It's right for you if...

You're ready to go full suspension, and you want a versatile trail bike at a great value. You want a ride that's sure-footed, capable, and responsive so you can stay in control no matter where you're riding.

The tech you get

A lightweight aluminum frame with a Knock Block steerer stop to protect against spinning bars. A 140mm RockShox Recon Silver fork, 130mm of rear travel with an X-Fusion Pro 2 shock, a durable 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, dropper post, and hydraulic disc brakes.

The final word

You get full suspension performance without the sticker shock. Fuel EX 5 has the same frame technology as our higher-end alloy Fuel EX models with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.

Why you'll love it

1. You get a high-end ride at an exceptional value with frame features like Boost148 and ABP that give you confident handling and room to upgrade parts as your skills grow
2. It has the capability of far more expensive trail bikes: it shreds singletrack and can even handle the occasional XC or enduro race
3. The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so it's out of the way on descents
4. The RockShox fork's DebonAir spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil spring
5. We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels

**We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, and materials.

Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted

Frameset
Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
*Fork Size: XS , S : RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140 mm travel
*Shock Size: XS , S
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x52.5mm
Size: XS , S
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x52.5 mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x55mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x55 mm
Max compatible fork travel 150mm (561mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels
Hub front: Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
*Hub rear Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
Spokes: 14 g stainless steel
*Tire Size: XS , S: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL: Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60"
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL: Maxxis Rekon EXO, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''
Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Max tire size Frame: 29x2.60" Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
*Crank Size: XS , S , M , ML , L : Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length

Size: M , ML , L , XL : Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket: Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Max chainring size: 34T

Components
Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost Size: XS , S
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper
Brake rotor: Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm

Weight
Weight M - 34.61 lbs / 15.7 kg
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).