2027 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala
The Santa Cruz Vala size closest to your L is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala
- 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
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Vala numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 L | Santa Cruz Vala M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | not listed | |
| Stack | 641 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64.2 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0° | 77.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 601 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1266 | 1240 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 31 | 28 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755 | 735 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 400 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala minus the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2. Full charts: 2027 Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2Santa Cruz Vala
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.
| Part | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 29.8 Eagle 90 Gen 2 | Santa Cruz Vala70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB B1 Ultimate | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid D1 Ultimate | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM XX | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Chainring | SRAM Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60-DRV01 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Battery | TQ HPR 580Wh V01 | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven 4-piston Bronze | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Grips | Trek Line Elite | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Accessory | not listed | OneUp Components Chainguide |
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