Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4
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Detail
Overview
It's right for you if...
You're after a carbon trail bike that keeps weight to a minimum without compromising on capability. You like to ride everything – long alpine climbs, rooty aspen slalom, fast XC singletrack, and you want a bike that can keep up on the ups and hold its own on the downs. Keeping things light with a carbon frame is important to you, and you want the light yet precise shifting of a Shimano XT drivetrain.
The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post, and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels.
The final word
If you're after a light carbon trail bike that balances a playful and capable ride, reach for Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4. Its ultra-lightweight frame pairs with a 4-way Mino Link lower suspension mount for taking control of your geometry and suspension feel. Plus, you get clean shifts from a Shimano XT drivetrain and a sweet RockShox suspension package.
Sizing
size-table Size Rider Height Inseam S 155 - 165 cm
5'1" - 5'5"
74 - 78 cm
29" - 31"
M 165 - 176 cm
5'5" - 5'9"
79 - 83 cm
31" - 33"
ML 173 - 180 cm
5'8" - 5'11"
81 - 86 cm
32" - 34"
L 177 - 188 cm
5'10" - 6'2"
84 - 89 cm
33" - 35"
XL 188 - 195 cm
6'2" - 6'5"
89 - 91 cm
35" - 36"
Customer Reviews
Jami********mson
Upgraded to the Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 from my old hardtail, and it's a game changer. The full suspension makes a huge difference on the rough stuff, and I'm feeling way less beat up after long rides. Plus, it looks sick! Absolutely shredding now, yewwww!
Ms. E**********r Sr.
This bike is AMAZING! Super light, responsive, and handles like a dream. Definitely worth the investment if you're serious about hitting the trails. Highly recommend!
Prof.**********ulke
Just took my Top Fuel 9.8 XT Gen 4 out for its first real ride on some serious trails, and wow! This thing climbs like a goat and descends like a rocket. The full suspension ate up everything I threw at it. So stoked with this purchase!