{"reviews":[{"id":6612106,"locale":"en_US","rating":5,"title":"This bike rips!","text":"From steep climbs to even steeper descents the Fuel EX can handle it! It has the perfect balance of confidence inspiring downhill performance and light quick uphill handing. 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With 150mm front and 140mm rear trail-taming suspension, a Shimano 1x12 drivetrain, a dropper post for getting low on descents, and hydraulic disc brakes, Fuel EX 5 hits the mark as a high-value, high-performance mountain bike with exceptional versatility.\n<h3>It's right for you if...</h3>\n\n<p>You're ready to go full suspension, and you want a versatile trail bike at a great value. You want a ride that's sure-footed, capable, and responsive so you can stay in control no matter where you're riding.</p>\n\n<h3>The tech you get</h3>\n\n<p>A lightweight aluminum frame with progressive trail geometry. A 150mm RockShox Recon Silver fork with Solo Air spring and motion control damper (140mm on XS and S), 140mm of rear travel with an X-Fusion Pro 2 shock, a durable 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, dropper post, and hydraulic disc brakes.</p>\n\n<h3>The final word</h3>\n\n<p>You get full suspension performance without the sticker shock. Fuel EX 5 has the same frame tech and features as its pricier partners, with parts chosen to keep the price tag low and stoke level high.</p>\n\nFeatures:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>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\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>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\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The dropper post lets you lower your saddle on the fly so it's out of the way on descents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The RockShox fork's Solo Air spring can easily be adjusted for a specific rider weight, and it's lighter than a coil spring\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Its tubeless-ready wheels and tires will boost traction and help to reduce flat tires on the ride\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\nSpecifications:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Shock:\tX-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Crank:\tShimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rim:\tBontrager Line TLR 30, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, Presta valve\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rotor size:\tMax brake rotor sizes - Frame: 203mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bottom bracket:\tShimano BB-MT501 BSA\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max tire size:\tFrame: 29x2.50" (XS & S: 27.5x2.50")\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max compatible fork travel:\t160mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Brake rotor:\tShimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Brake:\tShimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Handlebar:\tBontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hub rear:\tBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hub front:\tBontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Headset:\tIntegrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max chainring size:\t1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Frame:\tAlpha 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\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chain:\tShimano Deore M6100, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rear derailleur:\tShimano Deore M6100, long cage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Shifter:\tShimano Deore M6100, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Grips:\tBontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cassette:\tShimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rim strip:\tBontrager TLR\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tire part:\tBontrager TLR sealant, 6oz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skewer rear:\tBontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n"