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Actual Frame size/seat tube

E. Bottom bracket height

O. Cockpit length (mm)


A Seat tube Angle The angle of seat tube to the ground. Tailored to

F. Bottom bracket drop

Handlebar width (mm)

P. Crank length (mm)


N. Stem length (mm)
D. Effective top tube

Assumed shock sag


B. Head tube length
(º) optimize power transmission on each frame size.

Head angle at sag

Wheelbase at sag

Assumed fork sag


Seat angle at sag
Virtual Frame size

BB height at sag
O
B Head tube The distance between the upper and lower

C. Head angle
A. Seat angle

J. Wheelbase
G. Chainstay

K. Standover
N Length (cm) headset. Affects how high your handlebar is

L. Reach
relative to your saddle.

H. Offset
D

Trail sag

M. Rise
I. Trail
L C C Head Angle (º) The angle of head tube to the ground. Tailored to
B models
M optimize steering precision on each frame size.
Fuel EX 9.9 15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 11.0 69.0˚ 67.8˚ 55.2 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 106.4 106.4 75.4 37.9 55.0 10% 25% 660 80 632 170
D Effective Top The horizontal measure from the center of the Fuel EX 9.8
17.5" 16.5"/ 41.9 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 13.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 59.0 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 110.3 110.3 75.2 41.2 56.4 10% 25% 660 90 680 175
A
Tube (cm) headset to the center of the seatpost. The most 18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 60.9 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 112.3 112.2 74.7 42.8 57.3 10% 25% 660 90 699 175
important measurement when buying a bike, 19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 62.7 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 114.1 114.1 74.0 44.5 57.8 10% 25% 660 90 717 175
Q K because it cannot be changed.
21.5" 20"/ 50.8 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 15.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 64.5 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 116.0 116.0 74.4 45.9 59.2 10% 25% 660 100 745 175
E Bottom Bracket The vertical distance from the center of the bottom Fuel EX 9.7 15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 11.0 69.0˚ 67.8˚ 55.2 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 106.4 106.4 74.8 37.9 55.0 10% 25% 660 80 632 170
F
Height (cm) bracket to the ground. Expresses clearance of the Fuel EX 9
17.5" 16.5"/ 41.9 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 13.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 59.0 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 110.3 110.3 75.8 41.2 56.4 10% 25% 690 90 680 175
G P frame over obstacles. 18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 60.9 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 112.3 112.2 76.3 42.8 57.3 10% 25% 690 90 699 175
J H
F Bottom Bracket The vertical distance the bottom bracket is below 19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 62.7 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 114.1 114.1 76.5 44.5 57.8 10% 25% 690 90 717 175
Drop (cm) an imaginary horizontal line drawn through the 21.5" 20"/ 50.8 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 15.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 64.5 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 116.0 116.0 78.1 45.9 59.2 10% 25% 690 100 745 175
axles. The greater the bottom bracket drop, the Fuel EX 8 15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 11.0 69.0˚ 67.8˚ 55.2 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 106.4 106.4 74.8 37.9 55.0 10% 25% 650 80 632 170
E
lower the rider’s center of gravity. Fuel EX 7
17.5" 16.5"/ 41.9 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 13.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 59.0 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 110.3 110.3 75.8 41.2 56.4 10% 25% 690 90 680 175

I
G Chainstay The distance from the center of the bottom 18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 60.9 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 112.3 112.2 76.3 42.8 57.3 10% 25% 690 90 699 175
Length (cm) bracket to the center of the rear axle. 19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 14.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 62.7 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 114.1 114.1 76.5 44.5 57.8 10% 25% 690 90 717 175

/ Mountain Full suspension H Offset


(cm)
The perpendicular distance from the steering axis
to the center of the front wheel. Fuel EX 8 WSD
21.5"
14.5"
20"/ 50.8
14.5"/ 37.0 72.5˚ 71.4˚
72.5˚ 71.4˚ 15.0
11.0
69.0˚ 67.9˚ 64.5
69.0˚ 67.9˚ 53.5
33.8
33.8
31.4
31.4
0.5
0.5
43.0
43.0
4.0
4.0
8.5
8.5
9.2
9.2
116.0 116.0
104.7 104.7
78.1
75.1
45.9
36.2
59.2
54.9
10%
10%
25%
25%
690
600
100
70
745
605
175
170

