2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS L Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS L Low (29" wheel)

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  • Year 2022
  • Make Trek Bicycle
  • Model Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS
2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS L Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS L Low (29" wheel)

2022 Trek Bicycle Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS L Low (29" wheel)

Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub, and SRAM's latest, widest-range wireless electronic drivetrain give this model an extra edge you'll notice from the first pedal stroke.

It's right for you if...

You want a single bike that can handle any trail with the light weight and vibration damping of a carbon frame. You're willing to pay for parts that give you a better connection with the trail, including crisp, precise wireless electronic shifting.

The tech you get

A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with a GRIP damper that offers more adjustment, and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. SRAM's latest GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a leg-saving 52-tooth climbing gear, plus all-new Bontrager carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement, and powerful 4-piston brakes.

The final word

Fuel EX 9.8 is a great investment for one bike that does it all. You get a light carbon frame, but it's the parts that make this model, like the extra-adjustable GRIP damper, the magic-carpet ride of Thru Shaft, and the blistering acceleration of carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive hub.

Why you'll love it
  • The SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless
  • RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
  • The Fox Performance 36 fork gives you four-way damping adjustments for extra-dialed suspension
  • We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5" wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5" or 29", and sizes M to XL get 29" wheels

Features may include:

  • Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.

  • 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.

  • RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft

RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft gives you unmatched grip and control with a shock that reacts to the terrain faster than anything else out there.

  • Straight Shot w/Knock Block

Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

Dimensions

Dimensions Wheel: 29" | Seat tube: 45.0 cm | Seat tube angle: 67.5° | Effective seat tube angle: 75.0° | Head angle: 66.0° | Effective top tube: 63.4 cm | Bottom bracket drop: 3.4 cm | Offset: 4.3 cm | Standover: 74.8 cm | Frame reach: 47.0 cm | Frame stack: 61.3 cm
Length Head tube: 10.5 cm | Chainstay: 43.7 cm
Height Bottom bracket: 34 cm
Trail 11.9 cm
Wheelbase 121.1 cm

Drivetrain

Chain Type SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed | Ring: 34T
Drivetrain Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Gear Shifter SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Bicycle Crank SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
Sprockets, Rear Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed

Chassis

Handlebars Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Handlebar Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Frame Type OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
Fork Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel | Max compatible fork travel: 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Suspension

Shock Absorber Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 55mm

Brakes

Brake System Type SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc | Rotor: SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm

Wheels & Tires

Wheels Rims: Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle | Rim Strip: Bontrager TLR
Front Wheel Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Wheel Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Front Tire Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' | Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Rear Tire Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' | Part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz

Features

Seat Type Post: Bontrager Line Elite, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length
Features Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever | Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width | Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length | Headtset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

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