2026 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2025 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90
The XL is the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7. 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 9.8 Gen 7 in XL, the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7, XLYeti SB160 T2 X0/90, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7 XL | Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 511 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 651 | 635 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.9° | 77.5 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 651 | 648 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 442 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1298 | 1303 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | not listed | |
| BB height | 339 | 353 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 754 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 470 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 117 | −23 mm |
Differences are the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2026 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7, 2025 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90
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 9.8 Gen 79.8 Eagle 90 Gen 7 | Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90T2 X0/90 Transmission |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Fuel EX | Yeti SB160 |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Albert |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA | Yeti Carbon |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Trek Line Elite | ODI Reflex |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line | Fox Transfer Factory |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse | WTB Solano Fusion |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer |
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