2023 Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset vs 2025 Kona Process CR/DL
The S is the Kona Process CR/DL 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 Kona Process CR/DL
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset in S, the Kona Process CR/DL in S places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset, SKona Process CR/DL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset S | Kona Process CR/DL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 430 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 605 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.8° | 65.5 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5° | 76.9 | −1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 570 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 435 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | 1171 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 21 | 20 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 345 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 728 | 690 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 94 | −1 mm |
Differences are the Kona Process CR/DL minus the Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 Frameset, 2025 Kona Process CR/DL.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX C Gen 6 FramesetKona Process CR/DL
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 C Gen 6 Frameset | Kona Process CR/DL134 CR/DL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Kona Process |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM G2 RSC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Stem | not listed | Kona XC/BC |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Key |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit 1.5E |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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