Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,399$
Weight | 15.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
Suspension Fork
Size: XS, S, RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, RockShox Recon Silver, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel
Rear Shock
Size: XS, S, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210x55mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Crank
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims
Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
Spokes
14g stainless steel
Tires
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''
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | XS Low | SM High | SM Low | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | MD/LG High | MD/LG Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.24 mm | 1.26 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341 mm | 335 mm | 341 mm | 335 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm | 346 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 683 mm | 684 mm | 707 mm | 708 mm | 718 mm | 719 mm | 743 mm | 744 mm | 760 mm | 761 mm | 775 mm | 776 mm | 806 mm | 807 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 106 mm | 111 mm | 106 mm | 111 mm | 115 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm | 116 mm | 119 mm |
| Stack | 565 mm | 569 mm | 574 mm | 578 mm | 611 mm | 615 mm | 611 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 619 mm | 615 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 406 mm | 401 mm | 426 mm | 421 mm | 426 mm | 421 mm | 451 mm | 446 mm | 466 mm | 461 mm | 481 mm | 476 mm | 506 mm | 501 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 552 mm | 573 mm | 574 mm | 583 mm | 584 mm | 608 mm | 609 mm | 624 mm | 625 mm | 639 mm | 640 mm | 668 mm | 669 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 356 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° | 66.5 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125 mm | 1126 mm | 1149 mm | 1150 mm | 1159 mm | 1160 mm | 1184 mm | 1185 mm | 1201 mm | 1202 mm | 1216 mm | 1217 mm | 1247 mm | 1248 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 14 mm | 21 mm | 14 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 28 mm | 34 mm | 27 mm | 34 mm | 27 mm | 34 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 701 mm | 713 mm | 706 mm | 713 mm | 707 mm | 754 mm | 748 mm | 757 mm | 751 mm | 762 mm | 756 mm | 774 mm | 768 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Fuel EX 5 Deore completes the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Fuel EX 5 2021 has a starting price of 2099$. Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9499$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore price was 2399$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fuel EX 5 Deore price is 15.13% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 15.7 kg (34.61 lbs), the Fuel EX 5 Deore model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 20.96% less than Fuel EX 5 Deore.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Fuel EX 5 Deore components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The Fuel EX 5 Deore has a rear shock with a travel of 130mm. The model Size: XS is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Fuel EX 5 Deore model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fuel EX 5 Deore comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.