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2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie vs 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 size closest to your M Specialized Fuse 6Fattie. 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 FSR 29

Compared with the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+22 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie (M) and 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fuse 6Fattie is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1121

Specialized Fuse 6Fattie, MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse 6Fattie MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 MDifference
Reach415mm417+2 mm
Stack622mm617−5 mm
Head tube angle68.5°67.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle73°74+1.0°
Effective top tube605mm594−11 mm
Chainstay length435mm437+2 mm
Wheelbase1121mm1143+22 mm
Standover785mm757−28 mm
Seat tube length432mm430−2 mm
Fork length520mm551+31 mm
Head tube length100mm95−5 mm
BB dropnot listed36
BB heightnot listed336

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 minus the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie, 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse 6FattieSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 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 Fuse 6Fattie6FattieSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29S-Works 29
ForkSR Suntour XCMRockShox Pike RCT3 29
ShifterSRAM X5SRAM XX1
DerailleurSRAM X7SRAM XX1
ChainSRAM PC-1031SRAM PC-XX1
CranksetSpecialized StoutS Works FACT carbon
WheelsetSpecialized Stoutnot listed
BrakeTektro AurigaShimano XTR
GripsSpecialized Sip GripSpecialized Sip Grip
SaddleSpecialized Henge SportSpecialized Henge Expert
Rear shocknot listedFox FLOAT CTD Factory
Cassettenot listedSRAM XX1
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM PF30
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory Control
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL 29
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Stemnot listedSyntace F109
Headsetnot listedSpecialized Hella Flush
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc

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