Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS is a trail-charging machine that packs a punch on the singletrack with a lightweight and stiff carbon fiber frame that damps jarring vibrations, and holds its own when you pick a line. Its loaded with the tech you want, like SRAM GX AXS wireless shifting for remarkably reliable shifting under load, plus a 150mm front and 140mm rear FOX Performance suspension package that smooths the roughest trails. Its all topped off with carbon Bontrager wheels that shed weight and keep tracking precise.
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
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.
Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.
Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when youre hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.
Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.
Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but don’t want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link in high, toss on a 160mm fork, and get ready to party.
Frame |
OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
Fork |
Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel |
Shock |
Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
Wheel Front |
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5 / |
Wheel Rear |
Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 |
Tire |
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50 |
Tire Part |
Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
Rim Strip |
Bontrager TLR |
Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
Shifter |
SRAM AXS POD |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
Crank |
SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
Cassette |
SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12 speed |
Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12 speed |
Brake |
SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc // SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
Brake Rotor |
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm |
Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width // Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost |
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length // Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length |
Handlebar |
Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5mm handlebar rise, 820mm width, 0 degree stem rise, 35mm stem length |
Headset |
Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8 top, 1.5 bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
Grips |
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Battery |
SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |