Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Bike – 2023

TREK FUEL EX 5 DEORE BIKE – 2023

Fuel EX 5 is a full-suspension trail bike that’s ready to handle it all. With trail-taming front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1×12 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 aluminum frame with 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 proven frame technology that riders have loved over the years, with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.

FEATURES

• Active Braking Pivot: Active Braking Pivot allows Specialized’s engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
• Straight Shot w/Knock Block: Trek’s Straight Shot frame design optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You’ll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.
• Mino Link Adjustable Geometry: Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2 degree and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.
• Alpha Platinum Aluminum: Specialized’s premium lightweight aluminum is continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points, and hydroformed into sophisticated tube shapes for maximum strength and minimum weight.
• Control Freak Cable Management: The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows an combination of shift, brake, lockout, and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom setup.
• Boost148/110: Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5″ wheel with all the benefits of a 29″ wheel, and Boost148 in the rear lets you run wider tires and a larger chainring without affecting q-factor and pedaling efficiency.

TECH SPECS

Frameset Specs

• Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
• Shock: Size: XS , S – X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm. Size: S , M , ML , L , XL – X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm
• Max compatible fork travel: 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Wheel Specs

• Hub front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Hub rear: Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL – Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle. Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL – Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
• Rim: Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
• Spokes: 14g stainless steel
• Tire: Size: XS , S – Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5×2.60”. Size: S , M , ML , L , XL – Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29×2.60”
• Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
• Max tire size: Frame: 29×2.60″ Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain Specs

• Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
• Crank: Size: XS , S , M , ML , L – Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length. Size: M , ML , L , XL – Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length
• Bottom bracket: Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
• Max chainring size: 34T

Component Specs

• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
• Seatpost: Size: XS , S – TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length. Size: M , ML , L , XL – TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
• Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
• Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
• Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” top, 1.5” bottom
• Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper
• Brake rotor: Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm

Weight Specs

• Weight: M – 34.61 lbs / 15.7 kg
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).