Reviewed: Trek Top Fuel 9.8

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Build: 17.3/20Climbing: 13.2/15Descending: 12.3/15Value: 12.4/15Handling:12.1/15Pedaling response: 13.9/15Aesthetics: 4.0/5

Overall: 85.2/100

The carbon fiber Top Fuel ruled in mountain biking’s mid-2000s heyday, and now it’s back and better than ever.

Most importantly, Trek has updated the geometry of its top-flight, full-suspension race bike. New, more playful geometry (including a 70-degree head angle and shorter chainstays) will keep downhill demons happy but does nothing to diminish the bike’s race-bred intentions.

The Bontrager tires are thin and light, …

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