Because both the Trek Fuel Ex 9.8 and 9.9 are constructed with OCLV black carbon, which is extra strong because the manufacturing process results in fewer weak spots...
Trek uses off-the-shelf suspension components which are thoroughly tested and adjusted to fit each model: this really shows with the 88s custom-valved Fox 40 Fit RC2 fron...
The Trek Top Fuel Full Suspension Mountain Bike is the bike to ride if you are going cross-country and is made for climbing over serious terrain with a full package of extras that are from some of the top names in the industry...