Description

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5 For Sale Online

The Fuel EX 9.8 combines a lightweight full carbon frame with parts carefully selected for their value for money. A high-performance FOX chassis with revised damping elements at the front and rear, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear wheel hub, and SRAM’s latest wide gear shift group give this model special handling characteristics that you will feel right away on the first meter…

The Fuel EX 9.8 pushes you into new spheres, thanks to the components that offer maximum performance at a fair price.
RE:active with Thru Shaft reacts faster than a conventional damper and ensures more ground contact and predictable handling.
The FOX Performance 36 suspension fork can be perfectly adjusted to your riding style and the terrain thanks to four-way adjustable damping.
We have expanded our size range so that every rider benefits from a better fit. Always the fastest wheel for your frame size: XS frames roll on 27.5″ wheels, with frames in size S you can choose between 27.5″ or 29″ wheels, frames from size M to XL get 29″ wheels.

Features at a Glance

Weight: 13.1 kg
Frame: Carbon
Suspension: Full, 130 / 140mm
Fork: Fox Performance Float 36
Shock: Fox Float X Performance
Wheels: 29″ / 29″ Carbon
Groupset: GX Eagle
Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Seatpost: Dropper

Specifications Of Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Bike


Product	Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5 Bike
Model Year	2023
Riding Type	Trail
Rider	Unisex
Sizes and Geometry	XS 27.5″ (high, low), SM 27.5″ (high, low), SM 29″ (high, low), MD 29″ (high, low), ML 29″ (high, low), LG 29″ (high, low), XL 29″ (high, low)
Wheel Size	27.5″ (650b), 29″
Frame Material	Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, magnesium rocker link, carbon armor molded down tube and chainstay protection
Rear Travel	130mm
Rear Shock	FOX FLOAT Performance, EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab 27.5″: 210mm x 52.5mm; 29″: 210mm x 55mm
Fork	FOX FLOAT 36 Performance, EVOL, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, Kabolt axle
Fork Travel	140mm
Head Tube Diameter	Tapered, 1.125″ top, 1.5″ bottom
Headset	Trek Knock Block Integrated, 58° radius, cartridge bearings
Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 780mm width, 27.5mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter
Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, 0° rise, 35mm bar clamp, Knock Block and Blendr compatible Length: 35mm (XS-SM), 45mm (MD-XL)
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Brakes	SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston, SRAM CenterLine 6-bolt round-edge rotors (180mm front [XS-SM] or 200mm front [MD-XL], 180mm rear)
Brake Levers	SRAM G2 RS
Drivetrain	1x
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur	None
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
ISCG Tabs	ISCG05
Chainguide	None
Cranks	SRAM GX Eagle DUB Length: 170mm (XS-SM), 175mm (MD-XL)
Chainrings	SRAM GX Eagle, 30 tooth, alloy
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, 92mm PressFit
Pedals	None
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth
Rims	Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset, OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless-ready
Hubs	Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with Rapid Drive 108 freehub, and XD driver
Spokes	Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset
Tires	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, tubeless-ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 2.6″ (front) and 2.4″ (rear)
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager Line Elite dropper Drop: 100mm (XS-SM), 150mm (MD-ML), 170mm (LG-XL)
Seatpost Diameter	31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp	Single-bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions	148x12mm Boost
Max. Tire Size	2.6″
Bottle Cage Mounts	One inside front triangle (only on MD and larger sizes)
Colors	Satin Black Olive, Lithium Grey/Factory Orange, Matte Carbon Smoke
Warranty	Lifetime frame and wheels; 2 years Trek/Bontrager parts, suspension linkage components, and paint/decals
Weight	28 lb 14.1 oz (13,100 g)
Miscellaneous	• XS gets 27.5″ wheels, SM gets 27.5″ or 29″ wheels, MD-XL gets 29″ wheels. • ABP (Active Braking Pivot) rear suspension system • Geometry adjustable via Mino Link flip chip in rear rocker link pivot • Straight Shot frame design with Knock Block steerer stop • Internal frame storage via quick-access latch under bottle cage mounts • Control Freak internal cable routing • Includes Bontrager BITS internal frame storage bag • Includes Bontrager TLR rim strips, tubeless valves, and sealant • Weight is given for size MD set up tubeless