2024 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 is a high-end mountain bike Trek has wholly relaunched.
It features a carbon fiber frame with OCLV Mountain Carbon front and rear triangles, a magnesium rocker link, and adjustable geometry.
2024 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6
The bike has a 27.5″ (650b) or 29″ wheel size and weight of M – 13.13 kg / 28.94 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes).
The bike has cherry-picked components like upgraded suspension, carbon wheels, and a Shimano XT drivetrain.
The FOX Performance suspension package smooths out rough terrain, while the adjustable geometry and in-frame storage allow for a personalized setup.
According to reviews, the Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 is an excellent investment for one bike that does it all.
Its lithe chassis and smooth suspension performance offer more comfort, providing better compliance over rough terrain.
A 64.5-degree head tube angle and a long wheelbase calm the bike’s handling, even when riding fast.
The seating position can be described as moderate, neither sporty nor comfortable. However, its competitors leave the Trek All Mountain in the dust on the downhill.
The 2024 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 is priced at $6,249.99. Overall, the bike is a highly versatile option that feels comfortable in various terrain but doesn’t confuse itself for anything more or less.
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 Specs
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
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| Fork | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210×52.5mm |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru-axle |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline driver, Boost148, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 29×2.6.” |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, Shadow Plus |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8130, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT800, 92mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
