Fuel EX 9.9 combines a light and nimble carbon frame with Shimanos best drivetrain and top-shelf suspension for a ride thats ready to rally wherever you point it. Its dripping with high-end upgrades like buttery-smooth Kashima coat, quick-engaging carbon wheels, a super-slick one-piece bar and stem, and handy multi tool hidden in the steerer tube.
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 Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 180mm direct mount brake tab, 150mm travel |
Shock |
Fox Factory Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
Wheel Front |
Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5 / |
Wheel Rear |
Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 |
Tire |
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50 // Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50 |
Tire Part |
Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
Rim Strip |
Bontrager TLR |
Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
Shifter |
Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cog |
Crank |
E*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
Bottom Bracket |
E*thirteen BB20-P, BSA threaded, 73mm width |
Cassette |
Shimano XTR M9101, 10-51, 12 speed |
Chain |
Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12 speed |
Brake |
Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
Brake Rotor |
Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm // Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm |
Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138mm width |
Seatpost |
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm 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 |