The Top Fuel 9.9 XTR 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 Ultimate fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock. Plus, you get clean shifts from a premium 12-speed Shimano XTR 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 XTR 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 Ultimate 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 XTR 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Pro 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 XTR 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 XTR drivetrain and a 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.
- Shimano Drivetrain:The Shimano XTR drivetrain provides light yet precise shifting.
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 Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 130mm travel
- Number of Gears:12
- Gear Shifters:Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed
- Chainset:E*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 30T, 55mm chainline
- Chainrings:30T
- Rear Cassette:Shimano XTR M9101, 10-51, 12 speed
- Chain:Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12 speed
- Rear Derailleur:Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cog
- Bottom Bracket:E*thirteen BB20-P, BSA threaded, 73mm width
- Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
- Rims:Bontrager TLR
- Front Hub:Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost, 29"
- Rear Hub:Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost, 29"
- Front Tyre:Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
- Rear Tyre:Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
- Brakes:Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic disc
- Handlebars:Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise
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- Saddle:Verse Short Comp, steel rails
- Seatpost:Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm
- Weight:M - 12.63 kg / 27.85 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).