Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2019 Trek Fuel EX 5 29
Previous used estimate
$693 - $713
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. 130mm of front and rear suspension, the same aluminum frame used on our high-end models, a 1x10 drivetrain, fast-rolling 29er wheels, 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 with fast-rolling 29? wheels 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 Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with fast-rolling 29? wheels and 130mm of front and rear travel. Plus, Boost148/110 hub spacing for added strength and tire clearance, a durable 1x10 Shimano Deore drivetrain, and fully adjustable RockShox air suspension. The final word Full suspension performance without the sticker shock. Fuel EX 5 has the same frame and suspension tech found on our higher-end alloy Fuel EX models. 130mm of travel, Boost 148/110 hub spacing, and a Shimano 1x10 drivetrain make for an ideal introduction to the world of full suspension trail riding. Why you'll love it - You're getting awesome features and the latest mountain bike innovations at an exceptional value - It has the capability of far more expensive trail bikes - It's great for riders who don't want to do just one kind of mountain biking, but want to do explore everything from XC marathons to epic descents
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Front: Bontrager Boost110 Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148
- Component Size
- 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Component Chain
- KMC X10
- Component Color
- Trek Black
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Cassette
- SunRace, 11-42, 10 speed
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Ride
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Component Chainrings
- 30T Cinch (direct mount)
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR3, 29x2.30"
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe RL, 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe RL, 210x52.5mm
- Hubs
- Front: Bontrager Boost110 Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148
- Crankset
- Race Face Ride
- Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Chain
- KMC X10
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
- Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SunRace, 11-42, 10 speed
- Chainrings
- 30T Cinch (direct mount)
- Fork
- RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 130mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Trek Black
- Size
- 21.5-inch
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XR3, 29x2.30"
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.