I Trail The distance the front wheel’s contact patch lags 15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 11.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 55.2 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 106.4 106.3 74.8 37.9 54.9 10% 25% 620 80 632 170

(cm) behind the steering axis. 16.5" 16"/ 40.6 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 12.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 57.1 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 108.4 108.4 75.4 39.3 56.3 10% 25% 620 90 661 170
17.5" 16.5"/ 41.9 72.5˚ 71.4˚ 13.0 69.0˚ 67.9˚ 59.0 33.8 31.4 0.5 43.0 4.0 8.5 9.2 110.3 110.3 75.8 41.2 56.4 10% 25% 620 90 680 175
J Wheelbase The distance between the axles. Tailored to
Fuel EX 6 15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 9.0 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 55.5 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 105.3 105.2 73.8 37.9 54.2 10% 25% 650 80 635 170
(cm) optimize weight distribution on each frame size. Fuel EX 5
17.5" 16.5"/ 41.9 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 10.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 59.3 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 109.2 109.1 74.6 41.2 55.6 10% 25% 690 90 683 175
K Standover The vertical distance from the ground to the
18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 11.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 61.2 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 111.1 111.0 75.2 42.8 56.5 10% 25% 690 90 702 175
(cm) point on the top tube where you straddle the bike,
19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 11.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 63.0 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 113.0 112.9 75.6 44.5 57.0 10% 25% 690 90 720 175
measured 8.25" in front of seat tube.
21.5" 20"/ 50.8 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 13.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 64.7 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 114.8 114.7 77.3 45.7 58.4 10% 25% 690 105 752 175
L Reach The horizontal distance from the bottom bracket Fuel EX 6 WSD 14.5" 14.5"/ 36.8 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 9.0 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 53.7 33.5 31.2 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 103.6 103.6 73.8 36.2 53.8 10% 25% 600 75 612 170
(cm) center to the top of the head tube centerline. Fuel EX 5 WSD
15.5" 15.5"/ 39.4 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 9.0 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 55.5 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 105.3 105.2 73.8 37.9 54.2 10% 25% 620 75 630 170
M Rise The vertical distance from the bottom bracket 16.5" 16"/ 40.6 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 10.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 57.1 33.5 31.2 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 107.1 107.1 75.0 39.1 55.2 10% 25% 620 90 661 170
(cm) center to the top of the head tube centerline. 17.5" 15.5"/ 41.9 72.0˚ 70.9˚ 10.5 69.5˚ 68.4˚ 59.3 33.1 30.7 0.2 43.0 4.0 8.2 8.9 109.2 109.1 74.6 41.2 55.6 10% 25% 620 90 683 175
N Stem Length The original stem, measured from the center of the Rumblefish II 15.5"/ 39.4 72.6˚ 71.6˚ 10.5 70.0˚ 69.0˚ 56.8 33.3 31.3 3.7 45.3 5.1 8.0 5.8 109.2 108.9 72.1 38.6 38.9 10% 25% 690 75 643 170
(mm) steerer tube to the center of the handlebar. Rumblefish I
Rumblefish 17.5"/ 44.5 72.6˚ 71.7˚ 11.5 70.0˚ 69.1˚ 60.0 33.3 31.2 3.7 45.2 5.1 8.0 8.7 112.5 112.2 75.7 41.6 42.6 10% 25% 690 90 690 175
O Cockpit Length The horizontal measure from the center of the 19"/ 48.3 72.2˚ 71.7˚ 12.5 70.1˚ 69.1˚ 62.0 33.2 31.2 3.7 45.2 5.1 8.0 8.6 114.5 114.2 79.3 43.3 46.3 10% 25% 690 105 725 175
(mm) handlebar to the center of the seatpost. This 21"/ 53.3 72.7˚ 71.8˚ 13.5 70.1˚ 69.2˚ 64.1 33.2 31.2 3.7 45.2 5.1 8.0 8.6 116.7 116.4 84.2 45.1 51.7 10% 25% 690 105 746 175
is where you spend your time. (The next two 23"/ 58.4 72.7˚ 71.8˚ 14.5 70.1˚ 69.2˚ 66.3 33.2 31.2 3.7 45.2 5.1 8.0 8.6 118.6 118.9 88.9 47.0 55.9 10% 25% 690 105 768 175
measurements show how it can be adjusted.) Remedy 9.9 15.5" 15.9 / 40.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 11.0 68.0˚ 66.2˚ 55.2 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 109.0 109.0 8.0 38.0 56.4 10% 30% 660 70 622 170
Remedy 9.8
P Crank Length The distance from the center of the bottom bracket Remedy 9.7 17.5" 16.5"/ 42.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 58.8 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 112.7 112.7 7.8 41.3 57.3 10% 30% 660 80 668 175
(mm) to the center of the pedal axle. A rider with long 18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 60.0 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 113.9 113.9 7.8 42.5 57.3 10% 30% 660 80 680 175
legs can benefit from longer cranks. 19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 13.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 61.2 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 115.2 115.2 7.9 43.4 58.2 10% 30% 660 80 692 175

