2012 Specialized Camber Elite vs 2014 Trek Fuel EX
The 18.5" is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your M Specialized Camber Elite. 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 Trek Fuel EX
Compared with the Specialized Camber Elite in M, the Trek Fuel EX in 18.5" places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Camber Elite, MTrek Fuel EX, 18.5"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber Elite M | Trek Fuel EX 18.5" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 429mm | 431 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 579mm | 568 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | 68.5° | −2.5° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 425 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118mm | 1131 | +13 mm |
| BB height | 335mm | 338 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 750mm | 730 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 605 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 5 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 132 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Specialized Camber Elite. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Camber Elite, 2014 Trek Fuel EX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber EliteTrek Fuel EX
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 | Specialized Camber EliteElite | Trek Fuel EX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon TK Gold | RockShox SEKTOR |
| Rear shock | RockShox Ario RL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M430 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow | Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano HG20 | Shimano HG62 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Captain Sport | Bontrager XR3 |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss 445D | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR | Avid Elixir 3 |
| Saddle | Specialized Riva | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M522 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC51 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.57SC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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