2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Mountain Bike

2022 TREK FUEL EX 9.8 XT MOUNTAIN BIKE
Trail-ready and capable of tackling almost anything, Trek’s Fuel EX 9.8 XT Mountain Bike can take on the ups, the downs, and everything in between. The OCLV Mountain Carbon frame has 130mm of travel from its FOX Performance Float EVOL shock, complemented by the FOX Performance 36 Float EVOL upfront, providing a plush, ground-hugging chassis for speed and control. Further stability can be added by using the Mino Link to lower the bottom bracket and slacken the head angle by 1/2° or it can be set in the upper position for quicker handling.

The tried-and-tested combination of SLX hydraulic disc brakes and XT gears is both confidence-inspiring and reliable, with quick shifts and strong braking on tap. A Bontrager Line Elite Dropper seatpost allows the saddle to be quickly lowered or raised as required for steep descents or climbing. The carbon rimmed Line Elite 30 wheelset is tubeless-ready along with the XR4 Team Issue tyres so conversion is straightforward, and wheel size is frame size specific with the larger bikes using 29” and the smaller options 27.5” to keep the handling consistent.

FEATURES :
• OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Knock Block, Carbon Armor, Mino Link and 130mm of travel
• FOX Performance Float EVOL rear shock with Thru Shaft 3-position damper
• FOX Performance 36 Float EVOL air spring fork with 140mm travel
• Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
• Shimano XT M8100 12-speed mechanical groupset
• Bontrager Line Elite Dropper seatpost
• Bontrager Line Elite 30 OCLV Mountain Carbon wheelset

SPECIFICATION :
Frame
Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and 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
Rear Shock
FOX Performance Float EVOL, RE
Headset
Trek Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
Stem
Bontrager Line Pro, XS, S - 35mm, M to XL - 45mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Front Brake
Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
Shimano SLX M7120 hydraulic disc
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Crankset
Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)
Front Wheel
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110
Rear Wheel
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost148
Front Tyre
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes
Rear Tyre
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" front, 29x2.40" rear (smaller sizes
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm (XS, S - 100mm drop, M, ML - 150mm drop, L, XL - 170mm drop)
Pedals
Available to be purchased separately
Accessories
Bontrager BITS frame storage bag
Claimed Manufacturer’s Weight
13.13 kg / 28.94 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) size medium