Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS Gen 5

The 2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS Gen 5 is a top-of-the-range mountain bike, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and high-quality components. The price for this model is 9,499 EUR. The frame is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays, ensuring high strength and low weight. The frame also features an integrated storage compartment, a tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal Control Freak cable routing, Carbon Armor and ISCG 05. The magnesium lever and the Mino Link system allow for fine-tuning of the geometry, whilst the ABP (Active Braking Pivot) and Boost148 ensure optimum stiffness and control. The suspension travel is 130 mm.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 12 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion on challenging trails. The brakes are fitted with hydraulic SRAM G2 Ultimate disc brakes at the front and rear, featuring carbon brake levers and utilising a 180 mm SRAM CenterLine brake disc with a 6-hole mounting and rounded edges.

Shifting is handled by a wireless SRAM Eagle AXS shifter with 12 speeds. The fork is a FOX Factory 36 with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP2 damping, offering 140 mm of travel. The crankset consists of an SRAM X01 Eagle with carbon cranks and a 30-tooth aluminium chainring. The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB with a 92 mm PressFit bearing.

The cassette is an SRAM XG-1295 Eagle with a 10–52 tooth range and 12 speeds. The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 780 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with aluminium clamps. The stem is also a Bontrager Line Pro, compatible with Knock Block and Blendr, with a length of 35 mm and an angle of 0 degrees.

The headset is an integrated headset with Knock Block and a radius of 58 degrees, fitted with cartridge bearings (1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom). The tyres are Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, with Inner Strength sidewall protection and an aramid bead core. They are sized 29 x 2.40 at the front and 29 x 2.60 at the rear.

The wheels are Bontrager Line Pro 30 made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, with Rapid Drive 108 hubs, which feature a 6-hole disc mount and support Boost110 at the front and Boost148 at the rear. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic struts and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a wireless RockShox Reverb AXS with 100 mm of travel.

In summary, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS Gen 5 offers a combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an outstanding mountain bike for demanding riders.