The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is an all-around trail bike that blends the light, smooth ride of a carbon frame with upgraded parts made for hard rides. Decked out with 150 mm of front and 140 mm rear FOX Performance suspension, you'll be ready to float through the tough stuff, while carbon wheels keep you tracking through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.
FEATURES:
- Internal Frame Storage: Simplifies the ability to carry ride essentials without the need for a pack, enhancing convenience during your journey
- Active Braking Pivot: Allows engineers to fine-tune suspension reactions to acceleration and braking forces independently, offering enhanced control when needed most
- Adjustable Geometry: Install angle-adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking without impacting your bottom bracket height
- Adjustable Leverage Rate: Flip a chip to adjust the leverage rate, switching between Less progressive for a plusher feel on rugged trails and More progressive for big features or coil shock setups
- Size-Specific Chainstays: Tailored for balanced handling, keeping the ride nimble for smaller riders and improving front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders
- Mullet-Ready Design: Equipped to accommodate both 27.5˝ and 29er wheels, providing the agility of the former and the speed of the latter, with Mino Link adjustments for optimal performance
SPECIFICATIONS:
Frameset
- Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, featuring internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, and 140 mm travel
- Fork: Fox Performance 36, equipped with Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, and 150 mm travel
- Shock: Fox Performance Float X, featuring a 2-position damper and measuring 185 mm x 55 mm
Wheels
- Front Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, made of OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, with Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, and 27.5" diameter (Sizes: XS, S)
- Rear Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, with Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, and 27.5" diameter (Sizes: XS, S)
Drivetrain
- Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, providing 12-speed performance
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, featuring a long cage for precise shifting
- Crank: Shimano XT M8120, equipped with 30T chainring, 55 mm chain line, and 170 mm length
Components
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, featuring austenite rails and a width of 138 mm
- Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, available with various travel options and featuring MaxFlow, internal routing, and a diameter of 34.9 mm (Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)
- Handlebar/Stem (Integrated): Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, constructed from OCLV Carbon, featuring a 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, and various stem lengths (Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)
- Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, featuring nylon lock-on design
- Headset: Integrated cartridge bearing, compatible with angle adjust cup, with 1-1/8" top and 1.5" bottom sizes
- Brake: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Weight
- M - 14.30 kg / 31.53 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Weight Limit: Maximum total weight limit of 136 kg (300 lb) for the bike, rider, and cargo
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- Fork travel: 150mm
- Frame material: Carbon
- Rear travel: 140mm
- Wheel size: 29"
- Bike type: Dual Suspension
- Gender: unisex
Shipping
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📦 Bulky Items: $18.95 | Bulky items are over 100cm (W.A & N.T $40) (Bikes cannot be shipped)
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Returns
At Rhythm Snowsports we want you to be stoked with your goods! That's why if you change your mind or choose the wrong size we will offer you a Refund, Exchange or Store Credit providing the following conditions are met
Refund; The item is returned within 14 days of receiving the item.
Exchange or Credit Note: The item is returned within 365 days of purchase
We can help you with the cost of the return or exchange label at an additional cost. For T&C's and information check out our Returns Page