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2021 Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset vs 2023 Santa Cruz V10 DH S

The S is the Santa Cruz V10 DH S size closest to your M Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset. 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 Santa Cruz V10 DH S

Compared with the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset in M, the Santa Cruz V10 DH S in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Session AL 27.5 Frameset MSanta Cruz V10 DH S SDifference
Reach408412+4 mm
Stack603603±0 mm
Head tube angle64.2°63.7−0.5°
Effective top tube590not listed
Chainstay length443not listed
Wheelbase12051199−6 mm
BB drop9-2−11 mm
BB height364356−8 mm
Standover793712−81 mm
Seat tube length426435+9 mm
Head tube length115100−15 mm

Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 DH S minus the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset, 2023 Santa Cruz V10 DH S.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Session AL 27.5 FramesetSanta Cruz V10 DH S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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 Session AL 27.5 FramesetAL 27.5 FramesetSanta Cruz V10 DH SDH S
FrameTrek Alpha PlatinumSanta Cruz V10
HeadsetFSA OrbitCane Creek 40
Forknot listedFox 40 Performance
Rear shocknot listedFox DHX2 Performance elite
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX DH
Cassettenot listedSRAM GX DH
Chainnot listedSRAM PC 1110
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Descendant
Chainringnot listedSRAM Descendant DH
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss 350
Tirenot listedMaxxis Assegai
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull, Industry Nine 1/1 rear
Rimnot listedRace Face ARC HD
Brakenot listedSRAM Code R
Rotornot listedSRAM HS2
Handlebarnot listedBurgtec RideWide DH
Stemnot listedSanta Cruz Direct-Mount
Gripsnot listedBurgtec Bartender Pro Grip
Seatpostnot listedRace Face Chester
Saddlenot listedfizik Alpaca Gravita

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