Trek Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS

The "Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS" model from Trek, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. Priced at 8,499 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of features that will appeal to both ambitious amateur riders and professionals.

The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features an internal storage compartment and a tapered head tube. It is also fitted with Knock Block 2.0, guided internal cable routing, a down tube guard and a magnesium shift lever. The Mino Link and ABP systems ensure optimum suspension and stability. The frame offers 120 mm of travel and is designed for Boost148. The bike’s total weight is 12 kg, whilst the maximum rider weight is 136 kg.

The SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear ensure reliable braking performance. Both brakes are fitted with SRAM Centerline discs, a 6-hole mount and rounded edges; the front brake disc has a diameter of 160 mm and the rear one a diameter of 180 mm.

The gear system is based on the SRAM GX Eagle AXS with 12 speeds, enabling precise and fast gear changes. The RockShox Pike Select+ fork, featuring DebonAir suspension, Charger 3 RC2 damping and 130 mm of travel, ensures excellent shock absorption and control on challenging trails.

The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide with 30 teeth and a chainline of 55 mm. The crank arm length is 170 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a 10–52-tooth range, also in a 12-speed configuration.

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 with Knock Block, Blendr compatibility and a length of 45 mm at 0 degrees.

The integrated headset features Knock Block 2.0 and sealed cartridge bearings. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready with Rapid Drive 108 and Boost 110 at the front and Boost 148 at the rear.

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 and internal cable routing.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 60 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 AXS S is therefore a well-designed mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry.