The Top Fuel 9.8 XT XL CARBON BLUE SMOKE/RADIOACTIVE CORAL is available at the following locations.
The item will be transferred to the location you choose during checkout.
If the item is not currently available to view at your desired location, please call your nearest store to arrange for it to be transferred.
Top Fuel 9.8 is a full suspension carbon mountain bike for riders who don't settle. Not for parts nor for one style of riding. It combines a high-end parts package with a low-weight carbon frame for one unbelievably fun rig that's fast on flow and still fun to ride on techy singletrack.
You?re looking for a do-it-all full suspension mountain bike that's efficient and fast, but doesn't shy away from some bigger stuff. You want the added stiffness and weight savings of a carbon frame, but don't mind saving some money on the parts.
A light and stiff full carbon frame, 120 mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, 115 mm of rear travel with a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock and a new Shimano XT 1x12 drive train. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper and carbon handlebars.
Top Fuel 9.8 is a ridiculously fun carbon down-country bike with upgraded parts that give you noticeable benefits on the trail, like more speed from the carbon wheels and more grip from the ultra-smooth suspension.
- This bike wants to go fast ? it's built with no-nonsense, high-performance parts
- You get a Straight Shot downtube for extra-stiff, responsive handling without added weight and a Knock Block headset that protects against spinning bars and fork crowns
- Bontrager DropLock's shifter-style lever lets you easily lock out both front and rear shocks at the same time for added sprinting or climbing efficiently. Plus, it controls your dropper post too
- Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
- This short-travel bike has a killer suspension set-up reminiscent of the all-mighty mullet ? it's both efficient and ready to party
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. The larger frames (M and ML) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don?t have the same issues with standover height.
Active Braking Pivot
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
Straight Shot downtube
Straight Shot downtube gives you an extra-stiff frame without adding any weight, so you can stick your line through the rough stuff and still fly up the next climb.
Rapid Drive 108 rear hub
With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.
OCLV Mountain Carbon
Trek's mountain-specific carbon fibre is tougher carbon, with unique materials and lay-up procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.
Order your new bike from us and one of our team will hand deliver it to your home or place of work. We use a specialist 'white glove' courier trained by ourselves.
For peace of mind, every bike comes fully assembled and PDI’d by one of our Cytech mechanics – not your usual bike in a box delivery as some other shops offer.
Due to current demand for our bikes, please allow a minimum of 5-7 working days for delivery. We will call you to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Delivery Type GB Mainland (England, Scotland, Wales)
*Bikes over £2000 - Ring for cost
Click & Collect bikes of any value - FREE
Bikes less than £2000 - Ring for cost
Delivery outside of Great Britain - We do not offer delivery outside of Great Britain through this website.
Big Bear Bikes now offer a free Click & Collect service from our Pickering store for all your bike and accessory orders.
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online combined with exceptional retail experience in our store. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!
1. Add your items to your basket
Use our website to browse our catalogue of products with stock availability. When you find the item you want, simply add it to your basket like you usually would.
2. Checkout using Click & Collect
Scroll down and choose Click & Collect as your delivery method.
3. Collect your goods
Once your order has been received, we will carefully source and prepare your goods for collection. Once ready, the store will contact you via text and/or email to confirm that the items are ready to collect. When collecting your order, you will need to bring the payment card you used to purchase the item, together with one form of photo ID – either a current driving licence or current passport.
When can I collect my order?
We will notify you via email and/or text when your order is ready to collect.
If you order a bike, we will telephone you and arrange a collection appointment.
How will I know when my order is ready?
For non-bike orders we will send you an e-mail and/or text to let you know when your order is ready to collect. If you’ve ordered a bike, we will contact you by telephone once you have placed your order to arrange a collection time.
What do I need to collect my order?
Please bring with you your confirmation e-mail, the payment card you used to make the purchase and a current form of photo ID.
