Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus

Serie: Fuel EX - Year: 2017

Specifications

Drivetrain

ChainShimano Deore XT
CrankShimano Deore XT, 36/26
DerailleursFront: Shimano Deore XT, high direct mount - Rear: Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore XT M8000, 11-speed
CassetteShimano Deore XT, 11-40, 11-speed

Frameset

FrameOCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
HeadsetKnock Block integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
SuspensionsFront: Fox Performance 34 Float, FIT4 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 140mm travel - Rear: Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree

Wheels

HubFront: DT Swiss 350 Center Lock disc, Boost110 - Rear: DT Swiss 350 Center Lock, Boost148
RimsSUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole
TyresBontrager Chupacabra, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x2.80"
WheelsDT Swiss 350 Center Lock disc hubs, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear; SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole rims

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT hydraulic disc

Components

HandlebarBontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
SaddleBontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset
StemBontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree

geometry

Frame size number Actual frame size Geometry position Wheel size A Seat tube B Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angle C Head tube length D Head angle E Effective top tube F Bottom bracket height G Bottom bracket drop H Chainstay length I Offset J Trail K Wheelbase L Standover M Frame reach N Frame stack
15.5 in 15.5 in High 27.5" 39.4 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 56.5 32.5 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 112.1 76.7 39.9 60.7
17.5 in 16.5 in High 27.5" 41.9 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 60.0 32.5 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 115.6 74.7 43.3 60.6
18.5 in 17.5 in High 27.5" 44.0 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 61.7 32.5 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 117.3 74.2 45.0 60.6
19.5 in 18.5 in High 27.5" 47.0 65.7° 74.2° 10.0 67.2° 63.2 32.5 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 118.8 73.7 46.5 60.6
21.5 in 20.5 in High 27.5" 51.0 65.7° 74.2° 11.0 67.2° 65.7 32.5 3.0 43.3 5.1 10.2 121.4 74.7 48.7 61.5

Other models in the Fuel EX (2017) serie

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RRP £ 2100
Fuel EX 8 29
RRP £ 2500
Fuel EX 9.8 29
RRP £ 4400
Fuel EX 9.9 29
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Fuel EX 9.7 29
RRP £ 3200
Fuel EX 8 27.5 Plus
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Fuel EX 9.8 Women's
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Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus
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Fuel EX 29 Carbon Frameset
RRP £ 2500
Fuel EX 8 Women's
RRP £ 2500
Fuel EX 5 Women's
RRP £ 1650
Fuel EX 9 29
RRP £ 3200
Fuel EX 5 29
RRP £ 1650

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