Short Description
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 6 Deep Smoke is a high-performance full suspension trail bike built for aggressive singletrack, technical descents and fast all-day riding. Its lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, FOX Performance suspension, wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain and carbon Bontrager wheels deliver confident handling, efficient climbing and hard-hitting trail capability.
Key Features
- Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, adjustable geometry, Mino Link and 140 mm rear travel
- Fork: FOX Performance 36 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, offering 150 mm travel for confident front-end control
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless shifting with a wide-range 10-52 cassette for clean shifting and excellent climbing range
- Brakes: SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for powerful and consistent stopping performance
- Wheels & Tyres: Bontrager Line Elite 30 OCLV carbon tubeless-ready wheels paired with Bontrager SE5 Team Issue tyres for grip, strength and trail speed
Product Overview
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 6 is made for riders who want a premium trail bike that climbs efficiently and descends with real confidence. Its carbon frame combines low weight with stiffness and practical details such as internal frame storage and guided internal routing. Trek’s adjustable geometry and leverage rate allow riders to tune the bike for different terrain and riding styles, while the FOX suspension package keeps it composed on roots, rocks and rough descents. With wireless SRAM AXS shifting, carbon wheels and powerful 4-piston brakes, this is a serious trail machine for demanding riders who want speed, control and versatility.
Specifications
- Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel
- Fork: FOX Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel
- Shock: FOX Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 x 55 mm
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
- Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 mm, BSA threaded
- Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakes: SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Brake Rotors: SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm or 200 mm depending on size
- Front Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle; 27.5" on XS/S and 29" on selected larger sizes
- Rear Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle; 27.5" on XS/S and 29" on selected larger sizes
- Front Hub: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
- Rear Axle: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
- Rims: Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready
- Tyres: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50" on XS/S and 29 x 2.50" on selected larger sizes
- Handlebar/Stem: Bontrager RSL Integrated OCLV Carbon handlebar/stem, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise
- Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
- Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 34.9 mm, with travel varying by frame size
- Battery: SRAM AXS battery pack with charger
- Storage: Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
- Weight: Approx. 14.15 kg (size M, with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Weight Limit: Maximum combined bike, rider and cargo weight of 136 kg
Ideal For
- Technical trail riding and aggressive singletrack
- Riders who want premium carbon performance
- Fast climbing and confident descending
- Experienced mountain bikers and ambitious trail riders
What’s Included
- 1 × Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 6 Deep Smoke
- 1 × SRAM AXS battery and charger
- 1 × Bontrager BITS internal frame storage bag
Care & Notes
Assembly and final safety checks may be required before riding. Specification can vary slightly by frame size, including wheel size, seatpost travel, stem length and brake rotor sizing. Regular servicing of suspension, drivetrain and braking components is recommended to keep the bike performing at its best.
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