Description
- Fuel EX Gen 6 gives you 140/150mm of travel and slack, adjustable geometry for an extra capable ride, plus, in-frame storage on all models — even alloy
- We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M and up get 29˝ wheels
- The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so its out of the way on descents
- The RockShox forks Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and its lighter than a coil spring
- Its tubeless-ready wheels and tires will boost traction and help to reduce flat tires on the ride
Internal Storage
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
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.
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.
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 youre 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.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 150mm travel |
| Shock | X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm |
| Tire | Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR, Tubeless Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40 |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Hub Front | Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Hub Rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Skewer Rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed |
| Brake | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper // Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 454mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Geometry Chart
| B B Drop | 3.1 |
| B B Height | 34.3 |
| Chainstay Length | 43.8 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle | 78.0° |
| Eff Top Tube | 60.6 |
| Frame Reach | 47.6 |
| Frame Size Letter | ML |
| Frame Stack | 61.2 |
| Head Angle | 65.1° |
| Head Tube Length | 10 |
| Offset | 4.4 |
| Position | High |
| Seat Tube | 42 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.4° |
| Standover | 74.8 |
| Trail | 12.5 |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