Q Seat Tube The distance from the center of the bottom bracket 21.5" 20"/ 51.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 15.0 68.0˚ 66.4˚ 64.1 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 118.3 118.3 8.0 45.7 60.1 10% 30% 660 90 731 175
(cm) to the top of the seat tube. (Not applicable for Remedy 9 15.5" 15.9"/ 40.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 11.0 68.0˚ 66.2˚ 55.2 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 109.0 109.0 8.2 38.0 56.4 10% 30% 660 70 622 170
Remedy 8
Madone 5 & 6 Series.) 17.5" 16.5"/ 42.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 58.8 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 112.7 112.7 7.7 41.3 57.3 10% 30% 690 80 668 175
18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 60.0 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 113.9 113.9 7.8 42.5 57.3 10% 30% 690 80 680 175
19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 13.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 61.2 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 115.2 115.2 8.0 43.4 58.2 10% 30% 690 80 692 175
21.5" 20"/ 51.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 15.0 68.0˚ 66.4˚ 64.1 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 118.3 118.3 8.2 45.7 60.1 10% 30% 690 90 731 175
Remedy 7 15.5" 15.9"/ 40.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 11.0 68.0˚ 66.2˚ 55.2 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 109.0 109.0 8.2 38.0 56.4 10% 30% 650 70 622 170
NOTES
17.5" 16.5"/ 42.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 58.8 35.3 31.9 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.6 112.7 112.7 7.7 41.3 57.3 10% 30% 690 80 668 175

All sizing and geometry specifications are calculated with a standard 18.5" 17.5"/ 44.5 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 12.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 60.0 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 113.9 113.9 7.8 42.5 57.3 10% 30% 690 80 680 175

