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2015 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5

Velopedia Archive ID 1175836

Overview

Model year2015
BrandTrek
ModelFuel EX 9.8 27.5
Bicycle typeMountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID1175836
Original MSRP$5,459.99
ColorsMatte Volt Green/Gloss Trek Black
Sizes15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionOCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy chainstay, Carbon Armor, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, BB95, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, 120mm travel
Frame materialCarbon Fiber/Aluminum
ForkFox Performance Series 32 Float, CTD (climb-trail-descend) FIT damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, 120mm travel
Fork materialSuspension
Rear shockFox Performance Series Float, DRCV, RE:aktiv, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.875"

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT, 10 speed
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, high direct mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 38/24
Bottom bracketBb95
Rear cogsShimano Deore XT, 11-36, 10 speed
ChainKMC X10

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCane Creek IS-3, E2, carbon cartridge
HandlebarBontrager Race X Lite Carbon Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
RimsBontrager Rhythm Comp Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
Front tireBontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35" front, 27.5x2.20" rear
Wheel size27.5

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.