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With its five sizes from S to XXL, the Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Eagle 90 Gen 7 welcomes riders from 155 to 203 cm on an OCLV Mountain carbon frame, with a 170 mm RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork and a 160 mm Vivid Ultimate. Weight not published by Trek for this version; the 9.8 XT Di2 on the same frame weighs 15.97 kg in a size M. The Purple Phaze / Amethyst Marble colourway blends a shifting purple with amethyst marbling.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, in-frame storage, adjustable progression, interchangeable alloy rocker link and lower shock mount, ABP pivot, UDH hanger, threaded BSA 73 bottom bracket, ISCG 05 |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, Linear XL spring with ButterCups, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | Mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 1x12, steel 30T 170 mm chainset, XS-1275 10-52 cassette |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze hydraulic 4-piston, HS2 200 and 180 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Maxxis Assegai MAXXGRIP (front) and Minion DHR II MAXXTERRA (rear), 29 x 2.5, EXO+ casing, 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 post 150/170/200 mm depending on size, 34.9 mm |
| Weight | Weight not published by Trek for this version (for reference: Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2, identical carbon frame, 15.97 kg in a size M) |
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At a glance
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Very tall riders, often poorly served in enduro, find a carbon enduro bike in their size here. This Fuel LX also suits anyone who wants a light carbon frame with first-rate suspension, from 155 cm.
OCLV Mountain carbon, Trek's mountain bike signature. OCLV is Trek's carbon process; its Mountain version is tuned for impact resistance rather than weight saving alone. The Fuel LX 9.8 benefits with a frame lighter than the Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy of the LX 9, the same adjustable kinematics, a UDH hanger and Trek's lifetime warranty on the frame.
| OCLV Mountain (Fuel LX 9.8) | Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel LX 9) | OCLV Mountain (Slash 9.8) | |
| Level | Trek's mountain bike carbon, lifetime warranty | Trek's best mountain bike aluminium | Same carbon, more aggressive bike |
| Construction | OCLV layup tuned to absorb impacts | Alloy engineered for strength | OCLV layup, 170 mm at the rear |
| Reference bike | Gen 7 carbon Fuel EX frameset: 3.31 kg (M) | Gen 7 alloy Fuel EX frameset: 4.95 kg (M) | Slash 9.8 XT Di2: 16.63 kg (M) |
| What it means | About 1.6 kg less on the frameset | Heavier, more affordable | More travel, less versatile |
Put simply: the 9.8 Eagle 90 is the most direct way to get a carbon Fuel LX. The drivetrain stays mechanical and robust; the weight is not published, but the 9.8 XT Di2 on the same frame weighs 15.97 kg in M.
In XXL, Trek fits a 200 mm dropper post, as in L and XL, to keep maximum clearance on the descents. A large carbon frame keeps good stiffness without getting as heavy as an alloy frame of the same size. We check saddle height and handlebar position with you.
For a tall and often heavy rider, the ZEB is a good choice: its large-diameter stanchions ensure precise steering. The Vivid Ultimate is set according to your weight, and the four-piston Maven Bronze brakes provide the power needed.
| Model | Frame | Drivetrain | Travel rear / front | Weight (M) |
| Fuel LX 9 Eagle 90 | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | Mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 | 160 / 170 mm | 17.38 kg |
| Fuel LX 9.8 Eagle 90 | OCLV Mountain carbon | Mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 | 160 / 170 mm | n/a (reference 15.97 kg) |
| Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 160 / 170 mm | 15.97 kg |
| Slash 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 170 / 170 mm | 16.63 kg |
Our take: offered up to XXL like the other carbon Fuel LX models, this 9.8 Eagle 90 is the only one to keep the mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain. The LX 9.8 XT Di2 weighs 15.97 kg in M; the alloy LX 9 Eagle 90, 17.38 kg.
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LVR sizing advice Like the other carbon Fuel LX models, it is offered up to XXL and covers riders from 155 to 203 cm. Tall riders finally get a carbon enduro bike in their size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Which size above 195 cm? | The XXL covers riders from 195 to 203 cm. |
| Claimed weight? | Not published by Trek; for reference: 15.97 kg in M for the 9.8 XT Di2. |
| Does it suit heavier riders? | Yes, OCLV Mountain carbon is tuned to absorb impacts. |
| Does the purple change colour? | Yes, it varies with the light; the marbling differs from one frame to another. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The carbon Fuel LX that thinks of tall riders, with an XXL size and top-end RockShox suspension. Its shifting purple marbled with amethyst leaves no one indifferent.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we choose the right Fuel LX size with you, and set up the position and suspension for your build.
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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