Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT Electric Mountain Bike 2023
Trek’s Fuel EXe 9.8 XT Electric Mountain Bike is a light and agile trail bike that is designed for general trail use, with plenty of capacity to hit the descents hard and then the added power to make the climb back to the top a breeze.
At the bike’s heart is the unique, 300W TQ-HPR50 motor. Its Harmonic Pin-Ring (HPR) design means that it is quieter, lighter and more compact than belt drive motors, providing natural feeling assistance up to 15.5 mph / 25 km/h. The responsive nature of the power delivery is superb when climbing technical trails or flicking through windy singletrack and underlies the trail-ready nature of the Fuel EXe. The 360Wh battery can be charged in situ in the downtube or removed if required, and the top tube display gives access to the bike’s power modes and other ride information.
The carbon frame offers 140mm of travel from the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock, paired with the 150mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork. The switchable Mino Link allows the geometry to be altered by about 1/2° to fine-tune the handling and mechanics will love the internal channels in the frame that make cable replacement simpler.
Shimano’s XT groupset deserves all the plaudits it receives for reliability and performance. The 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes and large rotors give the bike plenty of stopping power and control whilst the 12-speed drivetrain offers instant, accurate shifts across the 10-51-tooth cassette. Shadow+ technology ensures that the chain remains in place on the 1x chainset, with the stabiliser also reducing any noise from chain slap.
The stem and handlebar are a one-piece carbon design for a pro look and there is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper seatpost to get the saddle quickly out of the way if the trail turns technical. The fast-rolling, carbon 29” Bontrager Line Pro 30 wheels and 2.5” SE5 Team Issue tyres are both tubeless-ready for easy conversion, with the rim’s 29mm internal width providing great support to the tyre when cornering hard.
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Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 XT Highlights
- Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock and Mino Link, 140mm of travel
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork, 150mm of travel
- Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheels with SE5 Team Issue 29x2.50" tyres
- Bontrager Line Elite Dropper dropper seatpost
Battery Specifications
- Maximum Assist: 300w / 50Nm torque
- Motor Weight: 1.85kg
- Battery Power: 360Wh
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm |
| Stem / Handlebar | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0° stem rise, 35mm stem length (size S), 45mm (M, L, XL) |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Front Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Crankset | E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 34T, 165mm length |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless-ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru-axle |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless-ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 148, 12mm thru-axle |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50", tubeless-ready |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50", tubeless-ready |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 100mm travel (Size S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L), 200mm (XL) |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Manufacturer claimed weight | 18.1kg size M |
| Electric Assisted Speed Limit | 15.5 mph / 25 km/h |
| Motor | TQ-HPR50, 300 watts, 50Nm |
| Ui/Remote | TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity |
| Battery | TQ 360Wh |
| Charger | TQ 4A charger |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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