Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR

The "Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR" model from the Trek brand from 2024 is a high-quality mountain bike that is characterised by its first-class equipment and advanced technology. With a price tag of EUR 13,499, it is aimed at discerning riders who value performance and quality.

The frame is made of OCLV Mountain Carbon and features a removable battery and internal cable routing. The aluminium rocker arm and the 34.9 mm seat tube diameter provide additional stability. Other features of the frame include a mount for an upper chain guide, a 55 mm chain line, the Mino Link System, ABP (Active Braking Pivot), Boost148 and UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger). The frame offers a suspension travel of 140 mm.

The permissible total weight of the bike is 136 kg, while its own weight is 18 kg. The brake system consists of Shimano XTR M9120 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes both front and rear. The brake discs are of the Shimano RT86 type with a 6-hole disc mount and have a diameter of 203 mm at the front and 180 mm at the rear.

The Shimano XTR M9100 shift lever is used for the gears, which enables a 12-speed transmission. The fork is a RockShox Lyrik Ultimate with AirWiz, DebonAir spring and Charger 3 RC2 damper. It offers a suspension travel of 150 mm and has an offset of 44 mm as well as a Boost110 Maxle Stealth axle.

The crankset is the ethirteen espec Race Carbon with a crank arm length of 165 mm. The sprocket is a Shimano XTR M9101 with a gradation of 10-51 teeth and also 12-speed. The drivetrain is completed by Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100 components.

The steering system consists of an integrated handlebar/stem unit from Bontrager RSL, made from OCLV carbon, with a rise of 27.5 mm and a width of 820 mm. The stem has a length of 45 mm and a rise of 0 degrees. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Pro 30 rims made of OCLV Mountain Carbon, which are tubeless ready and have a 6-hole disc mount. The front axle is a Boost110 with a 15 mm thru axle, while the rear axle is a Rapid Drive 108 hub with a Shimano Micro Spline freehub and Boost148.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada Pro with carbon struts and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite dropper with a stroke of 100 mm, MaxFlow and internal cable routing. It has a diameter of 34.9 mm and a length of 345 mm.

The bike is powered by a TQ HPR50 motor, which offers a torque of 50 Nm and a maximum rated continuous power of 250 W. The maximum output is 300 W. The battery has a capacity of 360 Wh.

The geometry of the bike includes a reach of 43 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 38 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 69 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 73 mm and a wheelbase of 119 mm.

To summarise, the Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR EU S offers an impressive package of advanced technology and high-quality equipment that impresses on both technical descents and demanding climbs.