Top Fuel 9.7 is a quick and nimble full suspension carbon mountain bike that fuses the flat-out speed of a cross country bike with the trail-munching appetite of a trail bike. It lets you fly up climbs, hammer through flat sections and keep on truckin' on rough descents.
It's right for you if...
You’re looking for a do-it-all full suspension mountain bike that's efficient and fast yet capable of hitting some bigger stuff. You want the performance boost of a carbon frame, and you plan to put this bike through its paces on every style of trail, from flowy to techy.
The tech you get
A light and stiff full carbon frame, 120 mm RockShox Reba RL fork, 115 mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock and a 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drive train. Plus, RockShox TwistLoc Full Sprint dual remote suspension lockout, a Bontrager Line Dropper, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 wheels.
The final word
Top Fuel 9.7 is an efficient and capable down country bike that's at home on technical trails and XC courses. What sets this model apart is the lightweight carbon frame and solid parts spec that make for great performance at a great value.
Why you'll love it
1. The full carbon frame gives you a light, responsive ride
2. This short-travel bike has a killer suspension set-up reminiscent of the all-mighty mullet – it's both efficient and ready to party
3. TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks for climbs and sprints with the simple Grip Shift-like motion
4. Mino Link lets you make small adjustments to your geometry quickly and easily, even mid-ride
5. 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
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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 Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, dual remote lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel
Shock: Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, Bontrager DropLock remote, 190x45mm
Suspension lever: RockShox TwistLoc Full Sprint dual remote
Max compatible fork travel: 130mm
Wheels
Wheel front: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110
Wheel rear: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 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
Rim: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes: NA
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, 40 mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager TLR sealant
Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size: 29x2.40"
Drivetrain
Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle
*Crank: Size: S
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
Max. chainring size: 36T
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost: Size: S
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
*Stem: Size: S, M, M/L
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 60 mm length
Size: M, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 70 mm length
Size: M/L, XXL
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 80 mm length
Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper
*Brake rotor: Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160 mm
Weight
Weight: M - 12.65 kg / 27.89 lb (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).