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    MSRP
    $2,449
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    34.6 lbs
    4.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    X-Fusion
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 5 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fuel EX 5
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    Fuel EX 5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    aluminum frame

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorsLithium Grey / Marigold; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Matte Dnister Black

    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, XXL, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm

    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, Knock Block, 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

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    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, 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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 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

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