Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Travel Rear 100mm
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Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstays, ABP, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, MicroTruss, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, Boost148 & G2 Geometry on 29ers, 100mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox SID RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, TwistLoc remote lockout, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, Boost110, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Crank
Truvativ Stylo Carbon Eagle Dub, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear (15.5: 142x12 rear), tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Tires
Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20? (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20?)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT M8000 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Headset
FSA IS-2, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails
Seatpost
Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset
Model Overview
Top Fuel 9.8 SL belongs to the Trek Top Fuel model. 123 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Top Fuel bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Trek Top Fuel 8 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 3149$. On the other hand, Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SL AXS 2019, is the most expensive and costs 9299$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 5499$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 188.66% higher.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
considerably lighter than average, Top Fuel 9.8 SL has a weight of 11.07 kg (24.41 lbs). To sum up, it’s 12.01% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Top Fuel 9.8 SL components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox SID model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
The wheels on Top Fuel 9.8 SL are the 27.5″ carbon type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL 2019 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
