2025 Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 vs 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Tallboy FA numbers we have for size XS are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 ML | Santa Cruz Tallboy FA XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 476 | not listed | |
| Stack | 612 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65.1° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 78.0° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 606 | 542 | −64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435.5 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1232 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 31 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 748 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 90 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA minus the Trek Fuel EX Gen 6. Full charts: 2025 Trek Fuel EX Gen 6, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX Gen 6Santa Cruz Tallboy FA
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 | Santa Cruz Tallboy FAXX AXS FA RSV |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|SL Carbon |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Stem | not listed | Industry Nine A35 |
| Headset | not listed | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion |
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