2024 Canyon Spectral CF vs 2026 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2
The M is the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 size closest to your S Canyon Spectral CF. 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+ MX 9.8 Gen 2
Compared with the Canyon Spectral CF in S, the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Spectral CF, STrek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Spectral CF S | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 456 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 627 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.2° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 77.5° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 440 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1213 | 1234 | +21 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 31 | |
| BB height | not listed | 343 | |
| Standover | not listed | 752 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 400 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 minus the Canyon Spectral CF. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Spectral CF, 2026 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Spectral CFTrek Fuel+ MX 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 | Canyon Spectral CFCF 7 | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Spectral | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Fox 36 | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX XT | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SLX | SRAM HS2 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face ERA |
| Grips | not listed | Trek Line Elite |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Line Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Trek Verse |
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