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 components package – including a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic transmission – with a low-weight carbon frame for one unbelievably fun rig that’s fast on flow and 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, and want blazing-fast wireless electronic shifting.
The tech you get
A light and stiff full carbon frame, 130 mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork, 120 mm of rear travel with a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock and a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic transmission with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear. Plus, wide Bontrager Line Elite 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper and Bontrager RSL integrated carbon bar/stem combo.
The final word
The Top Fuel 9.8 is a ridiculously fun carbon down-country bike with upgraded parts that give you big benefits on the trail, like more speed from the carbon wheels, more grip from the ultra-smooth suspension, and faster, more precise shifts from the AXS transmission.
Why you’ll love it
- You get clean shifts, even under load, with SRAM’s smart, smooth and completely wireless GX Eagle AXS transmission
- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
- Mino Link lets you make small adjustments to your geometry quickly and easily, even mid-ride
- This bike’s killer suspension set-up is both efficient and ready to party
- Wider Line Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
Colour: Matte Emerald Iris
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel |
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Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 130 mm travel |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 185 mm x 50 mm |
Max compatible fork travel | 130mm (541mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheel front | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.40″ |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29×2.50″, Fork: See manufacturer |
Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS POD |
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Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, DUB, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed |
Max. chainring size | 1x: 36T round, 34T oval, min 28T |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost |
Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length |
Size: M, M/L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length |
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Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length |
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Size: XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length |
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*Handlebar/stem (integrated) |
Size: S Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 35 mm stem length |
Size: M, M/L, L, XL Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
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Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
Head set | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom |
Brake | SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
Brake rotor | SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm |
Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 180 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
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Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
Weight | M – 12.80 kg / 28.22 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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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 pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.