Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Gen 5
Previous used estimate
$1,364 - $1,403
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Gen 5
12-month projected trend
14%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore Gen 5
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 5 is the gateway to full suspension trail bikes. Trail-taming front and rear suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drivetrain, 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 aluminum frame with a Knock Block steerer stop to protect against spinning bars. A 140mm RockShox Recon Silver fork, 130mm 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. Why you'll love it: - 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 DebonAir 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
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
- Component Rims
- Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Matte Dnister Black, Lithium Grey/Marigold
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Rotors
- Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Component Spokes
- 14g stainless steel
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Component Crankset
- Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline
- Component Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSP18, internal routing, 31.6mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Sizes X-Small & Small: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Sizes Small - X-Large: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
- Component Front Tire
- Sizes X-Small & Small: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Sizes Small - X-Large: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
- Component Rear Shock
- Sizes X-Small & Small: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm Sizes Small - X-Large: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Rear Shock
- Sizes X-Small & Small: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm Sizes Small - X-Large: X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm
- Hubs
- Front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
- Rims
- Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
- Crankset
- Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSP18, internal routing, 31.6mm
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- Rear Tire
- Sizes X-Small & Small: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Sizes Small - X-Large: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
- Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Color
- Lithium Grey/Marigold
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Spokes
- 14g stainless steel
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Rotors
- Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm
- Front Tire
- Sizes X-Small & Small: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60" Sizes Small - X-Large: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.