Compare: 2022 Trek Fuel EX 5

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Fuel EX 52022 Trek	Recommended Top Fuel 52023 Trek

MSRP	$2,449	$2,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$2,699 At Trek $2,699 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Trail	Trail
Weight	34.6 lbs	33.7 lbs
	4.5	4.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Recon Silver RL
Shock	X-Fusion	X-Fusion
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore	Deore, Shimano
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	120mm
Rear Travel	130mm	120mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	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

2022 Fuel EX 5

2023 Top Fuel 5

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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

2022 Fuel EX 5

26 mph

2023 Top Fuel 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

	Fuel EX 52022 Trek	Top Fuel 52023 Trek

Frame	aluminum frame BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Lithium Grey / Marigold; Dark Aquatic / Trek Black; Matte Dnister Black	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Lithium 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 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
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	X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185mm x 50mm
Bottom Bracket	Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano BB-MT501 BSA; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom	Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width	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	Size: S, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 346mm length; Size: M, M/L, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 454mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 497mm length
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M6100, long cage	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	Size: S, M, M/L, L, Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Brakes	Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims	Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve	Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	14g stainless steel
Front Hub	Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle	Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub	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	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, Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60''	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm

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