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Top Fuel C Frame Set
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£3,850($5,180)| Weight | 6.0 lbs (frame) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120mm rear |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ |
Summary
The Trek Top Fuel is celebrated for its agile and playful trail performance, with superlative suspension that encourages aggressive riding beyond its travel numbers. It excels in handling and efficiency, making it a versatile choice for undulating and technical terrains. Despite its weight and some component limitations, it's praised for its confidence-inspiring geometry and practical features like internal storage.
Infectiously agile and playful vibe
Superlative suspension feel
Confidence-inspiring geometry
Practical internal storage
Efficient climber
Too heavy for XC racing
Simple fork damper
Tight internal storage access
Dropper post is sluggish
Heavier than many competitors
The Top Fuel definitely goes into the small travel, BIG capability hall of fame.
Bike PerfectThe Trek encourages you to get rowdy and instills confidence, keeping you smiling when the going gets rough.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe new Trek Top Fuel is an absolutely ripping trail bike, and it took our tester no time at all to get used to it.
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Jul 2022
This Trek Top Fuel review has it all: Speed, sustainability, shifting mindsets, and thoughts on the new breed of short travel trail bikes.
Efficient climber
Rewards punchy efforts and sit-and-spin periods equally well
Suspension remains active with good comfort and traction
Comes alive on undulating terrain
Solid chassis feel
Confidence-inspiring on descents
Handles random trail yanks well
Excellent on trails it was designed for
Higher bottom bracket and lower stack height noticeable on steep/rough terrain
Requires conscious effort to stay centered when steep and rough
Less confidence in very steep terrain compared to Spur and Tallboy
May 2022 · Tom Marvin
An absolute hoot to ride on all but the gnarliest tracks, a true trail bike even if on paper it doesn’t look it
Shrugs off limited travel figures on 95% of trails
Loves to twist and turn
Fast-rolling rubber helps keep speeds high
Fork can twang under heavier riders
You’re occasionally reminded of the 120mm travel
Mar 2022 · Peter Walker
In our big 2022 downcountry group test, we pitted the Trek Top Fuel 9.9 XX1 AXS against 5 of the hottest bikes of the year. Read the full review to find out what it’s capable of and how it stacks up against the competition. Hit the link for the full review and a list with all other bikes in test.
Freedom of movement downhill
Firm and efficient rear suspension generates plenty of traction
Intuitive handling
Practical detail solutions and clean look
Very wide handlebars
Mar 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Trek’s Top Fuel delivers superlative short-travel suspension performance but it’s definitely a trail bike not an XC bike
Infectiously agile and playful vibe
Superlative suspension feel
Seriously tight tracking frame
Trail tough kit
Internal storage
Too heavy for XC racing
Simple fork damper
Tight internal storage access
Yawning gap between this and the Supercaliber
Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney
For a bike that is so capable on the descents, though, the Top Fuel still packs a mighty punch when it comes to gaining elevation..
Great suspension performance
Frame storage
Strong climbing performance
Knockblock isn't as well executed as other brand's versions
Works well when pushing hard, but might not be the most comfortable for all
Oct 2021 · Danny Milner
New Trek Top Fuel 8 is a short travel - 120mm travel front and rear - down-country trail bike with internal frame storage for both alloy and carbon models.
Sublime suspension, playful handling, fantastic size range, internal storage
Not particularly light for the intended use, inconsistent Shimano brakes on our test bike
Oct 2021
The Trek Top Fuel has been overhauled for 2022, receiving an all-new frame with integrated storage, plus key updates to the suspension design and geometry. So how does it ride on the trail? And will everyone be pleased with all the changes? Read on for our Trek Top Fuel review.
Brilliant trail-ripping geometry
Active and supportive suspension
Masses of cornering grip & stability
Refined and practical frame design
Downtube storage is a welcome addition
Dropper post is sluggish
Wheels are solid but quite heavy
Carbon bars are harsh
Heavier than many of its competitors
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Matte Raw Carbon; Blue Smoke / Alpine/quicksilver Fade |
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| Shock | Fox Factory Float DPS, 3-position damper, open-mode adjustment, Kashima Coat, 185 mm x 50 mm Travel: 120mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| Tires | Frame: 29x2.5" |
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First added October 8
Last updated June 28
Not listed for 1,431 days