Review 2022 Trek Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Full Suspension Mountain Bike

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Get the full review of Lloyds personal pick, the 2022 Trek Fuel GX AXS full suspension mountain bike. Great all around mountain bike for experienced riders. What makes this bike such a great value?
To test ride the 2022 Trek Fuel 9.8 GX AXS visit Bumstead's Bicycle in Ontario California, just off Mountain Ave at 4th St.
Fuel EX 9.8 combines a light full-carbon frame with parts chosen for the highest performance-to-price ratio. High-end FOX suspension with upgraded front and rear dampers, carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive rear hub, and SRAM's latest, widest-range wireless electronic drivetrain give this model an extra edge you'll notice from the first pedal stroke.
It's right for you if...
You want a single bike that can handle any trail with the light weight and vibration damping of a carbon frame. You're willing to pay for parts that give you a better connection with the trail, including crisp, precise wireless electronic shifting.
The tech you get
A light and stiff full-carbon frame with internal storage, FOX Performance 36 fork with a GRIP damper that offers more adjustment, and a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. SRAM's latest GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a leg-saving 52-tooth climbing gear, plus all-new Bontrager carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement, and powerful 4-piston brakes.
The final word
Fuel EX 9.8 is a great investment for one bike that does it all. You get a light carbon frame, but it's the parts that make this model, like the extra-adjustable GRIP damper, the magic-carpet ride of Thru Shaft, and the blistering acceleration of carbon wheels with a Rapid Drive hub.
Why you'll love it
The SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless
RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
The Fox Performance 36 fork gives you four-way damping adjustments for extra-dialed suspension
We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels
Video Produced by Randy Kirk and Associates

[@ReconMan8654]

Great video. I learned a lot here.
Unlike most of the overly wonky vids, I appreciate the more simple approach here.

[@mrlaw711]

Lloyd is straight forward, an does an excellent job.

[@kiwibob72]

I have the 2021 EX8 with the GX build, fantastic bike as is, rides fantastically irrespective of being an alloy bike or not (which it is!).

[@v3rs4cee]

Nice review !

[@usamade5943]

Nice review. Can you share the suspension tuning link? Thanks

[@enriquee.k3329]

Great explanation bro

[@siwata9652]

Awesome bike. Love that is comes in XS.

[@mrlaw711]

I keep hearing our friend - the cat!!

[@fvingerhoed]

amazing bike