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Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT - 2023

Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT
  • Color: Deep Smoke
$8,699.99
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Details

Fuel EXe 9.8 XT takes an evolved approach to e-mountain bikes with a revolutionary motor that packs space-age technology into a tiny but mighty package. It's built on an OCLV Mountain Carbon chassis that's light, stiff, and nimble for a lively and playful trail feel. And to keep a good thing going, it's topped off with carbon wheels, Shimano's clean-shifting and ultra-reliable XT drivetrain, and the silky-smooth performance of a RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork and SuperDeluxe Select+ rear suspension.

It's right for you if...
You want a lively trail bike that feels like a traditional mountain bike in quick, techy terrain, but gives you a little boost in pedal power on the way back up. What you put on your bike matters to you, so you love the Shimano XT drivetrain and upgraded suspension that keeps you floating on the trail. You don't want to lose out on the natural experience of mountain biking and want a refined motor that quietly assists while you ride.

The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame equipped with an easily removable 360Wh battery and TQ harmonic pin ring transmission with a smart charging port, integrated LED display, and discreet handlebar remote. Plus, a 150mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 2.1 RC damper, and 140mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear suspension. And don't forget the trusted performance of Shimano's clean-shifting XT drivetrain.

The final word
Fuel EXe 9.8 is a refined trail bike with just the right amount of power for scorching climbs before turning around to rally through technical and flow trails alike. It's equipped with future-minded technology, like the space-approved TQ transmission and Shimano XT shifting that keeps your cockpit minimalist. Finally, carbon wheels and an upgraded RockShox suspension package keeps you floating on the trail even when the conditions get hairy.

Why you'll love it
- You get a bike that rides like your favorite trail bike on descents and gives you adaptive assist on the climbs that doesn't make you feel like a cheater
- Its tiny but mighty TQ transmission is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, plus it ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel
- The smart charge port, sleek integrated display, and discreet controls keep the bike looking and feeling like a traditional mountain bike
- The battery is simple to remove with an Allen wrench—no proprietary tools or black magic necessary
- You'll be able to add on a range extender when you want a little extra fuel in the tank for big days on the bike

Features:

TQ-HPR50 – small, quiet, mighty
The TQ-HPR50 motor is super-efficient with an amazing power-to-weight ratio. Most motors use gears and belts that take up space and can make noise or break. The TQ-HPR50 uses a harmonic pin-ring drive transmission that’s small, ultra-quiet and unbelievably natural-feeling.

Range Extender
Give yourself 40% more range with an optional 160wh external battery. It fits in a standard bottle cage and doesn’t require any complicated wiring or special mounts.

Connect, customize, calculate
The Trek Central app seamlessly connects with your bike for custom motor tuning, activity tracking, and more ways to analyze and personalize your ride. You even get navigation features and real-time range calculations.

Removable battery
The 360 Wh battery gives you power for 2-5 hours. It’s concealed in the downtube, but it’s still easy to remove for more convenient charging.

Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

Shimano XT
Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset and trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, wherever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high-performance workhorse you can count on.

Geometry

Sizes:
Frame size number15.5"15.5"17.5"17.5"19.5"19.5"21.5"21.5"
Frame size letter S S M M L L XL XL
Geometry position High Low High Low High Low High Low
Wheel size 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
A — Seat tube 38 38 41 41 43.5 43.5 47 47
B — Seat tube angle 69.3° 68.8° 69.8° 69.3° 70.8° 70.3° 71.3° 70.8°
Effective seat tube angle 77.3° 76.8° 77.3° 76.8° 77.3° 76.8° 77.3° 76.8°
C — Head tube length 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12
D — Head angle 65.3° 64.8° 65.3° 64.8° 65.3° 64.8° 65.3° 64.8°
E — Effective top tube 57.2 57.3 59.9 60 62.9 63 65.6 65.8
F — Bottom bracket height 34.1 33.4 34.1 33.4 34.1 33.4 34.1 33.4
G — Bottom bracket drop 3.2 3.9 3.2 3.9 3.2 3.9 3.2 3.9
H — Chainstay length 43.8 44 43.8 44 43.8 44 43.8 44
I — Offset 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4
J — Trail 12.4 12.7 12.4 12.7 12.4 12.7 12.4 12.7
K — Wheelbase 118.7 118.8 121.6 121.7 124.6 124.7 127.6 127.6
L — Standover 73.2 72.6 73.3 72.7 73.9 73.3 75.9 75.3
M — Frame reach 43.4 42.8 45.9 45.3 48.9 48.3 51.4 50.8
N — Frame stack 61.6 62 62.5 62.9 62.5 62.9 63.4 63.8
Sizes:
SizeRider HeightInseam
Small 155 - 165 cm
5'1" - 5'5"
74 - 78 cm
29" - 31"
Medium 165 - 176 cm
5'5" - 5'9"
79 - 83 cm
31" - 33"
Large 177 - 188 cm
5'10" - 6'2"
84 - 89 cm
33" - 35"
X-Large 188 - 195 cm
6'2" - 6'5"
89 - 91 cm
35" - 36"

Specs

Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm
Wheels Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims Bontrager TLR
Tires Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
Crankset E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 165mm length
Chainrings E*thirteen E*spec, 32T alloy ring, 55mm chainline
Shifters Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
Handlebars Size: S Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length
Size: M, L, XL Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
Seatpost Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length
Size: M Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length
Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length
Size: XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Pedals Sold separately
Motor TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power
Battery TQ 360Wh
Controller/Display TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity
Charger TQ 4A charger

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option MPN Store SKU
Deep Smoke / Small 5272549 FUE23841771E
Deep Smoke / Medium 5272550 FUE23975379E
Deep Smoke / Large 5272551 FUE2389827E
Deep Smoke / X-Large 5272552 FUE24885674E

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