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Kelly Magelky's Trek Racing Co-Op Trek Top Fuel 9.8

  • Kelly Magelky (Trek Co-op Racing) took his Trek Top Fuel 9.8 to an impressive second-place finish in this year's 24 Hours of Moab.

    Kelly Magelky (Trek Co-op Racing) took his Trek Top Fuel 9.8 to an impressive second-place finish in this year's 24 Hours of Moab.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Bontrager uses a scandium-enhanced aluminum alloy for its latest Race X Lite wheels.

    Bontrager uses a scandium-enhanced aluminum alloy for its latest Race X Lite wheels.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Trek's latest Top Fuel frame uses a semi-integrated seat tube.

    Trek's latest Top Fuel frame uses a semi-integrated seat tube.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Keep an eye out for this rider during next year's key 24-hour races.

    Keep an eye out for this rider during next year's key 24-hour races.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Shimano XTR pedals aren't the lightest in their class but they're utterly reliable and can take a lot of abuse - key features on Moab's rocky course.

    Shimano XTR pedals aren't the lightest in their class but they're utterly reliable and can take a lot of abuse - key features on Moab's rocky course.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky runs the ProPedal knob on his Fox RP23 rear shock at the firmest setting so it's nearly locked out when engaged.

    Magelky runs the ProPedal knob on his Fox RP23 rear shock at the firmest setting so it's nearly locked out when engaged.

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  • The Shadow-style Deore XT rear derailleur has a lower profile to minimize rock impacts.

    The Shadow-style Deore XT rear derailleur has a lower profile to minimize rock impacts.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky's Top Fuel features Trek's latest suspension tricks, including the ABP dropouts, Full Floater dynamic shock mounts and the one-piece Evo upper link.

    Magelky's Top Fuel features Trek's latest suspension tricks, including the ABP dropouts, Full Floater dynamic shock mounts and the one-piece Evo upper link.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Bontrager Race X Lite wheels features the company's new rear hub design.

    The Bontrager Race X Lite wheels features the company's new rear hub design.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky stuck with the stock Bontrager Race Lite saddle that came on his bike.

    Magelky stuck with the stock Bontrager Race Lite saddle that came on his bike.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A spare tube and Genuine Innovations Big Air canister are taped to the back of the bike for quick access.

    A spare tube and Genuine Innovations Big Air canister are taped to the back of the bike for quick access.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • This duct tape isn't left over from holding gel packs. Magelky relied on 'normal' food during the race and the tape helped keep his handlebar lights in place.

    This duct tape isn't left over from holding gel packs. Magelky relied on 'normal' food during the race and the tape helped keep his handlebar lights in place.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A meaty 2.25"-wide Bontrager Jones XR front tire

    A meaty 2.25"-wide Bontrager Jones XR front tire

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  • …is matched to a faster-rolling Bontrager Revolt Super X rear.

    …is matched to a faster-rolling Bontrager Revolt Super X rear.

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  • Trek opts for a non-tapered head tube on the Top Fuel to minimize weight.

    Trek opts for a non-tapered head tube on the Top Fuel to minimize weight.

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  • Magelky's battle-scarred ESI silicone foam rubber grips are very well used: check out the indentation on the left-hand side from his thumb!

    Magelky's battle-scarred ESI silicone foam rubber grips are very well used: check out the indentation on the left-hand side from his thumb!

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky's refreshingly standard race rig serves as a healthy reminder that it's still about the rider, not the bike.

    Magelky's refreshingly standard race rig serves as a healthy reminder that it's still about the rider, not the bike.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Trek's Active Braking Pivot dropouts yield a noticeable improvement in rear wheel traction under braking.

    Trek's Active Braking Pivot dropouts yield a noticeable improvement in rear wheel traction under braking.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The flat Bontrager Race X Lite carbon bar is full-width at 620mm.

    The flat Bontrager Race X Lite carbon bar is full-width at 620mm.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The BB90 bottom bracket shell uses drop-in bearings instead of threaded or press-fit cups.

    The BB90 bottom bracket shell uses drop-in bearings instead of threaded or press-fit cups.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky runs a 180mm rotor up front

    Magelky runs a 180mm rotor up front

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  • …matched to a 160mm out back though it's not by preference; that's just how it came from Trek.

    …matched to a 160mm out back though it's not by preference; that's just how it came from Trek.

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  • The carbon fiber Bontrager Race X Lite carbon bottle cage is matched to a stainless steel King cage down below - but Moab's notorious rocky course claimed a weld on the inverted King cage so a zip-tie was put to use mid-race.

    The carbon fiber Bontrager Race X Lite carbon bottle cage is matched to a stainless steel King cage down below - but Moab's notorious rocky course claimed a weld on the inverted King cage so a zip-tie was put to use mid-race.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Shimano CN-HG73 chain is held together with a KMC master link.

    The Shimano CN-HG73 chain is held together with a KMC master link.

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  • Nothing fancy to see here: just reliable Shimano Deore XT bits.

    Nothing fancy to see here: just reliable Shimano Deore XT bits.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Deore XT crank features a carbon-reinforced middle ring with steel teeth.

    The Deore XT crank features a carbon-reinforced middle ring with steel teeth.

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  • The one-piece magnesium Evo link helps keep the back end light and stiff.

    The one-piece magnesium Evo link helps keep the back end light and stiff.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The front end of Magelky's bike is held up by a RockShox SID Race fork.

    The front end of Magelky's bike is held up by a RockShox SID Race fork.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Magelky's low bar position nets a long and efficient position but it does place the controls in jeopardy of slamming the top tube in a crash.

    Magelky's low bar position nets a long and efficient position but it does place the controls in jeopardy of slamming the top tube in a crash.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com