Fuel EX 9.8 GX

$8,049.99$8,699.99

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 drivetrain give this model an extra edge you’ll notice from the first pedal stroke.

SKU: 1045247 Category:

Description

Why you’ll love it:

Fuel EX 9.8 will take your riding to the next level with a parts package that gives you top-shelf performance without the top-shelf price tag

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

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, but you’d rather skip the bling.

The tech you get:

A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with wider stanchions for more stiffness on rough terrain, and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with a leg-saving 52-tooth climbing gear, plus Bontrager carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement.

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.

 

Additional information

Gender

Color

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Model year

2022

Country of Origin

Taiwan (R.O.C.), United States

Rim size

27.5", 29"

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

Shock

Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm

Wheel (front)

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

Wheel (rear)

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

Tire

Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.50", Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50", Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29.×2.40" // Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5×2.60", Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29.×2.40" // Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.60"

Tire Part

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Rim

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

Rim Strip

Bontrager TLR // Bontrager TLR, Bontrager TLR

Skewer (rear)

Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Shifter

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 170 mm length, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Gears

12

Brake

SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc // SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc

Brake Rotor

SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm // SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm

Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Seatpost

Bontrager Line Elite, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length, Bontrager Line Elite, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length, Bontrager Line Elite, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480 mm length, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width

Stem

Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length

Headset

Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Grips

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on, Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Weight

M – 13.10 kg / 28.89 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).

Brand – Brake

SRAM

Brand – Shifter

SRAM

Brand – Rear Suspension

Fox

Brand – Fork

Fox

PART NUMBERS

OPTION UPC MPN EAN GTIN STORE SKU
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / XS (27.5″ wheel) 601842380024 null NA null 1045247
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / S (27.5″ wheel) 601842380017 null NA null 1045248
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / S (29″ wheel) 601842380000 null NA null 1045249
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / M (29″ wheel) 601842379998 null NA null 1045250
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / ML (29″ wheel) 601842379981 null NA null 1045251
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / L (29″ wheel) 601842379974 null NA null 1045252
unisex / Lithium Grey/Factory Orange / XL (29″ wheel) 601842379967 null NA null 1045253
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / XS (27.5″ wheel) 601842441619 null NA null 1045296
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / S (27.5″ wheel) 601842441602 null NA null 1045297
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / S (29″ wheel) 601842441596 null NA null 1045298
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / M (29″ wheel) 601842441589 null NA null 1045299
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / ML (29″ wheel) 601842441572 null NA null 1045300
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / L (29″ wheel) 601842441565 null NA null 1045301
unisex / Matte Carbon Smoke / XL (29″ wheel) 601842441558 null NA null 1045302
unisex / Satin Black Olive / XS (27.5″ wheel) 601842582473 null NA null 5259341
unisex / Satin Black Olive / S (27.5″ wheel) 601842582466 null NA null 5259342
unisex / Satin Black Olive / S (29″ wheel) 601842582459 null NA null 5259343
unisex / Satin Black Olive / M (29″ wheel) 601842582442 null NA null 5259344
unisex / Satin Black Olive / ML (29″ wheel) 601842582435 null NA null 5259345
unisex / Satin Black Olive / L (29″ wheel) 601842582428 null NA null 5259346
unisex / Satin Black Olive / XL (29″ wheel) 601842582411 null NA null 5259347