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2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 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 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

2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 (M) and 2027 Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 (M), 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 1248

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

MeasurementCannondale Moterra SL LAB71 MTrek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 MDifference
Reach445448+3 mm
Stack639633−6 mm
Head tube angle62.563.4°+0.9°
Seat tube angle7776.7°−0.3°
Effective top tube559593+34 mm
Chainstay length449444−5 mm
Wheelbase12481243−5 mm
BB drop3027−3 mm
BB height335347+12 mm
Standover737757+20 mm
Seat tube length400400±0 mm
Head tube length125110−15 mm

Differences are the Trek Fuel+ LX 9.8 Gen 2 minus the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, 2027 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 Moterra SL LAB71 CarbonTrek OCLV
ForkFox 36 Performance EliteRockShox ZEB B1 Ultimate
Rear shockFox Float X FactoryRockShox Vivid D1 Ultimate
ShifterSRAM Eagle AXS UltimateSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
DerailleurSRAM XX Eagle AXSSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
CassetteSRAM XX EagleSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM XX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetE*thirteen e*spec Race Carbon Gen 4SRAM XX
ChainringE*thirteen e*spec RaceSRAM Transmission
MotorShimano EP801TQ HPR60-DRV01
BatteryCannondale CustomTQ HPR 580Wh V01
WheelsetDT Swiss XMC 1501 CarbonBontrager Line Comp 30
TireMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis DissectorMaxxis Assegai
BrakeSRAM Code Ultimate StealthSRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze
RotorSRAM HS2SRAM HS2
HandlebarOneUp Components Carbon EbarRace Face Turbine
StemOneUp Components Stemnot listed
GripsCannondale TaperRidgeTrek Line Elite
HeadsetAcros Adjustable Anglenot listed
Dropper postRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
Saddlefizik Terra Ridon X1Trek Verse
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Line Dropper

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