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2020 Specialized Fuse Comp 29 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your S Specialized Fuse Comp 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 27.5

Compared with the Specialized Fuse Comp 29 in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−26 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Fuse Comp 29 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse Comp 29 SSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 MDifference
Reach420mm414mm−6 mm
Stack625mm599mm−26 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Wheelbase1142mm1126mm−16 mm
Standover747mm748mm+1 mm
Seat tube length375mm430mm+55 mm
Fork length540mm542mm+2 mm
Head tube length95mm115mm+20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed587mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420mm
BB dropnot listed18mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Specialized Fuse Comp 29. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse Comp 29, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse Comp 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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 Comp 29Comp 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
ForkRockShox Recon RLÖhlins RXF 36
ShifterSRAM SX EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM SX EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
CassetteSRAM SX EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainSRAM SX EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CranksetSRAM SX EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM PowerSplinenot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatorySpecialized Butcher
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
StemSpecialized StoutSyntace F109
SeatpostTranzX DropperSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SaddleSpecialized BridgeSpecialized Henge Expert
Rear shocknot listedÖhlins STX
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL 27.5
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide RS
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip

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