2021 Canyon Sender CFR FMD vs 2023 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

What changes on the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Canyon Sender CFR FMD in M, the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−7 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−10 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−8 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

+10 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Canyon Sender CFR FMD numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset minus the Canyon Sender CFR FMD. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR FMD, 2023 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Sender CFR FMDTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset

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.