Fuel EX 5 Gen 7
OverviewAbout the Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 7
The Trek Fuel EX 5 Gen 7 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $3,299.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Fuel EX 5 Gen 7 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Trek recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 155 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in | 74 to 78 cm |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in | 79 to 83 cm |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in | 84 to 89 cm |
| XL | 188 to 195 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in | 89 to 91 cm |
Rider heights from Trek's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Trek
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (mullet on the smallest size)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $3,299.99, RRP AUD (Trek Australia, checked 16 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 624 mm
- Reach
- 460 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.36
- Head angle
- 64.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 78.3 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1225 mm
- Chainstay
- 437 mm
- BB drop
- 35 mm
- Standover
- 744 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano MT520 Deore, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length
- Chainrings
- 30
- Cassette
- Shimano M6200, 10-51, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6200, long cage
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 calliper
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve
- Rim internal width
- 30 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.40
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 150 mm travel
- BB standard
- Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
- Thru-axle
- 15mm front, 12mm rear
- Seatpost
- TranzX JD-YSI34, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
- Cockpit
- Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, 35 mm length / Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 40mm rise, 780 mm width
- Saddle
- Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 150 mm
- Rear travel
- 145 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver RL
- Shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- TranzX JD-YSI34
- Dropper travel
- 170 mm
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 64.5 deg head angle points to very slack, built for steep descending.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.59 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Trek Australia product data 79586 (spec list, geometry chart, size chart)), verified 2026-10-16. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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