2025 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2027 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2
The XL is the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 size closest to your XL Cannondale Moterra SL. 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 in XL, the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −11 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL, XLTrek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL XL | Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 498 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 657 | 661 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 63.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 75.9° | −1.1° |
| Effective top tube | 656 | 655 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 458 | 447 | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1327 | 1310 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 27 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 346 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 764 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 455 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 140 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Moterra SL, 2027 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SLTrek 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 SL1 | Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | RockShox ZEB B1 Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | RockShox Vivid D1 Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | e*thirteen e*spec Plus | SRAM XX |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MT7 4-piston | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE | Race Face Turbine |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Trek Line Elite |
| Headset | Acros | not listed |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V3 | Bontrager Line Dropper |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | Trek Verse |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
