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 progressive trail geometry. A 150mm RockShox Recon Silver fork with Solo Air spring and motion control damper (140mm on XS and S), 140mm 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 tech and features as its pricier partners, with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.

Why you'll love it

1. Fuel EX Gen 6 gives you 140/150mm of travel and slack, adjustable geometry for an extra capable ride, plus, in-frame storage on all models — even alloy
2. We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M and up get 29˝ wheels
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 Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil spring
5. Its tubeless-ready wheels and tires will boost traction and help to reduce flat tires on the ride

SPECIFICTIONS

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset
Frame    Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel
*Fork    Size: XS , S
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
Size: XS , S
RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel
Shock    X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm
Max compatible fork travel    160mm

Wheels
Hub front    Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
Hub rear    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Skewer rear    Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Rim    Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve
*Tire    Size: XS , S
Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.40''
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''
Tire part    Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip    Bontrager TLR
Max tire size    Frame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50"), Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain
Shifter    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Rear derailleur    Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
Crank    Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Bottom bracket    Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette    Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Max chainring size    1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T

Components
*Saddle    Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
*Seatpost    Size: XS , S
TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 346mm length
Size: M , ML
TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 454mm length
Size: L , XL , XXL
TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 497mm length
Handlebar    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
*Stem    Size: XS , S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
Headset    Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
Brake    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper
Brake rotor    Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rotor size    Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Accessories
Bag    Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight
Weight    M - 15.80 kg / 34.84 lbs
Weight limit    This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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, materials, and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.

Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.