Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub and a super-smooth Shimano XT wide-range drive train give this model an extra edge that you'll notice from the first pedal stroke. You want a single bike that can handle any trail with the light weight and vibration damping of a carbon frame. You're willing to pay for parts that give you a better connection with the trail, but you'd rather skip the bling. A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with a GRIP damper that offers more adjustment and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. A Shimano XT 1x12 drive train for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb – plus an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear and all-new Bontrager carbon wheels...
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boos |
| Head Set | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 |
| Handle Bars | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Tyres | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| CrankSet | Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60 |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
