The new Top Fuel geometry has been designed to be longer and slacker as well as having more travel front and rear for the rough
Front and rear lockouts allow you to hit rough trails and then lock the suspension for the climbs and sprints.
29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence and speed.
The carbon frame is light and responsive while also being strong and durable.
Top Fuel 9.7 is a quick and nimble full suspension carbon mountain bike that fuses the efficiency of a cross-country bike with the capability of a trail bike. It's built with a lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, a 120 mm RockShox Reba fork, 115mm of rear travel and a dropper for serious fun on flowy trails and techy descents alike. It's the kind of unicorn bike that shreds singletrack, stands up to the rigours of endurance racing and even gives traditional XC bikes a run for their money.
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 rough trails, occasional XC races, and endurance or stage races.
The tech you get
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 120mm RockShox Reba RL fork with Motion Control damper, 115 mm of rear travel with a Fox Performance Float shock and a 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain. Plus, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout, Bontrager Line Dropper and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 wheels.
The final word
Top Fuel 9.7 is an efficient and capable short-travel carbon trail bike that's ideal for endurance racing, yet also at home on technical trails and XC courses. What sets this model apart is the lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and solid parts spec that make for great performance and great value.
Why you'll love it
frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesi |
rear suspension | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm |
wheels | Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
tyres | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40" |
shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
rear derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
crank | SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost |
bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit |
cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
saddle | Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails |
seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm |
handlebar | Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15mm rise |
grips | SRAM TwistLoc |
stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8 mm, 0-degree |
head set | Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
brake set | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper |
weight | 12.63 kg / 27.85 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). |
tubeless tyre system | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
front suspension | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle |
Fork Brand | Rockshox |
Fork Travel | 101 - 120mm |
Frame Material | Carbon |
groupset brand | Sram |
groupset model | NX Eagle |
Pedals Included | No |
FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, magnesi |
REAR SUSPENSION | Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm |
Wheels | Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
TYRES | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40" |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
CRANK | SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm |
Handlebar | Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15mm rise |
GRIPS | SRAM TwistLoc |
Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8 mm, 0-degree |
Head Set | Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
BRAKE SET | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper |
Weight | 12.63 kg / 27.85 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). |
Bike Category | Cross Country |
Updated XC Geometry | The new Top Fuel geometry has been designed to be longer and slacker as well as having more travel front and rear for the rough |
Front And Rear Lockouts | Front and rear lockouts allow you to hit rough trails and then lock the suspension for the climbs and sprints. |
29" Wheels | 29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence and speed. |
Lightweight Carbon Frame | The carbon frame is light and responsive while also being strong and durable. |
Tubeless Tyre System | Bontrager TLR rim strip valves & sealant come pre-installed |
FRONT SUSPENSION | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, TwistLoc remote, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.