Stiff, light, very direct control and really fast. Fox fork very good behaviour but needs some kms on trails to reach full performance. Good tail comfort, as carbon shows some suspension behaviour. Eye catcher. Tires very fast and good control except on wet muddy ground. Components solid and high quality.
I am very satisfied and will be look forward for my next transalp :-)
roland
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With the same proven, aggressive racing geometry as the top-dog 9.9 SSL, the Elite 9.8 puts Shimano XT componentry on a TCT Carbon frame for similar light weight as the flagship Elite. Also available as a frame-only.
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About this bike
| Type | Mountain / XC |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £2,400.00 |
| Sizes | 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5" (Frame size guide) |
| Frame type | Hardtail |
| Frame material | Carbon fibre |
| Frame description | TCT Black Carbon w/BB90 bottom bracket, "Drop In" headset bearings |
| Gears | 27 |
| Fork Travel | 100 mm |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
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Specifications
Braking
| Brakeset | Shimano Deore XT Ti Custom |
|---|
Drive
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22 |
| Pedals | n/a |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano Deore XT |
General
| Extras | Trek fork sag meter |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite, flat |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3, 1-1/8" alloy cartridge |
| Saddle | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree |
Suspension
| Fork Travel | 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Forks | Fox F-Series Remote RL w/air spring, rebound, remote lockout, alloy steerer, 100mm |
Wheels
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Bontrager XR 1 Expert, 26x2.0" |
|---|---|
| Wheel Set | Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, centerlock, tubeless ready |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
UK warranty
| Trek frames (except Session models) carry a lifetime warranty which applies only to the original owner, and is not transferable. Rigid forks and all Bontrager components and accessories are covered for five years. Paint, decals and all other original parts are covered for one year. Trek offers a crash replacement program for carbon parts, substantially reducing any replacement cost. |
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roland
on 9 Oct 2010
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