Fuel EX 9.9 makes no compromises. Top-shelf suspension, carbon everything, and a super-smooth Shimano XTR drivetrain make this ripper ready to rule any trail in style. It's fast, it's light, and it's got everything you need to crush your next trail ride.
It's right for you if...
You want a bike as versatile as you are, and you're demanding—of yourself and of your equipment. You want the lightest weight, the most adjustability, and the highest precision so the last thing you have to worry about on your next adventure is your bike.
The tech you get
A light and stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Factory suspension with Kashima Coat and an efficient yet plush RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. A Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb—plus an extra-low 51-tooth climbing gear, and Bontrager carbon wheels and a whole bunch of other carbon parts for lower weight and elevated good looks.
The final word
If you can have just one mountain bike, this is it. Fuel EX 9.9 has the lightest parts with the most adjustability and precision. It's equally at home on fast flowy singletrack, brutal leg-busting climbs, and gnarly arm-pumping descents.
Why you'll love it
- Fuel EX 9.9 is for riders who want the best in everything. It's dripping with carbon and has the latest in suspension and drivetrain tech
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- The Fox Factory 36 fork gives you four-way damping adjustments, plus you get Kashima Coat for smoother, more durable stanchions
- We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel |
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| Fork | Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel |
| *Shock | Size: XS , S Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm |
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| Max compatible fork travel | 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown) |
| *Wheel front | Size: XS , S NEW Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | NEW Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| *Tire | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29.x2.40" |
| Size: XS , S Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60" |
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| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" |
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| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.60" Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51-T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: XS , S Shimano XTR M9120, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Shimano XTR M9120, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12-speed |
| Max chainring size | 34T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost | Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length |
| Size: M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length |
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| Size: L , XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| *Stem | Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
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| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT86, 180mm, 6-bolt |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT86, 203mm, 6-bolt |
| Weight | M - 12.63 kg / 27.85 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |