2023 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EXe 9.7. 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 Heckler S
Compared with the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 in XL, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EXe 9.7, XLSanta Cruz Heckler S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 XL | Santa Cruz Heckler S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 514 | 495 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 647.5 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.3° | 64.8 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.3° | 77.0 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 656 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 445 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1276 | 1280.8 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 32 | not listed | |
| BB height | 341 | 346 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 759 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 460 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7. Full charts: 2023 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXe 9.7Santa Cruz Heckler S
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 EXe 9.7 | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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