Description
DETAILS
Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. Trail-taming RockShox front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1×12 drivetrain, a dropper post for getting low on descents, and hydraulic disc brakes make Fuel EX 5 a high-value, high-performance mountain bike with exceptional versatility.
It’s right for you if…
You’re ready to go full suspension, and you want a versatile trail bike at a great value. You want a ride that’s sure-footed, capable, and responsive so you can stay in control no matter where you’re riding.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminum frame with a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness in the rough, and a Knock Block steerer stop to protect against spinning bars. A 140mm RockShox Recon Silver fork, 130mm of rear travel with an X-Fusion Pro 2 shock, a durable 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, dropper post, and hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
You get full suspension performance without the sticker shock. Fuel EX 5 has the same frame technology as our higher-end alloy Fuel EX models with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.
Why you’ll love it
– You get a high-end ride at an exceptional value with frame features like Boost148 and ABP that give you confident handling and room to upgrade parts as your skills grow
– It has the capability of far more expensive trail bikes: it shreds singletrack and can even handle the occasional XC or enduro race
– The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so it’s out of the way on descents
– The RockShox fork’s Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it’s lighter than a coil spring
– We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5″ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5″ or 29″, and sizes M to XL get 29″ wheels
Wheel size:
Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch
Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch
GEOMETRY
SIZING
DROPPER POSTS
A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
WILL MY BIKE HAVE A CURVED TOP TUBE?
Will my bike have a curved top tube?
Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.
Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.
SPECS
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, 130mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” top, 1.5” bottom |
| Rear Shock | X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, XS – S: 210×52.5mm / M – XL: 210x55mm |
| Axles | Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle |
| Rims/Wheels | Alex MD35, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve |
| Hubs | Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt |
| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 TPI, 2.60″ |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511, Boost (52mm chainline) |
| Chainrings | 30T steel ring |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Handlebars | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper w/Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt rotors |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seat Post | TranzX JD-YSP18, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length, XS – S: 100mm travel / M – XL: 130mm travel |
* Subject to change without notice.
VIDEOS
PART NUMBERS
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / X-Small / 27.5-inch | 601842380321 | 1045232 | |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / Small / 27.5-inch | 601842380314 | 1045233 | FUE36145548K |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / Small / 29-inch | 601842380307 | 1045234 | FUE35793354K |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / Medium / 29-inch | 601842380291 | 1045235 | FUE35264955K |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / Medium/Large / 29-inch | 601842380284 | 1045236 | FUE36291407K |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / Large / 29-inch | 601842380277 | 1045237 | FUE35414890K |
| Dark Aquatic/Trek Black / X-Large / 29-inch | 601842380260 | 1045238 | FUE36974407K |
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