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    MSRP
    $6,049
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    28.9 lbs
    7.4
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    Carbon
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.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
    Fuel EX 9.8 GX
    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 GX

    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

    Fork

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

    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

    Bottom Bracket

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

    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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    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

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    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

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 RS 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, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

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

    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''

    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

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