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2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 vs 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 (L)The Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 frame drawn to scale.J 1264

Only the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Tallboy FA numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7 LSanta Cruz Tallboy FA LDifference
Reach482not listed
Stack641not listed
Head tube angle64.2°64.8+0.6°
Seat tube angle77.0°77.2+0.2°
Effective top tube618616−2 mm
Chainstay length439438.5−1 mm
Wheelbase1264not listed
BB drop31not listed
BB height343not listed
Standover754not listed
Seat tube length420not listed
Head tube length125125±0 mm

Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA minus the Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7. Full charts: 2027 Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel MX 9.8 Gen 7Santa Cruz Tallboy FA

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 7Santa Cruz Tallboy FAXX AXS FA RSV
ForkRockShox ZEB B1 UltimateRockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate
Rear shockRockShox Vivid D1 UltimateRockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate
DerailleurSRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
CassetteSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionSRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
BatterySRAM AXSnot listed
WheelsetBontrager Line Comp 30not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHR IIMaxxis Dissector
BrakeSRAM Maven 4-piston BronzeSRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate
RotorSRAM HS2SRAM HS2
HandlebarRace Face Turbinenot listed
GripsTrek Line Elitenot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line Droppernot listed
SaddleTrek VerseWTB Silverado Medium Fusion
Shifternot listedSRAM Pod Rocker Controller
Rimnot listedReserve 30|SL Carbon
Stemnot listedIndustry Nine A35
Headsetnot listedChris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset
Dropper postnot listedOneUp Components Dropper Post

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