2023 Santa Cruz V10 29 vs 2023 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset
The XL is the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 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 XL are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz V10 29 XL | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 475 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 616 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.3 | 63.5° | +0.2° |
| Wheelbase | 1316 | 1281 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 21 | 20 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 351 | 356 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 714 | 748 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465 | 456 | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 631 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 |
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
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.
| Part | Santa Cruz V10 29X01 29 | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 40 Factory | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox DHX2 Factory | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 DH | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit |
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