Product Overview
Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. Trail-taming front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1x12 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 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 DebonAir 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
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 |
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Fork | RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel |
Rear Shock | Sizes X-Small & Small: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm Sizes Small - X-Large: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm |
Rims | Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve |
Hubs | Front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
Tires | Sizes X-Small & Small: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Sizes Small - X-Large: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60" |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
Crankset | Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper |
Rotors | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm |
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 |
Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP18, internal routing, 31.6mm |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
Pedals | Sold separately |
* Subject to change without notice.