Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2004 Trek Fuel 98
Value Guide market data · 2004 Trek Fuel 98
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
67%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2004 Trek Fuel 98
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Fuel model years
2026$3,720 - $4,320▼ 17% vs. 2004
2025$10,230 - $11,880▲ 129% vs. 2004
2024$11,625 - $13,500▲ 160% vs. 2004
2023$13,020 - $15,120▲ 192% vs. 2004
2022$8,882 - $10,314▲ 99% vs. 2004
2021$9,812 - $11,394▲ 120% vs. 2004
2020$7,905 - $9,180▲ 77% vs. 2004
2019$7,254 - $8,424▲ 63% vs. 2004
2018$8,277 - $9,612▲ 85% vs. 2004
2017$7,812 - $9,072▲ 75% vs. 2004
2016$7,812 - $9,072▲ 75% vs. 2004
2015$8,789 - $10,206▲ 97% vs. 2004
2014$7,719 - $8,964▲ 73% vs. 2004
2013$7,812 - $9,072▲ 75% vs. 2004
2012$8,686 - $10,087▲ 95% vs. 2004
2011$7,319 - $8,500▲ 64% vs. 2004
2010$6,343 - $7,366▲ 42% vs. 2004
2009$6,650 - $7,722▲ 49% vs. 2004
2008$5,729 - $6,653▲ 28% vs. 2004
2007$1,581 - $1,836▼ 65% vs. 2004
2006$1,953 - $2,268▼ 56% vs. 2004
2005$2,353 - $2,732▼ 47% vs. 2004
2004$4,464 - $5,184Currently viewing
2003$4,092 - $4,752▼ 8% vs. 2004
2002$3,069 - $3,564▼ 31% vs. 2004
2001$2,744 - $3,186▼ 39% vs. 20042004 Fuel 98 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2004 Trek Fuel 98 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Carbon/OCLV Carbon stays
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Sid Team, 63-80mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
- Frame Construction
- Bonded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float RL with ProPedal, 3.0inch adjustable travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT
- Front derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
- derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
- Crank
- Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
- Cassette
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid Single Digit 5 w/Shimano Deore XT levers
- Brakes
- Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control levers
Cockpit
- Saddle
- Bontrager FS 2000
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8
- Stem
- Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8, 7 degree
- Headset
- Alloy Aheadset, semi-cartridge, sealed
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Race X lite
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Bontrager Race Lite
- Rims
- Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless, 20-hole/24-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch Bontrager Super X Tubeless
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano 520, clipless
Accessories
- is
- Bontrager Super X tubeless, 26x2.1", 49/48
- ae
- Shimano Deore XT 11-34, 9 speed
- Sania
- Bontrager Race X Lite
- Colors
- Carbon
- Extensions
- Not included
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.