The Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4 is a lightweight carbon trail bike built to rip up climbs and stay playful on descents. It gives you the confidence you want through roots and rocks, thanks to a 120 mm/130 mm RockShox suspension package with a Pike Select+ fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock. Plus, you can shift easy even under load with an SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless transmission.
It's right for you if...You're after a carbon trail bike that keeps weight to a minimum without compromising on capability. You like to ride everything – long alpine climbs, rooty aspen slalom, fast XC singletrack and you want a bike that can keep up on the ups and hold its own on the downs. Keeping things light with a carbon frame is important to you, and you want the smooth-shifting performance of a direct mount transmission.
The tech you getAn OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130 mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120 mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. An SRAM GX Eagle wireless transmission, SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels.
The final wordIf you're after a light carbon trail bike that balances a playful and capable ride, reach for the Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4. Its ultra-lightweight frame pairs with a 4-way Mino Link lower suspension mount for taking control of your geometry and suspension feel. Plus, you get a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission and sweet RockShox suspension package.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Carbon Fibre Frame:The Top Fuel Gen 4 delivers with an intensely lightweight build
- Frame Storage:In-frame storage with an improved BITS bag system makes it easy to stash tools, tubes and snacks
- RockShox Suspension:With 120 mm rear and 130 mm front RockShox suspension, you get a well-balanced ride that stays efficient on the ups and playful on descents
Full Specification:
- Frame:OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal guided routing, downtube guard, OCLV Next rocker link, Mino 4 link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel
- Rear Shock:RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 185 mm x 50 mm
- Fork:RockShox Pike Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 130 mm travel
- Number of Gears:12
- Gear Shifters:SRAM AXS POD
- Chainset:SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length
- Chainrings:30T (max: 34T)
- Rear Cassette:SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed
- Chain:SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur:SRAM GX SL Eagle AXS, T-Type
- Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded
- Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
- Rims:Bontrager TLR
- Front Hub:Size: S - Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 27.5", Size: M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29"
- Rear Hub:Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
- Front Tyre:Size: S - Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40", Size: M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Montrose RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
- Rear Tyre:Size: S - Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40", Size: M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Montrose RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
- Brakes:SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm
- Handlebars:Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45 mm (35 mm for Small) stem length
- Stem:Bontrager RSL Integrated, see handlebars
- Saddle:Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- Seatpost:Size: S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length, Size: M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length
- Weight:M - 13.10 kg / 28.89 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes), This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).