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Fuel EX 9.8 27.5
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Trek Fuel is a versatile trail bike praised for its lightweight design and efficient climbing capabilities. It offers a stable and confident ride on descents, with a suspension system that balances firmness and suppleness. Overall, it combines trail and cross-country qualities effectively, making it a fun and reliable choice for various riders.
Lightweight
Efficient climbing
Stable and confident on descents
Supple and smooth suspension
Versatile for trail and cross-country riding
Limited travel may not suit all riders
Some quality-control issues with components
May require tubeless conversion for optimal performance
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 is a lightweight but trail-capable 29er and a little bit XC, a little bit rock-and-rollBicycling
The Debonair high-volume air can transforms the ride.
BIKE MagazineA real testament to how well this type of bike caters to just about any type of mountain biker
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Nov 2016 · Tyler Benedict
Earlier this year, the Fuel EX received rapid fire updates that first introduced a 27.5+ version then quickly made it the standard model by adding 29er wheels and tires for most of the stock builds. The frame was all new for both, bumping travel to 130mm, and it effectively did away with the standard 27.5 …
May 2016 · Saris Mercanti
Trek’s beloved Fuel EX is now available in plus sized trims. In addition to larger volume tires, the frame also received frame and suspension changes. - Mtbr.com
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
The carbon fiber Top Fuel ruled in mountain biking’s mid-2000s heyday, and now it’s back and better than ever. Most importantly, Trek has updated the
Mar 2016
Who wouldn’t have expected the updated Trek Top Fuel’s shining point to be climbing? Its predecessor was a World Cup-winning XC race bike and the Top Fuel has now replaced the company’s other race bike, the Superfly. With larger wheels, improved suspension and other updates, the Top Fuel is poised to carry on Trek’s XC race heritage.
Jan 2016
Simple setup: As we recently remarked in our review of the new Fuel EX 29er (check out the full write up on the Fuel EX 8 29 here), the Full Floater suspension system found on the Fuel series is easier to setup than a Tinder date. After only two rides we settled on a suspension setting that …
Jul 2015 · Andrew Richardson
Pitting a group of XC bikes and pushing them when riding enduro was a pretty mean task, but a fun one at that! See how the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 fared here!
Jun 2015 · Editors of Bicycling
This lightweight but trail-capable 29er mountain bike is infused with a rock-and-roll spirit
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, 120mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, E2, carbon cartridge |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3, hollow titanium rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 38/24 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT, 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
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