Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2019 Trek Fuel EX 5 Plus
Previous used estimate
$839 - $863
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2019 Trek Fuel EX 5 Plus
12-month projected trend
15%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2019 Trek Fuel EX 5 Plus
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EX 5 Plus is the gateway to confident trail riding. It has RockShox front and rear suspension, a Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain, and plus-sized tires for amazing traction and confidence on loose, rugged terrain. This do-it-all full suspension mountain bike is a dream for trail riders who want a boost in confidence and the capability to roll over anything. It's right for you if... You like tires that stick to the trail. You have an affection for traction and want the plush ride and extra capability of a full suspension bike with the added benefit of plus-sized, Tubeless Ready tires. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, mid-fat tires for unrelenting traction, a 140mm RockShox Recon RL fork, and 130mm of rear travel. Plus, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, 27.5x2.8 tires, Alex MD35 rims, and a reliable 1x10 Shimano Deore drivetrain with a wide range of gearing to tackle varying terrain. The final word If you're getting into mountain biking and looking for the one ride to give you a great experience, this is a great choice. Fuel EX 5 Plus is capable, versatile, durable, and built to keep you rolling through the most technical trails with a huge smile on your face. Why you'll love it 1 - Unrelenting confidence: this bike lets you ride sections you never thought you'd be able to clean 2 - Mid-fat tires give you the traction to scamper up technical climbs and charge through rock gardens 3 - It's a lot of bike for the price, and the perfect platform for upgrades down the line
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, 140mm 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: 15 x 110mm Rear: 12 x 148mm
- 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 Pedals
- Not included
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada
- Component Headset
- Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch 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
- Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.80
- 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
- Pedals
- Not included
- 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-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
- Stem
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm clamp, 0 degree
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm Rear: 12 x 148mm
- 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, 140mm 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
- Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.80
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.