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2021 Trek Fuel EX

Trail

The 2021 Trek Fuel EX sits more aggressive than most trail bikes. Reach 400 to 520 mm, stack 559 to 641 mm. The Fuel EX 5 Deore build comes with Shimano Deore shifting and Alex Rims MD35 wheels.

Source: trekbikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Trek
Model
Fuel EX
Model year
2021
Type
Trail
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
X-Fusion Pro 2
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
trekbikes.com
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Geometry by size

2021 Trek Fuel EX geometry drawing, size MLSide view of the 2021 Trek Fuel EX frame in size ML, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1195A 460mmB 609mmJ 1195mmH 436mmK 28mmC 618mmD 66.5°E 75.5°F 105mmG 435mmN 346mmL 751mm
Geometry drawing, size ML, to scale.
2021 Trek Fuel EX geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMMLLXLXXL
Reach(mm)400420445460475500520
Stack(mm)559568605609609623641
Head tube angle(°)66.566.566.566.566.566.566.5
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.575.575.575.575.575.5
Effective top tube(mm)545567602618633662687
Chainstay length(mm)436436436436436436436
Wheelbase(mm)1119114311781195121012411269
BB drop(mm)14142828272727
BB height(mm)341341346346346346346
Standover(mm)700698748751756768806
Seat tube length(mm)355395420435450500540
Head tube length(mm)90100100105105120140

Stock build

Fuel EX 5 Deore12 parts

Frame

Suspension

RockShox Recon Silver
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 9 QR / 15 x 100 / 15 x 110From the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8 Alum / 1.5 Tapered AlumFrom the manufacturer: Brake mount 160 mm min / 220 mm maxFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 32mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments RLFrom the manufacturer: Axle to crown 490mmFrom the manufacturer: Min rotor size 160mm
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments 2-position damper

Drivetrain

Shimano Deore XT Di2
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Electronic
Shimano Deore
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 10
CassetteSpeeds 12Weight 595 g
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Chainline 52mmFrom the manufacturer: Q-factor 178.5mmFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 120 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

BrakePiston count 2
Shimano SM-RT56
Rotor

Seatpost & Saddle

Dropper post

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Fuel EX 8 GX16 parts

Frame

Trek Alpha Platinum
Frame

Suspension

Fox 34 Rhythm
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)Offset 44mmFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 34mmDamper GRIP

Drivetrain

Derailleur
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 453 g
SRAM GX Eagle
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility 118L
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface 30mmFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetInternal rim width 29mmFrom the manufacturer: Rim material AluminumSpoke count 28From the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue
Tire

Brakes

Brake

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
StemFrom the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1.5"
Trek Knock Block
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type Sealed Cartridge

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Trek Fuel EX?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, and XXL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Trek Fuel EX in size ML?
In size ML, reach is 460 mm and stack is 609 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Trek Fuel EX?
The head tube angle is 66.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2021 Trek Fuel EX 5 Deore ship with?
The stock build includes Trek Alpha Platinum, RockShox Recon Silver, Shimano Deore XT Di2, and Alex Rims MD35.
Which years of the Trek Fuel EX are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Trek Fuel EX for 2021, 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2005.

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