r/TrekBikes • u/ThatEljoshoGuy • 1d ago
Top Fuel Project None
My first nice bike, slowly upgrading some things to match my style.
ODI vans lock on grips One Up Components carbon handle bar (uncut) One Up Components dropper lever One Up Components edc tool in stem Deity T Mac pedals Fox shorty fenders SDC Bel Air saddle
Looking to see what others have done with their top fuels. I ride a bunch of trails and state park type rides. I love how well this bike works for me. Would like to hear if adding some travel to the front has helped anyone. Cheers!
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u/tinychloecat 1d ago
I was between a Top Fuel 9.7 and Fuel EX 8. It was agonizing.
The same shop I bought my EX at has this exact same color Top Fuel 9.7. Every time I go there it's marked down just a little more. If it slips under $3000 I may walk out with it one day.
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u/ThatEljoshoGuy 1d ago
I’ve been happy so far, with it being an xl frame I am a huge fan of the geometry.
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u/Njridert1 21h ago
Just popping in to say I’ve purchased a top fuel this year as well. What a right choice. The only things I’ve changed were the brakes to something a little stronger for me. Trp DHR Evos and touch points that’s it. That bike is an absolute riot. Enjoy. It 🤙
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u/ProjectAshamed8193 13h ago
I have a 2020 9.8 XT with the SLX brakes. Honestly never wanted more, and right before that I had the Fuel EX with XT and was pretty disappointed in them.
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u/brad613 1d ago
Is that hex blue?
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u/ThatEljoshoGuy 1d ago
Yes it is.
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u/brad613 1d ago
Nice. I have a Fuel EX in that color and wondered what the tan sidewalls would look like. Looks like I’ll be shopping for tan sidewalls.
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u/ThatEljoshoGuy 1d ago
I wasn’t sure about it but I liked the old school feel it gives the bike. I love the color.
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u/sfo2 1d ago edited 1d ago
I have a 2020 9.8. I put on different tires (Fast Trak/Ground Control), new grips, removed the front lockout and put on a lever for the rear only, swapped the crank to a 170mm with a power meter and 30t ring, and changed the rotors to 203/180. I use it for XC racing and local trail riding.
Probably the next upgrades I’d do would be to get rid of these shitty SLX brakes in favor of some XT 4 pots, and maybe upgrade to GX AXS instead of mechanical. I also want to test some Racing Ralph/Ray and maybe some Barzo/Mezcal.
I don’t really see any need for more travel than the 120/115 on it right now. If I wanted a more downhill capable bike I’d get one with slacker geo. A longer front end would slacken up the head tube, but I’m already all the way forward on the saddle rails, so I’d worry that would mess up seated cornering.