Trek has slashed up to 30% off bikes and gear in its sale. I've picked out the best MTB bargains on offer
TrekFest is on now and there are huge discounts on MTBs, e-MTBs and top Trek and Bontrager gear
Trek has launched its 'TrekFest' sale, and not to be outdone by its North-American rivals Specialized, who also have a Spring Sale on, TrekFest has some mega-discounts. There are site-wide price-cuts on a wide selection of mountain bikes like its best budget hardtail – the Trek Marlin and some of its highly rated e-MTB models like the Trek Fuel EXe. There are also deals from Trek's in-house brand Bontrager, which manufactures MTB helmets, shoes, and lots more...
I've had a hunt around both the Trek US and Trek UK sites and picked out the best deals on offer and added what I think are some of highlights below. The discounts are currently live but end soon. So I'd suggest if something catches your eye, don't hang around, because they are bound to be snapped up quickly.
1. US Bike Deals
Marlin 8 Gen 2: Was $1,329.99, now $999
Trek says the Marlin is its most popular budget hardtail mountain bike. This aluminum framed Gen 2 version has a $330 discount with a build that features a RockShox Judy Silver fork, a SRAM SX Eagle 12-spd drivetrain and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. The Bontrager Kovee wheels are tubeless ready and they roll on Maxxis Ardent Race rubber.
Available in two color choices, sized from XXS-XL.
Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR: Was $12,999, now $11,999
The Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR is one of Trek's best electric mountain bikes. Built around its OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, the Fuel has a 360Wh battery that powers a TQ motor which puts out 50Nm of torque and 250 watts of maximum continuous power.
You also get 150mm of RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork travel paired with 140mm of RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear suspension. A Shimano XTR drivetrain, Bontrager carbon wheels and a Bontrager dropper post make up a very nicely specced e-MTB that currently has a $1,000 discount.
Four colors and all sizes are available S-XL.
Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4: Was $8,999, now $7,999
Another discounted electric mountain bike from the Trek line-up is the Trek Rail 9.8. The brand's long-travel carbon framed enduro e-MTB comes with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor, a long-range 750Wh battery and 85Nm of trail-shredding power.
Adding to the Rail's spec highlights is a 170mm RockShox ZEB Select+ fork, and RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with a Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain. Four colors and all the sizing are available plus a tasty $1,000 discount.
Top Fuel 9.8 XT: Was $7,049, now $5,899
Trek's Top Fuel is one of the best cross-country mountain bikes on the market. Lightweight, carbon-framed and has another brilliant line-up of components that make it a bit of a bargain with its current $1,150 discount.
The Top Fuel has a 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, 120mm of rear travel with a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock, and a Shimano XT drivetrain. Bontrager Line Elite 30 carbon wheels and a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper complete the spec.
Roscoe 8: Was $2,399, now $1,999
The Trek Roscoe 8 is another entry-level hardtail with a specification ready for some serious cross-country riding. This Roscoe build features a lightweight aluminum frame, a 140mm RockShox 35 Gold fork, a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, 4-piston brakes, and a dropper post.
A $400 discount and sizes XS-XL are available in two size color options.
Slash 9.9 XX1 Gen 5: Was $12,549, now $9,999
Trek say the Slash 9.9 is its best enduro mountain bike in the range. It's also the go-to bike for the Trek Factory Racing Enduro team. This model has a $2,500 discount and you get a bike ready for anything.
A full carbon frame, hard-hitting suspension with RockShox Flight Attendant, Bontrager carbon wheels, and a SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain make this top-of-the-line ride a very attractive buy with the current discount. Available in all sizes and the very stealthy-looking Lithium Gray colorway.
2. UK Bike deals
Marlin 8 Gen 3: Was £1,025, now £825
The Trek Marlin Gen 3 is the latest model of its popular budget hardtail mountain bike. The Gen 3 has an updated geometry, and the alloy frame features a RockShox Judy Silver fork, a SRAM SX Eagle 12-spd drivetrain and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. This latest model also gets a TranzX dropper post too.
