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The Trek Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 2 pairs the OCLV Mountain carbon frame with a wireless Shimano XT Di2 M8260 derailleur, the TQ HPR60 motor, a 580 Wh battery and Fox Factory 145 / 150 mm suspension. Trek has not published a weight for this version; the Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT, with an identical carbon frame and TQ drive system, weighs 20.10 kg in size M. Its Gloss Navy Smoke/Matte Trek Black finish lays a glossy smoked navy over a matt black base.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, removable battery, adjustable head angle, adjustable progression, interchangeable alloy rocker links and lower shock mount, down tube protection, ABP, UDH, Boost |
| Motor | TQ HPR60: 60 Nm, 250 W continuous, 350 W peak |
| Battery | TQ 580 Wh, removable |
| Controls / display | TQ colour LED display with Bluetooth |
| Suspension | Fox Factory 36 GRIP X2, Float EVOL, 150 mm / Fox Factory Float X, 205 x 60 mm, 145 mm |
| Drivetrain | Shimano XT Di2 M8260 wireless 12-speed, XT M8200 10-51 cassette |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic, RT-6B750 200 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Maxxis Minion DHF MaxxGrip (front) and DHR II MaxxTerra (rear) 2.5 in, EXO+, Tubeless Ready, 27.5 rear in size S |
| Cockpit | Race Face Turbine alloy 35 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Elite 45 mm stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager Line Dropper 150 to 200 mm depending on size |
| Weight | Weight not published by Trek for this version; benchmark: Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT, identical carbon frame and TQ drive system, 20.10 kg in size M |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker won over by electronics, who wants precise, programmable gear changes with no cable to adjust. It will suit anyone who rides a lot and wants a drivetrain that performs consistently ride after ride.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. OCLV is a moulding process in which heat and pressure fuse the fibre plies together without leaving any air, used by Trek for more than three decades. Its Mountain version is engineered for the terrain: it withstands the impacts an electric mountain bike takes, being heavier than a conventional one. Trek lifetime warranty on the frame.
| Carbon Fuel+ EX (9.7 to 9.9) | Aluminium Fuel+ EX 8 | Fuel EXe (previous generation) | |
| Level | Trek mountain bike carbon | High-end alloy | Former lightweight platform |
| Construction | Impact-resistant OCLV Mountain | Alpha NEXT Platinum | HPR50 with 50 Nm, 360 Wh |
| Reference bike | Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT: 20.10 kg (M) | Fuel+ EX 8: 21.68 kg (M) | Fuel EXe 9.7: 19.33 kg (M) |
| What it means | Basis of the Di2, same frame | 1.58 kg heavier than the 9.8 XT | More modest assist |
Put simply: the 9.8 XT Di2 carries over the frame, motor, Fox Factory suspension and brakes of the 9.8 XT; only the derailleur switches to wireless electronic shifting. Trek does not publish its weight, so the 9.8 XT at 20.10 kg in M remains the benchmark.
On an e-MTB, the chain transmits both the rider's effort and the motor's: a crisp gear change limits jolts and protects the drivetrain. Di2 shifts with the same precision whatever the mud or dust, since there is no cable to get clogged.
With no derailleur cable, the cockpit is cleaner and internal routing through the frame is simpler. We pair and configure the Di2 when you collect the bike, along with the update of the TQ motor, whose assist cuts out at 25 km/h as on any type-approved e-bike.
| Model | Frame | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Weight (M) |
| Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT | OCLV Mountain carbon | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 145 / 150 mm | 20.10 kg |
| Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 145 / 150 mm | not disclosed |
| Fuel+ EX 9.9 X0 AXS | OCLV Mountain carbon | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 145 / 150 mm | not disclosed |
| Fuel+ MX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 150 / 160 mm | 19.79 kg |
Our take: only the derailleur sets this Di2 apart from the cable-operated 9.8 XT, the benchmark at 20.10 kg in M. Stepping up to the 9.9 X0 AXS means paying for the wireless dropper, carbon wheels and Maven Silver brakes.
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LVR sizing advice Between two sizes, the smaller one suits you if you like to play with the terrain, the larger one if you ride fast and far. The S runs a 29 / 27.5 setup with a 150 mm dropper, the M 170 mm, the larger sizes 200 mm.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Why is no weight quoted? | Trek has not published it; the 9.8 XT, with the same frame and motor, weighs 20.10 kg in M. |
| Can the Di2 be programmed? | Yes, via the Shimano app; we carry out the configuration in the workshop. |
| Does the derailleur need charging? | Yes, it has its own battery; we show you how to manage it. |
| Is the blue glossy? | Yes, a glossy smoky navy contrasted with matt black. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The Fuel+ EX that brings electronics to the drivetrain, with very comprehensive Fox Factory suspension. The smoky navy and matt black suit it perfectly.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we configure your Di2, update the TQ motor and set up your Fox Factory suspension for your weight.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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