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    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    28.9 lbs32.0 lbs
    7.4
    6.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36RockShox Lyrik
    Shock
    Fox Float X PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX EagleNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm145mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    santacruzbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX is a 27.5″ / 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
    2022 Fuel EX 9.8 GX
    2023 HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C
    Other Trail bikes
    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)

    26 mph

    2022 Fuel EX 9.8 GX

    24 mph

    2023 HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C

    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

    carbon frame

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorsLithium Grey / Factory Orange; Matte Carbon Smoke; Satin Black Olive; Raw Carbon / Rage Red

    HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorsLithium Grey / Factory Orange; Matte Carbon Smoke; Satin Black Olive; Raw Carbon / Rage Red

    Fork

    Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm

    FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Stem

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length

    Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

    Handlebar

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width; Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

    Seatpost

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

    Grips

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

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    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Crank

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

    SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Cassette

    SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed

    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc

    SRAM G2 R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    Tires

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm

    Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm

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