2026 Trek Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Gen 2 E-Bike

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Specifications

Product
Trek Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Gen 2 E-Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
SM
MD
LG
XL
XXL
Sizes Additional Info
• SM has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear); MD-XXL have 29" wheels front/rear
• All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork with 44mm offset, for a trail value of 129mm (all sizes)
Wheel Size
29"
Mixed Wheel Size
E-Bike Class
Class 1: Pedal Assist (Pedelecs)
Motor
TQ HPR60, Harmonic Pin Ring drive transmission, 60 Nm max torque, 350 W peak power, 300 W maximium continuous power
Battery
TQ, integrated, removable with hex wrench
Optional 160 Wh range extender battery fits into included standard water bottle cage with built-in retention strap
Battery Capacity
580 Wh
Display/Remote
Display: TQ full-color LED, top tube integrated, Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity
Remote: TQ 2-button
Modes
Three dynamic assist modes (Eco, Mid and High) plus walk assist; each mode can be individually adjusted via the app for max power, assistance, and pedal response
Max Speed with Assist
USA/Canada/New Zealand: 20 mph (32.2 km/h)
Other: 15.5 mph (25 km/h)
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
OCLV Mountain Carbon front and rear triangles, interchangeable alloy rocker link and lower shock mount; molded seatstay, chainstay, shuttle guard, and lower down tube/motor protection
Rear Travel
145mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X Factory, Kashima coating, 205mm length x 60mm stroke
Fork
FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, EVOL, GRIP X2 damper, Kashima coating, 44mm offset, Kabolt X thru-axle
Fork Travel
150mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Zero stack; compatible with aftermarket angle adjust cups
Handlebar
Race Face ERA Carbon, 800mm width, 40mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 45mm length, 0° rise, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
Trek Line Elite, lock-on
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT M8220, 4-piston
Rotors: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, long cage
Chainguide
Upper slider
Cranks
e*thirteen e*spec Plus Alloy, 160mm length
Chainrings
e*thirteen Helix Core, steel, 32 tooth
Pedals
None
Chain
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30 Alloy, tubeless ready
Hubs
Bontrager Line Comp wheelset, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with Rapid Drive 108 freehub and MICRO SPLINE driver
Spokes
Bontrager Line Comp wheelset
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 29" x 2.5"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.5"
Saddle
Trek Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost
Bontrager Line dropper, MaxFlow
Drop: 150mm (SM), 170mm (MD), 200mm (LG-XXL)
Seatpost Diameter
34.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
2.5"
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Gloss Navy Smoke/Matte Trek Black, Lichen Green/Keswick Green Splatter, Carbon Smoke/Lithium Grey Marble
Warranty
Lifetime frame; 2 years Trek/Bontrager parts, suspension linkage components, and paint/decals
Weight
44 lb 5 oz (20,100 g)
Miscellaneous
• ABP (Active Braking Pivot) rear suspension design
• SM has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear); MD-XXL have 29" wheels front/rear
• Guided internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• New TQ HPR60 motor offers more power, torque, and efficiency than the previous-generation Fuel EXe
• Power settings customizable via TQ E-Bike Mobile App
• Trek Central Mobile App offers all features of TQ E-Bike App, and also includes tire and suspension pressure set up recommendations, service reminders, navigation and range features, and activity tracking
• Weight given for size MD set up tubeless
• Includes TQ 4A battery charger
• Includes Bontrager TLR tubeless rim strips, valve stems, and sealant

Rear suspension leverage rate adjustable via flip chip at lower shock mount:
• Less progressive setting intended for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps
• More progressive setting intended for hitting big features without bottom-out, or to run a coil shock

Interchangeable alloy rocker link and lower shock mount allow three possible configurations:
• EX setup (default for this build) has 29" wheels (size SM has 27.5" rear wheel), 145mm rear travel, and 150mm front travel, for do-it-all balanced trail bike handling
• MX setup has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear), 150mm rear travel, and 160mm front travel, for more playful and poppy handling
• LX setup has 29" wheels, 160mm rear travel, and 170mm front travel, for big hits and steep terrain on enduro-style rides
Price
$9,499.99
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$70 standard shipping on bikes (continental U.S. only).
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
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International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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