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    MSRP
    $5,399$2,799
    Where to Buy
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    $2,249

    20% off At YT Industries

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    28.0 lbs35.3 lbs
    7.4
    5.6
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 34RockShox Lyrik
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm145mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    us.yt-industries.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2019 Fuel EX 9.8 29
    2024 Jeffsy CORE 1 29
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    Gear Range

    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

    2019 Fuel EX 9.8 29

    25 mph

    2024 Jeffsy CORE 1 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    ROCKSHOX LYRIK BASE, 150 mm Travel | Rush RC | 110 x 15 mm Axle | Offset 44 mm

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    ROCKSHOX DLX SELECT+, Shock Length: 210 mm | Shock Stroke: 55 mm | 145 mm Travel | RT | 0L1 Volume Reducer

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm

    SRAM DUB BSA, BB DUB BSA 73 MTB

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

    ACROS AZX-576, ZS44 ZS56 | High Cap | 2 Spacer 5mm

    Stem

    Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree

    E13 BASE 35, Length 50mm | 35mm Clamp | Rise 0° | 6061 AL

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    E13 BASE 35, Width 780mm | Rise 35mm | 9° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep | 6061 AL

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails

    SDG BEL AIR 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm

    YT POSTMAN V2, Ø 31,6mmI MMX-Remote | Adjustable drop 20/10/5mm | 125 mm (S) I 150 mm (M) | 170 mm (L) | 200 mm (XL) | 230mm (XXL)

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 12-speed

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

    SRAM DESCENDANT 6K EAGLE DUB, Crank Arm Length 170 mm | 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T | 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc

    SRAM DB8, Maxima Mineral Oil | Rotor CENTERLINE | Front 200 mm / Rear 200 mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

    SUNRINGLE SR329 TRAIL COMP, Front: Aluminum Rims 29“ | Inner Width 30 mm | Hub 110 x 15 mm |, Rear: Aluminum Rims 29“ | Inner Width 30 mm | Hub 148 x 12 mm | Freehub HG

    Tires

    Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

    FRONT: MAXXIS DHF I REAR: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Front: Tire Size 29“ x 2,50 I EXO+ Casing I 3C MaxxTerra Compound I Tubeless Ready I, Rear: Tire Size 29“ x 2,40 I EXO+ Casing I 3C MaxxTerra Compound I Tubeless Ready

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