The EX performs brilliantly on everyday singletrack--the kind of trails you want to ride for hours upon hours. Its handling traits are balanced and nimble, thanks in part to its low bottom bracket and ample standover. The efficient DRCV suspension platform and the 27.5-pound weight make the EX 9.8 feel like a no-holds-barred race whippet while on the pedals.
Tested: Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29
Tested: Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29