2026 Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 7 Bike

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$70 standard shipping on bikes (continental U.S. only).
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$3,999.99
Fuel EX 8 Gen 7
$3,999.99
Fuel EX 5 Gen 7
$2,999.99
Fuel+ EX 5 Gen 2
$6,099.99
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$7,699.99
Free standard UK delivery on orders over £50.
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£3,200.00
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Free U.S. shipping on everything.
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
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Specifications

Product
Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 7 Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
Sizes Additional Info
• SM has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear); MD-XL have 29" wheels front/rear
• All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork with 44mm offset, for a trail value of 129mm (all sizes)
Wheel Size
29"
Mixed Wheel Size
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Alpha NEXT Platinum aluminum alloy, interchangeable alloy rocker link and lower shock mount; molded seatstay, chainstay, shuttle guard, and lower down tube protection
Rear Travel
145mm
Rear Shock
X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position platform lever, 205mm length x 60mm stroke
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, 32mm stanchions, 42mm offset, Maxle Stealth thru-axle
Fork Travel
150mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Zero stack; compatible with aftermarket angle adjust cups
Handlebar
Bontrager Comp Alloy, 780mm width, 40mm rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter
Stem
Bontrager Comp, 35mm length, 7° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp
Grips
Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
Brakes
Shimano MT200, 2-piston
Rotors: Shimano RT10, CENTER LOCK, 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano MT201
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, long cage
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Chainguide
None
Cranks
Shimano MT512 Alloy, 170mm length
Chainrings
Shimano MT512, 30 tooth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT501, 73mm English/BSA threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth
Rims
Bontrager Line 30 Alloy, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear, tubeless ready
Hubs
Shimano TC500 Alloy, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
Spokes
 
Tires
Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, wire bead, 60 TPI, tubeless ready, 2.4"
Saddle
Trek Verse Short, stainless steel rails
Seatpost
TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper
Drop: 150mm (SM), 170mm (MD-XL)
Seatpost Diameter
34.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
2.5"
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Lithium Grey/Trek Black Splatter, Gloss Fury Red/Matte Dark Carmine
Warranty
Lifetime frame; 2 years Trek/Bontrager parts, suspension linkage components, and paint/decals
Weight
37 lb 8.4 oz (17,020 g)
Miscellaneous
• ABP (Active Braking Pivot) rear suspension design
• SM has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear); MD-XL have 29" wheels front/rear
• Internal frame storage compartment in down tube; includes custom storage bag
• Guided internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Includes Bontrager TLR tubeless rim strips, valve stems, and sealant
• Weight given for size MD set up tubeless
• Frame weight: 4.95 kg (10.92 lbs)

Rear suspension leverage rate adjustable via flip chip at lower shock mount:
• Less progressive setting intended for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps
• More progressive setting intended for hitting big features without bottom-out, or to run a coil shock

Interchangeable alloy rocker link and lower shock mount allow three possible configurations:
• EX setup (default for this build) has 29" wheels (size SM has 27.5" rear wheel), 145mm rear travel, and 150mm front travel, for do-it-all balanced trail bike handling
• MX setup has mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear), 150mm rear travel, and 160mm front travel, for more playful and poppy handling
• LX setup has 29" wheels, 160mm rear travel, and 170mm front travel, for big hits and steep terrain on enduro-style rides
Price
$2,899.99
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Where To Buy
$70 standard shipping on bikes (continental U.S. only).
$70 standard shipping on bikes (continental U.S. only).
$3,999.99
Fuel EX 8 Gen 7
$3,999.99
Fuel EX 5 Gen 7
$2,999.99
Fuel+ EX 5 Gen 2
$6,099.99
Fuel+ EX 8 Gen 2
$7,699.99
Free standard UK delivery on orders over £50.
Free standard UK delivery on orders over £50.
£3,200.00
Free shipping on orders over $69 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free U.S. shipping on everything.
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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