Available in two color choices, but with limited sizing, grab it while you can.
Top Fuel 9.8 XT: Was £6,100, now £4,270
Trek's Top Fuel is one of the best cross-country mountain bikes on the market. Lightweight, carbon-framed and has another brilliant line-up of components.
Top Fuel has a 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, 120mm of rear travel with a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock, and a Shimano XT drivetrain. Bontrager Line Elite 30 carbon wheels and a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper complete the spec.
Roscoe 8: Was £1,675, now £1,394
The Trek Roscoe 8 is another entry-level hardtail with a specification ready for XC riding. This Roscoe build features an aluminum frame, a 140mm RockShox 35 Gold fork, a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, 4-piston brakes, and a dropper post.
A £280 discount and sizes XS-XL are available in two size color options.
Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5: Was £6,000, now £4,500
Trek say the Slash 9.8 is one of its best enduro bike models coming with the brand's OCLV Mountain Carbon frame. It features a massive 160mm of travel from the highly-rated RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, paired with a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork and 170mm of travel.
Only available Lithium Gray colorway and sizes M-XL.
3. US and UK gear deals
Bontrager Foray MTB Shoes:
US: Were $159, now $111
UK: Were £159, now £111
Trek says the Foray shoe is a versatile MTB shoe ready for trail riding and even cyclocross. Its versatility makes it one of the best gravel shoes too.
Foray has a Boa L6 dial for a customizable fit, a stiff sole and a durable upper featuring the added protection of GnarGuard – a rubberised coating that protects against abrasions and other damage. Four color choices and a ton of sizing are available.
Trek Line Elite Pedals:
US: Were $119, now $94
UK: Were £109, now £76
The Trek Line Elite are SPD-compatible clipless MTB pedals. Dual-sided and made from forged aluminum, which they say makes them durable and lightweight. They have an easy clipping-in platform and a stylish aesthetic look to back up the performance features.
Bontrager Line 31.6 Dropper Post: Was £199, now £139
The Bontrager Line 31.6 dropper post has everything needed to contend as one of the best dropper posts around. It has internal cable routing and should provide reliable and infinite adjustability. This discounted version comes with 170mm of travel and allows fine-tuning with easy-fit 10mm or 30mm travel-reducer spacers.
Bontrager Flatline Shoes:
Were $139, now $99
Were £139, now £97
The best flat mountain bike shoes should deliver plenty of grip to keep you connected to the pedals. The Bontrager Flatline tick the boxes here and comes with a grippy Vibram outsole, that partners up with a reinforced toe box for protection and durability.
They come in three stylish colorways – Black, Olive and Charcoal (the Gum sole on the Charcoal is very cool) and loads of sizes are available.
Trek Rally WaveCel Helmet:
US: Was $159, now $119
UK: Was £149, £104
The Trek Rally has the Virginia Tech 5 Star safety rating which makes it a great choice as one of the best MTB helmets available. Featuring WaveCel, which is a collapsible cellular safety structure that protects the head during a crash. It also has a Boa fit system and an adjustable visor.
Loads of colors and sizing are available.
Bontrager Rally MTB Shoe:
US: Were $149, now $119
UK: Were £149, now £104
The Rally is a clipless mountain shoe and is made from a super durable design with an abrasion-resistant coating and a reinforced, durable toe box for protection.
They also offer a more relaxed fit for comfort on the bike but plenty of support making them a highly practical trail MTB shoe. Five color and plenty of sizes are available.
Paul Brett joined BikePerfect as a staff writer in 2022. He has been an avid cyclist for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, and he raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a cyclocross track or a downhill mountain bike world championship shooting the action. Paul was the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine, and he's traveled the world interviewing some of the biggest names in mountain biking and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.
Current rides: Canyon Inflite, Specialized Diverge, Marin Alpine Trail 2