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2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5

Velopedia Archive ID 1455217

Overview

Model year2016
BrandTrek
ModelFuel EX 9.8 27.5
Bicycle typeMountain Dual Suspension
Archive ID1455217
Original MSRP$4,999.99
ColorsPowder Blue
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 34 Float, FIT4 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, 120mm travel
Fork materialSuspension
Rear shockFox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 7.25x1.875"

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT, 11 speed
Front derailleurShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 36/26
Bottom bracketBb95
Rear cogsShimano Deore XT, 11-40, 11 speed
ChainShimano XT

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA IS-2 carbon, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
HandlebarBontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
StemBontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
SaddleBontrager Evoke 3, hollow titanium rails
SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs15mm front, 142x12 rear
RimsDT Swiss M1900, tubeless strips & valves
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 6, 2026.