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2025 Trek Fuel EX vs 2025 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90

The M is the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX. 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 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX in ML, the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−1 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX MLYeti SB160 T2 X0/90 MDifference
Reach470465−5 mm
Stack616.8620+3 mm
Head tube angle64.564−0.5°
Effective top tube607.4602−5 mm
Chainstay length440439−1 mm
Wheelbase1233.11245+12 mm
BB drop38not listed
BB height335353+18 mm
Standover741.8744+2 mm
Seat tube length420399−21 mm
Head tube length100102+2 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed77.5

Differences are the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2025 Trek Fuel EX, 2025 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EXYeti SB160 T2 X0/90

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 EX5Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90T2 X0/90 Transmission
FrameTrek Fuel EXYeti SB160
ForkRockShox Recon SilverFox 38 Factory
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro 2Fox Float X2 Factory
ShifterShimano Deore M6100SRAM Eagle Transmission
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100SRAM Eagle Transmission
CassetteShimano Deore M6100SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
ChainShimano Deore M6100SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CranksetShimano MT512SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
Bottom bracketShimano MT501SRAM DUB GX
WheelsetBontrager Line TLR 30DT Swiss EX1700
TireBontrager Gunnison Elite XRSchwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Albert
BrakeShimano MT200SRAM Maven Bronze
RotorShimano SM-RT56SRAM HS2
HandlebarTranzX JD-YSI-22PLQYeti Carbon
StemBontrager CompBurgtec Enduro MK3
GripsBontrager XR TrailODI Reflex
Dropper postTranzX JD-YSI-22PLQFox Transfer Factory
SaddleBontrager ArvadaWTB Solano Fusion
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40
Seatpostnot listedFox Transfer

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