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Fuel EX 9.8 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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
Flow Mountain BikeThis is a badass mountain bike that would make anyone happy to hit the trails.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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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 …
Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer
Trek Fuel EX features new geometry, a new frame, and a revised spec. We’ll reveal whether Trek’s streamlining has been worth it.
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.
Jul 2015 · Jeroen Tiggelman
Turning its focus on its cross-country racing bikes, Trek made some significant changes to its XC line. Most notable is the introduction of the Isospeed coupler in to the Procaliber hardtail line. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2015 · Editors of Bicycling
This lightweight but trail-capable 29er mountain bike is infused with a rock-and-roll spirit
Sep 2014 · Danny Milner
A 27.5in Fuel EX joins the existing 29er, but the real story is a leap forward in suspension damping
The RE:aktiv rear shock combined with DRCV is a great combo — plush in descend mode while firm and supportive in climb, with an excellent mix of both in trail mode.
Long stems on the larger sizes seem at odds with the trail-orientated set-up.
Mar 2014
The Fuel EX’s prowess on steep and fast lines belies its short travel suspension and XC geometry…
| 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, G2 Geometry, 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 Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm 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 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30" |
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Last updated June 29
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