Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 5
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Regular price £2,325.00 Sale price £1,725.00 Save 26%The Fuel EX 5 is a full-suspension trail bike that's ready to handle it all. With 140 mm front and 130 mm rear suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drivetrain, a dropper post for getting low on descents and hydraulic disc brakes, the Fuel EX 5 hits the mark as 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 aluminium frame with a Knock Block steerer stop to protect against spinning bars. A 140 mm RockShox Recon Silver fork, 130 mm 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. The Fuel EX 5 has the same proven frame technology that riders have loved over the years, with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| 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 |
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| *Fork | Size: XS , S RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir 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, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel |
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| *Shock | Size: XS , S X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210 mm x 52.5 mm |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210 mm x 55 mm |
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| Max compatible fork travel | 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown) |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle |
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| *Hub rear | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 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" |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.60" Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
| *Crank | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
| Size: XL , XXL Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 34T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, 138 mm width |
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| *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 |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR 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, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| Weight | M - 34.61 lb/15.7 kg |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
