Trek Top Fuel 9.8 GX

The 2022 "Top Fuel 9.8 GX" model from Trek is a high-quality mountain bike equipped with numerous technical refinements and particularly suited to demanding riders. The price for this model is 7,199 EUR.

The frame of the Top Fuel 9.8 GX is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features an internal storage compartment, a tapered head tube and the Knock Block 2.0, which limits steering angle and thus protects the frame from damage. The internal cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables from external damage. The down tube protector and the magnesium derailleur hanger contribute to the frame’s durability. The Mino Link allows the frame’s geometry to be adjusted, whilst the Active Braking Pivot (ABP) ensures optimum suspension performance. The frame offers 120 mm of travel and is designed for Boost148.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 12 kg.

Braking performance is provided by SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc brakes, fitted to both the front and rear. The front discs have a diameter of 160 mm and the rear discs 180 mm; both feature rounded edges and a 6-hole mounting pattern.

Gear changes are controlled by a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed system, which enables precise gear changes. The fork is a RockShox SID Select+ with DebonAir spring and Charger 2 RL damping, a tapered steerer tube and 120 mm of travel.

The crankset consists of an SRAM GX Eagle with a DUB MTB Wide axle and a chainline of 55 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a range of 10–52 teeth.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps. The stem is also a Bontrager Line Pro, 45 mm long, featuring Knock Block and Blendr compatibility.

The headset is an integrated headset with Knock Block 2.0 and sealed cartridge bearings. The tyres are Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, sized 29 x 2.40 inches, and the wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheels made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless-ready with Rapid Drive.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with 100 mm of travel, MaxFlow and internal cable routing.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. The geometry specifications include a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 40 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 70 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 43 mm, a standover height of 72 mm and a wheelbase of 115 mm.

The Trek Top Fuel 9.8 GX is therefore a versatile and high-performance mountain bike that is ideally suited to both challenging trails and longer rides.