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2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2026 Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29

The Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 size closest to your L is the XL. Compare the XL instead

What changes on the Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29

Compared with the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 in L, the Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−30 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−35 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 (L) and 2026 Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1264

Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7, LCube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 LCube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 MDifference
Reach482452−30 mm
Stack641626−15 mm
Head tube angle64.2°63.8−0.4°
Seat tube angle77.0°76.7−0.3°
Effective top tube618not listed
Chainstay length439435−4 mm
Wheelbase12641229−35 mm
BB drop31not listed
BB height343not listed
Standover754not listed
Seat tube length420405−15 mm
Head tube length125103−22 mm

Differences are the Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29 minus the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7, 2026 Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29

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.

PartTrek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 79.8 Eagle 90 Gen 7Cube Stereo ONE77 C:68X TM 29C:68X TM 29
ForkRockShox ZEB B1 UltimateRockShox ZEB Charger RC Select
Rear shockRockShox Vivid D1 UltimateRockShox Vivid Select
DerailleurSRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM X0 Eagle AXS
CassetteSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
BatterySRAM AXSnot listed
WheelsetBontrager Line Comp 30Newmen Beskar 30 Base
TireMaxxis Minion DHR IIMaxxis Assegai WT, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
BrakeSRAM Maven 4-piston BronzeHayes Dominion A4
RotorSRAM HS2not listed
HandlebarRace Face TurbineNewmen Evolution SL 318.40
GripsTrek Line Elitenot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line Droppernot listed
SaddleTrek VerseSDG Bel-Air
Framenot listedCube C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology
Shifternot listedSRAM Pod Controller
Stemnot listedCube Stereo
Headsetnot listedAcros AZF-675
Dropper postnot listedSDG Tellis V2

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