fuel 9.8 review

Feb 2012

Joe Parkin of bike magazine reviews Trek bicycles' cross-country (XC) race bike, the Top Fuel 9.8. Size XL, 21.5.

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VeloNews
Leadville Pro Bike – Chris Carmichael's Trek Top Fuel 9.9

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.

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Cycling News
Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL review | Cyclingnews.com

Mar 2011 · Matt Pacocha

Trek World Racing’s cross-country race rig

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Velo
Trek Top Fuel 9.8

May 2010 · VeloNews.com

From climbing to cornering to accelerating, the Top Fuel 9.8 wants to race.

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BikeRadar
Trek Top Fuel 9.8 WSD women's bike review

Apr 2010 · Jenn Hopkins

A top-shelf race bike with a top-dollar price tag, the Top Fuel 9.8 WSD is pretty much the ultimate in fast and light full bounce for the girls

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Specs
Build
Frame

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay w/alloy chainstay, BB90 w/Precision Fit sockets, E2, internal control routing, no-cut off-road seatmast, ABP Race, Full Floater, magnesium EVO Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek IS-3, E2, alloy cartridge

Stem

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 34.0mm, 5mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M780 Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Crank

Shimano Deore XT M785, 40/28

Shifters

Shimano SLX M660-10, 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX HG81-10 11-36, 10 speed

Brakes

Shimano SLX M666 hydraulic disc brakes

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race Lite Pro TLR Disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 135x5mm rear hub, 28 hole, center lock, Tubeless Ready

Tires

Bontrager XR1 Expert, 26x2.0"

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