Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5)

Frame

Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5)

Specifications

Manufacturer
Trek
Name
Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5)
Discipline
Mountain
Material
Carbon
Head Tube
Tapered
Max Fork Travel (mm)
140
Seatpost Diameter (mm)
31.6
Wheel Sizes
700c / 29"
Frame Size
XS, S, M, L, XL
Front Axle Standard
15 × 110 mm (Boost)
Rear Axle Standard
12 × 148 mm (Boost)
BB Standard
BB92 PRESSFIT
Cable Routing
Internal
Max Chainring Size (T)
34

Included Components

  • fork
    Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5) Fork

Compatibility

Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5) is a Trek mtb frame. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.

Bottom brackets for this frame shell8

BB392 crank to press fit BB89.5/92mm frameMechanically compatible

FSA

BB392 crank to press fit BB89.5/92mm frame

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
DEORE XT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTHMechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame (24mm)Mechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame (24mm)

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame with ceramic bearingsMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame with ceramic bearings

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MMMechanically compatible

Shimano

PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 104.5/107 MM SHELL WIDTHMechanically compatible

Shimano

SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 104.5/107 MM SHELL WIDTH

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTHMechanically compatible

Shimano

SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
XTR PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTHMechanically compatible

Shimano

XTR PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH

  • Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells

Seatposts for this seat tube20

AFTERBURNER seatpostMechanically compatible

FSA

AFTERBURNER seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
Ascend Dropper SeatpostMechanically compatible

Brand-X

Ascend Dropper Seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
Ascend II Dropper SeatpostMechanically compatible

Brand-X

Ascend II Dropper Seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
Ascend XL Dropper SeatpostMechanically compatible

Brand-X

Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
Cascade Dropper PostMechanically compatible

PNW Components

Cascade Dropper Post

  • Both are 31.6mm
Coast Suspension Dropper PostMechanically compatible

PNW Components

Coast Suspension Dropper Post

  • Both are 31.6mm
Cross 25mm SeatpostMechanically compatible

Deda Elementi

Cross 25mm Seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
Divine 2.0Mechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine 2.0

  • Both are 31.6mm
Divine SLMechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine SL

  • Both are 31.6mm
Divine SL RascalMechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine SL Rascal

  • Both are 31.6mm
Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 0mm OffsetMechanically compatible

Syncros

Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 0mm Offset

  • Both are 31.6mm
Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 15mm OffsetMechanically compatible

Syncros

Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 15mm Offset

  • Both are 31.6mm
Duncan SL Seatpost 10mm OffsetMechanically compatible

Syncros

Duncan SL Seatpost 10mm Offset

  • Both are 31.6mm
Duncan SL Seatpost 25mm OffsetMechanically compatible

Syncros

Duncan SL Seatpost 25mm Offset

  • Both are 31.6mm
EA50 SeatpostMechanically compatible

Easton

EA50 Seatpost

  • Both are 31.6mm
eeSilk+ AlloyMechanically compatible

Cane Creek

eeSilk+ Alloy

  • Both are 31.6mm
eeSilk+ CarbonMechanically compatible

Cane Creek

eeSilk+ Carbon

  • Both are 31.6mm
Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mm

  • Both are 31.6mm
Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 410mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 410mm

  • Both are 31.6mm
Elite Setback Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Setback Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mm

  • Both are 31.6mm

Forks with a matching steerer and wheel size20

29er Full Carbon Rigid Mtb Plus ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

29er Full Carbon Rigid Mtb Plus Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Allroad ForkMechanically compatible

Deda Elementi

Allroad Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Bomber Z2 E-OptimizedMechanically compatible

Marzocchi

Bomber Z2 E-Optimized

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Cutthroat Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Cutthroat Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Firestarter Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Firestarter Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

Grit

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

Grit SL

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Pista LeggeraMechanically compatible

Columbus

Pista Leggera

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
RC32 29Mechanically compatible

X-Fusion

RC32 29

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Road In-Route Fork 43mmMechanically compatible

ENVE

Road In-Route Fork 43mm

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Road In-Route Fork 50mmMechanically compatible

ENVE

Road In-Route Fork 50mm

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost HLRMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost HLR

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost RCMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost RC

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost RCPMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost RCP

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

TR Boost 29

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Waxwing Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Waxwing Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
32 FACTORY TC - GRIP SLMechanically compatible

Fox

32 FACTORY TC - GRIP SL

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5)?

On this page we list bottom brackets for this frame shell, seatposts for this seat tube, forks with a matching steerer and wheel size. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.

Can I mix Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5) with road components?

Trek Fuel EX Carbon (Gen 5) is recorded as a mtb component. Some standards do carry across (cassette spacing at a given speed count, for instance), but cable pull ratio and chainline frequently differ between mtb and road groups, so check the specific pairing rather than assuming it carries over.