Description
Description
The Fuel EX 9 XT is a confident trail bike made to rip into just about anything. It starts with an Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium frame with a Fox Factory suspension package (145 mm rear, 150 mm front) that make quick work of tech and flow alike. A Shimano XT drivetrain delivers reliable mechanical shifting, while 4-piston brakes XT M8200 brakes give you the modulation and stopping power you need when things get hairy.
Adapt, rip, repeat
Only you can define your perfect trail bike - that's why Fuel is available in three adjustability-packed configurations. Get do-it-all capability with EX, go pop-happy with MX or charge through it all with LX.
Adjustable leverage rate
Want more bottom-out resistance without giving up small-bump sensitivity? Flip the chip in the lower shock mount for a more progressive leverage rate.
Zero stack integrated headset
With a ZS standard headset, you've got loads of options for aftermarket upgrades, including angle adjust or anodised colours.
Storage and accessory mounts
Stash ride essentials with in-frame storage on all Fuel models, both carbon and alloy. Plus, top tube accessory mounts let you load up even more.
Fresh frame design
The Fuel's new frame gives you loads of room for long dropper posts, bigger shocks, frame bags and more.
Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
Adapt, rip, repeat
Only you can define your perfect trail bike - that's why Fuel is available in three adjustability-packed configurations. Get do-it-all capability with EX, go pop-happy with MX or charge through it all with LX.
Adjustable leverage rate
Want more bottom-out resistance without giving up small-bump sensitivity? Flip the chip in the lower shock mount for a more progressive leverage rate.
Zero stack integrated headset
With a ZS standard headset, you've got loads of options for aftermarket upgrades, including angle adjust or anodised colours.
Storage and accessory mounts
Stash ride essentials with in-frame storage on all Fuel models, both carbon and alloy. Plus, top tube accessory mounts let you load up even more.
Fresh frame design
The Fuel's new frame gives you loads of room for long dropper posts, bigger shocks, frame bags and more.
Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
Specifications
Specifications
| Grips | Trek Line Elite, lock-on |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine, alloy, 35 mm, 40 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, S - 150mm travel, M - 170mm travel, L/XL - 200mm travel. MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8200 2-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rotor | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203 mm // Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed Chain |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55- mm chain line, 170- mm length |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Shifters | XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44- mm offset, Boost 110, 15- mm Kabolt X axle, 150- mm travel |
| Frame | Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminium, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard, BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145 mm-160 mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Factory Float X, 205 mm x 60 mm |
| Approx. Weight | M - 17.14 kg / 37.79 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead, 29x2.5" |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29" |
| Rear Tyre | axxis Minion DHR II, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead, 29" |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 29" |



