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On the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.9 X0 AXS, the SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain shifts all twelve gears by radio, with no housing between the shifter and the derailleur. The OCLV Mountain carbon frame houses a TQ HPR60 and a 580 Wh battery, with a 170 mm ZEB Ultimate and a Vivid Ultimate offering 160 mm. Trek has not published a weight for this version; the Fuel+ LX 9.8 Eagle 90, with the same frame and drive system, serves as a benchmark at 20.88 kg in size M. The Carbon Smoke/Lithium Grey Marble mixes smoky grey with lithium grey veins.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, removable battery, adjustable head angle, adjustable progression, interchangeable lower shock mount, guided internal routing, 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 and connectivity |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.2 RC2 with ButterCups, 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type wireless 1x12, XS-1295 10-52 cassette, X0 Eagle chain |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Silver 4-piston hydraulic, HS2 200 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Pro 30 / Maxxis Assegai MaxxGrip (front) and Minion DHR II MaxxTerra (rear), 29 x 2.5, EXO+, tubeless ready |
| Cockpit | Race Face ERA carbon 800 mm handlebar, 27.5 mm rise, Race Face Turbine R 40 mm stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Trek Aeolus Pro carbon rails 145 mm / Fox Transfer Neo, 150 to 200 mm depending on size |
| Weight | Weight not published by Trek for this version; benchmark: Fuel+ LX 9.8 Eagle 90 (identical carbon frame and TQ drive system), 20.88 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 a clean cockpit and a drivetrain that can be adjusted from an app. It will suit the meticulous rider who keeps track of the condition of their components and likes everything to work in exactly the same way ride after ride.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. OCLV carbon is born from a hot compaction process that eliminates voids between the fibres: the sounder the laminate, the less material is needed for a given stiffness. The OCLV Mountain variant applies this principle to durability against the impacts typical of mountain biking. On the Fuel+ LX 9.9, this frame gets the most refined parts in the family, a wireless drivetrain, Maven Silver brakes and a carbon-railed saddle, and carries a Trek lifetime warranty.
| OCLV Mountain (Fuel+ 9.7 to 9.9) | Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel+ EX 8) | Road OCLV (Madone, Domane) | |
| Level | Trek mountain bike carbon | Alpha aluminium, alloy range | Trek road carbon |
| Construction | Dense laminate, impact resistance | Tube shaping by fluid pressure | Dense laminate, lightness |
| Reference bike | Fuel+ EX 9.8 XT: 20.10 kg (M) | Fuel+ EX 8: 21.08 kg (M) | not applicable |
| What it means | The lightest platform in the range | 0.98 kg heavier in EX | Irrelevant for enduro |
Put simply: the 9.9 X0 AXS is the best-equipped Fuel+ LX: Line Pro 30 wheels, Maven Silver brakes, SRAM wireless drivetrain, Fox Transfer Neo dropper and carbon handlebar, built around RockShox Ultimate suspension. Trek does not give its weight; the 9.8 Eagle 90, with an identical frame and motor, serves as the benchmark at 20.88 kg in M.
The X0 T-Type derailleur mounts directly on the rear axle, with no intermediate hanger: it is stiffer and better protected from impacts against the boulders of the garrigue. Its 10-52 cassette offers a very low gear which, combined with the motor's help, lets you climb rough ramps seated without spinning out.
The wireless derailleur is charged just like the bike's battery: a habit to get into before every big ride. The TQ motor, compliant with the European e-bike rule with 250 W nominal and assist that stops at 25 km/h, stays discreet, so gear changes happen in almost complete silence.
| Model | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Fuel+ LX 9.8 Eagle 90 (RockShox) | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 160 / 170 mm | SRAM Eagle 90 | not disclosed |
| Fuel+ LX 9.8 XT Di2 | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 160 / 170 mm | Shimano XT Di2 | not disclosed |
| Fuel+ LX 9.9 X0 AXS | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 160 / 170 mm | SRAM X0 AXS | not disclosed |
| Slash+ 9.9 (mixed 29 / 27.5) | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 170 mm fork | SRAM X0 AXS | 21.83 kg |
Our take: the 9.9 X0 AXS is the only Fuel+ LX with a SRAM wireless drivetrain; the 9.8 XT Di2 offers Shimano wireless with a 10-51 cassette. Both share the frame and 160 / 170 mm travel, but the 9.9 adds Line Pro 30 wheels and a Fox Transfer Neo dropper.
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LVR sizing advice Between two sizes, choose the more compact one for a lively bike on twisting trails and the longer one for speed on descents. The Fox Transfer Neo offers 150 mm in S, 175 mm in M and 200 mm from L upwards.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| How is the derailleur charged? | Its SRAM AXS battery comes out and charges on its own charger. |
| Can the controls be customised? | Yes, via the SRAM app; we pair it when you collect the bike. |
| Is T-Type fragile? | No, mounting it directly on the axle makes it tougher than a conventional derailleur. |
| Is the grey uniform? | No, light grey marbling runs through the smoky grey. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The cleanest Fuel+ LX, with a tough wireless drivetrain and a cockpit free of derailleur housing. The marbled smoky grey underlines its sophistication.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we pair and update your AXS drivetrain, set up the RockShox suspension and look after TQ motor support.
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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