The new frame design on Fuel lets most size M riders run a 200mm dropper
Tons of room for big water bottles, spare tubes, or additional accessories like frame bags or mini-pumps
Fuel now utilizes the ZS internal headset standard to allow for more aftermarket options like angle-adjust headsets or shiny colors.
Riders can tweak leverage rate with the flip of a chip. Go less progressive for a plusher feel or more progressive for big features, more bottom out resistance, or running a coil shock.
The Fuel EX 9.8 XT Di2 is a versatile and adaptable carbon MTB built to tackle any trail, at any time. Its OCLV Mountain Carbon frame pairs with a Fox Factory suspension package (145 mm rear, 150 mm front) to deliver traction and stability in the rough. Shimano's iconic wireless XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain gives you robust, light and crisp customisable shifting, while 4-piston XT M8200 brakes provide excellent modulation and stop-on-a-penny power.
Fuel EX has always been our most versatile full-suspension bike, giving riders an award-winning trail feel wherever they roll. Now, Fuel has been updated with a new frame design that maximizes versatility without any compromises on performance.
With interchangeable rocker links and lower shock mounts, the all-new Fuel transforms into three configurations, adapting to different terrain and riding styles, so you can dial in your customer no matter how they ride or where they roll.
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard |
| frame cont. | BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145mm-160mm |
| fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44 mm offset, Boost 110, 15 mm Kabolt X axle, 150 mm travel |
| shock | Fox Factory Float X, 205 mm x 60 mm |
| front wheel | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29" |
| rear wheel | Size - S - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 27.5", |
| rear wheel cont. | Size - XL, L, M - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 29" |
| rear skewer | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead, 29x2.5'', Size - S - Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead, 27.5x2.5'' |
| tire cont. | Size - XL, L, M - Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead, 29x2.5'' |
| tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| max tyre size | Frame - 29x2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| shifter | Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12-speed |
| rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8250, long cage |
| crank | Shimano XT 8200, 30T, 55 mm chain-line, 170 mm length |
| bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed |
| chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed |
| max. chainring size | Max - 34T (oval – 32T) Min - 30T (oval – 32T) |
| saddle | Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 145 mm width |
| seatpost | Size - S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length, Size - M - Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
| seatpost cont. | Size - XL, L - Bontrager Line Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 515 mm length |
| handlebar | Race Face ERA, carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 800 mm width |
| grips | Trek Line Elite, lock-on |
| stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| brake | Shimano XT M8200 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| brake rotor | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203 mm, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 203 mm, min 180 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| weight | M - 15.08 kg / 33.25 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Alloy |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | XT |
| Fork Brand | Fox |
| Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
| Shock Travel | 171 - 220mm |
| Shifting Type | Electronic |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Trail |
| FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, ZS headset, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, interchangeable alloy rocker link, interchangeable lower shock mount, downtube guard, shuttle guard |
| Frame Cont. | BSA 73, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH, Boost148, adaptable travel 145mm-160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44 mm offset, Boost 110, 15 mm Kabolt X axle, 150 mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X, 205 mm x 60 mm |
| FRONT WHEEL | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29" |
| REAR WHEEL | Size - S - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 27.5", |
| Rear Wheel Cont. | Size - XL, L, M - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 29" |
| Rear skewer | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| TIRE | Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead, 29x2.5'', Size - S - Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead, 27.5x2.5'' |
| Tire Cont. | Size - XL, L, M - Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless-ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXTERRA, folding bead, 29x2.5'' |
| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| MAX TYRE SIZE | Frame - 29x2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8250, long cage |
| CRANK | Shimano XT 8200, 30T, 55 mm chain-line, 170 mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | Max - 34T (oval – 32T) Min - 30T (oval – 32T) |
| Saddle | Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Size - S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length, Size - M - Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
| Seatpost Cont. | Size - XL, L - Bontrager Line Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 515 mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA, carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 800 mm width |
| GRIPS | Trek Line Elite, lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| BRAKE | Shimano XT M8200 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203 mm, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 203 mm, min 180 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 15.08 kg / 33.25 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
| Massive dropper insertion | The new frame design on Fuel lets most size M riders run a 200mm dropper |
| Open triangle | Tons of room for big water bottles, spare tubes, or additional accessories like frame bags or mini-pumps |
| ZS standard headset | Fuel now utilizes the ZS internal headset standard to allow for more aftermarket options like angle-adjust headsets or shiny colors. |
| Leverage rate adjust | Riders can tweak leverage rate with the flip of a chip. Go less progressive for a plusher feel or more progressive for big features, more bottom out resistance, or running a coil shock. |
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