2026 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 vs 2025 Canyon Spectral CF
The Canyon Spectral CF size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Spectral CF
Compared with the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 in L, the Canyon Spectral CF in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 is drawn. The Canyon Spectral CF numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 L | Canyon Spectral CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | 525 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 648 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0° | 76.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 680 | +61 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1266 | 1301 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 31 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755 | 762 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 455 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 140 | +15 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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