Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Review

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Review

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Review

Price: 7299 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 13,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superb frame
  • 25 years warranty
  • with 13,2 kg lighter than comparable bikes
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
  • fun to ride in
    easy terrain Extreme Terrain
    seating position
    upright efficient
    handling
    playful easy calm
    Framesize runs
    small big

    OVERALL BIKE CHECK

    The most importanten ratings of the Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 8000 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

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    Summary

    Expirience with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS

    Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Review With 140 mm travel on the fork, the Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS is much more downhill-oriented than its little brother without the EX model suffix. A low weight means more rideability on different terrain. If the manufacturer's indication is right, the 13,2 kg of the Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS counts towards the lighter All Mountain that you get for under under 8000 Euro. Anyone who has no concrete preferences when it comes to handling, can´t go wrong with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS. Because his handling is pleasantly balanced. Anyone who has no special preferences for the seating position can´t go wrong with the Trek All Mountain. Because the saddle takes the balanced approach. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other All Mountain around under 8000 Euro that would suit you better. The guarantee promise of 25 years ensures trust.

    technical Details

    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
    XS-Low
    S-Low
    M-Low
    M/L-Low
    L-Low
    XL-Low
    -
    Wheelsize
    27,5
    27,5
    29
    29
    29
    29
    -
    Stack
    563
    572
    609
    613
    613
    627
    -
    Reach
    395
    415
    415
    440
    455
    470
    493
    Top Tube Length
    546
    568
    603
    619
    634
    663
    -
    Seat Tube Length
    356
    395
    420
    435
    450
    500
    -
    Seat Tube Angle
    75
    75
    75
    75
    75
    75
    -
    Head Tube Length
    90
    100
    100
    105
    105
    120
    -
    Head Tube Angle
    66
    66
    66
    66
    66
    66
    -
    Bottom Bracket Drop
    21
    21
    34
    34
    34
    34
    -
    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
    335
    335
    340
    340
    340
    340
    -
    Chainstay Length
    437
    437
    437
    437
    437
    437
    -
    Wheelbase
    1120
    1144
    1179
    1196
    1211
    1242
    -
    Standover Height
    695
    702
    741
    746
    748
    770
    -
    • Frame Fuel EX Carbon
    • Frame Material Carbon
    • Fork Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel
    • Spring Unit air
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Damper Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab,
    • Gearrange 520%
    • Drivetrain 1x12
    • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
    • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS
    • Crank Size: XS, S, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
    • Cassette SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
    • Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
    • Brake Set SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc
    • Brake Rotors 180/180
    • Wheel Set Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
    • Front Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
    • Rear Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
    • Tires Front Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''
    • Tires Rear Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''
    • Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
    • Seat Post Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, i
    • Stem Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm length
    • Handle Bar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
    • Handle Bar Width 780
    • Head Set Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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