Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 5
Previous used estimate
$1,012 - $1,042
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 5
12-month projected trend
14%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
15%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 5
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 5 is a full-suspension trail bike that's ready to handle it all. With trail-taming 140mm front and 130mm rear 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.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Rim
- Alex MD35 Rim, 27.5'' 32h Disc, Presta, Black
- Component Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
- Component Stay
- Trek Chainstay Fuel EX 2021 Aluminum, 148x12 OLD, 29x2.6'' Max Tire Size, Paint Match Gloss Marigold; Trek Seatstay Fuel EX 2021 Aluminum, 148x12 OLD, 29x2.6'' Max Tire Size, Paint Match Gloss Marigold and Gloss Lithium
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Stem Rhythm Comp Knock Block 50mm 0 Degree 31.8mm Clamp Diameter Black
- Component Tire
- Bontrager Tire XR4 Comp 27.5 x 2.60
- Component Tube
- Bontrager Inner Tube 27.5x2.4-2.8, Presta 48mm
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Armor
- Trek Armor Fuel EX 29 2021 Aluminum Chainstay Guard, Two-piece upper and lower Adhesive, not backwards compatible to Fuel EX 29 2020, Black; Trek Armor Knock Block Downtube Fork Guard, Adhesive, 2017 Black; Trek Armor Aluminum Main Frame Downtube Guard, Adhesive, 2017 Black
- Component Brake
- Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT201(L) - BR-MT201(F), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 750mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views); Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT201(R) - BR-MT201(R), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 1700mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore Chain. Item Number: M6100, 12-Speed, With Quick Link (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Color
- Black; Grey_Orangelight; Bluedark_Black, Grey_Orangelight; Black; Bluedark_Black
- Component Crank
- Shimano Deore Crankset. Item Number: FC-MT511-1, 1x, 12-Speed, 30T, 170mm, HollowTech 2, Without Chainguard (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Decal
- Stick-On Trek Shield Headtube Badge, Black
- 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 Grips
- Bontrager Grips XR Trail Comp Black
- Component Shock
- X-Fusion Rear Shock Pro2 2-Position, 210mm x 52.5mm Dimension, 50mm Offset Damper Spacing, 54mm Air Can Spacing, 10mm Hardware, External Rebound Adjust
- Component Nipple
- NIPPLE TREK APPROVED, 14G 12MM BRASS BLACK FINISH
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Saddle Arvada Steel Rails Medium Black
- Component Spacer
- Washer, I.D. 12.0mm, O.D. 18.0mm, Th 2.0mm, Ano Black; Trek Main Pivot Bearing Spacer; Trek Main Pivot Frame Spacer, 22mm OD x 17mm ID x 3mm Thick; Trek Main Pivot Bearing Spacer, 20mm OD x 17mm ID x 40mm Length; Suspension Part, Washer, 16mm OD / 10mm ID / 3mm Thickness; Full Speed Ahead Knock Block Headset Spacers 10mm, Trek Proprietary Steer Stop System, 10mm x 28.6mm Steer, Must Be Paired With Trek Knock Block Headset and Bontrager Knock Block Stems
- Component Spokes
- Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 274mm Front Non-Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 274mm Rear Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 275mm Front Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 275mm Rear Non-Drive Side
- Component Bearing
