2018 Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset
The Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 in M, the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 44 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +44 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +55 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29, MTrek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29 M | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427mm | 471 | +44 mm |
| Stack | 609mm | 625 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 73.6° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 590mm | 655 | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 436 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1135mm | 1190 | +55 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 36 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 330mm | 334 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 735mm | 783 | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 508 | +78 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset minus the Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29, 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber Men's Expert 29Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset
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 Men's Expert 29Men's Expert 29 | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 29 Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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