Trek Fuel Exe 9.8 2025
The Trek Fuel Exe 9.8 2025 is a full suspension electric mountain bike with a compact e-bike design that adapts to your riding style. With it's lightweight carbon fiber frame and it's small but powerful TQ transmission, you'll have the power to conquer the climb. The TQ transmission gives you a true trail bike feel as it disappears on desents, giving you the agility to dominate the downhill terrain. The RockShox suspension and Shimano XT shifting ensure a smooth and responsive ride, while the sleek design and integrated battery make it look even better. The Fuel EXe 9.8 is an e-MTB that was designed with the trail in mind and ticks all the boxes.
It's right for you if...
You want a lively trail bike that feels like a traditional mountain bike in quick, techy terrain, but gives you a little boost in pedal power on the way back up. What you put on your bike matters to you, so you love the Shimano XT drivetrain and upgraded suspension that keeps you floating on the trail. You don't want to lose out on the natural experience of mountain biking, and want a refined motor that quietly assists while you ride.
Why you'll love it
You get a bike that rides like your favourite trail bike on descents and gives you adaptive assist on the climbs that doesn't make you feel like a cheat.
Tiny TQ Transmission
Its tiny-but-mighty TQ transmission is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, plus it ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel.
Sleek Display & Removable Battery
The smart charge port, sleek integrated display and discreet controls keep the bike looking and feeling like a traditional mount- ain bike. Aswell as this, the battery is simple to remove with an Allen key – no proprietary tools or black magic necessary.
Add a Range Extender
You'll be able to add on a range extender when you want a little extra fuel in the tank for big days on the bike.
The final word
The Fuel EXe 9.8 is a refined trail bike with just the right amount of power for scorching climbs before turning around to rally though technical and flow trails alike. It's equipped with future-minded technology, like the space-approved TQ transmission and shimano XT shifting that keeps your cockpit minimalist. Finally, carbon wheels and an upgraded RockShox suspension package keeps you floating on the trail even when the conditions get hairy.
Geometry
| Frame size number | 15.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame size letter | S | S | M | M | L | L | XL | XL |
| Geometry position | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low |
| Wheel size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| A - Seat tube | 38.0 | 38.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 47.0 | 47.0 |
| B - Seat tube angle | 69.3° | 68.8° | 69.8° | 69.3° | 70.8° | 70.3° | 71.3° | 70.8° |
| Effective seat tube angle | 77.3° | 76.8° | 77.3° | 76.8° | 77.3° | 76.8° | 77.3° | 76.8° |
| C - Head tube length | 10.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| D - Head angle | 65.3° | 64.8° | 65.3° | 64.8° | 65.3° | 64.8° | 65.3° | 64.8° |
| E - Effective top tube | 57.2 | 57.3 | 59.9 | 60.0 | 62.9 | 63.0 | 65.6 | 65.8 |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 34.1 | 33.4 | 34.1 | 33.4 | 34.1 | 33.4 | 34.1 | 33.4 |
| G - Bottom bracket drop | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| H - Chainstay length | 43.8 | 44.0 | 43.8 | 44.0 | 43.8 | 44.0 | 43.8 | 44.0 |
| I - Offset | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| J - Trail | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| K - Wheelbase | 118.7 | 118.8 | 121.6 | 121.7 | 124.6 | 124.7 | 127.6 | 127.6 |
| L - Standover | 73.2 | 72.6 | 73.3 | 72.7 | 73.9 | 73.3 | 75.9 | 75.3 |
| M - Frame reach | 43.4 | 42.8 | 45.9 | 45.3 | 48.9 | 48.3 | 51.4 | 50.8 |
| N - Frame stack | 61.6 | 62.0 | 62.5 | 62.9 | 62.5 | 62.9 | 63.4 | 63.8 |
- FRAME:
- OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55 mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140 mm travel
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Carbon
- FORK BRAND:
- RockShox
- FORK:
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 150 mm travel
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 150 mm
- REAR SHOCK:
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- WHEELS:
- Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" / Rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm
- TYRES:
- Size S: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" / Size M, L, XL: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- SEATPOST:
- S: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length / M: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length / L:Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, Ma
- SADDLE:
- Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- CRANKSET:
- E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 165 mm length
- STEM:
- Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length
- GRIPS:
- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
- SHIFTERS:
- Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- BRAKE BRAND:
- Shimano
- HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
- Yes
- BRAKES:
- Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- Shimano XT M8100, long cage
- CHAIN:
- Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- NUMBER OF GEARS:
- 12 Speed
- PEDALS:
- Available for Purchase
- FRONT MUDGUARD:
- MTB Monster Mudguard
- EXTRAS:
- N/A
- TYPE OF BIKE:
- Trail
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Exploring new trails or going on longer rides where you encounter varied terrain. More relaxed geometry than a Cross Country bike and an excellent balance of climbing ability and downhill capability making it a great all-rounder
- IDEAL TERRAIN:
- Singletrack trails with some technical descents. Up to and including red routes at trail centres.
- PLEASE NOTE:
- Trek reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible p
