Fuel EX C Frameset Gen 5 - Trek Bikes (CA)

Overview

"Fuel EX is a beautifully balanced and capable trail bike. The rear suspension is beautiful; as close to ideal as any bike I've ridden. It's sensitive where you want it to be, firm and crisp where it should be. It feels deep and controls big hits very well, and there's a nice platform for pedaling, and to pump and pop off when you're playing."

"Thanks to its burlier components, increased travel, and more aggressive geometry, it has become more of a shredder than ever! More performance, fun, and trail prowess."

"In a world where most new full-suspension mountain bikes are amazing, Fuel EX stands apart as even more than that."

"Fuel EX has a few tricks that help it keep a level head when outside of its comfort zone, and to be a cloud on rails when it's in the zone. Everything about the Fuel EX, which was already good at pleasing everybody, is now even better at it."

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Choose from the lighter 130/140mm Fuel EX Gen 5 with better parts for the price or the more robust 140/150mm Fuel EX Gen 6 with more adjustability.

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Features

Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that dips down as it approaches the seat tube. This design makes for a lower standover height, which is good for shorter riders because it allows them to straddle their bike more easily. Larger frames (M and up) have a straight top tube because taller riders with longer legs typically don’t have the same issues with standover height.

Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

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Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.

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RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft gives you unmatched grip and control with a shock that reacts to the terrain faster than anything else out there.

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This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

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Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.

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The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows any combination of shift, brake, lockout, and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom setup.

Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5" wheel with all the benefits of a 29" wheel, and Boost148 in the rear lets you run wider tires and a larger chainring without affecting q-factor and pedaling efficiency.

Trek's mountain-specific carbon fiber is tougher carbon, with unique materials and layup procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.

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Specs

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
*Shock	Size: XS , S Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Fox Factory Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, Kashima Coat, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x55mm
Max compatible fork travel	150mm

Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Max tire size	29x2.60"

Max chainring size	34T

*Stem	Size: XS , S Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, 0 degree, 40mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, 0 degree, 50mm length
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Bag	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight	M - 2.73 kg / 6.01 lbs
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

Sizing

How tall are you?

To measure your height, stand straight up, barefoot, with your back, heels, shoulders and head all touching a wall. While looking straight ahead, place a book or straight edge on your head and slowly push it against the wall. Your straight edge should be parallel with the floor. Mark the spot where the bottom of the book is touching the wall. The distance from the marked spot to the floor is your height.

What is your inseam?

How to measure: Stand barefoot with your back straight and against a wall. Tuck a ruler or something that extends to the floor between your legs. Using both hands, and keeping it level, pull the ruler up into your crotch as if you were sitting on the saddle. Measure the distance from the top edge of the ruler to the ground to find your inseam measurement. Your inseam is very important to your final bike size so please measure carefully.

Geometry

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Reviews

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Delivered the way you want

30-day Unconditional Guarantee

"A world-class trail bike"

"An absolute trail rocket"

"Perfect all-arounder"

"Good at pleasing everybody"

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Which generation is right for you?

Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Active Braking Pivot

Internal Storage

RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft

Suspension Calculator

Mino Link adjustable geometry

Control Freak Cable Management

Boost148/110

OCLV Mountain Carbon

How tall are you?

What is your inseam?

We’ll make this a great experience

Delivered the way you want

30-day Unconditional Guarantee

"A world-class trail bike"

"An absolute trail rocket"

"Perfect all-arounder"

"Good at pleasing everybody"

More options

Which generation is right for you?

Product features

Will my bike have a curved top tube?

Active Braking Pivot

Internal Storage

RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft

Suspension Calculator

Mino Link adjustable geometry

Control Freak Cable Management

Boost148/110

OCLV Mountain Carbon

How tall are you?

What is your inseam?