The Fuel EX 5 is an aluminum trail bike designed for maximum versatility on any terrain. Thanks to its RockShox Recon Silver suspension fork, X-Fusion Pro 2 rear shock, tubeless-ready wheels, Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, and TranzX dropper seatpost, it’s ready for any trail riding imaginable. Adapt, shred, repeat Only you know which features make a trail bike perfect for you. That’s why the Fuel is available in three extensively customizable configurations. Choose either the all-rounder capabilities of the EX, the agile playfulness of the MX, or the plush downhill performance of the LX. Adjustable progression Do you want more bottoming resistance without changing the response to small bumps? Rotate the chip in the lower damper mount for a more progressive characteristic curve. Integrated zero-stack headset The zero-stack headset allows you to choose from countless aftermarket upgrade options to customize your cockpit, for example with a different steering angle or with anodized parts. Storage compartment and accessory holders Stow tools and other essential items in the downtube storage compartment – ​​on both the aluminum and carbon Fuel models. And thanks to the convenient mounting points on the top tube, you can carry even more gear. Fresh frame design The Fuel’s new frame offers ample space for long-travel dropper seatposts, larger shocks, frame bags, and much more. Active Braking Pivot Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to fine-tune how the suspension reacts independently to acceleration and braking forces. This gives you more confidence in critical situations. Transmission instead of drive In 2024, we began phasing out emissions-intensive aluminum from our production and replacing it with low-emission aluminum produced using renewable energy. By October 2025, nearly all of our aluminum bicycles – including this model – had been converted, resulting in a significant reduction in our carbon footprint.