The Fuel EX 5 is a full-suspension trail bike that's ready to handle it all.
With 150 mm front and 140 mm rear trail-taming suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drivetrain, a dropper post for getting low on descents and hydraulic disc brakes, the Fuel EX 5 hits the mark as 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 progressive trail geometry. A 150 mm RockShox Recon Silver fork with Solo Air spring and motion control damper (140 mm on XS and S), 140 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. The Fuel EX 5 has the same frame tech and features as its pricier partners, with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.
Why you'll love it
frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, |
fork | XS/S: RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel M/L/ML/L/XL: RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 m |
shock | X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm |
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 |
rim | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve |
tyre | XS/S: Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.40" S/M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40" |
tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
crank | Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length |
bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
saddle: | XS/S/M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
seatpost | XS/S: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 346 mm length M/ML: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 454 mm length L/XL: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 497 mm length |
handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
stem | XS/S: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
brake | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper |
brake rotor | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
weight | 15.8kg |
weight limit | 136kg including Rider, Bicycle and Cargo |
Frame Material | Alloy |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Groupset Brand | Shimano |
Groupset Model | Deore |
Fork Brand | Rockshox |
Shock Travel | 121 - 140mm |
Shifting Type | Mechanical |
Pedals Included | No |
Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
Ride Style | Trail |
FRAME | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9 mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55 mm chain line, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, |
Fork | XS/S: RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel M/L/ML/L/XL: RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 m |
Shock | X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm |
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 |
Rim | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve |
Tyre | XS/S: Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.40" S/M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40" |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
CRANK | Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Saddle: | XS/S/M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
Seatpost | XS/S: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 346 mm length M/ML: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 454 mm length L/XL: TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 497 mm length |
Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Stem | XS/S: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length M/ML/L/XL: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
BRAKE | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper |
BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
Weight | 15.8kg |
Weight limit | 136kg including Rider, Bicycle and Cargo |
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