Fuel EX 9.7 is an all-mountain ripper that rolls in with the best balance of performance and pocket-friendly components, without skimping on the good stuff. It features a lightweight carbon frame, plus a cherry-picked blend of Shimano SLX and XT components that balance price and ride quality, plus, the ultra-smooth handling of a FOX 150 mm front and 140 mm rear suspension.

• Fox Rhythm 36 fork: 150mm Suspension with 36mm stanchions for greater steering precision
• Carbon fibre 140mm travel: Frame with downtube storage, lightweight & efficient for trail riding and space to keep a tube and pump inside the frame
• 12-Speed Shimano SLX Gears: Perfect for all terrain

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140 mm travel
• Rear Shock: Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm
• Fork: Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel (140mm on XS,S)
• Number of Gears: 12
• Gear Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
• Chainset: Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length
• Chainrings: 30T
• Rear Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
• Pedals: Not Supplied
• Rims: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve
• Front Hub: Bontrageralloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
• Rear Hub: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Tyres:  Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" or 27.5x2.50" (Size Small and Xsmall)
• Brakes: SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge
• Handlebars: Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750-780 mm width
• Handlebar Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
• Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35-45 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree
• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
• Seatpost: TranzX JD-YSP39, 100-170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
• Accessories: Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
• Weight: M - 14.76 kg/32.55 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.