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
Compared with the Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 in L, the Santa Cruz Vala in XXL places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +67 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2, LSanta Cruz Vala, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel+ MX 9.8 Gen 2 L | Santa Cruz Vala XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 482 | 525mm | +43 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 668mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64.2 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0° | 77.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 673 | +54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 450 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1266 | 1333 | +67 mm |
| BB drop | 31 | 28 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755 | 728 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 500 | +80 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 160 | +35 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
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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