2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset vs 2017 Santa Cruz 5010

What changes on the Santa Cruz 5010

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset in ML, the Santa Cruz 5010 in XL places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+39 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+43 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+43 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset, 2017 Santa Cruz 5010.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL FramesetSanta 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.