2025 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4
The Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 is a lightweight carbon trail bike built to rip up climbs and stay playful on descents. It gives you the confidence you want through roots and rocks, thanks to a 120 mm/130 mm RockShox suspension package with a Pike Select+ fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock. Plus, you get clean shifts from a 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain.
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SPECS
It's right for you if...
You're after a carbon trail bike that keeps weight to a minimum without compromising on capability. You like to ride everything – long alpine climbs, rooty aspen slalom, fast XC singletrack and you want a bike that can keep up on the ups and hold its own on the downs. Keeping things light with a carbon frame is important to you, and you want the light yet precise shifting of a Shimano XT drivetrain.
The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130 mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120 mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels.
The final word
If you're after a light carbon trail bike that balances a playful and capable ride, reach for Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4. Its ultra-lightweight frame pairs with a 4-way Mino Link lower suspension mount for taking control of your geometry and suspension feel. Plus, you get clean shifts from a Shimano XT drivetrain and a sweet RockShox suspension package.
Why you'll love it
The Top Fuel Gen 4 delivers with an intensely lightweight build, improved in-frame storage and more adjustability for all kinds of rides and riders
With 120 mm rear and 130 mm front RockShox suspension, it delivers a well-balanced ride that stays efficient on the ups and playful on descents
The 4-way Mino Link makes it easy to adjust your geometry or leverage rate for how and where you want to ride
In-frame storage with an improved BITS bag system makes it easy to stash tools, tubes and snacks
It's more upgrade-ready than ever, with room for bigger 140 mm forks and longer-stroke shocks for up to 130 mm of rear travel, plus room for extra-long dropper posts
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
Frameset
Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal guided routing, downtube guard, OCLV Next rocker link, Mino 4 link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel
Shock RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 185 mm x 50 mm
Max compatible fork travel 140 mm
Wheels
*Wheel front Size: S
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5"
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29"
*Wheel rear Size: S
Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5"
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29"
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
*Tyre Size: S
Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.40"
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Montrose RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
Rim strip Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer
Drivetrain
Shifter Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Crank Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length
Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Max. chainring size 1x: 34T, min 30T
Components
Saddle Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost Size: S
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Brake Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake rotor Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 200 mm, min 180 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer
Accessories
Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight
Weight M - 13.45 kg / 29.66 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
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