We will hold your order in store for 10 days. If you have any problems with getting to the store to collect your order please feel free to contact us and we will happily extend this time where possible.
How do I cancel/change my order?
If you wish to cancel your order or make any changes, please contact us on 01751 474220. Please note, full refunds will be made via the original transaction made with our online team.
How do I return my order?
Our normal returns policy applies to all Click & Collect orders - for more information see our returns policy. You can also return directly to the store.
The UK’s Cycle To Work Scheme has been in place for over 20 years now, offering fantastic discounts to tens of thousands of riders.
The Cycle To Work Scheme, is offered through many thousands of employers in the UK and applies to bikes of all types, whether it’s road, MTB or hybrid, and that includes e-bikes too.
Introduced in 1999, the scheme aims to encourage employees to commute on their bike for environmental, traffic congestion and health reasons. It also enables companies to demonstrate that they’re looking after the wellbeing of their people.
Obviously, you’re supposed to use the bike for commuting – and we are massive supporters of getting to work this way – but it’s fine to buy a bike that’s built for the trails. Your employer owns the bike until you pay the final ownership fee, which is based on the “fair market value” of it at the end of that period.
As well as your new bike, you can use the scheme to buy accessories, such as helmets and bags, though these have to be ostensibly for your commute. So, no full face masks, for example. If you don’t have a lock, we strongly advise that you get one along with your bike as you’re liable for the Cycle To Work payments, even if it gets stolen while you’re paying it off.
This is a salary sacrifice scheme for people aged 18 and over where the monthly payment for your bike is taken out before tax and National Insurance are deducted. Because your contribution is taken before tax, you pay off more per month for less. So, for a bike costing £1,200, £100 is taken from your salary every month but it only costs you £68 because the other £32 would have normally gone to the tax man, right? So, you pay 12 instalments of £68 and a final ownership fee of £300, totalling £1,116. If your salary puts you in the higher tax brackets, you actually save more but you get the gist.
Firstly, find out which scheme your employer is enrolled in and therefore where you can buy your bike from. We work with a number of Cycle To Work providers, including cyclescheme.co.uk, cycleplus and Bikes for the NHS.
Then you need to speak to your HR department and request a certificate, bring it to us and we’ll redeem it against the cost of your bike and accessories. The salary sacrifice commences from your next pay packet.
To get a bike on the scheme, your employer needs to sign up to a provider. If they’re unsure about how to do this, send them to us and we’ll help.
If you can find it cheaper - let us know!
As well as offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, Big Bear Bikes is equally committed to offering great value.
We want you to shop with confidence, hence our simple price promise. If you are interested in any item from Big Bear Bikes, and it is in stock at a comparable UK cycle retailer at a lower price, we will match that competitor’s price.
Price Match – Terms & Conditions
Frame | Size XL, UNI, Carbon, OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 115 mm travel |
Wheel Size | Front 29 |
Wheel Size | Rear 29 |
Fork | RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel |
Fork | Unknown |
Gears | DERAILLEUR, Shimano, 1 Gears |
Tyres | BONTRAGER, |
Pedals | UNKNOWN, |
Wheels | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready // Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
Shifters | SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed, |
Kickstand | UNKNOWN, Unknown |
Front Brake | SH, Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor // Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 160 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
Rear Brake | SH, Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor // Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm // Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 160 mm, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
Crankset | SHIMANO, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 175 mm length Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
Chain | SHIMANO, Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed |
Headset | UNBRANDED, Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
Handlebar | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
Stem | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length |
Bartape / Grips | BONTRAGER |
Seatpost | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length |
Seatpost Clamp | UNBRANDED |
Saddle | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width |
Front Light | UNKNOWN |
Rear Light | UNKNOWN |
Brand | Trek |
Barcodes | 601842404607, 601842404614, 601842404621, 601842404638, 601842404645 |
SKUs / Part Numbers | 1044148, 1044151, 1044155, 1044158, 1044161 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
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