The Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4 is a lightweight carbon trail bike built to rip up climbs and stay playful on descents. It gives you the confidence you want through roots and rocks, thanks to a 120 mm/130 mm RockShox suspension package with a Pike Select+ fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock. Plus, you can shift easy even under load with a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless transmission.
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 smooth-shifting performance of a direct mount transmission.
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 130 mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120 mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. A SRAM GX Eagle wireless transmission, SRAM Level Bronze 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 the Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS 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 a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission and sweet RockShox suspension package.
Why you'll love it
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal guided routing, downtube guard, OCLV Next rocker link, Mino 4 link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel |
| brake | SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 185 mm x 50 mm |
| max compatible fork travel | 140 mm |
| wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
| wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
| skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| tyre | Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT or Montrose RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40" |
| tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| max tyre size | Frame - 29x2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| shifter | SRAM AXS POD |
| 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 34T, min 30T |
| saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
| handlebar/stem (integrated) | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
| grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| brake rotor | SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm |
| rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 200 mm, min 180 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| weight | M - 13.10 kg / 28.89 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). |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Suspension |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Sram |
| Groupset Model | GX Eagle AXS |
| Fork Brand | Rockshox |
| Fork Travel | 101 - 120mm |
| Shock Travel | 101 - 120mm |
| Shifting Type | Electronic |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Trail |
| FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal guided routing, downtube guard, OCLV Next rocker link, Mino 4 link, ABP, Boost148, 120 mm travel |
| BRAKE | SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 185 mm x 50 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 140 mm |
| Wheel Front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
| Wheel Rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager Gunnison RSL XT or Montrose RSL XT, Tubeless-Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40" |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| MAX TYRE SIZE | Frame - 29x2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS POD |
| 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 34T, min 30T |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
| Handlebar/stem (integrated) | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length |
| GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 200 mm, min 180 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 13.10 kg / 28.89 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). |
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