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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4

The S is the Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5. 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 Fuse M4

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 in M, the Specialized Fuse M4 in S places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+26 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 frame drawn to scale.J 1126

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5 MSpecialized Fuse M4 SDifference
Reach414mm420mm+6 mm
Stack599mm625mm+26 mm
Head tube angle67°66.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube587mmnot listed
Chainstay length420mmnot listed
Wheelbase1126mm1142mm+16 mm
BB drop18mmnot listed
Standover748mm747mm−1 mm
Seat tube length430mm375mm−55 mm
Fork length542mm540mm−2 mm
Head tube length115mm95mm−20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5Specialized Fuse M4

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 Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5Comp Carbon 27.5Specialized Fuse M4
ForkRockShox Revelation RCnot listed
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RTnot listed
ShifterSRAM GXnot listed
DerailleurSRAM GXnot listed
CassetteSRAM XG-1150not listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetRace Face Aeffectnot listed
TireSpecialized Butchernot listed
RimRoval Traverse 27.5not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide Rnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge Compnot listed

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