Top Fuel 9.8 is a full suspension carbon mountain bike for riders who don't settle. Not for parts nor for one style of riding. It combines a high-end parts package with a low-weight carbon frame for one unbelievably fun rig that's fast on flow and still fun to ride on techy singletrack.
It's right for you if...
You’re looking for a do-it-all full suspension mountain bike that's efficient and fast, but doesn't shy away from some bigger stuff. You want the added stiffness and weight savings of a carbon frame, but don't mind saving some money on the parts.
The tech you get
A light and stiff full carbon frame, 120 mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, 115 mm of rear travel with a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock and a new SRAM GX Eagle drive train with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper and carbon handlebars.
The final word
Top Fuel 9.8 is a ridiculously fun carbon down-country bike with upgraded parts that give you noticeable benefits on the trail, like more speed from the carbon wheels and more grip from the ultra-smooth suspension.
Why you'll love it
1. This bike wants to go fast – it's built with no-nonsense, high-performance parts
2. You get a Straight Shot downtube for extra-stiff, responsive handling without added weight and a Knock Block headset that protects against spinning bars and fork crowns
3. Bontrager DropLock's shifter-style lever lets you easily lock out both front and rear shocks at the same time for added sprinting or climbing efficiently. Plus, it controls your dropper post too
4. Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
5. This short-travel bike has a killer suspension set-up reminiscent of the all-mighty mullet – it's both efficient and ready to party
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Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frameset
Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 115 mm travel
Fork: RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel
Shock: RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Ultimate RL damper, 190x45 mm
Suspension lever: Bontrager Drop Lock remote
Wheels
Wheel front: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Wheel rear: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tyre: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"
*Tyre part: Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager TLR sealant
Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Drivetrain
Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Crank: SRAM GX 7K Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost: Size: S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length
Size: M, M/L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length
Size: L, XL, XXL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
*Stem: Size: S, M, M/L
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 60 mm length
Size: L, XL, XXL
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length
Brake: SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor: Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
Weight
Weight: M - 11.74 kg / 25.88 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).