2024 Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Boardman MTR 8.6
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 numbers we have for size S 29 are missing the stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 S 29 | Boardman MTR 8.6 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 460 | +35 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 610 | |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 65.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 70.8 | 77.5 | +6.7° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595 | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | not listed | |
| BB drop | 38 | not listed | |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 430 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 110 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Trek Fuel EX Gen 6. Full charts: 2024 Trek Fuel EX Gen 6, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX Gen 6Boardman 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.
| Part | Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | not listed | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | not listed | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | not listed | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Wheelset | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.42 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
| Saddle | not listed | Boardman MTB |
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