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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Carbon 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 Carbon 29 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+50 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+32 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+43 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Carbon 29 (M) and 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Carbon 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1169

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Carbon 29 MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 XLDifference
Reach425mm457mm+32 mm
Stack614mm664mm+50 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.5°74°−0.5°
Effective top tube595mm648mm+53 mm
Chainstay length437mm437mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1169mm1212mm+43 mm
BB drop33mm33mm±0 mm
BB height342mmnot listed
Standover750mm777mm+27 mm
Seat tube length410mm523mm+113 mm
Fork length560mm560mm±0 mm
Head tube length95mm145mm+50 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Carbon 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 Carbon 29Men's Comp Carbon 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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