Inspection
Frame condition
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Trek
2023 Trek Fuel EXe 5
Previous used estimate
$2,187 - $2,250
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Trek Fuel EXe 5
12-month projected trend
14%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
16%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Fuel EXe 5 is an aluminum electric mountain bike that brings all the tech of its carbon counterpart into a pocket-friendly package. It boasts the same tiny-but-mighty drive system that quietly disappears under you, plus a sleek display and remote. But what really makes this bike excel is its true trail bike feel that handles just like a traditional mountain bike, just with a little extra power. It's right for you if... You're looking for a bike that makes climbs a little sweeter without sacrificing the handling on descents. You want to enter the world of light e-mountain bikes without blowing through your entire bank account and don't mind upgrading some of the parts later. The tech you get An Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with TQ's HPR50 harmonic pin ring drive system, a fully-encased 360Wh removable battery, and smart charging port. An integrated LED display and handlebar remote that are easy to use on the fly. 150mm of air-sprung RockShox Recon Silver Solo front suspension with motion control damper and a lockout, and 140mm X-Fusion Pro 2 rear suspension with 2-position damper. Plus, 12-speed Shimano Deore shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, and a dropper post. The final word If you're ready to add power to your trail rides without breaking the bank, Fuel EXe 5 is your answer. It gives you all the tech of its higher-end carbon sibling with parts you can upgrade over time. Why you'll love it - You get all the fun of a trail bike, plus a little extra push to help you crush climbs and save some juice for the descent - Its tiny but mighty TQ motor is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, and ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel - The integrated display, charging port, and controls are simple to use, sleek, and intuitive - You can tweak your geometry with Mino Link, or add an adjustable angle headset to take even more control - If you want to ride farther you can easily add a range extender that fits neatly in your bottle cage
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, 150mm travel
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
- Product Family
- Fuel
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Matte Blue Sage, Matte Dnister Black
- Component Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel
- Component Motor
- TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc // Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc
- Component Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 203mm
- Component Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Component Battery
- TQ 360Wh
- Component Headset
- Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
- Component Crankset
- E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 165mm length
- Component Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 497mm length
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Component Handlebar
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Component Rear Tire
- Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Component Chainrings
- E*thirteen E*spec, 32T alloy ring, 55mm chainline
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Component Rear Shock
- X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Rear Shock
- X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm
- Crankset
- E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 165mm length
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 497mm length
- Saddle
- Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
- Headset
- Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
- Rear Tire
- Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''
- Stem
- Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc // Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc
- Chainrings
- E*thirteen E*spec, 32T alloy ring, 55mm chainline
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel
- Frame
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Motor
- TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power
- Battery
- TQ 360Wh
- Color
- Matte Dnister Black
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
- Rotors
- Tektro, 6-bolt, 203mm
- Front Tire
- Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''
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.