2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 vs 2017 Santa Cruz 5010
The M is the Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 27.5. 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 Santa Cruz 5010
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 in ML, the Santa Cruz 5010 in M places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX 27.5 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 27.5 ML | Santa Cruz 5010 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 425 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 595 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 67 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1141 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | 20 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 334 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 717 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.8 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5. Full charts: 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5, 2017 Santa Cruz 5010.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 27.5Santa Cruz 5010
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 | Trek Fuel EX 27.57 27.5 | Santa Cruz 5010 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Evolution | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S1010 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Duster Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M615 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
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