Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2018 Trek Fuel EX 5 Plus
Previous used estimate
$816 - $840
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Trek Fuel EX 5 Plus
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8%
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Overview
About this bike
Modern trail geometry, 29-inch or 27.5-inch mid-fat options, and 130mm of travel make Fuel EX the one go-to full suspension trail bike for all riders. Want a rugged, capable long-travel trail bike with the responsiveness of an XC bike? This is it. Fuel EX blends the best of both worlds in one uncompromising package. - Capable and stiff 130mm frame is 29-inch and 27.5+ compatible - Boost 148/110: stronger wheels, more tire clearance, shorter stays - Exclusive suspension tech with ABP and Full Floater - Straight Shot stiffness, Knock Block frame defense
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Front: Formula Alloy
- Component Size
- 15.5-inch, 17.5-inch, 18.5-inch, 19.5-inch, 21.5-inch, 23-inch
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Axles
- Front: Boost110Rear: Boost 148
- Component Chain
- KMC X10
- Component Color
- Matte Anthracite
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Component Brakes
- Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 1.5
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
- Component Cassette
- Shimano HG500, 11-42, 10-speed
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Ride
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6000, 10-speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Component Chainrings
- 36/22
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XR3, 29x2.30?
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe RL, 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager Race
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
- Component Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6020
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe RL, 210x52.5mm
- Hubs
- Front: Formula Alloy
- Crankset
- Race Face Ride
- Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Chain
- KMC X10
- Saddle
- Bontrager Evoke 1.5
- Handlebar
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6020
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
- Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length
- Axles
- Front: Boost110Rear: Boost 148
- Brake Levers
- Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
- Brakes
- Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- Shimano HG500, 11-42, 10-speed
- Chainrings
- 36/22
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Knock Block steerer stop, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel
- Seat Post
- Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6000, 10-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Race
- Color
- Matte Anthracite
- Size
- 23-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.