2020 Trek
Top Fuel 9.8
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| MSRP | $5,499 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 26.0 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
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 2020
My history of mountain biking started with a little wooden trike, with no pedals and wheels bigger than my head. I moved forward as any child does onto a bigger bike with bigger wheels and pedals. My parents always encouraged me to get outside and ride a bike, although I didn’t like the idea of mountain biking. I knew how to ride a bike; why go any further?
Jan 2020 · Ed Thomsett
A front-heavy ride position and not-so-grippy tyres are the only limiters on this all-round speed demon
Makes the climbs fun and rips on the way down
An elegant package with a choice of colours
The six frame sizes span a massive range
A higher front end would give more descending confidence
Thin tyres don’t offer much grip or protection
Carbon wheels and bar bump up the price without a big impact on performance
Oct 2019 · Trev Worsey
This year, the Trek Top Fuel has had a ground-up makeover, adding more travel, slacker geometry, more clearance, and most importantly a change in attitude.
Nimble and involving handling
Happy to step-up to tough terrain
Lockout is niche and adds complexity
SRAM Level brakes prioritise weight over power
Jun 2019
The new Trek Top Fuel Pulls the XC-race stick out of its butt and joins the trail bike party.
It's super light and fast as hell.
It's versatile—adjust the Mino Link and stem angle to fit your riding style.
TwistLoc system quickly gummed up and functioned inconsistently.
| Frame | Carbon frame BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Matte Carbon / Gloss Trek Black; Trek Black to Teal Fade; Viper Red |
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| Fork | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45mm Travel: 115mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: S, M, M/L, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Size: S, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7100 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT66, 160mm, 6-bolt |
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