Fuel EXe 9.8 AX (360Wh) - (L)

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

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

The smart charge port, sleek integrated display and discreet controls keep the bike looking and feeling like a traditional mountain bike

It keeps your ride silky smooth even when the trail gets rowdy thanks to the upgraded RockShox suspension package that offers 150 mm of front and 140 mm of rear travel

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

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. You want space-age technology everywhere from motor to 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.

The tech you get

An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame equipped with a fully encased 360 Wh battery and TQ harmonic pin ring transmission with a smart charging port, integrated LED display and discreet handlebar remote. Plus, a 150 mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 2.1 RC damper, and 140 mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear suspension. The cherry on top? A wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain that keeps your cockpit minimalist and clean.

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. Its equipped with future-minded technology, like the space-approved TQ transmission and wireless SRAM GX AXS 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.

Specification

Frameset

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

RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 150 mm travel

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm

160mm (575mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels

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"

Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"

Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50"

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Bontrager TLR

Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer

E-system

TQ 360Wh

TQ 4A charger

TQ LED display with Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity

TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power

Drivetrain

SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed

SRAM GX Eagle AXS

E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 165 mm length

E*thirteen E*spec Race carbon, 165 mm length

SRAM X-SYNC, 32T, alloy

SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Max. chainring size 1x: 34T, min 30T

Components

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length

Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length

Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length

Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length

Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 35 mm stem length

Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

SRAM 6-bolt, 200 mm

SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc

Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Weight

M - 18.17 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg.