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Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS

Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS
  • Color: Deep Smoke
  • Color: Mulsanne Blue
  • Color: Satin Baja Yellow
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Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS takes an evolved approach to e-mountain biking with a streamlined new motor that packs in space-age technology in a tiny but mighty package. It's built on a carbon fiber chassis that's light, stiff, and nimble for a lively and playful trail feel. And to keep a good thing going, it's topped off with carbon wheels, wireless shifting technology of SRAM GX AXS, and silky-smooth suspension of a RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork and SuperDeluxe Select+ rear suspension.

You want a lively trail bike that feels like a traditional mountain bike in quick, techy terrain, but gives you a little boost in pedal power on the way back up. You want space-age technology everywhere from motor to drivetrain, and upgraded suspension that keeps you floating on the trail. You don't want to lose out on the natural experience of mountain biking, and want a refined motor that quietly assists while you ride.

An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame equipped with a fully-encased 360Wh battery and TQ harmonic pin ring transmission with a smart charging port, integrated LED display and discreet handlebar remote. Plus, a 150mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 2.1 RC damper, and 140mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear suspension. The cherry on top? A wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain that keeps your cockpit minimalist and clean.

Fuel EXe 9.8 is a refined trail bike with just the right amount of power for scorching climbs before turning around to rally though technical and flow trails alike. Its equipped with future-minded technology, like the space-approved TQ transmission and wireless SRAM GX AXS shifting that keeps your cockpit minimalist. Finally, carbon wheels and an upgraded RockShox suspension package keeps you floating on the trail even when the conditions get hairy.

- You get a bike that rides like your favorite trail bike on descents and gives you adaptive assist on the climbs that doesn't make you feel like a cheater
- Its tiny but mighty TQ transmission is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, plus it ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel
- The smart charge port, sleek integrated display, and discreet controls keep the bike looking and feeling like a traditional mountain bike
- It keeps your ride silky smooth even when the trail gets rowdy thanks to the upgraded RockShox suspension package that offers 150mm of front and 140mm of rear travel
- You'll be able to add on a range extender when you want a little extra fuel in the tank for big days on the bike

Geometry Chart:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
BB Drop (cm)3.4 3.43.43.4
BB Height (cm)34.9 34.934.935
Chainstay Length (cm)43.9 43.943.943.9
Eff. Seat Tube Angle77.6 77.677.577.5
Eff. Top Tube (cm)57.2 59.962.965.6
Frame Reach (cm)43.6 46.149.151.6
Frame Size LetterS MLXL
Frame Size Number15.5" 17.5"19.5"21.5"
Frame Stack (cm)61.5 62.462.463.3
Head Angle65.6 65.665.565.5
Head Tube Length (cm)10 111112
Offset (cm)4.4 4.44.44.4
Position (cm)High HighHighHigh
Seat Tube (cm)38 4143.547
Seat Tube Angle69.6 70.17171.5
Standover (cm)74.6 74.674.776.7
Trail (cm)12.6 12.612.712.7
Wheelbase (cm)118.6 121.5124.5127.4
Wheel Size29" 29"29"29"

Specs

Fork RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm
Wheels Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Hubs Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Axles Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tires Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
Crankset E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T, 170mm length // E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 34T, 165mm length
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Brakes SRAM 6-bolt, 200mm
Handlebars Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise
Tape/Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Seatpost Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Motor TQ-HPR50, 300 watt, 50 Nm
Battery TQ 360Wh
Controller/Display TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity

* Subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Deep Smoke / Small 601842852736 5272453
Deep Smoke / Medium 601842852729 5272454
Deep Smoke / Large 601842852712 5272455
Deep Smoke / X-Large 601842852705 5272456
Mulsanne Blue / Small 601842852699 5272457
Mulsanne Blue / Medium 601842852682 5272458
Mulsanne Blue / Large 601842852675 5272459
Mulsanne Blue / X-Large 601842852668 5272460
Satin Baja Yellow / Small 601842852651 5272461
Satin Baja Yellow / Medium 601842852644 5272462
Satin Baja Yellow / Large 601842852637 5272463
Satin Baja Yellow / X-Large 601842852620 5272464

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