Fuel EX 9.7 is an all-mountain ripper that rolls in with the best balance of performance and pocket-friendly components, without skimping on the good stuff. It features a lightweight carbon frame, plus a cherry-picked blend of Shimano SLX and XT components that balance price and ride quality, plus, the ultra-smooth handling of a FOX 150mm front and 140mm rear suspension.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
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| *Fork |
Size:
XS , S Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
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| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 160mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| *Wheel rear |
Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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Size:
XS , S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50"), Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| *Seatpost |
Size:
XS , S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
M , ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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| *Handlebar |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
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| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 14.76 kg / 32.55 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |