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 The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Carbon is the single best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon enduro races to burly technical terrain and singletrack.  
 The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Carbon is the single best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon enduro races to burly technical terrain and singletrack.  
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Trek Fuel Ex 9.8 Carbon Mountain Bike 2020 Raw Carbon/Rage Red

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Leisure Lakes Bikes Returns,
Unit 1 Osprey Place
Titan Way,
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Leisure Lakes Bikes Returns,
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Leyland,
PR26 7EW

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  • a) If we have sent you the incorrect bicycle, we will cover the cost of collection and delivery of the correct model.
  • b) If we have delivered the bicycle you ordered, but upon inspection you decide it is not the bike for you, we will charge you £50.00 for the collection.

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Refunds will be made for faulty or incorrect items, including any delivery charge incurred by the buyer (excluding ‘Special Delivery’) in the return of the item. If the products you ordered are delivered to you in good condition but you wish to return them for any reason we will refund the full value of the goods excluding any carriage charge upon receipt of your returned goods.

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Trek Fuel Ex 9.8 Carbon Mountain Bike 2020 Raw Carbon/Rage Red

Season:2020

Brand:Trek

Code:588836-TREK20

The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Carbon is the best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon enduro races to burly technical terrain and singletrack.

With no corners cut, A Carbon frame, Bontrager Carbon wheelset, Fox performance 36 Float suspension with Sram's 1x12 GX Eagle drivetrain makes this the recipe for a very fast, agile and a ruler on any trail or singletrack, light on the climbs yet stable.

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Details

  • RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control 
  • A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear.
  • Fuel EX 9.8 is the single best choice for riders who want an all-mountain ripper that excels at everything from marathon races to burly technical terrain to singletrack.
  • RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
  • We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝ and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels.
Technical Information
FRAME OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, BITS internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel 
FRONT SUSPENSION Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel 
REAR SUSPENSION Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55 mm 
WHEELS Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear  
TYRES Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60"  
DRIVETRAIN  
SHIFTERS SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed 
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM GX Eagle 
CRANK Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32 T alloy ring, Boost 
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit  
CASSETTE SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed  
CHAIN SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed  
COMPONENTS  
SADDLE Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails 
SEATPOST Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm  
HANDLEBAR Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise  
STEM Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree  
GRIPS Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on  
HEADSET Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom  
BRAKES Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc 

Trek Fuel Geometry - Suspension set High

Frame size 13.5 15.5 15.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 21.5
               
Frame size letter XS S S M ML L XL
Geometry position HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
Wheel size 27.5" 27.5" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
SEAT TUBE LENGTH 355mm 355mm 395mm 420mm 435mm 450mm 500mm
Seat tube angle 75.5° 75.5° 75.5° 75.5° 75.5° 75.5° 75.5°
Head tube length 90mm 100mm 100mm 100mm 105mm 105mm 120mm
Head angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
Effective top tube 545mm 567mm 577mm 602mm 618mm 633mm 661mm
Bottom bracket height 341mm 341mm 346mm 346mm 346mm 346mm 346mm
Bottom bracket drop 14mm 14mm 28mm 28mm 27mm 27mm 27mm
Chainstay length 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
Offset 43mm 43mm 43mm 43mm 43mm 43mm 43mm
Trail 107mm 108mm 115mm 116mm 116mm 116mm 116mm
Wheelbase 1119mm 1143mm 1153mm 1178mm 1195mm 1210mm 1241mm
Standover 700mm 707mm 707mm 747mm 752mm 754mm 776mm
Frame reach 400mm 420mm 420mm 445mm 460mm 475mm 500mm
Frame stack 550mm 568mm 605mm 605mm 609mm 609mm 623mm

 

Sizing Information
RIDER HEIGHT 153.0 - 162.0CM 161.0 - 172.0CM 170.00 - 179.0CM 177.0 - 188.0CM 186.0 - 196.0CM
  5'0.2" - 5'3.8" 5'3.4" - 5'7.7" 5'6.9" - 5'10.5" 5'9.7" - 6'2.0" 6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
           
           
           
INSEAM 72.0 - 76.0CM 76.0 - 81.0CM 80.0 - 84.0CM 83.0 - 88.0CM 87.0 - 92.0CM
  28.3" - 29.9" 29.9" - 31.9" 31.5" - 33.1" 32.7" - 34.6" 34.3" - 36.2"

How To Measure Yourself

Measure Your Height

Our handy size charts match your height to the appropriate frame size so you need to be sure you’ve measured your height accurately.

  1. Take off your shoes and stand with your back against a wall.
  2. Make sure legs are together and your shoulders are back.
  3. Place a pencil on top of your head and mark the wall (the best and easiest way to do this properly is with a friend to help you).
  4. Measure from the floor to the pencil mark you have just made with a tape measure.

Range of Reach

For most people to get the right frame size, measuring your height will suffice. However, you may find that your height is on the borderline of the range we suggest for a particular frame. If this occurs you need to measure the range of your reach or “Ape Index”. This will ensure you get a comfortable distance between the handlebars and your saddle.

  1. Stand up straight with your back against a wall.
  2. Life your arms out horizontally either side of you.
  3. Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span.
  4. Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index.
  5. If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
  6. If the result is negative (your arm span is less than your height you need the smaller size.

Stand Over Height

You should also consider your inside leg measurement when choosing your bike to ensure adequate stand over height. Stand over height is the clearance between the top tube and the bottom of your crotch. For mountain bikes we recommend a distance of 2-4 inches and for road or hybrid bikes 1-2 inches of clearance is required. This will ensure comfort when you’re stopped and standing astride the bike.

Our bike sizing charts take stand over height into consideration but if you have a particularly long or short inside leg measurement in relation to your height you will need to bear this in mind when selecting your frame size.

Riding Style

The way you ride and the type of bike you are into will also impact the frame size you should choose. For example, a trail devotee looking for an aggressive ride may prefer a smaller, more manoeuvrable bike size. It all comes down to personal preference and how the bike feels to you.

Our sizing charts aim to be as specific as possible so you can look up the particular type, make and model of bike you’re looking for. Remember, the sizes given in our guides are suggestions and should be used for general advice only. For the best possible fit  we recommend popping in to your local Leisure Lakes Bikes store, or call 0800 083 0888 for expert advice tailored to you.

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