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The Trek Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 7 combines an OCLV Mountain carbon frame with the electronic Shimano XT Di2 1x12 drivetrain, a 170 mm Fox Factory 38 fork and a Fox DHX2 coil for 160 mm at the rear. On the scales, Trek claims 15.97 kg in a size M with tubeless sealant. The Miami Green/Aloha Marble colourway pairs an aqua green close to teal with a soft green marbling.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, integrated storage, adjustable progression, interchangeable alloy rockers and lower shock mount, ZS headset, BSA 73 threaded bottom bracket, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH hanger, Boost |
| Suspension | Fox Factory 38 Float EVOL fork, GRIP X2 cartridge, 170 mm, 44 mm offset / Fox DHX2 coil shock 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | Shimano XT Di2 M8250 1x12 with wireless shifter: 30T chainring, XT 10-51 cassette, XT M8200 170 mm cranks (165 mm depending on size) |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic, RT86 203 mm and 180 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Maxxis Assegai MaxxGrip and Minion DHR II MaxxTerra 29x2.5, EXO+ casing, Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Race Face Turbine alloy handlebar 35 mm, 40 mm rise / Bontrager Elite stem 45 mm, 0° |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Comp steel rails, 145 mm / Bontrager Line Dropper 150 to 200 mm depending on size |
| Weight | 15.97 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant) |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker who loves technical climbs as much as descents, and wants to shift at the right moment even when pushing hard on the pedals. It suits riders looking for a light enduro bike to pedal back up their descents several times per ride.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. For its mountain bikes, Trek adapts its OCLV process into a Mountain version: the fibres are oriented and reinforced where an enduro frame takes the hits, under the down tube and around the pivots. The result is a frame that is lighter than aluminium without being more fragile, covered by Trek's lifetime warranty. On the Gen 7 Fuel platform, the frame kit difference reaches 1.64 kg in size M according to Trek (3.31 kg versus 4.95 kg, measured on the Fuel EX).
| OCLV Mountain (Fuel LX 9.8 / 9.9) | Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel LX 9) | Alpha Silver (Marlin) | |
| Level | Trek's most advanced mountain bike carbon | Higher-grade MTB aluminium | Entry-level aluminium |
| Construction | OCLV layers reinforced in impact zones | Hydroforming, neat welds | Standard tubes |
| Complete Fuel LX (M) | 15.97 kg (9.8 XT Di2) | 17.79 kg (9 XT) | not applicable |
| What it means | 1.82 kg less to haul uphill | Heavier, more affordable | Hardtail range |
In short: 15.97 kg in size M for a 160 / 170 mm coil-sprung bike is the lowest published weight in the whole Fuel LX family. Compared with the aluminium Fuel LX 9 XT, the 1.82 kg difference comes from the carbon frame but also from the Di2 drivetrain, which is lighter than the cable version.
On a rocky ramp, a missed shift costs you your balance. The XT Di2 M8250 derailleur is motorised: it shifts up or down a sprocket with the same precision whatever the chain tension, and the wireless shifter responds to a simple press of the thumb, with no lever effort.
With no derailleur cable, there is no more housing filling up with garrigue dust and no adjustment to redo after a few weeks. The 10-51 cassette and 30-tooth chainring stay the same as on the mechanical version: the gain is in precision, not gearing.
| Model | Frame | Travel rear / front | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Fuel MX 9 XT | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | 150 / 160 mm | Mechanical Shimano XT 1x12 | 16.91 kg |
| Fuel LX 9 XT | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | 160 / 170 mm | Mechanical Shimano XT 1x12 | 17.79 kg |
| Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | 160 / 170 mm | Shimano XT Di2 1x12 | 15.97 kg |
| Slash 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | 170 / 170 mm | Shimano XT Di2 1x12 | 16.63 kg |
Our take: at 15.97 kg in M, this 9.8 XT Di2 is 940 g lighter than the alloy Fuel MX 9 XT, which only offers 150/160 mm. The Slash 9.8 XT Di2 weighs 16.63 kg and gains 10 mm at the rear.
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LVR sizing advice The Fuel LX is chosen first according to the rider's height: between two sizes, the smaller one makes the bike more playful in hairpins, the larger one more stable at high speed. Dropper post travel increases with size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Shifting while pushing hard? | Yes, that is the strength of Di2: the motorised derailleur shifts without hesitation under load. |
| What happens when the battery is flat? | The drivetrain stays on the current sprocket; regular charging avoids surprises. |
| Can the buttons be programmed? | Yes, via the Shimano app: we set it up with you in our workshop. |
| Does the Miami green show the dirt? | Its light shade shows dust but cleans very easily with water. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A light, precise carbon Fuel LX, ideal for those who attack technical climbs as hard as the descents. Its aqua green marbled with soft green freshens up the look of an enduro bike.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we program your Di2 drivetrain, update its firmware and set up the suspension of your Fuel LX for your favourite terrain.
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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