The Top Fuel 9.8 XT 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 get clean shifts from a 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain.
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 light yet precise shifting of a Shimano XT drivetrain.
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. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano XT 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 Top Fuel 9.8 XT 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 clean shifts from a Shimano XT drivetrain and a sweet RockShox suspension package.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Carbon Fibre Frame:Keeps weight to a minimum without compromising on capability.
- 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+ 130mm fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper,
- 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 (max: 34T)
- Rear Cassette:Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Chain:Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur:Shimano XT M8100, long cage
- Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
- Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
- Rims:Bontrager High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim
- Front Hub:Size: S - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5", Size: M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29"
- Rear Hub:Shimano MicroSpline freehub, 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:Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm
- Handlebars:Bontrager
- Handlebar Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Stem:Bontrager
- 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 - 13.45 kg / 29.66 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).