- Trek Sealed Cartridge Shock Pivot Bearing 6800, 10mm ID, x 19mm OD, x 5mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; Trek Sealed Cartridge Main Pivot Bearing 3803 2RS Double Lipped, 17mm ID, x 26mm OD, x 10mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; Trek Sealed Cartridge Seatstay Pivot Bearing, Double Row, 10mm ID, x 19mm OD, x 8mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; FSA Headset Bearing, MR122, 1-1/8in; FSA Headset Bearing, MR127, 1.5in; Trek Rocker Pivot Bearing, Double Row, 12mm ID x 21mm OD x 8mm Thick, Trek Rear Suspension Fastener M10x1x20mm Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information
- Component Headset
- Trek Headset Knock Block 58-Degree Turning Radius with Standard Frame Chip
- Component Shifter
- Shimano Deore Shifter. Item Number: SL-M6100-R, 12-Speed, Rapidfire Plus, Inner Cable Length: 2050mm, Without Optical Gear Display. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Cassette
- Shimano Deore Cassette. Item Number: CS-M6100, 12-Speed, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Fastener
- Trek Rocker Pivot Nut, Oval Shaped; Trek Waterbottle Bolt, M5x16.5mm, Alloy, Black; Trek Fastener M4x0.7x16mm Flat Head Countersunk 3mm Hex Driver For Use with Knock Block Frame Chip and Control Freak Cable Management, quantities needed vary by bike model; Trek Main Pivot Nut, D-Shaped, M17; Trek Rocker Pivot Axle Bolt, M12x1.25x81mm; Trek Seatstay Pivot Bolt, M10x1x21mm; Trek Powerfly FS 2021 Main Pivot Hardware Kit
- Component Seatpost
- TransX 100mm Dropper Post, 361mm Length, 80mm Min Insertion
- Component Brake Pad
- Brake Pad, Shimano B-Series Shape : CONFIRM COMPATIBILITY BEFORE USE. BRAKE SPEC IS SUBJECT TO SUBSTITUTION AND MAY VARY.
- Component Front Hub
- Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Approved Lowriser, 31.8x750mm, 15mm Rise, 9D Bend/4D Upsweep, Black
- Component Rim Strip
- TLR Tape 21mm wide
- Component Rear Wheel
- Alex MD35/MST-148 32H Boost 6-Bolt Disc. 148x12mm Thru Axle. Micro Spline Freehub, Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black/Black Graphics
- Component Brake Rotor
- Shimano Deore Rotor. Item Number: SM-RT56-M, 180mm, 6-Bolt, For Resin Pad only. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Front Wheel
- Alex MD35/DC611 32H Boost 6-Bolt Disc. 110x15mm Thru Axle. Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black/Black Graphics
- Component Rear Skewer
- Bontrager ''Switch'' 12mm Thru Axle, Removable Lever, M12 Thread, 184.5mm Length, Black
- Component Seat Collar
- Bontrager Seatpost Collar 36.4 Black
- Component Bar End Plug
- Bontrager Bar End Plug
- Component Headset Part
- FSA Compression Ring, FSA p/n H2048; FSA 1.5'' Crown Race, FSA p/n H6083; Bontrager Headset Top Cap for Knock Block Black
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Bottom Bracket BB-MT500-PA Press-Fit MTB, for 24mm spindle Hollowtech II cranksets, 2.5mm spacer required for 89.5mm wide bottom brackets only, do not install 2.5mm spacer on 92mm wide bottom bracket shells
- Component Touch Up Paint
- Paint Color: Gloss Marigold, TK306-S; Paint Color: Gloss Lithium Grey, TK013-M
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore Derailleur Rear. Item Number: RD-M6100, 12-Speed, Direct Attachment, SGS Cage, Max 51T, Shadow Plus design. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Component Suspension Link
- Trek Rocker Link Fuel EX 29 2021 Magnesium, Gloss Lithium
- Component Suspension Part
- Trek Seatstay Pivot Mino Link Nut
- Component Cable Management
