2020 Specialized Fuse Expert 29 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset
The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset size closest to your M Specialized Fuse Expert 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 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Expert 29 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
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
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert 29 M | Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 442mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 625mm | 608mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1162mm | 1158mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 750mm | 762mm | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 468mm | +58 mm |
| Fork length | 540mm | 542mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 125mm | +30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 618mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 18mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset minus the Specialized Fuse Expert 29. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse Expert 29, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 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 Fuse Expert 29Expert 29 | Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox RL Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TRL | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Öhlins STX |
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