Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7
$3,599.00
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 is a carbon trail mountain bike with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, Fox Factory 36 150mm fork, Fox Factory Float X shock, Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, and Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 Overview
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 is a carbon full-suspension trail mountain bike built around an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with adaptable 145mm-160mm travel. The frame includes internal storage, a ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, an interchangeable alloy rocker link, an interchangeable lower shock mount, a downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP suspension design, UDH, Boost148 spacing, ISCG 05, and a BSA 73 bottom bracket standard.
The suspension package uses a Fox Factory 36 fork with 150mm travel and a Fox Factory Float X shock. The drivetrain features Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shifting, a Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8200 10-51 cassette, Shimano XT M8120 crank, and Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 chain. Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, Maxxis Minion tires, and Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes complete the build.
Key Features of Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7
- OCLV Mountain Carbon frame includes internal storage, guided internal routing, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, and Boost148 spacing.
- Adaptable 145mm-160mm frame travel gives the bike a configurable full-suspension platform.
- Fox Factory 36 fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, and 150mm travel.
- Fox Factory Float X shock is sized at 205mm x 60mm.
- Shimano XT M8100 drivetrain uses 12-speed shifting with a 10-51 cassette.
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels are Tubeless Ready and use Boost hub spacing.
- Size-specific rear wheel setup uses 27.5″ rear wheel on size S and 29″ rear wheel on sizes M, L, XL, and XXL.
- Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use Shimano RT86 6-bolt rotors.
Ride Use
This bike is built for trail mountain biking, supported by its OCLV Mountain Carbon full-suspension frame, adaptable 145mm-160mm travel, Fox Factory 36 150mm fork, and Fox Factory Float X shock. The Shimano XT drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, Maxxis Minion tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes match the trail-focused category.
Why Choose This Bike
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 combines a carbon trail frame, Fox Factory suspension, Shimano XT 12-speed shifting, Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, and Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes in one complete build. It also includes a Race Face ERA carbon handlebar, Bontrager Elite stem, Verse Short Pro saddle, Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost, and three color options: Gloss Chameleon Green, Purple Phaze, and Gloss Dark Carmine. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, with other parts covered under Trek’s limited warranty.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 |
| Bike Type | Trail Mountain Bike |
| Color | Gloss Chameleon Green, Purple Phaze, Gloss Dark Carmine |
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard, BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145mm-160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X, 205mm x 60mm |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm and 203mm |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, Rapid Drive 108 rear hub, Shimano Micro Spline freehub |
| Wheel Size | 29" front; Size S: 27.5" rear; Size M, L, XL, XXL: 29" rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", tubeless ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead; Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5" on size S rear; Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.5" on size M, L, XL, and XXL rear |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Max Tire Size | Frame: 29x2.50"; Fork: see manufacturer |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA carbon, 35mm, 40mm rise, 800mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length |
| Grips | Trek Line Elite, lock-on |
| Saddle | Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm; 150mm travel on S, 170mm travel on M, 200mm travel on L, XL, and XXL |
| Weight | M - 15.28 kg / 33.69 lbs with TLR sealant, no tubes |
| Weight Limit | 300 pounds / 136 kg combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7
What frame does the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 use?
The bike uses an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, guided internal routing, adjustable leverage rate, and adaptable 145mm-160mm travel. The frame also includes ABP, UDH, Boost148 spacing, a downtube guard, shuttle guard, interchangeable alloy rocker link, and interchangeable lower shock mount.
What drivetrain comes on the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7?
This model uses a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. The build includes a Shimano XT M8100 shifter, Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8200 10-51 12-speed cassette, Shimano XT M8120 crank, and Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 chain.
What wheels and tires are used on the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7?
The bike uses Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels with a 29" front wheel. Size S uses a 27.5" rear wheel, while sizes M, L, XL, and XXL use a 29" rear wheel. The tire setup includes Maxxis Minion DHF and Maxxis Minion DHR II tubeless-ready tires.
What is the weight of the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7?
The size M bike weighs 15.28 kg / 33.69 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes. The maximum total weight limit is 300 pounds / 136 kg, including the bicycle, rider, and cargo.
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