Top Fuel 8 is a high-performance, high-value full-suspension cross-country mountain bike. It's built for speed and efficiency in rough singletrack and XC races. A lightweight Alpha Aluminium frame, a 1x12 drivetrain and Tubeless Ready wheels make it a great choice for new racers, fast singletrack riders and anyone who wants to ride fast on trails without breaking the bank.
It's right for you if...
You're new to XC mountain biking and want the speed and efficiency of a full-suspension bike. Or, you want an upgrade in performance over your hardtail and want a serious amount of smart racer spec for your money.
The tech you get
A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame, a 100 mm RockShox Recon RL fork, FOX rear shock and a TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout. Plus, a 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes and Boost148/110 Tubeless Ready Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 wheels.
The final word
The Top Fuel 8 is a performance full-suspension XC bike at great value. A lightweight aluminium frame, a great suspension package and a solid parts group add up to a fast ride that can't be beaten for this price.
Why you'll love it
The Top Fuel 8 gets you into the world of fast XC riding and racing at great value
More than fast, it's also capable: The Top Fuel 8 is great for racing and can double as a light trail bike on more rugged terrain
TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks for climbs and sprints with the simple Grip Shift-like motion
Internal cable routing opens the door for upgrades like a dropper post
Specifications
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, ABP, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, MicroTruss, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, downtube guard, PF92, Boost148, G2 Geometry on 29ers, 100 mm travel
Front suspension: RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51 mm offset on 29ers, 100 mm travel
Rear suspension: Fox Performance Float DPS, 2-position remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 6.5x1.5˝
Wheels
Wheels: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Tyres: Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle
Crank: SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92 mm
Cassette: SRAM XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle
Pedals: Not included
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Comp
Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset
Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree
Head set: FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Brake set: Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight: 17.5˝ - 12.70 kg / 28 lbs (with tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
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Bike and frame weights are based on Trek pre-production painted frames at the time of publication. Weights may vary in final production
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