Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset XTR, Bontrager -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV® HC Carbon sandwiches a honeycomb of Nomex® between layers of OCLV Carbon for incredible stiffness with less weight - just 3 lbs. Pro Race geometry improves handling at high speeds.
Suspension Fork
RockShox SID Team, Dual Air, external rebound control, pure damping w/Climb It control, All Travel 63/80mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore XT
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT 11-34, 9spd
Crank
Bontrager Race 44/32/22
Pedals
Shimano M515, clipless
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless: Durable and World Class fast; Uses a regular tire/tube, or tubeless tires for increased control and reduced flats; Swiss-made hubs; Race Lite skewers; 710 g, 24h front/975 g, 28h rear
Tires
,
Brakes
Brakes
w/ levers
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Race, 7Ëš
Handlebar
Bontrager Race
Headset
AHS 1-1/8" alloy cups, semi cartridge, sealed
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager FS 2000, Cro-Moly rails, leather
Seatpost
Bontrager Race
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Elite 9.8 belongs to the Trek Elite model. Trek released 55 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Elite 9.8 components
Fork
Trek Elite 9.8 2003 bike is equipped with the RockShox SID fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on Elite 9.8 are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.