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The Trek Fuel MX 9.9 X0 AXS Gen 7 is designed for big terrain: OCLV Mountain carbon frame, RockShox ZEB and Vivid Ultimate suspension (170 mm up front, 150 mm at the rear), Line Pro 30 carbon wheels, mixed 29 / 27.5-inch set-up and wireless X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain. Weight not published by Trek for this version; as a reference, the Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS weighs 14.08 kg in a size M according to Trek. Its Gloss Chameleon Green/Matte Black finish pairs a glossy chameleon green with shifting tints and a matte black.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, integrated storage, adjustable progression, interchangeable rocker link and lower shock mount, down tube and transport protection, threaded BSA 73 bottom bracket, ISCG 05, ABP, UDH hanger, Boost |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, 170 mm / RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock 205 x 65 mm, 150 mm at the rear |
| Drivetrain | Wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 1x12, 30T chainring, XS-1295 10-52 cassette, AXS battery with charger |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Silver hydraulic 4-piston, HS2 200 and 180 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Pro 30 carbon / mixed set-up: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 MaxxGrip up front, Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5 MaxxTerra at the rear, EXO+, Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Race Face ERA carbon handlebar 800 mm (27.5 mm rise), Race Face Turbine R stem 40 mm |
| Saddle / seatpost | Trek Aeolus Pro carbon rails 145 mm / Fox Transfer Neo dropper post, 150 to 200 mm depending on size |
| Weight | Weight not published by Trek for this version; for reference: Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS 14.08 kg in a size M |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker who goes on a trip to the Alps or the Pyrenees every summer and alternates day rides, lifts and long natural descents. The rest of the year, they ride the trails of the Hérault and want a single high-end bike for both.
OCLV Mountain carbon, Trek's signature. At the top of the Fuel MX range, the 9.9 X0 AXS keeps the OCLV Mountain carbon frame of the 9.8: a mountain bike carbon compacted under heat and pressure, with fibres laid out to withstand repeated impacts rather than break lightness records. What sets it apart is the kit fitted around it: carbon wheels, carbon handlebar and wireless electronics. Trek lifetime warranty on the frame.
| OCLV Mountain (Fuel MX 9.8 / 9.9) | Alpha NEXT Platinum (Fuel MX 9) | Carbon Fuel EX / LX | |
| Level | Trek's mountain bike carbon, tuned for impacts | Trek's most advanced aluminium | Same Gen 7 Fuel platform |
| Construction | Plies compacted under heat and pressure | Alpha NEXT Platinum alloy | Identical OCLV Mountain carbon |
| Gen 7 Fuel frameset (M) | 3.31 kg (Fuel EX figure) | 4.95 kg (Fuel EX figure) | 3.31 kg for the EX |
| What it means | Around 1.6 kg less on the frame, lifetime warranty | Heavier, gentler on the budget | 145 / 150 mm (EX) or 160 / 170 mm (LX) |
Put simply: on a 9.9, it is no longer the frame that makes the difference but the parts that complete it. The Line Pro 30 carbon wheels and the Race Face ERA cockpit reduce rotating mass and weight up front, which you feel above all when changing direction and accelerating.
On a trip, reliability comes first: the X0 AXS drivetrain and the Fox Transfer Neo dropper have no cables to adjust, and their batteries recharge overnight at your accommodation. The integrated frame storage holds what you need to fix a puncture, lightening your pack for long descents.
On descents of several hundred metres, the ZEB fork and Vivid shock keep plenty in reserve, and the Maven Silver brakes, with 200 and 180 mm rotors, handle repeated braking. Before you leave, we check pads, suspension pressures and tubeless sealant so you can set off with peace of mind.
| Model | Frame | Travel rear / front | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS | OCLV Mountain carbon | 145 / 150 mm | Wireless SRAM X0 AXS | 14.08 kg |
| Fuel MX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | 150 / 160 mm | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | not disclosed |
| Fuel MX 9.9 X0 AXS | OCLV Mountain carbon | 150 / 170 mm | Wireless SRAM X0 AXS | not published |
| Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 | OCLV Mountain carbon | 160 / 170 mm | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 15.97 kg |
Our take: at 150/170 mm, this 9.9 X0 AXS is the Fuel MX best suited to the mountains, with its carbon wheels. The Fuel LX 9.8 XT Di2 (15.97 kg in M) adds 10 mm at the rear for pure enduro; the Fuel EX 9.9 X0 AXS (14.08 kg) targets trail riding.
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LVR sizing advice Between two sizes, choose the smaller one for playful handling, the larger one for stability on long descents. The Fox Transfer Neo goes from 150 mm in S to 175 mm in M and 200 mm above.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| How many batteries to charge? | The AXS derailleur one and the Fox Transfer Neo dropper one; remember the chargers on trips. |
| Suitable for lift-assisted riding? | Yes, its 170 mm fork handles resort descents. |
| What dropper travel in M? | 175 mm in a size M, 150 mm in S and 200 mm in L, XL and XXL. |
| Does the chameleon green change shade? | Yes, its tints shift with the light, from deep green to brighter hues. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The ideal Fuel MX for mountain trips, with high-end cable-free kit and suspension that keeps plenty in reserve. Its glossy chameleon green on matte black changes appearance throughout the day.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we prepare your Fuel MX before every mountain trip, charge and update the AXS drivetrain and service the suspension when you get back.
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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