2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes vs 2023 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5
The ML is the Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 size closest to your M Evil Following LS Loopholes. 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 EX Gen 5
Compared with the Evil Following LS Loopholes in M, the Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Evil Following LS Loopholes, MTrek Fuel EX Gen 5, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Evil Following LS Loopholes M | Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 609 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.9 | 66.5° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 618 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 436 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1195 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 28 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 666 | 751 | +85 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 minus the Evil Following LS Loopholes. Full charts: 2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes, 2023 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5.
Where each sits in its class
Evil Following LS LoopholesTrek Fuel EX Gen 5
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 | Evil Following LS LoopholesLS GX Loopholes | Trek Fuel EX Gen 55 Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Evil Following LS | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Trek Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle | Shimano Deore M511 |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano MT500 |
| Wheelset | Evil Loopholes | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Bontrager XR4 Comp |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RSC | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Evil 12 Gauge | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson | not listed |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Revive | TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro | Bontrager Arvada |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-511 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims MD35 |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
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