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Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type
Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have a carbon fiber frame material.
  • ✓ Both products have front suspension.
  • ✓ Both products have rear suspension.
  • ✓ Both products have an in-frame battery.
  • ✓ Both products cannot be folded.
  • ✓ Both products have internal cable routing.
  • ✓ Both products are not designed for kids.
  • ✓ Both products have hydraulic disc brakes.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum torque of 50 Nm.
  • ✓ Both products have a turbo mode.
  • ✓ Both products have an eco mode.
  • ✓ Both products have a motor power of 250W.
  • ✓ Both products are multi-gear bikes.
  • ✓ Both products have 12 gears.
  • ✓ Both products are not single-gear bikes.
  • ✓ Both products have a dedicated smartphone app.
  • ✓ Both products have front light(s).

Main Differences

  • • Weight is 18980 g on Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and 20880 g on Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type.
  • • Battery size is 360 Wh on Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and 580 Wh on Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type.
  • • Top speed is 32 km/h on Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and 25 km/h on Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type.
  • • Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type does not have a display, while Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type has a display.
  • • Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type does not have rear light(s), while Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type has rear light(s).
Specs Comparison
Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type

Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type

Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

Design:
frame material Carbon fiber Carbon fiber
weight 18980 g 20880 g
has front suspension ✓ ✓
has rear suspension ✓ ✓
has an in-frame battery ✓ ✓
can be folded ✕ ✕
has internal cable routing ✓ ✓
is designed for kids ✕ ✕

Both the Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type feature carbon fiber frames, ensuring a lightweight yet strong build. However, the FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type weighs 18,980 g, while the Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type is slightly heavier at 20,880 g.

Both bikes come equipped with front and rear suspension, an in-frame battery, and internal cable routing. These features are identical across the two models, providing a smooth and clean riding experience.

Neither of the bikes can be folded, and neither is specifically designed for kids, with both designed for adult riders.

Battery:
battery size 360 Wh 580 Wh
charge time 5 hours 5 hours
Has regenerative braking ✕ ✕
has a removable battery ✓ ✓

The Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is equipped with a 360 Wh battery, while the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type has a larger 580 Wh battery. Both bikes feature the same 5-hour charge time, allowing for comparable recharging times.

Neither bike includes regenerative braking, so there are no additional energy-saving features in that regard. However, both models offer removable batteries, allowing for easier replacement or charging away from the bike itself.

These differences in battery size may affect overall range and power capacity, with the Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type having a larger battery for potentially longer rides.

Performance:
braking system Hydraulic disc brakes Hydraulic disc brakes
maximum torque 50 Nm 50 Nm
has a turbo mode ✓ ✓
has an eco mode ✓ ✓
motor power 250W 250W
is a multi-gear bike ✓ ✓
number of gears 12 12
is a single-gear bike ✕ ✕
drive motor type Mid-drive motor Mid-drive motor
top speed 32 km/h 25 km/h

Both the Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type feature hydraulic disc brakes, offering reliable stopping power. Both bikes also have the same maximum torque of 50 Nm and motor power of 250W, ensuring similar performance in terms of motor strength.

Both bikes come with turbo and eco modes, allowing riders to choose between power and efficiency depending on the situation. They also both feature a multi-gear setup with 12 gears, meaning they are not single-gear bikes.

The main difference between these two models is their top speed. The FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type has a top speed of 32 km/h, while the Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type is limited to a lower top speed of 25 km/h.

Features:
release date April 2025 April 2025
has anti-theft features ✕ ✕
Has a display ✕ ✓
Has a dedicated smartphone app ✓ ✓
has front light(s) ✓ ✓
has rear light(s) ✕ ✓

Both the Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type lack anti-theft features, so neither bike offers that additional layer of security. The FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type does not have a display, while the Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type includes one, offering a difference in user interface and potentially more data available to the rider.

Both bikes come with a dedicated smartphone app, providing riders with additional connectivity and functionality for both models. Both bikes also feature front lights, ensuring visibility during low-light conditions.

The key difference in lighting between the two is that the Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type also includes rear lights, while the FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type lacks them.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type and Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type. Both bikes feature a carbon fiber frame, front suspension, rear suspension, and an in-frame battery. However, the Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type has a weight of 18980 g, while the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type weighs 20880 g. The Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type has a battery size of 360 Wh, compared to the 580 Wh battery on the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type. The Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type offers a top speed of 32 km/h, whereas the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type tops out at 25 km/h. Additionally, the Trek FUEL EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type lacks a display and rear lights, while the Trek Slash Plus 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type includes both a display and rear light(s).