Fuel EX 9.8 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$5,399Weight | 28.0 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is an absolute classic in the trail bike segment. Could it also be the perfect bike for the next bikepacking adventure with its modern geometry and spare parts compartment in the down tube? We put the Fuel EX to the test.
Maximum fun on the descents
Intuitive and good-natured handling
Storage compartment in the down tube for tools or snacks
Too sluggish on easy terrain
Too much bike for long straights
Chain slap
Nov 2019 · Jeremy Benson
The Fuel EX 8 is an impressively capable, versatile, and well-rounded trail bike that is ready for anything you are. Trek redesigned the Fuel EX models for...
Relatively affordable
Good component spec for the price
Great small bump compliance
Versatile/well-rounded
Frame sizing feels a little small
Can be overwhelmed in super aggressive terrain
Nov 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The updated Trek Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too.
Punchy trail bike with great handling.
Low profile tyre tread lacks bite.
Nov 2019
Having spent a load of saddle time with the 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 on home soil, we've been getting very familiar with this 130mm travel trail brawler. It hasn't all been smooth sailing though. Read on to see what the Fuel EX does well, what it's struggled with, and what changes we've made to our long term review rig.
Stupendously plush rear suspension
The Fox 36 has really stepped up the EX's appetite for gnar
New geometry brings masses of high-speed stability
Rattling from the downtube trapdoor
Knock Block system works but creates practical annoyances
The 35mm carbon bars are overly stiff
Oct 2019 · McCoy
One seriously light and capable bike
Aug 2019 · Mike Levy
Trek's trail bike gets an all-new frame with tweaked suspension and fresh geometry, but where does sit compared to the competition?
Forgiving, deep feeling suspension
It's a wizard on technical climbs
New geometry increases capabilities
It might be too forgiving for some riders
You'll be using the pedal assist lever often
Trek could have gone further with the geometry
Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves
A great full-sus all-rounder with an innovative frame
Jun 2018 · Nic “U-Turn” Hall
Without a doubt one of our favorite bikes in the budget bike roundup. The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 blends a refined look with affordable performance to offer you a killer mountain bike at a great value.
Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Fox Performance 34 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm |
Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | Not included |
Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
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Crank | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately |
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Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝ |
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