2021 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset vs 2023 Santa Cruz V10 S 29
The S is the Santa Cruz V10 S 29 size closest to your S Trek Session C 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 S 29
Compared with the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in S, the Santa Cruz V10 S 29 in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset S | Santa Cruz V10 S 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 602 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 63.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1216 | 1200 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 20 | 3 | −17 mm |
| BB height | 356 | 351 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 738 | 707 | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 100 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 S 29 minus the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset, 2023 Santa Cruz V10 S 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Session C 27.5 FramesetSanta Cruz V10 S 29
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.
| Part | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 Frameset | Santa Cruz V10 S 29S 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 40 Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox DHX2 Performance elite |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Burgtec RideWide DH |
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