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Wheelbase at sag
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
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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
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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