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2023 Santa Cruz V10 29 vs 2023 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

The M is the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset size closest to your M Santa Cruz V10 29. 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 Session C 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Santa Cruz V10 29 in M, the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−17 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz V10 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz V10 29 MTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset MDifference
Reach435429−6 mm
Stack631616−15 mm
Head tube angle63.363.5°+0.2°
Wheelbase12521235−17 mm
BB drop2120−1 mm
BB height351356+5 mm
Standover713not listed
Seat tube length445425−20 mm
Head tube length100115+15 mm
Effective top tubenot listed584
Chainstay lengthnot listed445

Differences are the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset minus the Santa Cruz V10 29. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz V10 29, 2023 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz V10 29Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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.

PartSanta Cruz V10 29X01 29Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 Frameset
ForkFox 40 Factorynot listed
Rear shockFox DHX2 Factorynot listed
CranksetSRAM X01 DHnot listed
BrakeSRAM Code RSCnot listed
RotorSRAM HS2not listed
HandlebarSanta Cruz 35not listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit

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