Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is an all-around trail bike that blends the light, smooth ride of a carbon frame with upgraded parts made for hard rides. Decked out with 150 mm of front and 140 mm rear FOX Performance suspension, you’ll be ready to float through the tough stuff, while carbon wheels keep you tracking through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.

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Description

Frameset

Frame

OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel

Fork

Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel

Shock

Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm

Max compatible fork travel

160mm

 

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, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

Tyre

Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″

Max tyre size

Frame: 29×2.50″ (XS & S: 27.5×2.50″), Fork: See manufacturer

 

Drivetrain

Shifter

Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

Rear derailleur

Shimano XT M8100, long cage

Crank

Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length

Cassette

Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

Max. chainring size

1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T

 

Components

Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Seatpost

Size: S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length

Size: M
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length

Size: L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length

Size: XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length

Handlebar/stem

Size: S
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 35 mm stem length

Size: M , L , XL
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length

Brake

Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc

Brake rotor

Size: S , M , L , XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm

Size: M , L , XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm

Rotor size

Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

 

Accessories

Bag

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

Weight

M – 14.33 kg/31.6 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).