Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7
OverviewAbout the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7
The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 is a mountain bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $11,499.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 7 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Trek recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 155 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in | 74 to 78 cm |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in | 79 to 83 cm |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in | 84 to 89 cm |
| XL | 188 to 195 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in | 89 to 91 cm |
| 2XL | 195 to 203 cm | 6 ft 5 in to 6 ft 8 in | 91 to 97 cm |
Rider heights from Trek's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Trek
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (mullet on the smallest size)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Price
- $11,499.99, RRP AUD (Trek Australia, checked 16 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 624 mm
- Reach
- 460 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.36
- Head angle
- 64.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 78.3 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1225 mm
- Chainstay
- 437 mm
- BB drop
- 35 mm
- Standover
- 742 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano XT 8200, 30T, 55 mm chain-line, 170 mm length
- Chainrings
- 30
- Cassette
- Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore M8200, long cage
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 203/180mm
- Wheelset
- Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle, 29"
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.5
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost 110, 15mm Kabolt X axle, 150mm travel
- BB standard
- Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length
- Cockpit
- Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 45 mm length / Race Face Turbine, alloy, 35 mm, 40 mm rise, 780 mm width
- Saddle
- Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- Fox Factory 36
- Fork stanchions
- 36 mm
- Shock
- Fox Factory Float X
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- Bontrager Line Dropper
- Dropper travel
- 170 mm
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 64.5 deg head angle points to very slack, built for steep descending.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.59 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Trek Australia product data 79593 (spec list, geometry chart, size chart)), verified 2026-10-16. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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