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Pinkbike's 2022 Mountain Bike of the Year

"This is a bike that could be used to head out for a big meandering backcountry adventure one day, roll up to the starting line in a local enduro race the next, or even head into the bike park for a lap or three without missing a beat."

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Editor's Choice: Best Mid-Travel Trail Bike

"The burliest, most versatile, and most capable Fuel yet; truly up for whatever you want to ride [...] The updated geometry sits comfortably amongst today's best trail bikes [...] Absolutely shreds right out of the box."

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"Our favorite Trek"

"Fuel EX proved itself a happy climber. From slabs to roots and square-edge hits, the Fuel EX handled it masterfully. A damn fine trail bike right out of the box, no matter your riding style."

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"Fuel EX is a masterpiece"

"Fuel EX absolutely devours chunky terrain while still retaining the ability to tractor up steep climbs. I have become convinced that a bike with long, stable geometry and mid-level travel really can provide the best of both worlds."

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Editor's Choice

"The term ‘quiver killer’ may be old and tired, but there’s nothing old-fashioned about a versatile mountain bike that can handle nearly any terrain [...] Riding the Fuel EX this summer was a treat!"

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"Loves to ride fast, both up and down"

"Fuel EX is a highly adaptable bike that feels comfortable in a really wide variety of terrain but doesn’t confuse itself for anything more or less. Bike riders, rejoice."

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"Ready for anything"

"Fuel EX's geometry feels ready for just about anything. There's plenty of traction for climbing and a nice fluttery feel on descents, calmly smothing out the trail chatter."

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More options

Which generation is right for you?

Choose from the lighter 130/140mm Fuel EX Gen 5 with better parts for the price or the more robust 140/150mm Fuel EX Gen 6 with more adjustability.

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FAQ's

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Fuel EX-compatible accessories

Whether you're busting berms, ripping rock gardens, or surfing singletrack — here are the accessories and gear you need to make sure your Fuel EX is always ready to send.

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Service manual

Time to bust out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values, and platform-specific tech instructions below.

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It's new bike day!

Watch Jason from Mahalo My Dude take a Fuel EX from frameset to sweet new build.

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Golden Heaven: Nothing but good vibes

Follow along as Casey Brown and Kirsten Van Horne let 'er rip from Golden to Kamloops on the new Fuel EX.

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BIKE CHECK: The Fuel EX's of ‘Parallel II’

Take a closer look at Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards' inverted rides.

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Get faster on the trail in a week

When it comes to being a better trail rider, practice makes perfect. Get seven tips from Pinkbike’s Christina Chappetta that will have you setting PR's and riding with more confidence in no time.

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Features

Internal Storage

Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.

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Active Braking Pivot

Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

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Slack or steep, the choice is yours

Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the 64.5-degree head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.

How it works

Adjust the sus for full send

Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.

Size-specific stays

Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.

Business in the front, party in the back

Craving the nimble ride of 27.5˝ wheels but don’t want to sacrifice the speed of a 29er? No need to choose. Fuel EX is mullet-ready, just throw Mino Link in high, toss on a 160mm fork, and get ready to party.

Trail-ready gear

Deck out your Fuel EX Gen 6 with our favorite compatible accessories

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Suspension Calculator

This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

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New frame, new possibilities

Forward-thinking frame design opens possibilities for riders who want full customization. A bigger seat tube lets you roll with a beefier, longer dropper post, and broader shock compatibility plays well with tons of aftermarket shocks, including coil.

Need an adjustment?

Make your head tube angle slacker or steeper by one degree with angle-adjust cups.

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SRAM Eagle AXS drivetrain

Enjoy precise, lightning fast gear changes—even when shifting under load—with Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrains. They're water- and dust-proof, and the AXS App makes it easy to personalize your settings.

Complete Tubeless System

Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.

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Mino Link adjustable geometry

Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.

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Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program

Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.

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Threaded bottom bracket

More robust than pressfit, threaded BBs hold up in nasty conditions and make servicing easier.

Rapid Drive 108 rear hub

With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.

On guard

Two-piece dual-density bolt-on down tube guard protects from rock strikes and shuttle damage — all the while quieting the ride with a beefy chainstay guard.

ISCG mounts

International Standard Chain Guide mounts offer easy chain guide installation and adjustment.

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