Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

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Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

CategoryFully
Travel Front140 mm
Travel Rear130 mm
Weight13.1 kg
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram GX EAGLE
ForkFox 36
ShockFox
BrakesSram G2

Reviews

Pinkbike

Mike Levy

Trek's original trail bike returns as the do-it-all king.

Cons
  1. One-piece handlebar might be too stiff for some riders
  2. Paint chips easily
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ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Peter Walker

Despite the affordable spec, the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX convinces with a high level of comfort and good traction on all sorts of climbs. Downhill, it shines with its intuitive and balanced handling on flowing trails and singletracks. The build quality is high...

Pros
  1. intuitive handling
  2. very comfortable uphill
  3. high-quality frame with integrated storage compartment
Cons
  1. tires are very puncture prone and generate little traction
  2. brakes don't do the bike’s potential justice
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MTB-News.de

Arne Koop

The new Trek Fuel EX impresses with a very fun riding experience, numerous adjustment options, and many cool feature solutions, also available for the more affordable aluminum model. However, the stylish trail bike has weaknesses when it comes to...

Pros
  1. extremely versatile adjustable geometry and kinematics
  2. very fun riding behavior
  3. excellent climbing performance
  4. cool detail solutions, which also affect the aluminum frame
Cons
  1. Rattling multitool in the headtube
  2. Extremely juicy price for the tested top model
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MBR

Alan Muldoon

Trek’s updated Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too

Pros
  1. Punchy trail bike with great handling.
Cons
  1. Low profile tyre tread lacks bite.
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Specifications

Frame

Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Lithium Grey/Factory Orange

Suspension

Fork
Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Rear Shock
Size: XS , S Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm

Cockpit

Stem
Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length | Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Handlebars
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width | Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Tape/Grips
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 170 mm length | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
Front Brake Rotor
Size: M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm
Rear Brake Rotor
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm

Wheels

Front Rim
Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless-Ready
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless-Ready

Geometry Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

SizeXSSMM/LLXL
Body Height145 - 155 cm155 - 165 cm165 - 176 cm173 - 180 cm177 - 188 cm188 - 195 cm
Seat Tube Length (mm)50.050.050.050.050.050.0
Seat Tube Angle75.5°75.5°75.5°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)120120120120120120
Head Tube Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
Top Tube Length (mm)66.266.266.266.266.266.2
Chainstay Length (mm)436436436436436436
Wheelbase (mm)124112411241124112411241
Standover (mm)77.677.677.677.677.677.6
Stack (mm)62.362.362.362.362.362.3
Reach (mm)50.050.050.050.050.050.0
BB Offset (mm)2.72.72.72.72.72.7
Trail (mm)11.611.611.611.611.611.6
Wheel Size Front29"29"29"29"29"29"

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

How heavy is the Bike?

The Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5 weights 13,10 kg. Thats roughly 28,9 pounds

What material is the frame of the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5?

The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5 ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

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