2027 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2025 Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90
The L is the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 size closest to your L 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 L, the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7, LYeti SB160 T2 X0/90, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7 L | Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 485 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 625 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.4° | 77.5 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 625 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 442 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1262 | 1270 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | not listed | |
| BB height | 339 | 353 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 749 | 749 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 439 | +19 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 107 | −18 mm |
Differences are the Yeti SB160 T2 X0/90 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2027 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe RC2T Ultimate | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Albert |
| Brake | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine | Yeti Carbon |
| Grips | Trek Line Elite | ODI Reflex |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | WTB Solano Fusion |
| Frame | not listed | Yeti SB160 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle Transmission |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer Factory |
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