Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes
Trail-taming front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drive train, 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 aluminium frame with a Knock Block steerer stop to protect against spinning bars. A 140 mm RockShox Recon Silver fork, 130 mm 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.
Features:
- 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 Solo Air 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
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
*Fork: Size: XS , S
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
*Shock: Size: XS , S
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x52.5 mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x55 mm
Max compatible fork travel: 150mm
Wheels
Hub front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
Hub rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Alex MD35, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 35 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes: 14 g stainless steel
*Tyre: Size: XS , S
Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Drivetrain
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
*Crank: Size: XS , S
Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket: Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost: Size: XS , S
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Head set: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper
Brake rotor: Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Weight
Weight: M - 15.55 kg / 34.29 lb (with tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).