2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 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 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 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 LAB71, 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 LAB71 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 | 621 | 655 | +34 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 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
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 Moterra SL LAB71 Carbon | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | RockShox ZEB B1 Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Vivid D1 Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | E*thirteen e*spec Race Carbon Gen 4 | SRAM XX |
| Chainring | E*thirteen e*spec Race | SRAM Transmission |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | Cannondale Custom | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon Ebar | Race Face Turbine |
| Stem | OneUp Components Stem | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Trek Line Elite |
| Headset | Acros Adjustable Angle | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X1 | Trek Verse |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Line Dropper |
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