Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 Review

Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 Review

Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 Review

Price: 6499 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 13,45 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Travel Rear: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024
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easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
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handling
playful easy calm
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailbike up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
ML
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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570
603
607
612
630
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Reach
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417
447
462
477
507
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Top Tube Length
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-
559
588
612
631
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Seat Tube Length
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360
410
420
435
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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76
76,9
76,2
75,9
75,2
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Head Tube Length
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105
105
110
115
135
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Head Tube Angle
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65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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16
32
32
32
32
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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342
345
345
345
345
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
440
440
445
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Wheelbase
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1151
1188
1210
1227
1271
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon, internes Staufach, konisches Steuerrohr, interne Zugführung, Unterrohrschutz, OCLV Next Umlenkhebel, Mino 4 Link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm Federweg
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Pike Select+
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT M8100, 12fach
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, langer Käfig
  • Crank Shimano XT M8120, 30 Z., 55 mm Kettenlinie, 170 mm Kurbelarmlänge
  • Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 Z., 12fach
  • Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12fach
  • Brake Set Shimano XT M8120, hydraulische 4-Kolben-Scheibenbremse
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Wheel Set Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-Loch-Scheibenaufnahme, Boost110, 15 mm Steckachse, 29" (Vorderrad), Bontrager Line Comp 30, Felge aus High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-Loch-Scheibenaufnahme, Shimano MicroSpl
  • Tires Front Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, Dreifachmischung, Aramidwulstkern, 120 TPI, 29 x 2.40
  • Tires Rear Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, Dreifachmischung, Aramidwulstkern, 120 TPI, 29 x 2.40
  • Saddle Verse Short Comp, Stahlstreben, 145 mm Breite
  • Seat Post Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm Hub, MaxFlow, interne Zugführung, 34,9 mm, 450 mm Länge
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4

Ludwig Döhl The minimalist design and the storage compartment in the down tube are probably the most obvious changes of the Top Fuel 9.8 XT compared to its predecessor. Slightly less noticeable: The bottom bracket is now threaded instead of pressed. The flat 65,5 degree head tube angle of the Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT oozes self-assurance, especially in challenging terrain. The combination of high stack and short top tube makes the riding position pleasantly comfortable. On climbs, the Trek lets you sweat. Other bikes 6499 Euro climb better. We like: 25 years warranty on the frame!

About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.