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    MSRP
    $5,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    28.9 lbs
    7.3
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36
    Shock
    Fox
    Wheels
    Carbon
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT 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
    Fuel EX 9.8 XT
    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

    Fuel EX 9.8 XT

    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"

    ColorsRaw Carbon / Rage Red; Lithium Grey / Factory Orange; Matte Carbon Smoke

    Fork

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

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

    Headset

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

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

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

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    Size: XS, S, Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chain line), 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chain line), 175 mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 203 mm, 6-bolt

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