wheel size and fork axle to race. Larger air volume tires as well as 19.5" 18.5"/ 47.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 13.0 68.0˚ 66.3˚ 61.2 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 115.2 115.2 8.0 43.4 58.2 10% 30% 690 80 692 175
different fork lengths will change the dimensions in these charts. 21.5" 20"/ 51.0 73.0˚ 71.2˚ 15.0 68.0˚ 66.4˚ 64.1 35.3 31.8 1.1 43.5 4.0 9.5 10.5 118.3 118.3 8.2 45.7 60.1 10% 30% 690 90 731 175
Scratch Air 9 High 15.5" 15.2"/ 38.5 75.6˚ 73.7˚ 12.0 66.6˚ 64.7˚ 52.6 36.7 33.0 2.4 43.7 3.7 10.8 12.1 111.4 111.5 79.8 37.8 94.2 10% 30% 710 70 596 170
Scracth Air 8 High
Virtual Frame Size is the length of the seat tube from the center of 17.5" 16.3"/ 41.3 75.6˚ 73.7˚ 12.0 66.6˚ 64.8˚ 55.6 36.7 33.0 2.4 43.7 3.7 10.8 12.1 114.4 114.5 78.8 40.8 94.2 10% 30% 710 70 626 175
the bottom bracket to the center of an imaginary (virtual) horizontal 19.5" 17.7"/ 45.0 75.6˚ 73.7˚ 12.0 66.6˚ 64.8˚ 57.0 36.7 33.0 2.4 43.7 3.7 10.8 12.1 115.8 115.9 77.9 42.2 94.2 10% 30% 710 70 640 175
top tube where it would intersect with the seat tube. We include this 21.5" 19.3"/ 49.0 75.6˚ 73.7˚ 14.0 66.6˚ 64.8˚ 59.4 36.7 33.0 2.4 43.7 3.7 10.8 12.0 118.6 118.7 77.5 44.2 96.1 10% 30% 710 80 674 175
measurement for models that don’t have the traditional top tube/seat Scratch Air 9 Low 15.5" 15.2"/ 38.5 75.0˚ 73.2˚ 12.0 66.0˚ 64.1˚ 52.7 36.0 34.3 1.7 43.9 3.7 11.2 12.5 111.6 111.6 79.1 37.2 93.9 10% 30% 710 70 597 170
tube relationship, so customers accustomed to traditional frame sizing Scratch Air 8 Low
17.5" 16.3 / 41.3 75.0˚ 73.2˚ 12.0 66.0˚ 64.2˚ 55.7 36.0 34.3 1.7 43.9 3.7 11.2 12.5 114.6 114.6 78.0 40.2 93.9 10% 30% 710 70 627 175
can more easily select the appropriate size. 19.5" 17.7"/ 45.0 75.0˚ 73.2˚ 12.0 66.0˚ 64.2˚ 57.1 36.0 34.3 1.7 43.9 3.7 11.2 12.5 116.0 116.0 77.2 41.6 93.9 10% 30% 710 70 641 175
21.5" 19.3"/ 49.0 75.0˚ 73.2˚ 14.0 66.0˚ 64.2˚ 59.6 36.0 34.3 1.7 43.9 3.7 11.2 12.4 118.8 118.8 76.8 43.6 95.8 10% 30% 710 80 676 175
Scratch 9 High 15.5" 15.2"/ 38.5 74.7˚ 72.9˚ 12.0 65.7˚ 63.9˚ 52.8 37.4 33.7 3.7 43.7 3.7 11.5 12.7 112.2 112.3 80.8 36.8 95.6 10% 30% 710 50 578 170
Scratch 8 High
17.5" 16.3"/ 41.3 74.7˚ 72.9˚ 12.0 65.7˚ 63.9˚ 55.8 37.4 33.6 3.7 43.7 3.7 11.5 12.7 115.2 115.3 79.7 39.8 95.6 10% 30% 710 50 608 170
19.5" 17.7"/ 45.0 74.7˚ 72.9˚ 12.0 65.7˚ 64.0˚ 57.2 37.4 33.6 3.7 43.7 3.7 11.5 12.6 116.6 116.7 78.6 41.2 95.6 10% 30% 710 50 622 170
21.5" 19.3"/ 49.0 74.7˚ 72.9˚ 14.0 65.7˚ 64.0˚ 59.7 37.4 33.6 3.7 43.7 3.7 11.4 12.6 119.4 119.5 78.3 43.2 97.4 10% 30% 710 50 647 175
Scratch 9 Low 15.5" 15.2"/ 38.5 74.1˚ 72.4˚ 12.0 65.1˚ 63.3˚ 52.9 36.7 33.0 2.4 43.9 3.7 11.9 17.2 112.4 112.4 80.1 36.2 95.2 10% 30% 710 50 579 170
Scratch 8 Low
17.5" 16.3"/ 41.3 74.1˚ 72.4˚ 12.0 65.1˚ 63.4˚ 55.9 36.7 32.9 2.4 43.9 3.7 11.8 17.2 115.4 115.4 78.9 39.3 95.3 10% 30% 710 50 609 170
19.5" 17.7"/ 45.0 74.1˚ 72.4˚ 12.0 65.1˚ 63.4˚ 57.4 36.7 32.9 2.4 43.9 3.7 11.8 17.2 116.8 116.8 78.1 40.7 95.3 10% 30% 710 50 624 170
21.5" 19.3"/ 49.0 74.1˚ 72.4˚ 14.0 65.1˚ 63.5˚ 59.9 36.7 32.9 2.4 43.9 3.7 11.8 17.1 119.6 119.6 77.6 42.7 97.1 10% 30% 710 50 649 175

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