Trek Fuel EX 5 Women’s 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,249$
Weight | 14.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RL, 210mm x 52.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6020
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6000, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG500, 11-42 tooth, 10-speed
Crank
Race Face Ride
Bottom Bracket
PF92
Chain
KMC X10
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Front: Formula DC511 alloy, Boost110, Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost148
Rear Hub
Front: Formula DC511 alloy, Boost110, Rear: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost148
Rims
Sun Ringle Duroc 40 SL, 28-hole (tubeless strips and valves included)
Tires
Schwalbe Rocket Ron, Addix compound, tubeless, 27.5" x 2.80"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
Shimano M315 hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm clamp, 0° rise, 60mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 15mm rise, 720mm width
Grips
Bontrager Race
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1.5 Women's
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 338 mm | 338 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm |
| Stack | 573 mm | 582 mm | 613 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 405 mm | 440 mm | 457 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 549 mm | 568 mm | 607 mm | 624 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 440 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1093 mm | 1113 mm | 1163 mm | 1180 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 17 mm | 17 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Standover Height | 698 mm | 706 mm | 754 mm | 749 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Fuel EX 5 Women’s is part of the Trek Fuel model. Trek released 277 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Trek Fuel EX Jr 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1889$. On the other hand, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 2018, is the most expensive and costs 8899$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Trek released this model in 2018, its price was 2249$. In conclusion, this bike price is 22.81% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average of 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 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs), the Fuel EX 5 Women’s model is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 11.79% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Fuel EX 5 Women’s components
Fork
Trek Fuel EX 5 Women’s 2018 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Deluxe RL model, with a travel of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Fuel EX 5 Women’s are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Fuel EX 5 Women’s has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.