Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS Gen 5 2021

£6,700.00
This item / size combination is out of stock. Please contact the store as more may be on order. You can call 01926 430211 or email us here.
LITHIUM GREY/FACTORY ORANGE
MATTE CARBON SMOKE

We deliver bikes to the following postcode areas:
B, CV & LE

If you live outside of these areas email or call us for a delivery quote or to reserve a bike.

Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. A high-end 130 mm rear and 140 mm front FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub and SRAM's latest, widest-range wireless electronic drivetrain give this model an extra edge you'll notice from the first pedal stroke.

You want a single bike that can handle any trail with the light weight and vibration damping of a carbon frame. You're willing to pay for parts that give you a better connection with the trail, including crisp, precise wireless electronic shifting.

A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with a GRIP damper that offers more adjustment, and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. SRAM's latest GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a leg-saving 52-tooth climbing gear, plus all-new Bontrager carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement and powerful 4-piston brakes.

Fuel EX 9.8 is a great investment for one bike that does it all. You get a light carbon frame, but it's the parts that make this model, like the extra-adjustable GRIP damper, the magic-carpet ride of Thru Shaft and the blistering acceleration of carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive hub.
- The SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth and completely wireless
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- The Fox Performance 36 fork gives you four-way damping adjustments for extra-dialled suspension
- We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5? wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5? or 29? and sizes M to XL get 29? wheels

Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don't have the same issues with standover height.

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

Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft
RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft gives you unmatched grip and control with a shock that reacts to the terrain faster than anything else out there.

Straight Shot w/Knock Block
Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimises the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

Delivery & Returns Policy

When you order with John Atkins Cycles you get your purchase posted as per the below charges list:

Shoes and helmets postage charge £7.99

*Parts under:

£20 value £4 postage

£21- £100 £7 postage

£101 upwards post free

*Bikes under £1100 to the postcodes (CV, LE and B) £30 charge

*Bikes over £1100 to postcodes (CV, LE and B) free delivery

Bikes will hand deliver in our own van

Any other area’s in the UK only email for a quote

UK mainland only

via the contact us


You have the option on all orders to upgrade the postage to a faster service.

We require that bicycles are collected from the store fully assembled. All bikes go through a Pre-Delivery Inspection to ensure that they are ready to ride, and all road bikes include a bike fitting to ensure that your new bike is set up perfectly for you. Please see the bike fitting page for further information.

If we do not have an item you have ordered in stock then we will contact you straight away to let you know. Most items can be restocked within a week, however if this is not possible we will let you know.

If for any reason you wish to contact us regarding an order you can do so via either the contact us form or our email address: [email protected].

We are sure you will be delighted with your purchase, but if you are not, we accept returns and we will refund the price of the product providing it is returned in perfect resale condition within 14 days. If you would prefer an exchange for a different item (size, colour, etc) and we have the item in stock, we can arrange this once the original item is returned. You are responsible for the cost of sending the item back to us, and in the event of an exchange, any additional postage of sending out a new item.

If you believe an item to be faulty and you want to pursue a warranty claim, please return the item with a copy of the original proof of purchase. If upon inspection we agree it's a warranty issue we will repair or replace the item at our discretion and return it to you carriage free. If a warranty claim has not been cleared with us and you wish to have the item returned to you, there will be a postage charge for this. If you are returning an item to us, we cannot be responsible for the return postage. It is important to include a copy of the original proof of purchase, contact details and a description of the problem.

** Please note padded shorts and short liners are not refundable for hygiene reasons. **

If an item does not arrive, we ask that you follow the Royal Mail claims procedure. Please email [email protected] for more details.

We try to provide size guides where possible however it is the customer's responsibility to make sure the sizing is correct. We suggest you try an item for size where possible to ensure it will fit before ordering, whether it is a bike or item of clothing. You can call us on 01926 430211 for help with sizing.

*Please note there is a surcharge for super heavy or large items (for example, turbo trainers).

Frame Size M, UNI, Carbon, OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Wheel Size Front 29
Wheel Size Rear 29
Fork Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Fork Unknown
Gears DERAILLEUR, Sram, 1 Gears
Tyres BONTRAGER,
Pedals UNKNOWN,
Wheels BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29"
Shifters SRAM, SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed,
Kickstand UNKNOWN, Unknown
Front Brake SH, SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc // SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Brake SH, SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc // SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm // SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Derailleur ,
Crankset SRAM, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Chain SRAM, SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Headset UNBRANDED, Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Handlebar BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Stem BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Bartape / Grips BONTRAGER
Seatpost BONTRAGER
Saddle BONTRAGER, Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Front Light UNKNOWN
Rear Light UNKNOWN
Colours LITHIUM GREY/FACTORY ORANGE, MATTE CARBON SMOKE
Sizes L, M, ML, S, XL
Brand Trek
Model Year 2021
Barcodes 601842596029, 601842596036, 601842596043, 601842596050, 601842596074, 601842596128
SKUs / Part Numbers 5261347, 5261352, 5261354, 5261355, 5261356, 5261357

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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