The new Top Fuel geometry has been designed to be longer and slacker as well as having more travel front and rear for the rough
Front and rear lockouts allow you to hit rough trails and then lock the suspension for the climbs and sprints.
29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence and speed.
The carbon frame is light and responsive while also being strong and durable.
Top Fuel 9.8 is a high-performance full suspension mountain bike for endurance racers and riders who don't settle for one style of riding. It combines the best qualities of XC and trail bikes for an unbelievably fun, efficient and capable rig. It's fast on flow, shreds big singletrack and conquers endurance events. The 9.8 is built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and across-the-board parts upgrades, including a 120 mm Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast fork, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and carbon wheels and bars.
It's right for you if...
You want an efficient, capable, short-travel trail bike that excels at endurance and stage racing and can handle rough trails and even XC races. You appreciate the performance advantage of carbon and want a super-light bike with race-level components and suspension.
The tech you get
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, upgraded 120 mm Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast Float fork with GRIP damper, 115 mm of rear travel with a Fox Performance Float shock and a 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with Truvativ Descendant 7k DUB cranks. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, Bontrager Kovee Pro OCLV Carbon handlebars and upgraded Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
Top Fuel 9.8 is an efficient, capable and ridiculously fun short-travel carbon trail bike with the performance boost of upgraded parts like the drivetrain, fork and brakes. It's built to rip technical terrain and descents, speed through flow sections and withstand the beating that endurance races dole out.
Why you'll love it
Note: Riders who want to customise their ride can look forward to designing their dream bike in Project One starting in late July.
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must be picked up from an approved store.wheels | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
tyres | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40" |
shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
rear derailleur | Sram GX Eagle |
crank | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost |
bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails |
seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise |
grips | SRAM TwistLoc |
stem | Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree |
head set | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
brake set | Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor |
weight | M - 11.84 kg / 26.11 lbs (with tubes) |
weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb) |
tubeless tyre system | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesi |
fork | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boo |
front suspension | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boo |
rear suspension | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm |
Wheels | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
TYRES | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40" |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur | Sram GX Eagle |
CRANK | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
Handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise |
GRIPS | SRAM TwistLoc |
Stem | Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree |
Head Set | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
BRAKE SET | Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor |
Weight | M - 11.84 kg / 26.11 lbs (with tubes) |
Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb) |
Fork Brand | Fox |
Frame Material | Carbon |
groupset brand | Sram |
groupset model | GX Eagle |
Pedals Included | No |
Fork Travel | 101 - 120mm |
Bike Category | Cross Country |
Tubeless Tyre System | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesi |
Fork | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boo |
FRONT SUSPENSION | Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boo |
REAR SUSPENSION | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm |
Updated XC Geometry | The new Top Fuel geometry has been designed to be longer and slacker as well as having more travel front and rear for the rough |
Front And Rear Lockouts | Front and rear lockouts allow you to hit rough trails and then lock the suspension for the climbs and sprints. |
29" Wheels | 29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence and speed. |
Lightweight Carbon Frame | The carbon frame is light and responsive while also being strong and durable. |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
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