Trek Top Fuel 9.7 - Matte Raw Carbon (Ex Staff Bike)

The 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. Delivering a perfect balance of performance and rugged utility, this model features an advanced OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with clean internal storage, a trail-smoothing Fox suspension system, a crisp-shifting Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain, and a factory-spec TranzX dropper post for instant on-the-fly saddle adjustments.

Specifications

Frameset & Suspension

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage compartment, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link adjustable geometry, ABP (Active Braking Pivot), Boost148 spacing, 12 mm thru axle, 120 mm travel.

• Fork: Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered alloy steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110 spacing, 15 mm Kabolt thru axle, 120 mm travel.

• Rear Shock: Fox Performance Float DPS, 3-position damper, inline layout (185 mm x 50 mm).

• Max Compatible Fork Travel: 130 mm (541 mm axle-to-crown).

Drivetrain & Shifting (Shimano XT/SLX 1x12 Mechanical)

• Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed mechanical.

• Front Derailleur: N/A (1x Dedicated single-ring drivetrain layout).

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage pattern setup.

• Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed wide-range.

• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed.

• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA threaded interface.

• Pedals: Sold separately.

• Crankset Configurations (Shimano Deore M6120 arm layout with 30T ring, 55 mm chainline):

  • Sizes S, M, M/L, L: 170 mm arm length.

• Max Chainring Limits: 1x configuration: Maximum 36T round / 34T oval (Minimum 28T) | 2x configuration: N/A | 3x configuration: N/A.

Brakes & Rotors

• Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc system, M6100 levers paired with M6120 high-power calipers.

• Rotors standard by Size (Shimano RT66, 6-bolt hub interface):

  • All Sizes (S, M, M/L, L, XL): Equipped with a 180 mm front and 160 mm rear setup.

Wheels & Tyres

• Wheelset System (Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims, Tubeless-Ready, 6-bolt disc mount):

  • Front Configuration: Alloy hub, Boost110 spacing, 15 mm thru axle.

  • Rear Configuration: Alloy hub with Rapid Drive 108 hub engagement, Boost148 spacing, 12 mm thru axle.

• Rear Thru-Axle Skewer: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, with integrated removable lever mechanism.

• Tyres: MAXXIS Aspen folding bead, 120 tpi, high-volume 29x2.40" profile.

• Included Tubeless Spares: Bontrager TLR rim strips and Bontrager TLR sealant (180 ml / 6 oz).

• Max Tyre Clearance: Frame limits at 29x2.50" (Note: Size XS frame limits at 27.5x2.50") | Fork clearance: See specific fork manufacturer guidelines.

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, durable steel rails, 138 mm width.

• Handlebar Tape / Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on system.

• Headset: Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree steering radius restriction (includes infinite-radius chip option), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom.

• Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree rise, trail-tuned 45 mm length.

• Dropper Seatpost Integration (TranzX JD-YSP39 internal dropper system, heavy-duty 34.9 mm diameter):

  • Size S: 100 mm travel layout.

  • Sizes M, M/L: 150 mm travel layout.

  • Sizes L, XL: 170 mm travel layout.

• Handlebars standard by Size (Bontrager Line alloy construction, 35 mm clamp, stable 27.5 mm rise):

  • Size S: 750 mm width layout.

  • Sizes M, M/L, L, XL: Ultra-stable 780 mm width layout.

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

• Included Accessories: Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag.

• Total Bike Weight: 13.38 kg / 29.51 lb (Size M configuration setup with factory TLR sealant, no inner tubes).

• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).