2026 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 vs 2025 Canyon Spectral CF
The M is the Canyon Spectral CF size closest to your L Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2. 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 Canyon Spectral CF
Compared with the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 in L, the Canyon Spectral CF in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2, LCanyon Spectral CF, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 L | Canyon Spectral CF M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | 475 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 630 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0° | 76.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 626 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 437 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1266 | 1280 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 31 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755 | 747 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 415 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Spectral CF minus the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2. Full charts: 2026 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2, 2025 Canyon Spectral CF.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2Canyon Spectral CF
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 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 | Canyon Spectral CFCF 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Canyon Spectral |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | Fox 36 Rhythm GRIP |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | Fox X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chainring | SRAM Transmission | Shimano 32 |
| Motor | TQ HPR60-DRV01 | not listed |
| Battery | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze | Shimano SLX M7120 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA | Canyon G5 |
| Grips | Trek Line Elite | Canyon G5 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper | Canyon Iridium |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | Ergon SM10 Enduro |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano SLX M7120 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Token TK878EX |
| Stem | not listed | Canyon G5 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Canyon SP0070-01 |
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