The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is a playful and capable trail bike that blends together cherry-picked components with a light full carbon frame for the best balance of price and performance. Decked out with 150 mm of front and 140 mm rear FOX Performance suspension package, you'll be ready to float through the chunder, while carbon wheels keep tracking precise through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.
It's right for you if...
You're chasing long flowy and technical descents, and want to pedal back to the top for more, lap after lap. You want the vibration-damping benefits of a carbon frame and carbon wheels, plus upgraded suspension that smooths out the rough and rowdy.
The tech you get
A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that smooths out rowdy rock gardens and root lattices. Plus, carbon wheels that keep your set-up light and tracking precise, and the clean shifting and brake modulation of a Shimano XT drivetrain. Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your set-up dialled just for you.
The final word
The Fuel EX 9.8 is the culmination of years of trail riding and progression, with longer front end geometry for tackling steeper and hairier descents, and a steeper seat tube to keep you perched on climbs. It's equipped with the cherry-picked components you want, like upgraded suspension, carbon wheels and a Shimano XT drivetrain.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Carbon Frame:Lightweight, compliant & durable.
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes:For superior all-weather stopping power.
- Shimano 12-Speed:Wide range of gearing with clean, snappy shifting.
Full Specification:
- Frame:OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel
- Fork:Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel, Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel
- Rear Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm
- Number of Gears:12
- Gear Shifters:Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- Chainset:Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length
- Chainrings:30T
- Rear Cassette:Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Chain:Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
- Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
- Rims:Bontrager Line Elite 30 TLR, Carbon, 28 hole, Presta valve
- Front Hub:Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110
- Rear Hub:Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148
- Front Tyre:Size: XS , S Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50", Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
- Rear Tyre:Size: XS , S Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50", Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50"
- Brakes:Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Handlebars:Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
- Handlebar Grips:Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Headset:Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
- Stem:Integrated
- Saddle:Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width, Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- Seatpost:Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length, Size: M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length, Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length, Size: XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length - Accessories:Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
- Weight:M - 14.48 kg / 31.93 lbs. Weight Limit - This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).