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2017 Specialized Camber 650b vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset size closest to your M Specialized Camber 650b. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Camber 650b in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Camber 650b (M) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Camber 650b is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1119

Specialized Camber 650b, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Camber 650b MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset MDifference
Reach425mm414mm−11 mm
Stack590mm599mm+9 mm
Head tube angle68°67°−1.0°
Seat tube angle75°74°−1.0°
Effective top tube583mm587mm+4 mm
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1119mm1126mm+7 mm
BB drop23mm18mm−5 mm
Standover728mm748mm+20 mm
Seat tube length430mm430mm±0 mm
Fork length522mm542mm+20 mm
Head tube length105mm115mm+10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset minus the Specialized Camber 650b. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Camber 650b, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Camber 650bSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Camber 650b650bSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 FramesetS-Works Frameset
ForkRockShox Sektornot listed
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro RLÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM GXnot listed
DerailleurSRAM GXnot listed
ChainKMC X-10not listed
CranksetSRAM NXnot listed
Bottom bracketTruVativ Powersplinenot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Controlnot listed
BrakeTektro Gemini Compnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge Sportnot listed

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