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    MSRP
    $5,499
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    29.0 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)

    28 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

    OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorsMiami Green to Teal Fade; Raw Carbon / Rage Red; Gloss Purple Phaze / Matte Raw Carbon

    Fork

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

    Shock

    Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

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

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog

    Crank

    Size: XS, S, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

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

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