- Trek Control Freak Zip Tie Guide, for Inside of Downtube; ''Control Freak'' Plug - Replacement Piece for W513980 & W519232; Trek Control Freak Triple Cable Management Guide, Two 5mm Guides + Optional 4mm Guide; Trek Cable Management Control Freak Combination Plug/Guide - Option to Fully Plug, offer 2x Full Housing, or 2x Full Housing and Di2 Wiring
- Component Cable Housing Set
- Bontrager Shift Housing 4mm Diameter, Black
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Bottom Bracket BB-MT500-PA Press-Fit MTB, for 24mm spindle Hollowtech II cranksets, 2.5mm spacer required for 89.5mm wide bottom brackets only, do not install 2.5mm spacer on 92mm wide bottom bracket shells
- Chain
- Shimano Deore Chain. Item Number: M6100, 12-Speed, With Quick Link (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Seatpost
- TransX 100mm Dropper Post, 361mm Length, 80mm Min Insertion
- Saddle
- Bontrager Saddle Arvada Steel Rails Medium Black
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Approved Lowriser, 31.8x750mm, 15mm Rise, 9D Bend/4D Upsweep, Black
- Headset
- Trek Headset Knock Block 58-Degree Turning Radius with Standard Frame Chip
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore Derailleur Rear. Item Number: RD-M6100, 12-Speed, Direct Attachment, SGS Cage, Max 51T, Shadow Plus design. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Stem
- Bontrager Stem Rhythm Comp Knock Block 50mm 0 Degree 31.8mm Clamp Diameter Black
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore Cassette. Item Number: CS-M6100, 12-Speed, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm 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
- Front Hub
- Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
- Shifter
- Shimano Deore Shifter. Item Number: SL-M6100-R, 12-Speed, Rapidfire Plus, Inner Cable Length: 2050mm, Without Optical Gear Display. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Color
- Grey_Orangelight; Black; Bluedark_Black
- Spokes
- Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 274mm Front Non-Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 274mm Rear Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 275mm Front Drive Side; Trek Approved 14g Round J-Bend, 6.2mm Elbow, Stainless Steel, Black, 275mm Rear Non-Drive Side
- Rear Wheel
- Alex MD35/MST-148 32H Boost 6-Bolt Disc. 148x12mm Thru Axle. Micro Spline Freehub, Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black/Black Graphics
- Front Wheel
- Alex MD35/DC611 32H Boost 6-Bolt Disc. 110x15mm Thru Axle. Black Spokes, Black Nipples, Black/Black Graphics
- Brake
- Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT201(L) - BR-MT201(F), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 750mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views); Shimano Acera Brake Set. Item Number: BL-MT201(R) - BR-MT201(R), Resin Pad (without Fin), Post Mount, Hose: SM-BH59-SS, Hose length: 1700mm, Compatible brake pads: B03S (Resin). (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Cable Housing Set
- Bontrager Shift Housing 4mm Diameter, Black
- Crank
- Shimano Deore Crankset. Item Number: FC-MT511-1, 1x, 12-Speed, 30T, 170mm, HollowTech 2, Without Chainguard (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Decal
- Stick-On Trek Shield Headtube Badge, Black
- Grips
- Bontrager Grips XR Trail Comp Black
- Nipple
- NIPPLE TREK APPROVED, 14G 12MM BRASS BLACK FINISH
- Rim
- Alex MD35 Rim, 27.5'' 32h Disc, Presta, Black
- Rim Strip
- TLR Tape 21mm wide
- Seat Collar
- Bontrager Seatpost Collar 36.4 Black
- Tire
- Bontrager Tire XR4 Comp 27.5 x 2.60
