2024 Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 Frameset vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The XL is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your XXL Trek Fuel EX AL 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 AL Gen 6 Frameset in XXL, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 51 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −51 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 Frameset is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size XL are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 Frameset XXL | Boardman MTR 8.6 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 551 | 500 | −51 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 629 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0° | 65.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 77.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 695 | 640 | −55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 448 | 440 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1322 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 781 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 480 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 130 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 Frameset. Full charts: 2024 Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 Frameset, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX AL Gen 6 FramesetBoardman MTR 8.6
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 AL Gen 6 Frameset | 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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