2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 vs 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29
The XL is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 size closest to your XL Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29. 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 Sport 6Fattie/29 in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 XL | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 461 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 650mm | 663 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 654mm | 651 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172mm | 1206 | +34 mm |
| BB height | 317mm | 336 | +19 mm |
| Standover | 841mm | 776 | −65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 523 | +13 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | 551 | +31 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 145 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 minus the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29, 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29
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 Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29Sport 6Fattie/29 | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29S-Works 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR | RockShox Pike RCT3 29 |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | SRAM XX1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM XX1 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | SRAM PC-XX1 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX | S Works FACT carbon |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory Control |
| Hub | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 | Roval Traverse SL |
| Rim | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 | Roval Traverse SL 29 |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | Specialized Henge Expert |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox FLOAT CTD Factory |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM PF30 |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Hella Flush |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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