2024 Trek Fuel EXe T-Type vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The M is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your M Trek Fuel EXe T-Type. 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 T-Type in M, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Trek Fuel EXe T-Type, MSanta Cruz Heckler S, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EXe T-Type M | Santa Cruz Heckler S M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 459 | 455 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 615.8 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.3° | 64.8 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.3° | 76.8 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 445 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1216 | 1225.9 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 32 | not listed | |
| BB height | 341 | 346 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 733 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Trek Fuel EXe T-Type. Full charts: 2024 Trek Fuel EXe T-Type, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXe T-TypeSanta 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 T-Type8 GX AXS T-Type | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Fuel EXe | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | TQ HPR50 | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line Comp 30 | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 | SRAM Code R |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite | Santa Cruz House |
| Dropper post | TranzX JD-YSP39 | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | WTB Silverado |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
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