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2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 vs 2026 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2

The L is the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 size closest to your L 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 L, the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.9°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−9 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 (L) and 2026 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 is the colored outline on top.J 1283

Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, LTrek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Moterra SL LAB71 LTrek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 LDifference
Reach470473+3 mm
Stack648647−1 mm
Head tube angle62.563.4°+0.9°
Seat tube angle7776.3°−0.7°
Effective top tube619622+3 mm
Chainstay length453444−9 mm
Wheelbase12831275−8 mm
BB drop3027−3 mm
BB height335347+12 mm
Standover737760+23 mm
Seat tube length445420−25 mm
Head tube length135125−10 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Moterra SL LAB71LAB71Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2
FrameCannondale LAB71 Moterra Neo SLnot listed
ForkFox Float 36 FactoryFox 38 Factory
Rear shockFox Floatnot listed
ShifterSRAM Pod Controller Ultimatenot listed
DerailleurSRAM XX Eagle AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM XX Eaglenot listed
Cranksete*thirteen E*specnot listed
MotorShimano EP801not listed
RimDT Swiss XMC 1501not listed
BrakeSRAM CODE Ultimatenot listed
HandlebarOneUp Components EbarRace Face ERA
GripsCannondale TaperRidgenot listed
HeadsetAcros Anglenot listed
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
Saddlefizik Terra Aidon Slim X1not listed
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Comp 30
Tirenot listedMaxxis Assegai/Maxxis Minion DHR II

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