XC Race Bike turned 120mm Race Ready Trail Bike (Down Country)

With bikes becoming more capable and versatile, Trek took the nod and created a killer down country bike. The 2021 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 is an XC Race bike turned 120mm trail bike. This gives the platform more capability and still be able to show up for race day.

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Info from Trek:
Top Fuel 9.8 is a full suspension carbon mountain bike for riders who don't settle. Not for parts nor for one style of riding. It combines a high-end parts package with a low-weight carbon frame for one unbelievably fun rig that's fast on flow and still fun to ride on techy singletrack.

It's right for you if...
You’re looking for a do-it-all full suspension mountain bike that's efficient and fast, but doesn't shy away from some bigger stuff. You want the added stiffness and weight savings of a carbon frame, but don't mind saving some money on the parts.

The tech you get
A light and stiff full carbon frame, 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, 115mm of rear travel with a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock, and a new SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, and carbon handlebars.

The final word
Top Fuel 9.8 is a ridiculously fun carbon down-country bike with upgraded parts that give you noticeable benefits on the trail, like more speed from the carbon wheels and more grip from the ultra-smooth suspension.

Why you'll love it
- This bike wants to go fast—it's built with no-nonsense, high-performance parts
- You get a Straight Shot downtube for extra-stiff, responsive handling without added weight, and a Knock Block headset that protects against spinning bars and fork crowns
- Bontrager DropLock's shifter-style lever lets you easily lock out both front and rear shocks at the same time for added sprinting or climbing efficiently. Plus, it controls your dropper post too
- Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
- This short-travel bike has a killer suspension setup reminiscent of the all-mighty mullet—it's both efficient and ready to party

Specs:
Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, 115mm travel
Fork: RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Rear Shock: RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Ultimate RL damper, 190x45mm
Axles: Front: 110 x 15 thru-axle
Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
Rims/Wheels: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver
Tires: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''
Crankset: SRAM GX 7K Eagle, DUB, Boost (52mm chainline)
Chainrings: 32T alloy ring
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette/Rear Cogs: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Handlebars: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Stem: Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree
Brakes: SRAM G2 RS 4-piston hydraulic disc, w/SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180/160mm rotors
Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138mm width
Seat Post: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, Small: 100mm travel; Medium – Medium/Large: 150mm travel; Large – XX-Large: 170mm travel

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