Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. Trail-taming front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drive train, 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.
Trek Fuel EX 5 2021
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
*Fork
Size: XS , S
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
*Shock
Size: XS , S
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x52.5 mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x55 mm
Max compatible fork travel
150mm
Front hub
Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
Rear skewer
Bontrager Switch thru axle
Rim
Alex MD35, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 35 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes
14 g stainless steel
*Tyre
Size: XS , S
Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
Rim strip
Bontrager TLR
Shifter
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
*Crank
Size: XS , S
Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket
Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost
Size: XS , S
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Head set
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake
Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper
Brake rotor
Shimano RT56, 180 mm, 6-bolt
- 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