- Touch-Up Paint
- Paint Color: Gloss Marigold, TK306-S; Paint Color: Gloss Lithium Grey, TK013-M
- Tube
- Bontrager Inner Tube 27.5x2.4-2.8, Presta 48mm
- Armor
- Trek Armor Fuel EX 29 2021 Aluminum Chainstay Guard, Two-piece upper and lower Adhesive, not backwards compatible to Fuel EX 29 2020, Black; Trek Armor Knock Block Downtube Fork Guard, Adhesive, 2017 Black; Trek Armor Aluminum Main Frame Downtube Guard, Adhesive, 2017 Black
- Bar End Plug
- Bontrager Bar End Plug
- Bearing
- Trek Sealed Cartridge Shock Pivot Bearing 6800, 10mm ID, x 19mm OD, x 5mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; Trek Sealed Cartridge Main Pivot Bearing 3803 2RS Double Lipped, 17mm ID, x 26mm OD, x 10mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; Trek Sealed Cartridge Seatstay Pivot Bearing, Double Row, 10mm ID, x 19mm OD, x 8mm Thick, Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information; FSA Headset Bearing, MR122, 1-1/8in; FSA Headset Bearing, MR127, 1.5in; Trek Rocker Pivot Bearing, Double Row, 12mm ID x 21mm OD x 8mm Thick, Trek Rear Suspension Fastener M10x1x20mm Reference Service Manual for quantity and installation information
- Brake Rotor
- Shimano Deore Rotor. Item Number: SM-RT56-M, 180mm, 6-Bolt, For Resin Pad only. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views)
- Cable Management
- Trek Control Freak Zip Tie Guide, for Inside of Downtube; ''Control Freak'' Plug - Replacement Piece for W513980 & W519232; Trek Control Freak Triple Cable Management Guide, Two 5mm Guides + Optional 4mm Guide; Trek Cable Management Control Freak Combination Plug/Guide - Option to Fully Plug, offer 2x Full Housing, or 2x Full Housing and Di2 Wiring
- Fastener
- Trek Rocker Pivot Nut, Oval Shaped; Trek Waterbottle Bolt, M5x16.5mm, Alloy, Black; Trek Fastener M4x0.7x16mm Flat Head Countersunk 3mm Hex Driver For Use with Knock Block Frame Chip and Control Freak Cable Management, quantities needed vary by bike model; Trek Main Pivot Nut, D-Shaped, M17; Trek Rocker Pivot Axle Bolt, M12x1.25x81mm; Trek Seatstay Pivot Bolt, M10x1x21mm; Trek Powerfly FS 2021 Main Pivot Hardware Kit
- Headset Part
- FSA Compression Ring, FSA p/n H2048; FSA 1.5'' Crown Race, FSA p/n H6083; Bontrager Headset Top Cap for Knock Block Black
- Rear Skewer
- Bontrager ''Switch'' 12mm Thru Axle, Removable Lever, M12 Thread, 184.5mm Length, Black
- Spacer
- Washer, I.D. 12.0mm, O.D. 18.0mm, Th 2.0mm, Ano Black; Trek Main Pivot Bearing Spacer; Trek Main Pivot Frame Spacer, 22mm OD x 17mm ID x 3mm Thick; Trek Main Pivot Bearing Spacer, 20mm OD x 17mm ID x 40mm Length; Suspension Part, Washer, 16mm OD / 10mm ID / 3mm Thickness; Full Speed Ahead Knock Block Headset Spacers 10mm, Trek Proprietary Steer Stop System, 10mm x 28.6mm Steer, Must Be Paired With Trek Knock Block Headset and Bontrager Knock Block Stems
- Brake Pad
- Brake Pad, Shimano B-Series Shape : CONFIRM COMPATIBILITY BEFORE USE. BRAKE SPEC IS SUBJECT TO SUBSTITUTION AND MAY VARY.
- Shock
- X-Fusion Rear Shock Pro2 2-Position, 210mm x 52.5mm Dimension, 50mm Offset Damper Spacing, 54mm Air Can Spacing, 10mm Hardware, External Rebound Adjust
- Stay
- Trek Chainstay Fuel EX 2021 Aluminum, 148x12 OLD, 29x2.6'' Max Tire Size, Paint Match Gloss Marigold; Trek Seatstay Fuel EX 2021 Aluminum, 148x12 OLD, 29x2.6'' Max Tire Size, Paint Match Gloss Marigold and Gloss Lithium
- Suspension Link
- Trek Rocker Link Fuel EX 29 2021 Magnesium, Gloss Lithium
- Suspension Part
- Trek Seatstay Pivot Mino Link Nut
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.