Fuel EX 9.8 GX Gen 5

Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. A high-end 130 mm rear and 140 mm front FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub and SRAM’s latest, widest-range drivetrain give this model an extra edge that you’ll notice from the first pedal stroke.

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Description

Frameset

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

Fork

Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel

Max compatible fork travel

150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

 

Wheels

Wheel front

Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

Wheel rear

Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Tyre

Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29×2.50″

Max tyre size

Frame: 29×2.60″, Fork: See manufacturer

 

Drivetrain

Shifter

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Size: S , L
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 170 mm length

Cassette

SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Max. chainring size

1x: 34T

 

Components

Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Seatpost

Size: S
Bontrager Line Elite, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length

Size: L , XL
Bontrager Line Elite, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480 mm length

Handlebar

Size: S
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width

Brake

SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc

Brake rotor

Size: S , L , XL
SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm

Size: L , XL
SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm

 

Accessories

Bag

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

Weight

M – 13.10 kg/28.89 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).