Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Bike – 2023

TREK FUEL EX 9.8 GX BIKE – 2023

Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub, and SRAM’s latest, widest-range drivetrain give this model an extra edge you’ll notice from the first pedal stroke.

FEATURES

Active Braking Pivot

• Active Braking Pivot allows 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.

Straight Shot W/knock Block

• Trek’s Straight Shot frame design optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You’ll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

Control Freak Cable Management

• The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows any combination of shift, brake, lockout, and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom setup.

Boost148/110

• Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of 27.5″ wheel with all the benefits of a 29″ wheel, and Boost148 in the rear lets you run wider tires and a larger chainring without affecting q-factor and pedaling efficiency.

Complete Tubeless System

• Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You’re ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.

Micro Link Adjustable Geometry

• Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2 degree and BB height by up to 10mm with the single turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.

Oclv Mountain Carbon

• Trek’s mountain-specific carbon fiber is tougher carbon, with unique materials and layup procedures, Trek’s advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.

TECH SPECS

Frameset 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
• 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
• 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
• Max compatible fork travel 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Wheel Specs

• Wheel front: NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Wheel rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
• Tire: 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, 27.5×2.60”
• Size: XS , S Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.50”
• Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.60”
• Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50”
• Tire part: Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
• Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50mm
• Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
• Max tire size: Frame: 29×2.60″ Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain Specs

• Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
• 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
• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
• Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
• Max chainring size: 34T

Component Specs

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” top, 1.5” bottom
• Brake: SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc
• Brake rotor: 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

Weight Specs

• Weight: M – 28.88 lbs / 13.1 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).