Trek 2021 Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 5

From £5,500.00
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Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end 130 mm rear and 140 mm front FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub and a super-smooth Shimano XT wide-range drivetrain give this model an extra edge you'll notice from the first pedal stroke.

You want a single bike that can handle any trail with the light weight and vibration damping of a carbon frame. You're willing to pay for parts that give you a better connection with the trail, but you'd rather skip the bling.

A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with a GRIP damper that offers more adjustment, and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. A Shimano XT 1x12 drive train for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb - plus an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear and all-new Bontrager carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement.

Fuel EX 9.8 is a great investment for one bike that does it all. You get a light carbon frame, but it's the parts that make this model, like the extra-adjustable GRIP damper, the magic-carpet ride of Thru Shaft and the blistering acceleration of carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive hub.
- Fuel EX 9.8 will take your riding to the next level with a parts package that gives you top-shelf performance without the top-shelf price tag
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a handy spot to stow flat fixing supplies or gear
- We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5? wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5? or 29? and sizes M to XL get 29? wheels

Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don't have the same issues with standover height.

Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

Internal Storage
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.

RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft
RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft gives you unmatched grip and control with a shock that reacts to the terrain faster than anything else out there.

OCLV Mountain Carbon
Trek's mountain-specific carbon fibre is tougher carbon, with unique materials and lay-up procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.

Frame Size L, UNI, Carbon, OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Wheel Size Front 29
Wheel Size Rear 29
Fork Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Fork Unknown
Gears DERAILLEUR, Shimano, 1 Gears
Tyres BONTRAGER,
Pedals UNKNOWN,
Wheels BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29"
Shifters SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed,
Kickstand UNKNOWN, Unknown
Front Brake SH, Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Brake SH, Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Derailleur ,
Crankset SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 175 mm length Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Chain SHIMANO, Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Headset UNBRANDED, Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Handlebar BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Stem BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Bartape / Grips BONTRAGER
Seatpost BONTRAGER
Saddle BONTRAGER, Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Front Light UNKNOWN
Rear Light UNKNOWN
Colours LITHIUM GREY/FACTORY ORANGE, MATTE CARBON SMOKE, RAW CARBON/RAGE RED
Sizes L, M, ML, S, XL, XS
Brand Trek
Model Year 2021
Barcodes 601842434062, 601842434079, 601842434086, 601842434093, 601842434109, 601842434116, 601842434123, 601842434130, 601842434147, 601842434154, 601842434161, 601842434178, 601842434185, 601842434215, 601842434260, 601842434277, 601842434284, 601842434291, 601842434307, 601842434314, 601842434321
SKUs / Part Numbers 1050786, 1050787, 1050788, 1050789, 1050790, 1050791, 1050792, 1050793, 1050794, 1050795, 1050796, 1050797, 1050798, 1050799, 1050800, 1050801, 1050802, 1050803, 1050804, 1050805, 1050806

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