Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 5 Frameset

Fuel EX AL is an aluminium full-suspension mountain bike frameset that offers a perfect starting point for building a super-efficient trail bike. Trail-focused alloy tubing, the latest Trek trail bike technologies and 130mm of travel delivered by the RE:aktiv shock make it an ideal choice for riders who want a bike that can handle everything from all-mountain rides to endurance races.

• Claimed weight M - 3.71kg

Highlights

• Will my bike have a curved top tube?: Smaller frames (XS and S) have a top tube that curves as it approaches the seat tube. This design provides a lower standover height, ideal for shorter riders as it makes getting on the bike easier.
• Active Braking Pivot: Active Braking Pivot technology has allowed our engineers to optimise how the suspension responds independently to acceleration and braking forces. This means more confident control when you need it most.
• RE:aktiv: RE:aktiv technology provides firm support for efficient pedalling that instantly turns into smooth control when the trail gets rough.
• Straight Shot with Knock Block: Trek's Staright Shot design optimises the frame's stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You can ride harder and hold your line when the going gets tough.

Technical specifications

• Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel
• Stem: Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree
• Headset: Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
• Weight: M - 3.71kg/8.19lbs
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bike, rider and cargo) of 136 kg.
• Maximum fork travel: 150mm
• Maximum tyre size: 29x2.60"

Trek was founded in 1976 in Waterloo, Wisconsin, by Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg and is still based in the same city today. It makes road, mountain, gravel, city and electric bikes to support different ways of riding. Its story began in a barn, with 904 steel touring frames produced in its first year.