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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4

The S is the Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset. 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 Men's 29 Frameset in M, the Specialized Fuse M4 in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−27 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1169

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset MSpecialized Fuse M4 SDifference
Reach425mm420mm−5 mm
Stack614mm625mm+11 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.5°74°−0.5°
Effective top tube595mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mmnot listed
Wheelbase1169mm1142mm−27 mm
BB drop33mmnot listed
BB height342mmnot listed
Standover750mm747mm−3 mm
Seat tube length410mm375mm−35 mm
Fork length560mm540mm−20 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 FramesetSpecialized 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 Men's 29 FramesetMen's S-Works 29 FramesetSpecialized Fuse M4
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Factorynot listed

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