Fuel EX 9.8 is a hard-charging trail bike with a light and stiff carbon frame that's smooth, 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 customizable. 150mm front and 140mm 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.
| 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 | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 160mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tire |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
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| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50"), Fork: See manufacturer |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170 length |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| *Seatpost |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length |
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Size:
M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length |
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Size:
L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length |
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Size:
XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length |
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| *Handlebar/stem (integrated) |
Size:
XS , S Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Brake | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
XS , S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
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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 - 14.15 kg / 31.21 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). |