Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT
Previous used estimate
$2,315 - $2,382
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT
12-month projected trend
9%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 9.8 is the carbon trail bike that can fly through singletrack, throw down with the rowdy trail crew, and crush miles during marathon races. A lightweight full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 1x12 Shimano XT drivetrain, carbon wheels, and FOX Performance Float suspension with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock make it the perfect choice for all-mountain shredders who want a single bike that does it all. It's right for you if... You like going fast, getting rowdy, and clearing every obstacle on the first try. You want a single bike that can handle any trail, with high-quality parts, a carbon frame, and dialed suspension for everything from burly technical descents to single track and even endurance races. The tech you get A light and stiff full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 140mm FOX Performance 36 Float fork, 130mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft, and a 1x12 Shimano XT drivetrain. Plus, powerful Shimano SLX 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for quick engagement, a Bontrager Line Elite dropper post, and a Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon handlebar. An internal storage compartment lets you securely stow ride essentials and doesn't detract from the bike's sleek look. The final word Fuel EX 9.8 is the definitive mountain bike, and a great choice if you're going to invest in a single bike for all kinds of terrain. A full carbon frame, quality parts build, and advanced suspension make it an outstanding all-around mountain bike for endurance racing and ripping every kind of trail. Why you'll love it - This bike is light, fast, and capable of shredding any kind of trail whether you’re heading out for an afternoon session or miles of endurance riding - RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear - We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5" wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5" or 29", and sizes M to XL get 29" wheels - Make it yours: it's customizable through Project One
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm bolt-on axle, 140mm travel
- Component Hubs
- 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree XS–S: 40mm length; M–XL: 50mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: 110x15mm Rear: 148x12mm
- Component Chain
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Gloss Purple Phaze/Matte Raw Carbon, Miami Green to Teal Fade, Raw Carbon/Rage Red
- Component 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
- Component Brakes
- Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc w/ Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
- Component Cassette
- Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Component Crankset
- Shimano XT M8100, Boost XS–S: 170mm length; M–XL: 175mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm XS–S: 100mm travel, 340mm length; M–ML: 150mm travel, 440mm length; L–XL: 170mm travel, 480mm length
- Component Chainrings
- 32T alloy ring
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60''
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab XS–S: 210x52.5mm; S–XL: 210x55mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
- Component Accessories Extras
- Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
- Rear Shock
- Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab XS–S: 210x52.5mm; S–XL: 210x55mm
- Hubs
- 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub
- Crankset
- Shimano XT M8100, Boost XS–S: 170mm length; M–XL: 175mm length
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Chain
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
- Stem
- Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree XS–S: 40mm length; M–XL: 50mm length
- Accessories & Extras
- Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
- Axles
- Front: 110x15mm Rear: 148x12mm
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc w/ Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm rotors
- Cassette
- Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Chainrings
- 32T alloy ring
- Fork
- Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm bolt-on axle, 140mm travel
- 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
- Seat Post
- Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm XS–S: 100mm travel, 340mm length; M–ML: 150mm travel, 440mm length; L–XL: 170mm travel, 480mm length
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
- Color
- Raw Carbon/Rage Red
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60''
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Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
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