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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 vs 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 39 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−39 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−49 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 (M) and 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1171

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29, MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 SDifference
Reach425mm386mm−39 mm
Stack619mm618mm−1 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.5°74°−0.5°
Effective top tube597mm563mm−34 mm
Chainstay length437mm437mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1171mm1122mm−49 mm
BB drop33mm33mm±0 mm
BB height341mmnot listed
Standover762mm754mm−8 mm
Seat tube length410mm396mm−14 mm
Fork length560mm560mm±0 mm
Head tube length100mm95mm−5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29, 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

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 Men's Comp Alloy 29Men's Comp Alloy 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29S-Works 29
ForkFox FLOAT 34 RhythmÖhlins RXF 36
Rear shockFox Float DPS PerformanceÖhlins STX
ShifterShimano SLXSRAM XX1 Eagle
DerailleurShimano XTSRAM XX1 Eagle
CassetteShimano SLXSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainKMC X-11SRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetRace Face AeffectSRAM XX1 Eagle
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatorySpecialized Butcher, Specialized Slaughter
RimRoval Traverse 29Roval Traverse SL 29
BrakeShimano SLXSRAM Guide RS
GripsSpecialized Sip GripSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postX-Fusion ManicSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SeatpostX-Fusion ManicSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompSpecialized Henge Expert
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse, Roval Traverse SL
Stemnot listedSyntace F109

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