2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 vs 2026 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2
The M is the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 size closest to your M Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 in M, the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, MTrek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 M | Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 448 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 633 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 63.4° | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.7° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 593 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 444 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1243 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 27 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 347 | +12 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 757 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 minus the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, 2026 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71LAB71 | Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale LAB71 Moterra Neo SL | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | e*thirteen E*spec | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss XMC 1501 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM CODE Ultimate | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Ebar | Race Face ERA |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | not listed |
| Headset | Acros Angle | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Aidon Slim X1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai/Maxxis Minion DHR II |
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