Fuel EX 5 | 2024

Trek Fuel EX continues to set the bar for full suspension trail bike versatility, bringing race-day tech to all-day adventure. Want a rugged, capable long-travel trail bike, and a nimble XC bike? Get both with Fuel EX. Whether it's your millionth mile on the trail or your first, you'll love this bike.

Thanks to the high quality RockShox suspension, the dropper post, and the new Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 drivetrain make for an ideal introduction to the world of full suspension trail riding. Indeed, RockShox fork's Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil spring. The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the move so it's out of the way on descents. Shimano Deore features wide enough gear ratio and good gear step optimized for from steep climb to fast decent.

The lightweight Alpha Platinum aluminium frame with internal cable routing features a Straight Shot down tube for a greater stiffness as well as a Knock Block steerer stop to protectect against spinning bars. Boost148/110 offers for stronger wheels, more tire clearance, shorter stays

This model comes in a smart wheelset option, where 27'5" wheels are offered on XS ans S frames, and 29" wheels are offered in S-XL sizes. Smaller frames (XS&S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube, ideal for shorter riders.

• XS-S frames with 27.5" wheels
• S-XL frames with 29" wheels
• Tubeless Ready wheels & tires
• Mino Link adjustable geometry
• Alpha Platinum Aluminium
• Control Freak cable management
• Boost 148/110
• Front suspension: RockShox Recon RL with 140mm of travel
• Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ with 130mm of travel