2026 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2027 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. 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 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Moterra SL numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL 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° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 593 | −2 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 |
| Fork length | 540 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 mm |
| Stack-to-reach | 1.51 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.7° |
Differences are the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2026 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 Carbon | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | RockShox ZEB B1 Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | 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 |
| Chainring | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus | SRAM Transmission |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | Cannondale Custom | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Silver | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale HollowGram SAVE | Race Face Turbine |
| Stem | Cannondale 1 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Trek Line Elite |
| Headset | Acros Adjustable Angle | not listed |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | Trek Verse |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Line Dropper |
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