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Thank for the video. Is it me or for what this bike is it’s on the heavy side.

very thorough overview of the new Gen 4 and nice comparison with the previous model. Thank you for doing this!

Would you say a gen 3 marigold red purple essentially brand new for 2400 is worth it?

My front brakes seemed to be glazed on delivery of my 2022 Top fuel 8. When i upgraded rotor size to 220 later on i inspected the pads and they had a sheen to them. Bit of sanding and rebedding and i can stand the thing on its nose now!

9,8 gen 4 now come with aluminium wheel, that just insane bad value imo

WAS GOING FAST DOWN TRAIL DESCENDING, WENT OVER ROCKS FLEW IN THE AIR AND CAME DOWN LANDED ON THE BAR CRUSHED MY BALLS AND CRASHED INTO THICKET OF THORN BUSHES. MY RIDING BUDDY WAS GOING OVER SAME ROCKS, SEAT CAME OFF AND LANDED ON THE SEAT POST UP HIS BUTT. RUINED HIS PANTS AND OUR DAY. BOTH BIKES WERE TOTALED.

Great video! I have the Top Fuel 9.8 XT ProjectOne color variation as well. I havent made any changes to the bike and I'm considering upgrading to a 130 fork. I ride it on drops and jumps and I've taken this bike to the bike park. I was wondering what upgrades have you made to your Gen 3 Top Fuel? Also, did you paint the door to the internal storage?

I narrowed it down between frame only top fuel or the transition spur!! also would be frame only built to my spec

Do you know what the bike weighed?

where is this?

I just found your channel and have been enjoying it. Is this a tall boy you’re riding on this video?

The derailleur attack @ 3:43

Could you drop some trail names? I don’t recognize any of them. I did catch black bear though. I’m wondering where the first set with the drops was.

15:19 ping pong bermsss

Flying my guy!!!

where is this

Sad to miss this one, hoping I can make the next one!

Always a great day with the crew!

Gen 3 looks better for sure. I think this applies to most Trek bikes imo. I have gen 5 Slash 9.8 XT and it looks better than gen 6 imo and i also have Gen 4 Rail 9.8 Gx and it looks better than upcomming gen 5 rail imo. Idk but i think Trek did one step back with the bike looks when it comes to 2022-23 models compared to 24-25. 1 thing i think they did right is the specs on next gen bikes. Next gen Trek rail 9-8 xt at 10k price comes with ultimate shock rear and front which is big up compared to previous that came with select+

Nice video, my friend. Keep it up.

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How tall are you and inseam?? Im a m/l but thinking about going medium

How fall are you ? And did the medium large fit you ok ? Thanks

Thanks for the review. I've been considering one of these to replace my old Fuel EX. The new EX is just too much bike for most of my riding. This seems more line with what the EX used to be.

What size bike was this and how tall are you?

Really good review!

Thanks for the review... super thorough. I've been thinking about getting into mountain biking and the Trek site recommends the Top Fuel for me. I got an old 7.5FX that keeps on trucking but looking for more outdoor adventure. I appreciate your skills, in addition your input. Ride safe.

I love these flowy green warm-up trails.

the camera quality + whatever colour settings you have are sick

Get this man a sponsor already

That's a fast bike!

What is your opinion on the gen 4 model5?

Love me some Hillfarmer!! Thanks for sharing

Heading to Bear Brook soon to enjoy the trails on my still new 17 Fuel EX. Great bike and more in line with the recent Top Fuel!

Trek should offer a raw alloy frame it looks badass with all black. Nice blade though.

I took my fat bike to cape cod and biked on the beach too. I biked 40 mins trying to get to the furthest lighthouse and found a bunch of naked people on the beach.

Great video. There are some good deals on the gen 3s now and I’m thinking of going that direction with an XT build. I live in CO so there’s often a long climb with techy bits to start a ride. Do you think the gen 4 is worth it for the improvements to climbing capability? Thinking of Hunt Race Wide alloy wheels as a light wheelset upgrade since the OEM wheels are garbage. Thanks again for the well put together review and comparison.

Im happy they brought the integrated bar and stem to the top fuel even though i dont like it. But fact is the resale value on those bars are great cuz they always sold out.

great to see an East Coast review

12:25 Are you sure this is not because the older bike has a top-end wheelset? Other than geo making a bike lighter should make it more willing to fly. And weight is the most important at the wheels on a bike.

The Bontrager dropper is tragically bad as well. A BikeYoke or OneUp is a big upgrade!

That place looks awesome

Trek seems to have an issue with overpricing compared to build specs. The components are always lesser than but they will always premium price. Don.t get me wrong, I love Trek bikes. I own one myself along with several other brands but yeaaah, they need to chill with the Bontrager components on higher model bikes.

Just picked up a gen 3 carbon xt 9.8 top fuel for 3800 at my lbs it rips!! I love it for xc/trail riding. Def adds alot of value to my fleet!!

Thank you, amazing video. I was looking for that comparison. I want to buy the GEN 3 on sale probably.

Well versed. Good insights.

Woow

Good video. So you'd go Medium/Large.... How tall are you ?

All your cons were nitpicking. Plus your TH-cam creator name is a made up mtb category, that's hilarious.

I’ve seen gen 3 9.8 XT - for 3800 - 4700.00 they’re out there in shops. Just have to look.