Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6

The "Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out thanks to its advanced design and high-performance components. Priced at 6,999 EUR, it is aimed at ambitious mountain bikers who value quality and performance.

The bike’s frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features an integrated storage compartment as well as an adjustable head tube angle. The geometry can be adjusted via the Mino Link, allowing for individual fine-tuning. The frame also features adjustable progression and guided internal cable routing. The magnesium derailleur hanger and the 34.9 mm seat tube diameter contribute to stability and durability. Further features of the frame include the ISCG 05 mount, the 55 mm chainline and the BSA 7 bottom bracket shell.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 14 kg, offering a good balance between stability and lightness.

The braking system consists of high-performance Max. brake discs for the front and rear brakes, which ensure reliable braking power. The shifter is an SRAM Eagle AXS POD, which, in combination with the SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed drivetrain, ensures precise and fast gear changes.

The fork is a FOX Performance 36 with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping. It features a tapered steerer tube, a 44 mm offset and a Boost110 axle with a 15 mm Kabolt axle, as well as 150 mm of travel. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB with a 30-tooth chainring and a crank arm length of 170 mm.

The bike is fitted with an SRAM Eagle XS-1275 cassette, offering a range of 10–52 teeth. The handlebars are a Bontrager RSL set made from OCLV Carbon, with a width of 820 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The stem length is 45 mm with a rise of 0 degrees. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheels made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The front axle is Boost 110 width with a 15 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear axle is Boost 148 width and fitted with a Rapid Drive 108 freehub body.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with a 170 mm drop and internal cable routing.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 23 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 201 mm in length. The frame geometry offers a reach of 49 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 44 mm and a top tube length of 63 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees and the seat tube angle is 71 degrees. The head tube length is 10 mm, the chainstay length is 44 mm and the standover height is 75 mm. The bike’s wheelbase measures 125 mm in total.

Overall, the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6 offers an excellent combination of advanced technology, high-quality build and well-thought-out design, making it an outstanding choice for discerning mountain bikers.