2023 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 vs 2025 Canyon Neuron CF
The Canyon Neuron CF size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Neuron CF
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 in ML, the Canyon Neuron CF in XS places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 50 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −50 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −56 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX Gen 5, MLCanyon Neuron CF, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 ML | Canyon Neuron CF XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 410 | −50 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 587 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 76 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 618 | 556 | −62 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 430 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1195 | 1139 | −56 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | not listed | |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 751 | 756 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | 390 | −45 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 90 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Neuron CF minus the Trek Fuel EX Gen 5. Full charts: 2023 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5, 2025 Canyon Neuron CF.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX Gen 5Canyon Neuron CF
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 Gen 55 Gen 5 | Canyon Neuron CFCF 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Canyon Neuron |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | Fox 34 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Trek Deore M6100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M511 | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Comp | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will |
| Hub | Formula DC-511 | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD35 | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Race Face Ride |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Ergon SM10 Enduro |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Rhythm |
| Chainring | not listed | 30T |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100, Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT66 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Ride 35 |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GE10 Evo Slim |
| Dropper post | not listed | Canyon SP0081 |
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