2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra Light vs 2025 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7

What changes on the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7

Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra Light in S3 - 29, the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 66 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+17 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+66 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+59 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−8 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra Light numbers we have for size S3 - 29 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 minus the Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra Light. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra Light, 2025 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo Levo R Ultra LightTrek Fuel EXe 9.7

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.