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It's Right For You If...

You're chasing long flowy and technical descents, and want to pedal back to the top for more, lap after lap. You want the vibration damping benefits of a carbon frame and carbon wheels, plus upgraded suspension that smooths out the rough and rowdy.

You'll get the light weight and vibration damping benefits of a full carbon frame, and geometry built to handle anything
It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy
With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations
You get the precise shifting and brake modulation of a Shimano XT drivetrain, plus the simple reliability of a threaded bottom bracket

The Tech You Get

A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that smooths out rowdy rock gardens and root latices. Plus, carbon wheels that keep your setup light, while a Shimano XT drivetrain for smooth shifting and brake modulation. Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your setup dialed just for you.

Fuel EX 9.8 is the culmination of years of trail riding and progression, with longer front end geometry for tackling steeper and hairier descents, and a steeper seat tube to keep you perched on climbs. It's equipped with the cherry-picked components you want, like upgraded suspension, carbon wheels, and a Shimano XT drivetrain.

SPECS

FRAMESET
FRAME	OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel
FORK	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel
SHOCK	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm
WHEELS
FRONT WHEEL	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
REAR WHEEL	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
FRONT HUB	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
REAR HUB	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
REAR SKEWER	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
RIM	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready
TIRES	Size: XS , S: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50"\|Size: S , M , ML , L , XL: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
MAX TIRE SIZE	Frame: 29x2.5" (XS & S: 27.5x2.5") Fork: See manufacturer
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFTER	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
CRANK	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
CASSETTE	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
CHAIN	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
MAX CHAINRING SIZE	Max: 34T (oval - 32T) Min: 28T
COMPONENTS
SADDLE	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
SEATPOST	Size: XS , S: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length\|Size: M , ML: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length\|Size: L: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length\|Size: XL: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length
HANDLEBAR/STEM	Size: XS , S: Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length\|Size: M , ML , L , XL: Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
GRIPS	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
BRAKE	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
BRAKE ROTOR	Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL: Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180mm\|Size: M , ML , L , XL: Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm
ACCESSORIES
BAG	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
WEIGHT
BIKE WEIGHT	M - 14.33 kg / 31.6 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
WEIGHT LIMIT	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

TECHNOLOGY

Internal Storage

Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.

Adjust the sus for full send

Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.

Business in the front, party in the back

Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but don’t want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link in high, toss on a 160mm fork, and get ready to party.