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2023 Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6

The S is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your S Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset. 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 Boardman MTR 8.6

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset in S, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in S places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+30 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.7°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+6 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset (S)The Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1174

Only the Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size S are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset SBoardman MTR 8.6 SDifference
Reach433440+7 mm
Stack572602+30 mm
Head tube angle64.8°65.5+0.7°
Seat tube angle78.5°77.5−1.0°
Effective top tube550573+23 mm
Chainstay length434440+6 mm
Wheelbase1174not listed
BB drop21not listed
BB height337not listed
Standover728not listed
Seat tube length380410+30 mm
Head tube length95100+5 mm

Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 FramesetBoardman MTR 8.6

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Fuel EX C Gen 6 FramesetBoardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6
Framenot listedBoardman 6061 Butted Alloy
Forknot listedSR Suntour XCR 34
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Deluxe Select
Shifternot listedmicroSHIFT Advent
Derailleurnot listedmicroSHIFT Advent
Cassettenot listedmicroSHIFT CS-H104
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Cranksetnot listedProwheel Charm
Chainringnot listedProwheel Charm
Pedalsnot listedWellgo Flats
Wheelsetnot listedBoardman Alloy
Tirenot listedMaxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon
Brakenot listedTektro HD-280
Rotornot listedTektro HD-280
Handlebarnot listedBoardman 6061 Alloy
Stemnot listedBoardman Alloy
Gripsnot listedBoardman lock-on
Headsetnot listedFSA No.42
Seatpostnot listedBoardman Alloy
Saddlenot listedBoardman MTB

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