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OCLV Mountain carbon frame, 170 mm RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, Vivid Ultimate shock working through 150 mm: the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Eagle 90 puts the essentials into its chassis and entrusts shifting to a cable-operated SRAM Eagle 90. Assist comes from the 60 Nm TQ HPR60, powered by 580 Wh. On the scales, weight not published by Trek for this version, with the 19.79 kg (size M) of the 9.8 XT Di2, which shares the frame and motor, as a point of comparison. Gloss Navy Smoke/Matte Trek Black colourway: a deep navy with smoky, lacquered highlights, set off by matt black sections.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, removable battery, adjustable head angle and progression, 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, Bluetooth and connectivity |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.2 RC2 with ButterCups 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate 205 x 65 mm, 150 mm |
| Drivetrain | Mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 1x12, XS-1275 10-52 cassette, GX Eagle T-Type chain, SRAM XX 165 mm cranks |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic, SRAM HS2 200 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 aluminium, mixed-wheel setup / Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 MaxxGrip EXO+ (front) and Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.5 MaxxTerra EXO+ (rear), Tubeless Ready |
| 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 | Not published by Trek for this version; benchmark MX 9.8 XT Di2 (same frame, same motor): 19.79 kg in M |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker who wants to get into the MX series by prioritising what you feel on the trail, the suspension and the frame, rather than drivetrain electronics.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. With OCLV, Trek puts its fibres through a cycle of pressure and heat that leaves almost no porosity in the composite, a guarantee of long-term strength. Its Mountain version is designed for brutal use: hard impacts, flying stones and crashes. On the Fuel+ MX 9.8 Eagle 90, the gateway to the MX series, you get exactly the same carbon frame, its removable battery housing and the Trek lifetime warranty.
| Fuel+ (TQ HPR60) | Fuel EXe (TQ HPR50) | Rail+ (Bosch CX) | |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 50 Nm | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | 580 Wh, removable | 360 Wh | 800 Wh |
| Comparison weight (M) | 19.79 kg (MX 9.8 XT Di2) | 19.33 kg (EXe 9.7) | 23.73 kg (Rail+ 9.7) |
| What you gain | Lively bike, enough assist for all-mountain | Lightness, less reserve | Maximum reserve, more inertia |
Put simply: the 9.8 Eagle 90 spends its budget on RockShox Ultimate suspension, a 170 mm ZEB fork and Vivid shock, and keeps a mechanical SRAM drivetrain that is simple to maintain. To gauge its unpublished weight, refer to the Fuel+ MX 9.8 XT Di2 with an identical frame and motor: 19.79 kg in M.
The SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type drivetrain mounts directly to the frame's UDH hanger, making it more resistant to rock strikes than a derailleur on a conventional hanger. Its 10-52 cassette and cable operation remain simple to adjust, and wear parts are easy to replace.
On the suspension side, the ZEB Ultimate and Vivid Ultimate are the same as on the 9.9 X0 AXS, at the top of the RockShox range, adjustable in compression and rebound. As for the motor, its push stops at 25 km/h and its nominal power remains 250 W: that is the European legal framework for e-bikes.
| Model | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Fuel+ EX 9.8 Eagle 90 | TQ HPR60, 580 Wh | 145 / 150 mm | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type | 20.38 kg |
| Fuel+ MX 9.8 Eagle 90 | TQ HPR60, 580 Wh | 150 / 170 mm | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type | not disclosed |
| Fuel+ MX 9.8 XT Di2 | TQ HPR60, 580 Wh | 150 / 160 mm | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 19.79 kg |
| Fuel+ LX 9.8 Eagle 90 | TQ HPR60, 580 Wh | 160 / 170 mm | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type | 20.88 kg |
Our take: same ZEB, same Vivid as on the 9.9 X0 AXS; the difference lies in the wheels (aluminium here, carbon on the 9.9), the handlebar and the derailleur. Compared with the Fuel+ EX 9.8 Eagle 90, quoted at 20.38 kg in M, this MX gains 5 mm of rear travel and 20 mm of fork travel.
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LVR sizing advice On the cusp of two sizes, choose the smaller one if you like to place the bike and jump, the larger one if you mostly ride fast on steep ground. All sizes get the 27.5-inch rear wheel, and the Line Dropper grows from 150 to 200 mm with the frame.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What does this model weigh? | Weight not published by Trek; the 9.8 XT Di2, on the same platform, weighs 19.79 kg in M. |
| Eagle 90 or X0 AXS? | The Eagle 90 is cable-operated; the X0 AXS is controlled wirelessly, with a derailleur battery. |
| Isn't the ZEB overkill? | It is designed for hard-hitting all-mountain and enduro riding; it brings a lot of stability to the front end. |
| Is the matt black easy to look after? | Yes, with a gentle cleaner and no polishing products. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The gateway to the MX series, investing in RockShox Ultimate suspension and the carbon frame rather than in electronics. The glossy smoky navy over matt black gives it an understated look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? At LVR in Béziers, the workshop adjusts the pressure and rebound of the ZEB and Vivid, fits the tyres tubeless and installs TQ updates during services.
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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