Help with Specs for 2011 Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL

lpinzon

Hello Forum.

Just purchased a 2011 Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL which I want to return to its original configuration; Shimano XTR Group Set.

Need help finding the newest model#s for the XTR sets, that will correctly fit my bike. Specifically I am looking for reference numbers on: (a) Brake set, (b) Shift Levers, (c) Derailleurs and (d) Crankset.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Luis

cooldad

Looked on the Trek website?

lpinzon

Yes, but specs are general, non specific
Example for Shifters: Shimano XTR, 10 speed. No model number provided.
(http://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2011 ... sl/details)
Thanks

JBA

The 2011 bike was probably fitted with the 2010 XTR kit - M980 / M985.
The group set came in 2 versions though - trail and race.

Chainset - FC-M985
Shifters - SL-M980
Brakes - BR-M985
Rear Mech - RD-M980
Front Mech - FD-M985

lpinzon

Thanks JBA.
WIl the chainset be a straight forward assembly, or will it required a special attachment?
Regards

JBA

If you buy a new chain set it will come with the bottom bracket.

You say you want to return the bike to standard. What kit is on it at present?

lpinzon

It has a Truvativ XX Carbon (38T/26T).

njee20

It had an XTR Race 28/42t chainset, XTR M985 Race brakes, XTR M980 shifters, M980 SGS rear mech and low rise front mech.

The chainset will need a new bottom bracket - you will get a threaded one, but you need a BB95 bottom bracket for the Top Fuel. I use Rulla Bearings for mine, you should be able to re-use the plastic sleeve you currently have, you just need a bearing without the 'lip' that SRAM ones do.

I have to ask though... why? I have some well used M985 brakes to sell if they're of interest. They were off my 2011 Top Fuel 9.9 SSL! Great bike, liked mine very much. I'd fit M9000 to it though if you want to change.

lpinzon

Thanks Njee20. Great Information. Your bike looks awesome!.
I just purchased my bike last week. I will be the third owner. Have not yet received it, but it is ready for new components. It is currently fitted with XT. I am not a pro, not am i planning to professionally race it, but thought that bringing to its original configuration would be nice. I love how it looks on the 2011 catalog. I might be incorrect on investing on XTR if I am not going to race it. As a Top Fuel 9.9 rider, I would love to hear your opinion about returning to XTR or keeping XT. I might be interested on the Brakes. Could you share some pictures and price?. Also looking for a recommendation on confortables saddles and tires (that match the colors of the bike). Like your, could you let me know what types are you using?. Thanks again.

njee20

It came with a Bontrager Evoke Carbon saddle, which i find fantastically comfortable. I swapped it onto my next bike when I broke the Top Fuel.

If you want XTR, and can afford it, then go nuts. I wouldn't change perfectly functional XT for second hand XTR though, and that's not a current group set anymore, I'd just stick with what you have until it wears out. You may find you'd prefer 1x11 or whatever (I do, and ran the Top Fuel 1x10 as you can see).

Tyres are personal, it came with Bontrager XR0s, which are useless if someone sneezes on the trail. I like Schwalbe, as you can see above I had Rocket Rons on there, which are my go to tyre. Bit fragile if you have a lot of rocks though.

lpinzon

Thanks Njee20. Great recommendations. Sincerely appreciate it.