Trek Fuel EX 9.8

The Fuel EX 9.8 is a hard-charging trail bike with a light and stiff carbon frame that's smooth and quiet, and holds its own when you pick a line. It's loaded with the latest tech like a wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain that's super clean-looking and customisable. 150 mm front and 140 mm rear suspension keep you in control on the roughest trails and it's all topped off with carbon Bontrager wheels with a quick-engaging hub.

Its lightweight carbon frame and progressive geometry are built to tackle steep and gnarly descents and punchy climbs alike

It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy

You get the latest technology in SRAM's workhorse GX group set, with wireless AXS shifting

With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations

We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M and up get 29˝ wheels

You want a full suspension ride that can handle anything you throw its way. You want the vibration-damping benefits of a carbon frame and wheels and rock-gobbling premium suspension, and appreciate when you can keep your set-up clean and minimalist with wireless 12-speed shifting.
A light-and-stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that turns chunky rock gardens into smooth sailing. Carbon wheels that keep weight down while offering stiff and reliable tracking. Plus, the wireless shifting of SRAM GX AXS, and tubeless hoops and tyres so you can spend less time fixing flats. Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your set-up dialled just for you.
The Fuel EX 9.8 is the evolution of years of trail riding, with longer front geometry for taking on steep descents, and a steeper seat tube for hammering back up to do it again. Its carbon frame keeps things light, and SRAM GX AXS shifting takes things up a notch for those who want the latest tech.

Technical Specifications:

• Rim Size: 29INCH
• Frame Material: Carbon

Detailed Specs

• 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: Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel
• Fork Travel (Max): 160mm
• Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm
• Wheel (front): Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29INCH
• Wheel (rear): Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29INCH
• Tires: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50INCH
• Tire size (max): Frame: 29x2.50INCH (XS & S: 27.5x2.50INCH), Fork: See manufacturer
• Tire Size: 29x2.50INCH
• Tire Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
• Hub (front): Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
• Rim: Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless-Ready
• Rim Strip: Bontrager TLR
• Skewer (rear): Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
• Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
• Crank: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55 mm chainline, 170 length
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded
• Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Chainring (Max): 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T
• Brake: SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
• Rotor size: Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer
• Brake Rotor: SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm
• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
• Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length
• Handlebar: Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
• Headset: Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8INCH top, 1.5INCH bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
• Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
• Weight: M – 14.15 kg/31.21 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
• Brake Brand: SRAM
• Shifter Brand: SRAM
• Rear Suspension Brand: Fox
• Fork Brand: Fox

Internal Storage
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.


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.


Slack or steep, the choice is yours
Install angle-adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking – all without impacting your bottom bracket height.


Adjust the sus for full send
Adjust the leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and dont want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.
Size-specific stays
Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.
Business at the front, party at the back
Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but dont want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. The Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link into high, toss on a 160 mm fork and get ready to party.

Delivery Costs:

Check out our current shipping charges below:

• Auckland (Orewa to Pokeno) - $8
• Auckland Waiheke Island (Waiheke can incur an extra charge for bulky items - our team will get in touch if needed) - $22
• North Island Urban - $10
  
• North Island Rural - $15
  
• South Island Urban - $12
  
• South Island Rural - $18.50
  
• For Bulky/Heavy Items a $30 fee will be added.

We know there's nothing more exciting than your online order arriving on your doorstep as quickly as possible which is why we try our very best to process all orders on the day they are placed!

We focus on keeping our product prices as low as possible rather than building shipping costs into the price and then offering "free" shipping on everything. These fees are not about making money but simply recouping the shipping costs particularly for larger items.

NZ Islands Courier Charges:

If you order with us and live on a NZ Island like Waiheke and Great Barrier etc our customer care team will contact you immediately to discuss freight charges/options.

We focus on keeping our product prices as low as possible rather than building shipping costs into the price and then offering "free" shipping on everything. We therefore pay the courier fees ourselves however the fees to the Island communities have become so exorbitant we can't cover all of those costs and will discuss options.

Bulky Items:

Additional charges may also apply to bulky order that measure outside the normal courier package parameters. Our friendly customer care team will contact you right away if this is the case.

Processing Times:

All orders are processed during weekday business hours (9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday.) Orders made on weekends and public holidays will be processed the next business day.

While we try to have most products in our store and warehouse at all times if the product is not in stock we will order from our New Zealand-based suppliers. We will contact you to advise you of this and inform you of any delivery delays.

Track and trace:

We work with NZ Post for delivery. Once your package has left our building and been scanned on board by the courier you will receive an automated email from us with your track and trace details so you can follow its progress.

Please note: queries for missing/lost items must be completed within 14 days of despatch and queries for damaged items within 7 days of delivery. If you do not lodge a query with us within these time frames, we will be unable to make a claim with our courier.