2026 Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad
The M is the Santa Cruz Nomad size closest to your M Trek Fuel LX 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 Santa Cruz Nomad
Compared with the Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7 in M, the Santa Cruz Nomad in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7 M | Santa Cruz Nomad M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 448 | 455 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 633 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.4° | 63.6 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 587 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 441 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1237 | 1246 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 27 | not listed | |
| BB height | 347 | 346 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 752 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad minus the Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2026 Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7, 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel LX 9.8 Gen 7Santa Cruz Nomad
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 LX 9.8 Gen 7 | Santa Cruz Nomad90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30, Reserve 30|HD |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components Enduro |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel Air V3 |
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