2026 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2024 Knolly Fugitive
The Knolly Fugitive size closest to your L is the S4. Compare the S4 instead
What changes on the Knolly Fugitive
Compared with the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 in L, the Knolly Fugitive in S3 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- 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
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 is drawn. The Knolly Fugitive numbers we have for size S3 are missing the head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 L | Knolly Fugitive S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | 467 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 629 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 618 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 434 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1264 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 31 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 754 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed |
Differences are the Knolly Fugitive minus the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2026 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7, 2024 Knolly Fugitive.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7Knolly Fugitive
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 MX 9.8 Gen 7 | Knolly Fugitive125 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Knolly Fugitive |
| Fork | not listed | Fox FLOAT X Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Spank Spoon |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit |
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