2023 Trek
Fuel EX 5 Gen 5
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Weight | 34.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jun 2023 · Tom Marvin
A solid performer with a class-leading chassis, let down by a harsh front end
Great frame, with perfect handling and suspension feel
Adjustable geometry and sizing options mean a bike fit for all
Happy on any level of trail
Cockpit harshness
Mediocre tyres
Poor brakes
Expensive
Jun 2023 · Scotty Prendergast
Arguably one of the all-time most popular bike models of any MTB on the planet, the ‘Fuel Ex’ has been at the peak of Trek’s MTB line-up for as long as anyone can remember and it has had no fewer than six major design overhauls during that time. Late last year Trek unveiled their newest reinvention of the ‘do it all trail bike’ which rolls out of the store boasting a ton of rider customisation features, including a choice of [...]
Apr 2023 · Mike Kazimer
Kazimer's bike is set up with mixed wheels, a 160mm fork, and a coil shock.
Apr 2023 · Drew Rohde
While the new Trek Fuel EX may have alienated a few riders, it will no doubt be a welcome redesign for a lot more riders!
Fast, confident and ready to rock!
More capable than ever
Great downtube storage solution
Adjustable and versatile geometry options
Med/Large size
Bar/Stem combo
SE5 Tires in the wet
Some may not like the newer, burlier bike’s transition
Oct 2022
All-new for 2023, the Trek Fuel EX is no doubt the burliest yet. How does it compare to the competition? Read on for our Trek Fuel EX review.
Sturdy, flex-free chassis
Superb geometry with adjustable head angle
Efficient & comfortable climbing performance
Coil shock, big fork & mullet compatibility
Mechanic-friendly frame furnishings
Internal storage
Frame is on the heavy side
Rear shock tune lacks small-bump suppleness
Rattly rear thru-axle lever
Sep 2022
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
Sep 2022
Trek's top-tier Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS delights on the climbs and tackles downhill terrain with it's slack (and very adjustable) geometry.
Sep 2022 · Simon Kohler
With countless geometry settings and many sizes to choose from, the new 2023 Trek Fuel EX trail bike is supposed to be more versatile and customisable than ever.
| 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 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Size: XS, S, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| 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, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Rekon EXO, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm |
Last updated April 20