2020 Specialized Fuse Expert 29 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Specialized Fuse Expert 29 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−8 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+24 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+22 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

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 Expert 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse Expert 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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.