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2017 Specialized Camber 650b vs 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29

The M is the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 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 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29

Compared with the Specialized Camber 650b in M, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+12 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Camber 650b (M) and 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Camber 650b is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1119

Specialized Camber 650b, MTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Camber 650b MTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29 MDifference
Reach425mm433+8 mm
Stack590mm603+13 mm
Head tube angle68°67.7°−0.3°
Seat tube angle75°74.7°−0.3°
Effective top tube583mm599+16 mm
Chainstay length420mm432+12 mm
Wheelbase1119mm1156+37 mm
BB drop23mm30+7 mm
Standover728mm747+19 mm
Seat tube length430mm419−11 mm
Fork length522mmnot listed
Head tube length105mm100−5 mm
BB heightnot listed344

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 minus the Specialized Camber 650b. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Camber 650b, 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Camber 650bTrek Fuel EX 9.9 29

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 650b650bTrek Fuel EX 9.9 299.9 29
ForkRockShox SektorFox 34 FLOAT Factory
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro RLnot listed
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM X01 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM GXSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainKMC X-10SRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM NXSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketTruVativ PowersplineSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlBontrager XR4 Team Issue
BrakeTektro Gemini CompShimano XT M8020 4-piston
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge SportBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Cassettenot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Line

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